Skim the text and choose the main idea in the box for each paragraph.Paragraph 4A. Purpose of the email.B. Information to be confirmed.C. Introduction to the book launch.D. Possible activities besides the launch.
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English is what matters. It has displaced rivals to become the language of diplomacy, of business, of science, of the Internet and of world culture. Many more people speak Chinese—but even they, in vast numbers, are trying to learn English. So how did it happen, and why? Take the beginnings of bilingualism (两种语言) in India, for example, which has stoked (促进) the growth of the biggest English-speaking middle class in the new Anglosphere. That stems from a proposal by an English historian, Thomas Macaulay, in 1835, to train a new class of English speakers: “A class of persons, Indian in blood and colour, but English in taste, in opinion, in morals, and in intellect.” At a stroke, notes Mr. McCrum, English became the “language of government, education and advancement, at once a symbol of imperial rule as well as of self-improvement”. India’s English-speaking middle class is now one of the engines of that country’s development and a big asset in the race to catch up with China. Bit by bit, English displaced French from diplomacy and German from science. The reason for this was America’s rise and the lasting bonds created by the British Empire. But the elastic (灵活的), forgiving nature of the language itself was another. English allows plenty of sub-variants, from Singlish in Singapore to Estglish in Estonia: the main words are familiar, but plenty of new ones dot the lexicon, along with distinctive grammar and syntax. English as spoken by non-natives, however, is different. Listen to a South Korean businessman negotiating with a Pole in English and you will hear the difference: the language is curt, emphatic, stripped-down. Yet within spoken “Globish”, as Mr. McCrum neatly names it, hierarchies (等级) are developing. Those who can make jokes in Globish score over (优于) those who can’t. The big shift is towards a universally useful written Globish. Spellchecking and translation software mean that anyone can communicate in comprehensible (可理解的) written English. The English of e-mail, Twitter (一个社交网络和微博服务网站) and text messaging is becoming far more mutually comprehensible than spoken English, which is fractured (支离破碎的) by differences in pronunciation, politeness and emphasis. Mr. McCrum aptly names the new lingo (语言) “an avenue for all thoughts”. 1 According to the first paragraph, what does “English is what matters” suggest? A English is spoken by most of the people in the world. B More and more Chinese begin to learn English. C English has become the universal language in many fields. D English has won the triumph over other languages. 2 Which one is TRUE about India’s middle class according to Paragraph Two? A English should become India’s middle class’ only language. B India’s middle class learned the English way of living and thinking. C Although India’s middle class learnt English, they were still Indians. D India’s middle class dominated the political world. 3 Why did English displace French in diplomatic field and German in scientific field? A English-speaking countries held greater power in the world. B English was a changeable language. C America and the British Empire held a strong bond. D English’s tolerant towards its sub-variants. 4 What’s the spoken Globish according to the passage? A It is the English spoken by people from different countries. B It is a new-invented language spoken all over the world. C It is a universal language different from English. D It is the English developing into hierarchies. 5 What’s the written Globish’s advantage over the spoken one? A The written one is more convenient. B The written one is more fractured. C The written one belongs to the higher class. D The written one is better for mutual understanding.
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Dr.William Farber，a forward-thinking veterinarian，is not one to be swayed by the skepticism of his peers.After performing acupuncture on a rabbit，he asserts， "I am not crazy，" and instead considers himself to be "ahead of my time." Despite occasional ridicule from coworkers due to his unconventional methods，Farber is confident in the effectiveness of his approach. Farber，an alumnus of Colorado State University，initially followed a more traditional veterinary path.His interest in alternative treatments was piqued 20 years ago when he experienced severe back pain.After finding little relief from muscle-relaxing drugs，he turned to acupuncture —an ancient Chinese therapeutic practice —and was pleasantly surprised by the improvement he experienced after just a few sessions.This personal success inspired him to explore these techniques further，leading him to integrate them into his veterinary practice after a couple of years of study. Farber's holistic approach to veterinary medicine，which combines traditional Western treatments with acupuncture，chiropractic，and herbal medicine，has yielded positive outcomes for his patients.Leigh Tindale's dog，Charlie，who suffered from a serious heart condition，was given an additional five months of life thanks to Farber's treatments，which significantly alleviated Charlie's suffering.Similarly，Priscilla Dewing noticed that her horse，Nappy，enjoyed improved mobility and comfort after receiving a chiropractic adjustment. Farber is optimistic about the future of holistic veterinary medicine，and the growth in membership of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association —from 30 in 1982 to over 700 today —suggests that his optimism may be well-founded.He expresses his commitment to his work，saying， "Sometimes it surprises me that it works so well.I will do anything to help an animal.That's my job." His dedication to finding the most effective treatments for animals，whether traditional or holistic，underscores his commitment to his profession and the well-being of the animals he treats.（1）What do some of Farber's coworkers think of him？ ____ A.He's odd.B.He's strict.C.He's brave.D.He's rude.（2）Why did Farber decide to try acupuncture on pets？ ____ A.He was trained in it at university.B.He was inspired by another veterinarian.C.He benefited from it as a patient.D.He wanted to save money for pet owners.（3）What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about？ ____ A.Steps of a chiropractic treatment.B.The complexity of veterinarians' work.C.Examples of rare animal diseases.D.The effectiveness of holistic medicine.（4）Why does the author mention the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association？ ____ A.To prove Farber's point.B.To emphasize its importance.C.To praise veterinarians.D.To advocate animal protection.
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— Did you see him yesterday? — No, I didn't. When I arrived, he ____.A. has leftB. leftC. was leavingD. had left
Many people take a nap（午休） in the afternoon.（1） ____ .Sleeping for the right amount of time may help you maximize（使……增至最大限度） these advantages.So how long is the perfect nap？Here are the best lengths for a nap for different people. Siesta time （2） ____ .The word is from the Latin word sexta，meaning sixth hour，so six hours after sunrise is the time to take a sleep for people to relax，which means a short nap between 10 and 30 minutes.It may improve your ability to learn and think clearly as well as improve heart health. Power nap This nap is about 10 to 20 minutes.It may help reduce tired feelings.Here is a perfect example of a helpful power nap.If you take a long drive，（3） ____ .This would give you energy.especially if you are feeling sleepy. Short-term nap This nap is anywhere from 30 minutes to 60 minutes and it may cause uncomfortable feelings upon awakening.However，this amount of sleep time slows down the brain waves.（4） ____ .This may offer an improved ability to remember places，names，faces，and facts. Rapid eye movement（REM） nap You will reach a full sleep cycle（周期） complete with rapid eye movement and dreams during a 90-minute nap.In fact，at night，your body will complete five such stages of the sleep cycle a few times.（5） ____ .Those who can benefit from an hour- long afternoon nap are older adults.A.s a result，it helps with memory.B.Try to make it a little shorter and stick to itC.Each of these cycles takes from 90 to 100 minutes.D.An afternoon nap gives you energy and lifts your spiritE.it's better for you to nap for 20 minutes before movingF.Follow the origin of the word siesta to know more about nap timeG.it's necessary for you to have a good sleep before having a long trip
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The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
question or statement.Hot pot is a traditional dish in China. It is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Jin Dynasty. Hot pot's origins can be found in the dining practices of Mongolian horsemen who rode across the steppe and into northern China. Legend has it that the Mongols used their helmets as pots to simmer (炖) broth (汤底) over open fires, and cooked chunks of meat in the broth.Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty. In the regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. In the centuries that witnessed the growth of the Song Dynasty, hot pot moved — and changed — further south, with each successive region adapting it to their local ingredients and tastes.The ingredients in a hot pot vary a lot from region to region. Perhaps the most famous hot pot is the Chongqing or Sichuan hot pot. It features a dark red broth chock-full (塞满了的) of spices, chili peppers, and the uniquely mouth-numbing Sichuan peppers. In Beijing and elsewhere in the north, hot pot broth tends to be mild and, compared to its racy southern "cousins", a little light. In the northeast of China, a kind of local sauerkraut (酸菜) is used to add some tang (强烈的味道), making the broth a bit sour. People can choose a version of hot pot according to their taste.1 Hot pot is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of _______.A. the Jin Dynasty B. the Tang DynastyC. the Song Dynasty D. the Yuan Dynasty
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The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
ⅢComplete the following sentences with the given sentence structures-|||-get ready for.sa为························备-|||-e.g.Susan has to buy a lot of things to get ready for her trip.(苏珊不得不买很多东西为旅行做准备。)-|||-1 The boy got up early to __ (为上学做准备).-|||-2 I have a lot of work to do to __ (为明天做准备).
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To enh ---- something means to improve its value, quality, or attractiveness.
一、拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） If someone is __ob---__ , they are extremely fat.
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If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提提示中一根小短线代表一个字母)Something that is inf- - - - - has no limit,end,or edge.
拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） Someone or something that is so---- is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous.
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The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted