【单选题】

I studied engineering after enjoying top marks. Then university life came!

I thought that I must have some (36) disorder, as it seemed that everyone else was absorbing the materials but they were (37) me. There were never enough hours in the day and weekend to attend the lecture, study the lessons and then do the assignments. I couldn’t (38) to win the battle.
During my darkest hour I (39) home to speak to my father saying "Dad, I don’t think I can (40) this. " My father said, "There is no returning home. If you give up, then you are on your own. "
I hung up thinking that what an awful heartless thing to say. Then, I (41) to stand up. There seemed to be no other (42) available!
Soon afterwards, I noticed a poster stating: "Studying Skills" with a place and time to meet.
I attended that meeting and discovered there were several others in a (43) situation and that everyone wanted to help each other (44) this challenging first semester. I soon found a study partner, who helped me immeasurably, and I am (45) to this day for his kind help.
Yes, it was still a very challenging first year, but I found the needed strength and support to get through it.
A、allow
B、help
C、decideD、afford