Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with appropriate prepositions or adverbs. Fill in each blank with only ONE word.Sorry I haven't been in touch recently. I've just really come up 24)____ issues at work the last few weeks.The rays of the sinking sun spread 25)____ across the horizon. It makes me feel that life is peaceful and marvelous.The drop in stock prices is the fifth worst decline 26)____ record. Complaints are heard everywhere.Last year's economic summit set the stage 27)____ major changes which is conducive to the sustainable development of the country.Despite the evidence stacking 28)____ against her, she still denies the claims. More and more people, even her family don't believe her any longerAfter a whole day's romping around in the house, the kids finally quitted 29)____ and went to bedThe teacher breaks 30)____ the long passage into three parts to make it more understandablePoverty may lead to a lack of opportunity which 31)____ turn can result in inability to get more income

Which of the following is not a reason for reviving college traditions according to the passage?A College traditions reserve the school spirit.B College traditions keep students' lifestyle balanced.C College traditions provide students with a feeling of belonging.D College traditions help students integrate into the life of local people.

It has led to excess and waste-pro-ne development that proves to be detrimental.这个句子包含了一个宾语从句。()A. 对B. 错

Task 4 (51-55) A.—Frequent flight passenger B.—Flight number C.—Boarding time D.—Starting airport E.—Ground service F—Delayed flight G—Ticketing service H—Ticket delivery I—Online ticket booking J—Luggage check-in K—Self check-in service L--Seat selection M—Flight punctuality N—Ticket refund O—Baggage claim P—Baggage compensation Q—First class 51. _______行李托运 _______登机时间 52. _______售票服务 _______常旅客 53. _______始发机场 _______航班延误 54. _______座位选择 _______送票服务 55. _______行李提取 _______航班号

Expectations can be tricky and this is no different in the workplace! As I listen to some Baby Boomer managers relate their frustrations about working with Generation Y（Gen Y/millennials千禧一代） workers， their two main complaints center on their perceptions of the younger generation's work ethic and sense of entitlement． These managers express that Gen Y workers want the honors of the workplace without putting in the sacrifices to earn them． The Baby Boomer/Generation Y Conflict is a good title that I often use to describe this new millennium divide between Boomers and Gen Y workers． This conflict comes from different life experiences and generational expectations． Can Baby Boomers and Gen Y just get along？ The answer is yes! As managers understand and account for the generational differences， they can move workplace dynamics from frustration and conflict to productivity and mutual understanding． To do so， we have to first understand Boomers and Gen Y． Born between 1943 and 1960， Boomers， grew up in an environment of social unrest where challenging authority was the norm． As noted in Generations at Work significant events of the Boomer generation include the civil rights movement， the Vietnam War， the women liberation movement and the Cold War． Boomers reflect that time in many ways： they tend to think they can change the world and they want to fulfill their own individual goals and potential． They come to the workplace confident， prepared to work hard， and expecting to be rewarded for their efforts． Born between 1980 and 2000， Gen Y workers grew up in an environment of adult attention where monitoring， recognition， and support were the norm． Significant events of their generation include technology， protective parenting， school yard violence and multiculturalism． Gen Y workers reflect this time in many ways： they are the most technically talented generation and they are the most spoiled generation． Gen Y workers come to the workplace with confidence and a continuing expectation of recognition and support independent of results． With the understanding that Generation Y workers have significantly different life experiences and expectations， Boomer manager can adjust their own interaction style and move from frustration and conflict to mutual understanding and productivity． Gen Y workers are used to immediate feedback on how they are doing． It comes from their digital world where information is shared frequently and quickly． Give them ongoing feedback． Be sure to balance the feedback： tell them what they did well as well as how they can improve． Many Gen Y workers are used to multiple supportive adults in their lives who spoiled and praised them． They respond better to coaching that focuses on outcomes than a direct management style． Boomer managers sometimes make the assumption that Gen Y workers are rude or disrespectful of authority． More often， however， Gen Y workers do not understand normal standards of workplace behavior． For example， Gen Y workers often expect immediate responses from their bosses on whatever they communicate to them． This comes from their life experiences． They have had cell phones at a young age and are masters at communicating through text messages， social media， etc． Further， they are used to calling the adults in their lives and getting immediate attention． They bring these expectations to the workplace． Boomers are partly responsible for launching some work-and-life balance programs for Gen Y workers． These younger generations have seen the negative effects that work has produced on some Boomers and decided that they want some balance in their lives． Many do not want to work like what Boomers have done． Boomer managers can engage Gen Y workers by supporting workplace flexibility and work-and-life balance． For these younger generations， work-and-life balance is among their top working priorities． Expectations are hard to manage and different generations have different workplace expectations！Boomer and Gen Y conflict， however， does not have to continue． When Boomer managers understand these differences， they can both adapt their own interaction style and educate others to promote organizational productivity． These generations do not have to continue to collide in the workplace!（1）What can we infer from Paragraph 1？ ____ A．Gen Y workers always dismiss the honors as useless．B．Boomers complain about the job attitude held by Gen Y．C．Boomers tend to show little respect for Gen Y's entitlement．D．Gen Y workers don't care about Boomers' misunderstandings．（2）Paragraphs 3 and 4 are meant to explore ____ ．A．different attitudes towards accepted social norms．B．the reasons for the frustrations and conflicts at workC．the shared beliefs that united the two separate generationsD．the outcomes of different parenting on each generation（3）Which of the following could best describe the character of Boomers？ ____ A．Gentle but reserved．B．Stubborn and jealous．C．Strict but generous．D．Ambitious and confident．（4）What do Gen Y workers expect in the workplace？ ____ A． Continual appreciation and assistance unaffected by results．B． Good results as well as acknowledgement from bosses．C． Independent advice on how to gain wide recognition．D． Constant monitoring at work to boost their results．（5）How do Gen Y workers probably want feedback provided？ ____ A． Occasionally by post．B． Instantly and carefully weighed．C． Regularly by means of praise．D． Directly and casually informed．（6）Gen Y workers pay special attention to work-and-life balance because ____ ．A． They are accustomed to the comfort of modern lifeB． Their parents have been paying the same attention to it．C． They don't want to follow in the footsteps of Boomers．D． Many sacrifices for honors have been made in the workplace．

Part IIIReading Comprehension(40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.A team of researchers led by Priyanka Joshi examined the degree to which men and women relied on "communicative abstraction" to verbally convey their ideas and emotions. Communicative abstraction, according to the researchers, reflects the tendency of people to use "abstract speech that focuses on the broader picture and underline(26) purpose of action rather than concrete speech focusing on details and the means of underline(27) action." Interestingly, they found that men were far more likely to speak in the abstract than were women.To arrive at this underline(28), the researchers examined the linguistic (语言的) patterns of men and women in over 600,000 blog posts written on websites. To do this, the researchers computed abstractness ratings for 40,000 commonly used words in the English language. Words considered to be concrete could be easily visualized, such as "table" or "chair". Words that were more underline(30) to visualize, for example, "justice" or "morality" were considered to be more abstract. They found that men used underline(31) more abstract language in their blog posts.What is the underline(32) of this effect? The researchers suggest that power differences between the genders — that is, men having more power in society — might be a key determinant (决定因素). For instance, in a follow-up study conducted with a sample of 300 students, the researchers underline(33) power dynamics in an interpersonal setting to see if this would influence communicative abstraction. They found that participants in a high-power interviewer role were more likely to give abstract descriptions of behaviors than were participants in a low-power interviewee role. This suggests that communicating more abstractly does not reflect a underline(34) tendency of men or women but rather underline(35) within specific contexts.rectangle_box{A. approximately <|im_end|>What is the underline(32) of this effect? The researchers suggest that power differences between the genders — that is, men having more power in society — might be a key determinant (决定因素). For instance, in a follow-up study conducted with a sample of 300 students, the researchers underline(33) power dynamics in an interpersonal setting to see if this would influence communicative abstraction. They found that participants in a high-power interviewer role were more likely to give abstract descriptions of behaviors than were participants in a low-power interviewee role. This suggests that communicating more abstractly does not reflect a underline(34) tendency of men or women but rather underline(35) within specific contexts.rectangle_box{A. approximately F. fixed K. refrainingB. attaining G. ignored L. signalsC. conclusion H. legally M.significantlyD. difficult I. manipulated N. sourceE. emerges J. recommended O. ultimate}

Every so often, especially when I’m feeling down, I take out my old college notes, textbooks and diplomas, and take a little stroll down memory lane. I remember the fun I had in college, the people I met, the professors who taught me and the experiences that changed my life. And I’m glad I made the sacrifices. After graduating high school, I thought college wasn’t for me. I served a four-year stint in the U.S. Marine Corps, and then took a job with the postal service. In my na vet, I thought that moving up within the agency would be fairly easy. I was bright, knowledgeable, eager to learn new things and willing to put in the time needed to develop myself. But I ran into a brick wall. It seemed there was an inside track, and I was definitely not on it. After about a year and a half, I realized that my chances of advancement were nil, and it was time to do something about it. I floated the idea of attending college to my coworkers and superiors and the response was mostly negative. But there were a few people who thought it was a good idea, and I did a Lot of thinking. I saw two choices: 1. Stay where I was, miserable in a low-level job. 2. Take a chance and give college a try. Since my job was Leading me nowhere, I decided to start college. When I started; I encountered a lot of resistance from people at work. The phrase "career student" was bandied about at me, as if I was learning nothing practical and basically trying to avoid growing up. Actually it was the other way around, I saw staying in my job as a way to avoid facing responsibilities, and college as a more real world―and an island of sanity in my life. While it made little difference to me if my coworkers or bosses supported my decision to attend college, I did want my family behind me. The support was there-I didn’t need any financial help, but I got a lot of moral support from my parents, as well as from friends and relatives. Probably the biggest obstacle I faced, since I was plagued by doubts about my own intelligence and abilities, was just getting started. I decided to start close to home and do my first two years of college at Palm Beach Community College, which was on the way to work, and then transfer to Florida Atlantic University, which was more out of the way. I had driven past the campus of Palm Beach Community College several times. In the spring of 1987, I finally worked up the nerve to go into the admissions office. For many people that first step is a big one, and it’s easy to believe that one is stepping into an abyss, but PBCC was flexible enough for me. I had to take the American College Test and, after scoring well on that, was able to register for classes. My first class was introduction to the Social Sciences, and from the moment the professor began to lecture, I knew I had found a place where I could learn and grow. You might expect to experience culture shock in college after your day-to-day experiences. I found, instead, that most of the culture shock happens when you leave class and go back to work. For while your coworkers and bosses are not changing, you are. You may find yourself colliding with the people at work. They may find that your new habits, like studying during breaks and lunch, and not going to the local bar to drink and gripe about work, are disturbing the status quo(当前的状况). You may even be tempted to give up. Please don’t. It may be difficult, you may be exhausted and you may have to tune out criticism, but I can tell you from experience that it’s all worth it on the day you put on the cap and gown and receive your diploma. So you’ve gone and done it. You have been accepted for matriculation (注册入学) at a community college or university, and have been given a date and time to register, Your biggest .worry may be about what things are like in the classroom. Does the professor take attendance Some do, some don’t, though all encourage perfect attendance and class participation. Is there a break If the class is three hours long, there probably is. When you report to your first class, try to be there a little early. Get a good seat, preferably in the front of the classroom so you can see and hear the professor better. Have all the required books for the class, and a notebook and pen. When class starts, the professor will hand out a syllabus, discuss it, talk about term papers and may then begin teaching. You may be worried about how the professor will react to you. You needn’t be that concerned. At the community college and university I attended, professors welcomed older students. We tended to be more focused on getting an education, had a lot to contribute to the class discussion because of our experience in the world and were less likely to argue over a grade. As you get to know your classmates in the class, you may find yourself gravitating toward other students your age. There’s nothing wrong with this, but if there’s a group project, the professor will probably want the generations to work together. This is a good opportunity to broaden your horizons. That doesn’t mean you should just show up, take classes and take off. There may be a club or activity for your major on campus that can help you in your job search later on. You may even find that the company of other scholars will help you expand your intellectual horizons. And taking in a college sports event once in a while can be a fun way to meet other people. Graduation from Palm Beach Community College was a milestone in my life. Against the odds, I had achieved something. I was "walking on sunshine," as the song goes, and had learned to let all the negativity go in one ear and out the other. I had made friends with the professors, and the students I had worked with were wonderful. In truth, I was addicted to the challenges that college provided. I graduated from community college in December 1990, then started at Florida Atlantic University the following month. Florida Atlantic University was a whole new world awaiting discovery. My first time there, I had been scared. It was so big and seemingly impersonal. Sure, there would be some people from the community college on the same track as I was on, but still there were lots of strangers. In April 1994, I had accumulated enough credits to graduate from FAU. It was a bittersweet occasion. I loved education and learning, but wanted to make my career change sooner rather than later. Two months after graduation I left the post office, diploma in hand, and embarked on a new career. It hasn’t always been easy and it hasn’t always been that much fun, but I’ve never regretted reinventing my life. I am now a copy editor for a newspaper, with a few years of experience under my belt, and have also earned a computer networking certification along the way. Even now, I have grand plans that involve law school someday, and maybe an MBA. A college degree opens doors. It might not be possible to see the doors when you are just starting out, but they are there if you have the patience and drive to pursue your dreams. Good luck in your future endeavors.Career students usually contribute more to the class discussion because of their ______. A．intelligence and abilitiesB．willingness to participateC．agreeable personalityD．experience in the world

Complete the passage with suitable words from the word bank . You may not use any of the words more than once .entrepreneur business partner incredibly glaringly continue offer customer marketing opportunity better trade currently focusing attending Many students put their dreams of becoming a ( n ) （1 ) _ to one side until after they have achieved their degree . But I would say that universally could be the perfect place to start a ( n ) （2 ) _ . Inspiring Imagery was set up after my business （3 ) _ fellow student and best friend , Graham Fisher s photography hobby led us to discover a niche in the market for affordable , high - quality printing solutions . It has been a stressful yet enjoyable task to set up our business while still at university . Although the benefits outweigh the challenges , it hasn t been easy . We have had to work （4 ) _ hard . For the past nine months our time has been spent （5 ) _ lectures during the day , working part - time in the evening and（ 6 ) _ on Inspiring Imagery at any spare moment we had . Since we started , inspiring Imagery has continued to go from strength to strength . We now（ 7 ) _ a wide range of large format printing solutions and our customer base is growing all the time thanks to online and offline （8 ) _ and word of mouth . We （9 ) _ do most of our trade through our website but our strategy for the future is to take inspiring Imagery to the high street and open a chain of small shops . Students tend to be less tied down , so I don't feel there will ever be a ( n ) 10 ) _ time than when you are a student to start your own business.

Tea and tea culture have been an integrated part of Chinese history and society for centuries. Tea, teawares, and drinking vessels are an important and unique window into the evolution of Chinese culture.By all accounts, China's tea culture can be traced as far back to before 2000 BC. An old story goes that the mythical Emperor Shennong discovered tea when a leaf fell into boiling water he was drinking, beginning a tradition that exists to this day.Tea culture spread throughout China during the Tang dynasty, particularly after the completion of The Classic of Tea (Cha Jing) by Lu Yu in the 8th century. Lu Yu, who later earned fame as the 'Sage (圣人) of Tea,' had an enormous impact on the spread of tea drinking and linked it to Buddhist ideas, including the harmony and mysteries of the universe. The Classic of Tea is the oldest known guide to tea drinking and culture. It covers all aspects of tea culture, from growing to harvesting, crafting, and brewing (冲泡), as well as techniques for farmers and craftsmen to produce the finest teas. Throughout the Tang dynasty, the culture of tea drinking spread quickly. Inspired by Lu Yu's ideas, the literati (文人) attributed medicinal qualities to tea, praised for sharpening the mind. At the same time, wine and alcoholic drinks were falling out of favor for their intoxicating properties, paving a path for tea to spread throughout society and to be used in religious rituals and offerings.Utensils (器具) specifically made for the preparation of tea appeared during the Tang dynasty. The teawares from the period facilitated a complex process of tea making that was clearly described in The Classic of Tea. Following the process described by Lu Yu, tea leaves were first steamed in a steamer. The leaves were then ground using a mortar (臼) and shaped into cake before being dried and strung with reed (芦苇) or bamboo. Eventually, the tea was ground and cooked in a pot before drinking in a tea bowl. The Classic of Tea describes 28 utensils used to brew and drink tea, including teapots and bowls.Teaware also reflected the ceramic (陶制的) innovations of the period. Yue ware, for example, emerged as the most used type of ceramic tea implements in the form of celadon-glazed pottery wares (青瓷釉陶器) marked by the traditional greenish color. White porcelain Xing ware also emerged during this time.26) How was tea discovered according to an ancient story?A. Emperor Shennong was boiling water with heat from burning leaves.B. Emperor Shennong discovered a tea plant while boiling water.C. Emperor Shennong was drinking water while watching leaves fall.D. A leaf accidentally fell into Emperor Shennong's boiled water.

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