Having studied business at college and knowing two foreign languages，my secretary is extremely ____ for the challenging job.
Back in 1964, in his book Games People Play, psychiatrist Eric Berne described a pattern of conversation he called "Why Don't You—Yes But", which remains one of the most irritating aspects of everyday social life. The person adopting the strategy is usually a chronic complainer. Something is terrible about their relationship, job, or other situation, and they moan about it ceaselessly, but find some excuse to dismiss any solution that's proposed.The reason, of course, is that on some level they don't want a solution; they want to be validated in their position that the world is out to get them. If they can "win" the game—dismissing every suggestion until their interlocutor(对话者)gives up in annoyance—they get to feel pleasurably righteous(正当的)in their resentments and excused from any obligation to change.Part of the trouble here is the so-called responsibility/fault fallacy(谬误). When you're feeling hard done by—taken for granted by your partner, say, or obliged to work for a half-witted boss—it's easy to become attached to the position that it's not your job to address the matter, and that doing so would be an admission of fault. But there's a confusion here. For example, if I were to discover a newborn at my front door, it wouldn't be my fault, but it most certainly would be my responsibility. There would be choices to make, and no possibility of avoiding them, since trying to ignore the matter would be a choice. The point is that what goes for the baby on the doorstep is true in all cases: even if the other person is 100% in the wrong, there's nothing to be gained, long-term, from using this as a justification to evade responsibility.Should you find yourself on the receiving end of this kind of complaining, there's an ingenious way to shut it down—which is to agree with it, ardently. Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb describes this as "over-validation".For one thing, you'll be spared further moaning, since the other person's motivation was to confirm her beliefs, and now you're confirming them. But for another, as Gottlieb notes, people confronted with over-validation often hear their complaints afresh and start arguing back. The notion that they're utterly powerless suddenly seems unrealistic—not to mention rather annoying—so they're prompted instead to generate ideas about how they might change things."And then, sometimes, something magical might happen," Gottlieb writes. The other person "might realise she's not as trapped as you are saying she is, or as she feels." Which illustrates the irony of the responsibility/fault fallacy: evading responsibility feels comfortable, but turns out to be a prison; whereas assuming responsibility feels unpleasant, but ends up being freeing.(1)What is characteristic of a chronic complainer, according to psychiatrist Eric Berne? A.They only feel angry about their ill treatment and resent whoever tries to help.B.They are chronically unhappy and ceaselessly find fault with people around them.C.They constantly dismiss others' proposals while taking no responsibility for tackling the problem.D.They lack the knowledge and basic skills required for successful conversations with their interlocutors.(2)What does the author try to illustrate with the example of the newborn on one's doorstep? A.People tend to think that one should not be held responsible for others' mistakes.B.It is easy to become attached to the position of overlooking one's own fault.C.People are often at a loss when confronted with a number of choices.D.A distinction should be drawn between responsibility and fault.(3)What does the author advise people to do to chronic complainers? A.Stop them from going further by agreeing with them.B.Listen to their complaints ardently and sympathetically.C.Ask them to validate their beliefs with further evidence.D.Persuade them to clarify the confusion they have caused.(4)What happens when chronic complainers receive over-validation? A.They are motivated to find ingenious ways to persuade their interlocutor.B.They are prompted to come up with ideas for making possible changes.C.They are stimulated to make more complaints.D.They are encouraged to start arguing back.(5)How can one stop being a chronic complainer according to the author? A.Analysing the so-called responsibility/fault fallacy.B.Assuming responsibility to free oneself.C.Avoiding hazardous traps in everyday social life.D.Awaiting something magical to happen.
作文标题：Should College Students Get Married?开始时间：2025-06-24截止时间：2025-06-24Directions:Directions: For this part, you will write a shortpassage entitled Should College Students GetMarried? You should write at least 120 wordsfollowing the outline given below.1. 在校大学生达到法定年龄可以结婚2. 你是支持还是反对，请陈述自己的理由
Listening to motivational speeches and reading ______ literature every morning has become his daily routine, allowing him to start each day with a positive and motivated mindset.A. automaticB. considerateC. inspirationalD. fearful
13. Some people try to forget the ___ of their lives filled with regret and mistakes,but using those experiences as lessons for future growth is important.A. seriesB. pileC. sectorD. episode
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7. The canteen at the Olympic Village ___ to young athletes from worldwide, providing them with a variety of healthy and nutritious meals to fuel their bodies for competition.A. sticksB. contributesC. attributesD. caters
A Sales LetterJilin Electric Appliances Import & Export Corp.Changchun, ChinaMarch 7, 2006Smith Trading Co.New YorkU.S.A.Dear Sirs, We appreciate very much your confidence in the range of our electric appliances. There is an exceptionally high demand for electric heaters owing to the cold weather during the season. The brand you ordered is now out of stock. However, the manufacturer has promised us a further supply by the end of this month if you could wait until then, we would deliver promptly the goods you need. For over fifty years, our company has manufactured electric products which have enjoyed increasing markets in many countries and has built a reputation for service and quality. We are committed to being the best appliance supplier in some areas. Under separate cover, we send you our latest sample book of similar electric items we have recently produced. As one of our regular customers, you will be allowed a special discount of 2.5% provided we could receive your order before March 20th. We stand ready to serve you--and welcome your call. Sincerely yours, ×××1. What are they thankful for?They are thankful for (56) in the range of their electric appliances.2. What causes the running short of the electric heaters?It is mainly (57) .3. What is their company famous for?It is famous for its (58) .4. What does this company send to its customers recently?The company sends (59) .5. On what condition can their customer be offered a special discount of 2.5%?The customers can be offered a special discount on the condition that the company can (60) before March 20th.
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Section B-|||-Directions: In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each-|||-statement contains inform given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the-|||-information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a-|||-letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.-|||-Why we need tiny colleges-|||-A)We`re experiencing the rebirth of smallness.Farmers markets tiny homes,and brew pubs all-|||-exemplify our love of smallness.So do charter schools,coffee shops, and local bookstores. Small is-|||-often(but not always)more affordable,healthier,and sustainable but its finest characteristic,the-|||-one that turns charm into love,is that going small allows us to be more fully who we are.-|||-B)In higher education the trend is mostly in the opposite direction:Universities with 20,000 or 30,000-|||-students are considered"mid-sized".The nation`s largest universi Arizona State University,has-|||-80,000 students on campus and aims to enroll another 100,000 students online.At the other end of the-|||-spectrum is a handful of colleges that have fewer than a hundred students on campus and no online-|||-courses:colleges such as Sterling College,Thomas More College of Liberal Arts,and Deep Springs-|||-College.These colleges are so small that they can only be called"tiny."-|||-C)Tiny colleges focus not just on a young person`s intellect,but on the young person as a whole.Equally-|||-important,tiny colleges ask,"How can education contribute to human flourishing and the well-being-|||-of the world?"And they shape a college experience to address that question. They replace concerns-|||-about institutional growt with attention to the growth of students as fully developed participants in-|||-their communities.-|||-D)I`ve had the privilege of teaching at three different institutions of higher learning during my career-a-|||-small liberal arts college and two mid-sized public universi I`ve also been profoundly disappointed-|||-in each of these institutions, and in many of my colleagues, especially when it comes to helping-|||-students and preparing them for the many responsibilities of adulthood.Administrators on the-|||-business of running a university,and most faculty focus on their scholarship and teaching their-|||-discipline. Little delibe attention is given to how students mature as individuals and social beings-|||-E)Having just retired from teaching at a public university,I`m now returning to my hometown of-|||-Flagstaff,Arizona,to establish a tiny college-Flagstaff College I`m convinced there`s a need for-|||-another type of education,one devoted to helping students come into their own and into this beautiful-|||-and troubled world.Young people need an education that will provide them with meaning, hope,-|||-courage,and passion,as well as information and skills.Large institutions,I beli are particularly-|||-ill-suited to this type of education.-|||-F) There`s no "best of" list when it comes to tiny colleges,at least not yet.But around the country people-|||-are creating new colleges that provide an alternative to small liberal arts colleges,large public-|||-universities,and online education.-|||-G)With only 26 students,Deep Springs is the smallest college in the country and,quite likely,the mostSection B-|||-Directions: In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each-|||-statement contains inform given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the-|||-information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a-|||-letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.-|||-Why we need tiny colleges-|||-A)We`re experiencing the rebirth of smallness.Farmers markets tiny homes,and brew pubs all-|||-exemplify our love of smallness.So do charter schools,coffee shops, and local bookstores. Small is-|||-often(but not always)more affordable,healthier,and sustainable but its finest characteristic,the-|||-one that turns charm into love,is that going small allows us to be more fully who we are.-|||-B)In higher education the trend is mostly in the opposite direction:Universities with 20,000 or 30,000-|||-students are considered"mid-sized".The nation`s largest universi Arizona State University,has-|||-80,000 students on campus and aims to enroll another 100,000 students online.At the other end of the-|||-spectrum is a handful of colleges that have fewer than a hundred students on campus and no online-|||-courses:colleges such as Sterling College,Thomas More College of Liberal Arts,and Deep Springs-|||-College.These colleges are so small that they can only be called"tiny."-|||-C)Tiny colleges focus not just on a young person`s intellect,but on the young person as a whole.Equally-|||-important,tiny colleges ask,"How can education contribute to human flourishing and the well-being-|||-of the world?"And they shape a college experience to address that question. They replace concerns-|||-about institutional growt with attention to the growth of students as fully developed participants in-|||-their communities.-|||-D)I`ve had the privilege of teaching at three different institutions of higher learning during my career-a-|||-small liberal arts college and two mid-sized public universi I`ve also been profoundly disappointed-|||-in each of these institutions, and in many of my colleagues, especially when it comes to helping-|||-students and preparing them for the many responsibilities of adulthood.Administrators on the-|||-business of running a university,and most faculty focus on their scholarship and teaching their-|||-discipline. Little delibe attention is given to how students mature as individuals and social beings-|||-E)Having just retired from teaching at a public university,I`m now returning to my hometown of-|||-Flagstaff,Arizona,to establish a tiny college-Flagstaff College I`m convinced there`s a need for-|||-another type of education,one devoted to helping students come into their own and into this beautiful-|||-and troubled world.Young people need an education that will provide them with meaning, hope,-|||-courage,and passion,as well as information and skills.Large institutions,I beli are particularly-|||-ill-suited to this type of education.-|||-F) There`s no "best of" list when it comes to tiny colleges,at least not yet.But around the country people-|||-are creating new colleges that provide an alternative to small liberal arts colleges,large public-|||-universities,and online education.-|||-G)With only 26 students,Deep Springs is the smallest college in the country and,quite likely,the mostSection B-|||-Directions: In this section,you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it.Each-|||-statement contains inform given in one of the paragraphs.Identify the paragraph from which the-|||-information is derived.You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a-|||-letter.Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.-|||-Why we need tiny colleges-|||-A)We`re experiencing the rebirth of smallness.Farmers markets tiny homes,and brew pubs all-|||-exemplify our love of smallness.So do charter schools,coffee shops, and local bookstores. Small is-|||-often(but not always)more affordable,healthier,and sustainable but its finest characteristic,the-|||-one that turns charm into love,is that going small allows us to be more fully who we are.-|||-B)In higher education the trend is mostly in the opposite direction:Universities with 20,000 or 30,000-|||-students are considered"mid-sized".The nation`s largest universi Arizona State University,has-|||-80,000 students on campus and aims to enroll another 100,000 students online.At the other end of the-|||-spectrum is a handful of colleges that have fewer than a hundred students on campus and no online-|||-courses:colleges such as Sterling College,Thomas More College of Liberal Arts,and Deep Springs-|||-College.These colleges are so small that they can only be called"tiny."-|||-C)Tiny colleges focus not just on a young person`s intellect,but on the young person as a whole.Equally-|||-important,tiny colleges ask,"How can education contribute to human flourishing and the well-being-|||-of the world?"And they shape a college experience to address that question. They replace concerns-|||-about institutional growt with attention to the growth of students as fully developed participants in-|||-their communities.-|||-D)I`ve had the privilege of teaching at three different institutions of higher learning during my career-a-|||-small liberal arts college and two mid-sized public universi I`ve also been profoundly disappointed-|||-in each of these institutions, and in many of my colleagues, especially when it comes to helping-|||-students and preparing them for the many responsibilities of adulthood.Administrators on the-|||-business of running a university,and most faculty focus on their scholarship and teaching their-|||-discipline. Little delibe attention is given to how students mature as individuals and social beings-|||-E)Having just retired from teaching at a public university,I`m now returning to my hometown of-|||-Flagstaff,Arizona,to establish a tiny college-Flagstaff College I`m convinced there`s a need for-|||-another type of education,one devoted to helping students come into their own and into this beautiful-|||-and troubled world.Young people need an education that will provide them with meaning, hope,-|||-courage,and passion,as well as information and skills.Large institutions,I beli are particularly-|||-ill-suited to this type of education.-|||-F) There`s no "best of" list when it comes to tiny colleges,at least not yet.But around the country people-|||-are creating new colleges that provide an alternative to small liberal arts colleges,large public-|||-universities,and online education.-|||-G)With only 26 students,Deep Springs is the smallest college in the country and,quite likely,the most
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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.
Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once. budget defy dilemma diverseloyalty manipulate objectivePerspective tackle urge （1）The ____ of the "upright"message is to ask people to save，while the "permissive"message asks people to spend.（2）If you find yourself in a（n） ____ about what is the right decision for your career，speak to a career counselor.（3）It is important for parents to listen to their children's opinion because they may have a very different ____ on the things they've seen.（4）To cater for the different tastes of athletes from all over the world，the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics prepared ____ dishes.（5）If you want to save money for a rainy day making a（n） ____ is the first step you may want to take because it gives you a clear plan.（6）The Chinese legend goes that Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters on his back to remind him of the importance of ____ to the nation.（7）When children are addicted to online games，they would often ____ their parents and stay online for hours every day.（8）The report goes on to ____ the technicians to take a more active role in developing the standards of artificial intelligence.
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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.
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Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food (51) it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an (52) served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never (53) likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables in the child’s hearing he is (54) to copy this procedure. Take it (55) granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a (56) dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him (57) back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child (58) meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food (59) he can hurry back to his toys. Under (60) circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.55（）。A. withB. asC. overD. for
26)Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing-room at her home ?A. discussingB. to discussC. as to discussD. that discusses
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Never before in my career _ _ of an assignment A have l frightened B had I frightened C had I been frightened D have I been frightened
23．有一串钥匙在沙发上。Aset of keys _______on the sofa./ There is _________on the sofa.24．问李老师要你的书吧。________Ms. Li ________yourbook!25．请给老赵打电话。_________Old Zhao ______13096935553..26．这条蓝色的裤子是他的吗？Isthis pair of trousers _________?27．我的父母在第一张照片里。_______________are in the first photo.28．谢谢你帮助我。Thankyou for ________________./ Thank you for _____________.29．那个女孩姓王。Thegirl’s __________is Wang./ The girl’s ______________is Wang.30．那只小狗叫什么名字？What’s__________the dog? / What’s ____________name?31．今天玩得开心点！___________today! / Have a good time today!32．这有两张漂亮的她家的全家福。Here_______two nice photos of her family.
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