2014届高考英语二轮专题精选：完形填空57.docVIP

2014届高考英语二轮专题精选：完形填空 1. Persistence paid off When I graduated, I was by no means an exceptionally talented web developer. Like many graduates, I was clueless which 16 to take when I left university, so I took a couple of gap years traveling around North America. After traveling , I returned home and 17 in a restaurant where I was offered an assistant manager role. 18 the offer was appealing, it occurred to me that if I didnt start inspiring my enthusiasm, soon I would find myself relying on a(n) 19 wage and stuck in a career routine. At this time, in 2002, the digital industry was booming in the UK, and after looking into this area 20 , I realized I was very interested in 21 a career in web development. The main question was: where do I start? I had very little 22 knowledge or indeed skills in web development, and I couldnt get a job without the experience and skills 23 my belt. So, I put everything I had into learning more and finding a job in web-designing industry. I 24 my resume by post to every digital agency within 100 miles — making it clear I was 25 to work without pay if I could gain experience. This brought a few 26 ，but nothing which 27 my career ambitions or me. Having 28 to find myself a training position within a company, I realized that if I wanted to get into this industry I would need to 29 my own opportunities. So, I asked a friend who owned a pub if I could create a website for him. I even asked for a small upfront payment which 30 me to complete the site quickly and to the 31 standard. It proved to be a great website, and a good investment for my friend, as it attracted new customers. Eventually, I 32 a local web development agency — which had already turned me down twice! — to take a look at my work. The company was 33 that I was not going to give up on my passion, decided to take me 34 . After being offered the post, Ive learned when it comes to careers, persistence often pays off. It demonstrates