Decide which of the words given in the box below would best complete the passage if inse

rted in the corresponding blank. The words can be used ONCE ONLY. Mark the letter for each word on ANSWER SHEET TWO.

As society develops, everybody is entitled to the chance of success. University students, being ambitious young people, are (31) longing for success in their future career. It takes many personal qualities to be successful, such as diligence, (32) and foresight, but the most important personal quality for a university student, in my opinion, is adaptability.

Adaptability helps university students keep in (33) with the knowledge development. Knowledge about human society and the world is developing (34) an ever-increasing rate. What we learn at university may become out of date soon after graduation. If we do not (35)_ ourselves to the development of knowledge, we may also become out of date, and definitely lose the chance of success. (36) , adaptability helps university students better follow the social changes. In this era of globalization, traditional customs and cultures usually undergo quick and fundamental changes. China, for example, has changed (37) recognition in the past three decades. Success in such an era naturally requires (38) us the ability to recognize, follow, and take advantage of these changes. Most importantly, adaptability can help us deal with failures. In this society of intense competition, successful people are usually people who can deal with failures well. With good adaptability, we will be able to take a positive perspective, quickly get out of the (39) of failure and learn lessons.

To sum up, adaptability is the most important personal quality for contemporary university students, because it can help us to follow development in knowledge and society and to deal with possible failures. Only when we students (40) these requirements can we really stand a chance of success in the future.

A. pace

B.beyond

C. of

D. adapt

E. insistence

F. contact

G.at

H. Nevertheless

I. especially

J. inform

K. sense

L.specially

M. satisfy

N. perseverance

O. Besides