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Susan Cleveland is the young president of a candy company in the city of Chicago.Her father began the company in the 1960's. He died three years ago. Now, the company belongs to Susan.

Susan, however, did not have any jobs before becoming head of the company. She just finished the college. The employees became even more concerned during Susan's first months on the job. Mr. Cleveland had been a __21__ leader. But Susan permitted many employees to make their own __22__. One employee said, "Old Mr. Cleveland always told us what to do. He kept people on a short leash. But the company did well. What does a "short leash" mean？A leash is a kind of rope. We use a leash to walk our pet dogs. The leash keeps the dog from __23__ away or getting into trouble. Keeping a person on a short leash means keeping him or her under close control. The person can't make many decisions for himself or herself. Ms. Cleveland does not keep her workers on a short leash. __24__, she encourages them to get better ways to do business. For example, her secretary proposed an idea. She said the company should offer a sum of money as a prize to the best student in the high school near the factory. The winner could use the prize money to study at a university. Mr. Cleveland appreciated the idea. After the prize was announced, people who lived in the area of the factory began to buy __25__ of the company's candy. Local newspapers wrote about the competition. Business improved. Ms. Cleveland made her secretary the company's first Director of Public Relations. The former secretary was very pleased. 21. A.decisions B.Instead C.more D.strong E.running 22. A.decisions B.Instead C.more D.strong E.running 23. A.decisions B.Instead C.more D.strong E.running 24. A.decisions B.Instead C.more D.strong E.running 25. A.decisions B.Instead C.more D.strong E.running

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