Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.

Pedigree Matters Less

The Exciting Offer, a reality show 【小题1】 is now well into its second season, has gained in popularity recently because it vividly portrays 【小题2】 new college graduates compete for their dream job.

Two participants in particular have attracted a great deal of attention: Wang Xiao, who graduated with a master’s degree in law from Stanford University, and Ding Hui, who 【小题3】(not start) his law studies East China University of Political Science and Law until he turned 25.

Many Viewers imagined that Wang 【小题4】 (have) a big advantage over his opponents because of his outstanding educational qualifications. However, Wang turned out to be impatient with his fellow interns, often 【小题5】 (interrupt) them when they were sharing their opinions. Ding, on the other hand, presented determination and the attitude of a life-long learner.

You 【小题6】 be wondering, “Shouldn’t the student at the ‘better’ university automatically be the better learner and the better intern?”

Well, I hate to rain on your parade (泼冷水),【小题7】 being able to go to a top university is nothing more than a testament to one’s hard work at a certain stage in his or her life. It does not automatically transform them into a better, smarter person 【小题8】 their making continuous efforts. Even top university graduates should always keep on working instead of resting on their laurels (不思进取).

More importantly, no amount of prestige can make up for being an arrogant know-it-all. 【小题9】, many Harvard or Peking University degrees you hold, if you do not have regard 【小题10】 other people, you won’t earn respect from them in return.

In a word, respect is earned by becoming a worthy role model for others rather than through an excellent pedigree (历史).