[填空题]This TV series ______ (origin) from a short story.

[简答题]
(1) I held a series of jobs for short periods, quitting some in disgust, being fired from others because of my attitude, my speech, or the look in my eyes. I was no nearer than ever to my goal of saving enough money to leave town. At times I doubted if I ever could.
(2) One jobless morning I went to my old classmate, Griggs, who worked for a Capital Street jeweler. He was washing the windows of the store when I came up to him.
(3) "Do you know where I can find a job" I asked.
(4) He looked at me with scorn.
(5) "Yes, I know where you can find a job. " he said, laughing.
(6) "Where"
(7) "But I wonder if you can hold it. " he said.
(8) "What do you mean" I asked.
(9) "Where’s the job"
(10) "Take your time, " he said. "Dick, you’ve been trying to keep a job all summer, and you can’t, why Because you’re impatient. That’s your big fault. "
(11) "Well, " I said, eagerly encouraging him

[单项选择]What is missing from TV news （　） would fill a book.
A. coverage
B. dissemination
C. declaration
D. consultation

[填空题]Demand is soaring for short courses, from drumming to shoe-making, among people seeking a portfolio career—and it’s good news for colleges and universities. "Initially, I (26) a short course because I wanted a pair of fitted knee-length (27) and had difficulty finding any to fit, so I thought I would try making some," Baughan explains. "The more I’m learning, the more I think I would like to change my career (28) ." Baughan believes the current (29) climate means it’s a good idea to have a variety of skills in different areas—it should make you more (30) .
It’s not just creative subjects that are growing in popularity. So, too, are marketing and commercial courses. There is a (31) in demand for business-related courses from people who want to start selling their products online and running a business in the evenings and weekends. Experts say this kind of short course is often as popular among those just looking for

[填空题](Short) （） after she graduated from the university, she moved to another city with her family.

[填空题](short)（）after she graduated from the university, she moved to another city with her family.