B. I was trying to find an admirable job.

C. I was being aimless about a suitable job.

D. I was doing several jobs for more pay at a time.

50. The author decided to write a novel ______ .

A. to finish the writing course

B. to realize her own dream

C. to satisfy readers‘ wish

D. to earn more money

51. How did the writer feel halfway with the novel?

A. Disturbed. B. Ashamed. C. Confident. A. It pays to stick to one‘s goal.

B. Hard work can lead to success.

C. She feels like being unexpectedly lucky.

（MIT）said

learners worldwide.

Beginning a number of courses developed by teachers at both universities will be

offered a new $60 million program, known as edX. ―Anyone with an Internet

‖ Harvard President Drew Faust said

more than 2,000 classes free online. It has been used by more than 100 million people. In

December, the school announced it also would begin offering a special certificate, known as MITx,

for people who complete certain online courses. Harvard has long offered courses to a wider

population through a similar program.

The MITx will serve as the foundation for the new learning platform.