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What are baseball fans？ Baseball fans wear their official team T - shirts and jackets everywhere, sometimes even to work . Then, whenever the team offers a free item, the fans rush to get it . In addition， baseball fans cover the walls of their rooms with their favorite players’ pictures . When they go to a game, which they do as often as possible, the true baseball fans put on their team colors, grab their team flags, pin on their team buttons . At the game, these fans from a section, constantly encouraging their favorite players and enthusiastically responding to every cheer flashed on the electronic scoreboard. Baseball fans in addition to behaving crazily are also extremely interested in things of small importance . Every day, they turn to the sports page of the newspaper and study last night s statistics . Their bookshelves s are full of books and newspapers with information of their team . They delight in remembering such unimportant flocks as who is left-handed and what food their favorite player likes . Last of all baseball fans are extremely loyal to the team of their choice . This strong loyalty makes fans dangerous, for anyone who dares to say to a loyal fans that some of the team is better could be risking physical damage . Incidents of violence on the baseball field have increased in recent years and are a matter of growing concern . From mid - October through March baseball fans are like any other human beings . They pay their taxes, take out the garbage, and complain about the high cost of living or the latest home repair . But when April comes, the colors and radios go on, the record books come off the shelves, and the devotion returns . For the true baseball fan, another season of craziness has begun.1.According to the passage,which of the following behavior do baseball fans have?A.Covering their walls with their team’s flags.B.Going to their team’s games as early as they can.C.Wearing their team’s official T-shirts and jackets.D.Knowing the favorite colors of their team players..2.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?A.Baseball fans react passionately when their team gets a score.B.aseball fans of a team try to sit together in one area at a game.C.Baseball fans can remember all the important facts of their favorite players.D.Baseball fans will go immediately to get a free item that the team gives on.3.What does the word “loyal”in paragraph 3 probably mean?A.crazy B.devoted C.friendly D.reasonable4.What is the writer’s attitude toward “baseball fans are extremely loyal to the team of their choice”?A.Worried B.Delighted C.Enthusiastic D.isappointed5.According to the passage,when is the baseball season in the year?A.From March to April B.From March to OctoberC.From mid-October to March D.From April to mid-October
tenddeservefocusnurtureeradicatecommemoratesoarprovide the care and attention necessary for a young child, animal, or plant to grow and develop____have earned sth. by good or bad actions or behavior____concentrate on sth. and pay particular attention to it____quickly increase to a high level____show that you remember an important person or event by having a special ceremony, or creating a special object____completely get rid of sth. such as a disease or a social problem____take care of sb. or sth.____
British physician, author, inventor, and consultant Edward de Bono has had a major impact on the way we think and particularly in the field of creativity. He coined the phrase "lateral thinking" (水平思考) which involves approaching problems from diverse, unexpected angles and from different perspectives. Dr. de Bono meant to differentiate lateral thinking―in which you push the mind to make sudden turns- from vertical thinking, which is logical and sequential thinking. Lateral thinking can be learned, and Dr. de Bono has created several techniques to help you apply lateral thinking to problem solving and idea generation. Some of these are the following: think of as many different alternatives for solving a problem as you possibly can; challenge any assumptions you may have about your problem; and insert random elements which will encourage you to look at the problem from a different and unexpected perspective. Challenge your assumptions Assumptions are mental shortcuts: we assume that a situation we’re facing is like other situations we’ve encountered before, and that what worked then will work once again. In fact, the more experienced we are in a particular area, the more likely we are Io bring lots of baggage to the problem, which can inhibit us from finding novel and creative solutions. In order to challenge your assumptions, write down all of the dominant ideas that apply to a particular situation and then deliberately challenge them. List all of the assumptions that you’re making and next to each one write a counter-assumption―not necessarily its negation, but its opposite. Once you drop preconceived notions you’re more likely to find better solutions. One approach―suggested by Jurgen Wolff on his blog Time to Write is to pretend that you’re a Martian(火星人) that has just landed on earth and is seeing things on this planet for the first time. This would put you in a position of questioning everything, seeing your problem or situation with completely fresh eyes, and taking nothing for granted. introduce random elements Selecting a random element that has absolutely no connection to the problem at hand provides an unexpected entry point to the problem so that you can face it from a unique angle. I’ve mentioned using a random word as an initial stimulus on this blog before. De Bono explains that the brain is so good at making connections that it will find a way to connect the random word to the problem at hand, no matter how remote the word may seem. Take a word from a random word generator―or open the dictionary to a random page and select a word― extract its underlying principles, and then apply them to your problem. Be careful not to discard a specific word because you simply conclude that it’s of no use and then getting another word instead. If you do this you’re probably just looking for a word that would neatly fit the problem you’re trying to solve. Instead of a word, you can also use a picture as the random element or even an object. In addition, the random element that you introduce can be a "false rule". Basically, you take a rule, quote, idea or suggestion from somewhere else and apply it to your own situation. How does applying the "false rule" to your problem make you see it differently What new elements does it introduce How does it shift your perception of the problem Does the general principle of the rule also apply to your problem The general principle of the random input, whether it’s a word, picture, object or false rule, is to open up new lines of thinking. If you’re stuck and have run out of ideas during the creative thinking process, try a random element to help you find a starting point. Two lateral thinking puzzles Here are two lateral thinking puzzles for you to try and resolve (the answers are provided below, but make an effort to resolve the problems before looking at the answer): 1. Acting on an anonymous phone call, the police raid a house to arrest a suspected murderer. They don’t know what he looks like, but they know his name is John. Inside they find a carpenter, a taxi driver, a car mechanic and a fireman playing cards. Without even asking his name, they immediately arrest the fireman. How do they know they’ve got their man 2. A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins(刺客) with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven’t eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him Solutions to the two lateral thinking problems above The solution to the first problem above is that there was only one man sitting at the table; the other three, the carpenter, the taxi driver, and the mechanic were women. As for the second problem, the safest room is the third. Lions that haven’t eaten in three years are dead. Lesson in lateral thinking Edward de Bono tells the story of a farmer in a small Indian village who owed lots of money to the village moneylender and did not have the means to pay it back. The moneylender was old and ugly and was attracted to the farmer’s beautiful young daughter. The devious moneylender proposed the following: he would pick up two pebbles from the road―one black and one white―and put them in a bag. The girl would then put her hand in the bag and take out a pebble. If she took out the black pebble, she had to marry the moneylender and her father’s debt would be forgiven. If she took out the white pebble, she didn’t have to marry the moneylender and her father’s debt would still be forgiven. If she refused to take out a pebble her father would be put in jail. As the moneylender bent down to pick up the pebbles from the road, the girl noticed that he picked up two black pebbles and put them in the bag. What should she do If you’re using logical thinking you would probably conclude that the girl should show that there were two black pebbles in the bag and expose the moneylender as a cheat. However, what the girl did was to put her hand in the bag and take out a pebble. She then pretended to stumble and let the pebble fall onto the pebble-strewn path where it immediately became lost among all the other pebbles. "Oh, how clumsy of me,’ she said, "But never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that’s left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked."Obviously, since the pebble that was left in the bag was black, then she must have picked the white pebble. Since the moneylender couldn’t admit what he had done, the girl effectively turned what looked like an impossible situation into an advantage. Conclusion While logic is concerned with "truth" and "what is", lateral thinking is concerned with "possibilities" and "what could be". You can train your mind to automatically approach situations from different angles and perspectives. One way to this is by solving lateral thinking puzzles, which demand an open mind and a creative approach.According to the passage, in certain situations our former experiences ______. A．will always work once againB．can improve the efficiency of solving problemsC．can be our personal treasureD．may hinder us from conceiving better ideas
Those who ____ the belief that a fun-filled, pain-free life equals happiness actually cannot attain real happiness.A. cling toB. object toC. listen toD. lead to
Mr. Peterson _ great joy from collecting stamps in his daily life.A. derivesB. showsC. adaptsD. produces
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with propriate prepositions or adverbs. Fill in each blank with only ONE word.1.____ his twin brother Jason, a very outgoing person, Jim is very shy and quiet.2. This country's national defense industry has developed____large part due to the country's space program.3. He was so mad at his sister that he fired ____ along email to ask her to give a good explanation of her behavior.4. When seeking for a job, a college graduate is ____a disadvantage because of lack of working experience.5. Content is surely important but an attractive design will make readers remember your website, and it will make it stand ____from the crowd.6. The company is planning to set ____a factory in this area, so it can provide employment for the local people.7. The increase in the number of private cars might give rise ____some other problems.
阅读理(共两节,满分 30 分)Job Type: Receptionist Req's Education: High School Req's Experience: Less Than 1 YearWe Want you! CONTACT INFORMATIONContact: Rebecca HyrePhone: 8055490800Email: Rebecca@Fax: Not AvailableDESCRIPTION • Embassy Suites Hotel San Luis is currently accepting applications for front Desk Services Agent. Full time day and part time night positions open. • Availability must include weekends and holidays. • This position has a combination of duties mainly related, but not limited to checking ﹣in hotel guests. We are seeking candidates who have the ability to: • Understand guest inquires and provide responses in a helpful, courteous(礼貌的)manner. • Promote positive relations with all individuals who approach the Front Desk and enter the hotel. • Focus on the guest needs remaining calm and courteous. • Work well under pressure. • Input and access data in the computer. • Ensure security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information. • Work cooperatively with other departments and co﹣workers as part of a team. REQUIREMENTS • Customer service experience preferred • Please apply online by submitting a resume, including a cover letter. OR: • Apply in person, by submitting an application for employment, from the executive offices located within the hotel.(1)Those interested in this job may contact Rebecca Hyre________.A. by e﹣mailB. by faxC. by sending short messagesD. by post.(2)The job candidates should meet the following requirements EXCEPT________.A. be tough to bear pressureB. have necessary PC skillsC. be communicative and cooperativeD. ensure all guests' security.(3)Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?________A.The job candidates are expected to work full time during holidays.B.The candidates can only apply online by submitting an application.C.The job has a combination of duties, including checking﹣in hotel guests.D.People without customer service experience can not apply for the position..Their cheery song brightens many a winter's day. But robins are in danger of wearing themselves out by singing too much. Robins are singing all night﹣as well as during the day, British﹣based researchers say. David Dominoni, of Glasgow University, said that light from street lamps, takeaway signs and homes is affecting the birds' biological clocks, leading to them being wide awake when they should be asleep. Dr Dominon, who is putting cameras inside nesting boxes to track sleeping patterns, said lack of sleep could put the birds' health at risk. His study shows that when robins are exposed to light at night in the lab, it leads to some genes being active at the wrong time of day. And the more birds are exposed to light, the more active they are at night. He told people at a conference, "There have been a couple of studies suggesting they are increasing their song output at night and during the day they are still singing. Singing is a costly behavior and it takes energy. So by increasing their song output, there might be some costs of energy." And it is not just robins that are being kept awake by artificial light. Blackbirds and seagulls are also being more________. Dr Dominoni said, "In Glasgow where I live, gulls are a serious problem. I have people coming to me saying 'You are the bird expert. Can you help us kill these gulls? '. During the breeding (繁殖)season, between April and June, they are very active at night and very noisy and people can't sleep." Although Dr Dominoni has only studied light pollution, other research concluded that robins living in noisy cities have started to sing at night to make themselves heard over loud noise. However, some birds thrive( 兴 旺 ) in noisy environments. A study from California Polytechnic State University found more hummingbirds in areas with heavy industrial machinery. It is thought that they are capitalising on their predators (天敌) fleeting to quieter areas.(1)According to Dr Dominoni's study, what causes robins to sing so much?________A. The breeding season.B. The light in modern life.C. The dangerous environment.D. The noise from heavy machinery..(2)What is the researchers' concern over the increase of birds' song output?________A. The environment might be polluted.B. The birds' health might be damaged.C. The industry cost might be increased.D. The people's hearing might be affected..(3)What does the underlined word "nocturnal" in Paragraph 5mean?________A. Active at night. B. Inactive at night. C. Active during the day. D. Inactive during the day..(4)Why do some birds thrive in noisy environments?________A. Because there are fewer dangers.B. Because there is more food to eat.C. Because there is less light pollution.D. Because there are more places to take shelter..Multiple studies link music study to academic achievement. But what is it about serious music training that seems to correlate with outsize success in other fields? I put the question to top﹣flight professionals in industries from tech to finance to media, all of whom had serious past lives as musicians. The phenomenon extends beyond the math﹣music association. Strikingly, many high achievers told me music opened up the pathways to creative thinking. And their experiences suggest that music training sharpens other qualities: Collection. The ability to listen. A way of thinking that weaves together disparate ideas. The power to focus on the present and the future simultaneously. For many of the high achievers I spoke with, music functions as a "hidden language, " as Mr. Wolfensohn calls it, one that enhances the ability to connect disparate or even contradictory ideas. When he ran the World Bank, Mr. Wolfensohn traveled to more than 100 countries, often taking in local performances, which helped him understand "the culture of people, as distinct from their balance sheet." It is in that context that the connection between math and music grabs the most attention. Both are at heart modes of expression. Bruce Kovner, the founder of the hedge fund (对冲基金) Caxton Associates, says he sees similarities between his piano playing and investing strategy; as he says, both "relate to pattern recognition, and some people extend these patterns across different senses." For Roger McNamee, whose Elevation Partners is perhaps best known for its early investment in Facebook, "music and technology have converged, " he says. He became expert on Facebook by using it to promote his band, Moonalice, and now is focusing on video by live﹣streaming its concerts. He says musicians and top professionals share "the almost desperate need to dive deep." This capacity to obsess seems to unite top performers in music and other fields. "I've always believed the reason I've gotten ahead is by outworking other people, " he says. It's a skill learned by "playing that solo one more time, working on that one little section one more time, " and it translates into "working on something over and over again, or double﹣checking or triple﹣checking." He adds, "There's nothing like music to teach you that eventually if you work hard enough, it does get better. You see the results." That's an observation worth remembering at a time when music as a serious pursuit in decline in this country.(1)Music training can enhance all of the following abilities except________.A.handling the present with a long﹣range visionB.listening to different opinions patientlyC.thinking from other people's perspectiveD.identifying connection between different ideas.(2)Bruce Kovner sees a parallel between music and________.A. hedge fund B. patterns C. different senses D. mathematics.(3)By saying "music and technology have converged", Roger McNamee means________.A.technology has increased the channels by which music is promotedB.advanced technology makes sound better than beforeC.Facebook has become a platform for promoting music albumsD.musical techniques are directly used in managing business.(4)The underlined word "observation" in the last paragraph refers to________.A.the claim that music is the key to successB.the belief that results determine the value of musicC.the idea that hard work keeps getting you aheadD.the proposal that one should pursue music seriously.Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone﹣faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. "What could be causing everyone to act this way? " Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real task I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice: flip a coin. Heads﹣the commander, and tails﹣the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver. Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, ________ to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, "My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution." The whole world became quiet! How could I know that she meant that George Washington? Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re﹣dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmaster's office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet!(1)What did the author's classmates think about his report?________A. Original and interesting. B. Funny and ridiculous. C. Original but boring. D. Funny but puzzling..(2)What caused the author's failure to finish the task?________A.He followed his grandfather's advice and Nipped a coin.B.He was unfamiliar with American history.C.He forgot his teacher's instruction.D.He didn't know why the leacher gave such a task..(3)The underlined word "burning" in Para. 3 probably means________A. annoyed B. ashamed C. ready D. eager.(4)In the end, the author turned things around________A.through his months' effortB.by redoing his taskC.by finding a chance to talk to the headmaster.
Natural herbal medicines have been a part of the medicine world for a long time．（36） ____ Some people use them for therapeutic （治疗的） purposes while others use them for medicinal purposes．（37） ____ That is because the ingredients （成分） are natural and therefore have very few side effects when they're taken．Nowadays，different doctors are advocating for the use of herbal medicine for the well-being and the health of the body．The main purpose of natural Herbal medicines is to help the body return to its normal state so that it can be restored wholly．（38） ____ For instance，they can restore the body's natural balance and health in cases where the body is sick or has low immunity．They work by making the immune system （免疫系统） function well and also promote the well-being of the body before any illness sets in．They can make one better at remembering something as they improve blood circulation to the brain．Additionally，natural herbal medicines can reduce anxiety，depression，exhaustion，stress，etc．（37） ____ Despite many advantages of natural herbal medicines，you should take something into account when you use them．For instance，don't use them in cases where the conventional drugs are supposed to be used．（40） ____ That is because getting the correct dosage （剂量） and also the exact type of drug for the particular disease is of vital importance．A．Thus，they help your nerves calm down．B．The use of herbs is widely known to be safe．C．Different cultures have used them in various ways．D．Historically，the Chinese people used them to treat illness．E．Moreover，it's a good idea to consult your doctor before using them．F．Different herbs will work differently and bring desirable healing effects．G．Herbal medicine is an effective means of helping humans stay healthy．
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These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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.
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.
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
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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.
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
We were always encouraged to focus on constructing the most out of the situation ______. A. at hand B. on hand C. in hand D. by hand
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
1.A:Here is my business card.-|||-B: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B.Wonderful.Is it between-|||-school teams?-|||-C.Thank you for the nice party D.Thanks.This is mine.-|||-2.Alice:Is there any typical Chinese festival you celebrate every year?-|||-Bob: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B. I bet it will.-|||-C.It`s so stuffy and no wind at all. D.Yes,there are many.The-|||-Dragon Boat Festival is one of them.
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
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.
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)