If disappointed, though, she [my mother] wasted no energy on self-pity. She would make me make something of myself whether I wanted to or not.

Topic: Describe the changes Barrentt experienced and explain the reason

based on the text “Take Over, Bos’n!” Use the following outline:

·the situation the sailors were in

·the conflict between Snyder, the captain, and Barrentt, the third officer

·the role Barrentt played

·the cause for Barrentt’s change

经过三个月的投诉，我终于让百货商场经理退还了多收我的二十块钱。

在应聘工作时，应聘者应积极参与谈话，但不应喧宾夺主。

名人生活压力很大，因为不管他们表面多光鲜，他们基本上没有隐私和安全感。

公司越来越多地借助高科技来保护计算机的安全。

学生们应该首先根据他们的兴趣来选专业。

Special guidance and help need to be provided to the ______ members of the staff. (qualified)

What is considered moral in one society may be ______ in another, depending on different social values. (moral)

The earthquake-stricken area received ______ help from its neighboring provinces. (time)

Young people will need to learn to ______ the responsibility of their own decisions. (shoulder)