Earlier this year a series of papers in The Lancet reported that 85 percent of the 265 billion spent each year on medical research is wasted because too often absolutely nothing happens after initial results of a study are published. No follow-up investigations to replicate（复制）or expand on a discovery. No one uses the findings to build new technologies.The problem is not just what happens after publication—scientists often have trouble choosing the right questions and properly designing studies to answer them. Too many studies test too few subjects to arrive at firm conclusions. Researchers publish reports on hundreds of treatments for diseases that work in animal models but not in humans. Drug companies find themselves unable to reproduce promising drug targets published by the best academic institutions. The growing recognition that something has gone wrong in the laboratory has led to calls for, as one might guess, more research on research—attempts to find rules to ensure that peer-reviewed studies are, in fact, valid.It will take a concerted effort by scientists and other stakeholders to fix this problem. We can do so by exploring ways to make scientific investigation more reliable and efficient. These may include collaborative team science, study registration, stronger study designs and statistical tools, and better peer review, along with making scientific data widely available so that others can replicate experiments, therefore building trust in the conclusions of those studies.Reproducing other scientists' analysesor replicating their results has too often in the past been looked down on with a kind of "me-too" derision（嘲笑）that would waste resources—but often they may help avoid false leads that would have been even more wasteful. Perhaps the biggest obstacle to replication is the inaccessibility of data and results necessary to rerun the analyses that went into the original experiments. Searching for such information can be extremely difficult. Investigators die, move and change jobs; computers crash; online links malfunction. Data are sometimes lost—even, as one researcher claimed when confronted about spurious（伪造的）results, eaten by termites（白蚁）.There has definitely been some recent progress. An increasing number of journals, including Nature and Science, have adopted measures such as checklists for study design and reporting while improving statistical review and encouraging access to data. Several funding agencies, meanwhile, have asked that researchers outline their plans for sharing data before they can receive a government grant.But it will take much more to achieve a lasting culture change. Investigators should be rewarded for performing good science rather than just getting statistically significant（positive）but non-replicable results. Revising the present incentive（激励）structure may require changes on the part of journals, funders, universities and other research institutions.1What is the problem reported in those papers in The Lancet?A. Great achievements in medical research failed to get published.B. Money was wasted on follow-up investigations in medical research.C. Too many new research findings are not put into use after publication.D. Few scientists are devoted to building new technologies for mankind.2Which of the following situation is most similar to the problem described in paragraph2?A. high school decides to cut its art programs due to the lack of fund.B. patient gets sicker because he does not follow the doctor's advice.C. marketing firm tests a website with participants that are not target population.D. drug company fails to produce the new drug due to no access to the latest data.3Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Measures are taken to ensure publication of tested results only.B. Scientific experiments must be replicable to be considered valid.C. Experiment replication is unoriginal and not worthwhile.D. Rewards should be given only to those non replicable findings.4The purpose of this article is to _{} .A. argue that scientific research lacks efficiencyB. explain the result of a recent scientific studyC. introduce some recent progress in medical researchD. highlight the possible problems of research studies.
18.Happiness does not _______ how much money you have.A. consist ofB. consist offC. consist inD. consist at
With little or no ________ from the winter cold in and around Stalingrad, German troops were further weakened by a lack of food and supplies.A. habitB. shelterC. processD. sake
ROS的全称是A. Robot Operating SystemB. Robotic Operating SystemC. Real-time Operating SystemD. Robot Operating Software
In another study, researchers asked volunteers to jog for 30 minutes and then showed them clips from a sad movie. Participants who usually struggled to handle negative emotions were more intensely affected by the sad clips just as you'd expect. But crucially, this was less so if they had completed the 30 minutes jog. The researchers said moderate exercise appears to have helped those participants to be less vulnerable to the impact of the sad movie.Q: What did another study find about the participants after they had a 30-minute jog?听音频并回答音频中的问题A、They found it easy to control their emotions.B、They struggled to handle negative emotions.C、They were more eager to enjoy a movie.D、They were less affected by sad movies.
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The boy had managed to persuade his parents that the summer camp was worth _____ in.（ ）A. to participateB. participateC. participatedD. participating
A) They themselves would like to do it but don't dare to.B) It's an opportunity for relieving their tension.C) It's a rare chance for them to see the boss lose face.D) They have seen this many times in old films.22. A) To irritate them.B) To teach them a lesson.C) To relieve her feelings.D) To show her courage.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Smuggling drugs into Hong Kong.B) Having committed armed robbery.C) Stealing a fellow passenger's bag.D) Bringing a handgun into Hong Kong.24. A) He said not a single word during the entire flight.B) He took away Kumar's baggage while he was asleep.C) He was travelling on a scholarship from Delhi University.D) He is suspected of having slipped something in Kumar's bag.25. A) Give him a lift.B) Find Alfred Foster.C) Check the passenger list.D) Search all suspicious cars..Section BDirections：In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some question. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only onece. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the conversation you have just heard.26. A) They think travelhas become a trend.B) Thet think travel gives them their money's worth.C) They find many of the banks untrustworthy.D) They lack the expertise to make capital investments.27. A) Lower their prices to attract more customers.B) Introduce travel packages for young travelers.C) Design programs targeted at retired couples.D) Launch a new program of adventure trips.28. A) The role of travel agents.B) The way people travel.C) The number of last-minute bookings.D) The prices of polar expeditions.Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) The old stereotypes about men and women.B) The changing roles played by men and women.C) The division of labor between men and women.D) The widespread prejudice against women.30. A) Offer more creative and practical ideas than men.B) Ask questions that often lead to controversy.C) Speak loudly enough to attract attention.D) Raise issues on behalf of women.31. A) To prove that she could earn her living as a gardener.B) To show that women are more hardworking than men.C) To show that women are capable of doing what men do.D) To prove that she was really irritated with her husband.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Covering major events of the day in the city.B) Reporting criminal offenses in Greenville.C) Hunting news for the daily headlines.D) Writing articles on family voilence.33. A) It is a much safer place than it used to be.B) Rapes rarely occur in the downtown areas.C) Assaults often happen on school campuses.D) It has fewer violent crimes than big cities.34. A) There are a wide range of cases.B) They are very destructive.C) There has been a rise in such crimes.D) They have aroused fear among the residents.35. A) Write about something pleasant.B) Do some research on local politics.C) Offer help to crime victims.D) Work as a newspaper editor.Section CDirections：In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carfully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are requied to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally ,when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。In America, people are faced with more and more decisions every day, whether it's picking one of 31 ice cream (36) ______ or deciding whether and when to get married. That sounds like a great thing, but as a recent study has shown, too many choices can make us (37) ______ , unhappy-even paralyzed with indecision.That's (38) ______ true when it comes to the work place, says Barry Schwartz, an author of six books about human (39) ______ . Students are graduating with a (40) ______ skills and interests, but often find themselves (41) ______ when it comes to choosing an ultimate career goal.In a study, Schwartz observed decision-making among college students during their (42) ______ year. Based on answers to questions regarding their job hunting (43) ______ and career decisions, he divided the students into two groups: "maximizers" who consider every possible option, and "satisficers" who look until they find an option that is good enough.You might expect that the student (44) ______________________________ But it turns out that's not true. Schwartz found that while maximizers ended up with better-paying jobs than satisficers on average, they weren't as happy with their decision.The reason (45) ______________________________ When you look at every possible option, you tend to focus more on what was given up than what was gained. After surveying every option, (46) ____________________________________.【参考答案】36.flavors37.confused38.particularly39.behavior40.variety41.overwhelmed42.senior43.strategies44.who had undertaken the most exhausted search would be the most satisfied with their final decision45.why these people feel less satisfied is that a world of possibilities may also be a world of missed opportunities46.a person is more acutely aware of the opportunities they had to turn down to pursue just one careerPart IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete statements in the fewest possible words. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.Questions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.How good are you at saying "no"? For many, it's surprisingly difficult. This is especially true of editors, who by nature tend to be eager and engaged participants in everything they do. Consider these scenarios:It's late in the day. That front page package you've been working on is nearly complete;one last edit and it's finished. Enter the executive editor, who makes a suggestion requiring a more-than-modest rearrangement of the design and the addition of an information box. You want to scream: "No! It's done!" What do you do?The first rule of saying no to the boss is don't say no. She probably has something in mind when she makes suggestions, and it's up to you to find out what. The second rule is don't raise the stakes by challenging her authority. That issue is already decided. The third rule is to be ready to cite options. The boss's suggestions might be appropriate, but there are always consequenses. She might not know about the pages backing up that need attention, or about the designer who had to go home sick. Tell her she can have what she wants, but explain the consequences. Understand what she's trying to accomplish and propose a Plan B that will make it happen without destroying what you've done so far.Here is another case. Your least-favorite reporter suggests a dumb story idea. This one should be easy, but it's not. If you say no, even politely, you risk inhibiting further ideas, not just from that reporter,but from others who heard that you turned down the idea. This scenario is common in newsrooms that lack a systematic way to filter story suggestions.Two steps are necessary. First, you need a system for howand reviewed. Reporters can tolerate rejection of their ideas if they believe they were given a fair hearing. Your gut reaction (本能反应) and dismissive rejection, even of a worthless idea, might not qualify as systematic or fair.Second, the people you work with need to negotiate a "What if…?" agreement covering "What if my idea is turned town?" How are people expected to react? Is there an appeal process？Can they refine the idea and resubmit it? By anticipating "What if…?" situations before they happen, you can reach understanding that will help ease you out of confrontations.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。47. Instead of directly saying to your boss, you should find out __________.48. The author's second warning is that we should avoid running a greater risk by __________.49. One way of responding to your boss's suggestion is to explain the _________ to her and offer an alternative solution.50. To ensure fairness to reporters, it isup a system for stories to ___________.51. People who learn to anticipate "What if…?" situations will be able toreach understanding and avoid _____________.【参考答案】47 what is in her mind;48 challenging her authority;49 consequences;50 be proposed and reviewed;51 confontationsSection BDirections:________.Passage OneQuestions 51 to 56 are based on the following passage.At the heart of the debate over illegal immigration lies one key question: are immigrants good or bad for the economy? The American public overwhelmingly thinks they're bad. Yet the consensus among most economists is that immigration, both legal and illegal, provides a small net boost. Immigrants provide cheap labor, lower the prices of everything from farm produce to new homes, and leave consumers with a little more money in their pockets. So why is there such a discrepancy between the perception of immigrants' impact on the economy and the reality?There are a number of familiar theories. Some argue that people are anxious and feel threatened by an inflow of new workers. Others highlight the train that undocumented immigrants place on public services, like schools, hospitals, and jails. Still others emphasize the role of race, arguing that foreigners add to the nation's fears and insecurities. There's some truth to all these explanations, but they aren't quite sufficient.To get a better understanding of what's going on, consider the way immigration's impact is felt. Though its overall effect may be positive, its costs and benefits are distributed unevenly. David Card, an economist at UC Berkeley, notes that the ones who profit most directly from immigrants' low-cost labor are businesses and employers—meatpacking plants in Nebraska, for instance, or agricultural businesses in California. Granted, these producers' savings probably translate into lower prices at the grocery store but how many consumers make that mental connection at the checkout counter? As for the drawbacks of illegal immigration, these, too, are concentrated. Native low-skilled workers suffer most from the competition of foreign labor. According to a study by George Borjas, a Harvard economist, immigration reduced the wages of American high school dropouts by 9% between 1980-2000.
阅读理解 (本题共计4小题,总分30分)2.(6分) AWelcome to enjoy the weekend and learn the outdoor skills you’ve always wanted to master!Participants must be 10 and up. (17 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult.)We offer various classes including archery, basic camping, cold weather survival, map and compass and more. Here are details just for four of them:Archery:Participants will be introduced to natural archery shooting techniques and will have the opportunity to improve their shooting skills through instructor guidance. Participants should wear appropriate shoes (hiking shoes or boots are best). If you have your own bow /arrows, you're more than welcome to bring it/them to the class for use.Basic Camping:If you'd like to try camping but are unsure where to start, this is the class for you! Here you can learn the basic skills and how to select necessary equipment needed for a simple outing.Cold Weather Survival:During a survival situation, cold weather can rob you of the ability to think clearly and weaken your will to survive. Youll learn invaluable skills, proper planning and how to select appropriate equipment needed to better prepare yourself for surviving.Map and Compass:Do you know how to use a map and compass to navigate to a destination? This course covers the basics of map and compass navigation such as what's on a map or compass, determining distances and following a path of travel. After a short overview of skills the class will be outside for hands-on navigation in a woodland setting.COST:155. Price includes meals, lodging, and instruction for the entire weekend.SCHEDULE:Friday4:00-5:00 pm check-in5:30-6:30 dinner7:00-7:30 openingceremony8:00-9:30 eveningactivitiesSaturday7:00-7:45 am breakfast8:00-11:45 session 112:00-1:00 lunch1:15-5:00 session 2drop-in activities6:00-7:00 dinnerSunday7:00-7:45 ambreakfast8:00-11:45 session 312:00 lunch/evaluation& departure21. What is required of the participants?A. Attending at least four classes. B. Staying together with an adult.C. Paying 155 dollars for meals. D. Reaching ten years old.22. Which class encourages participants to bring their own equipment?A. Archery. B. Basic Camping.C. Cold Weather Survival. D. Map and Compass.23. What is scheduled as the last activity?A. Carrying out a questionnaire.B. Making assessments about what was learned.C. Holding the closing meeting after lunch.D. Joining in the evening activities.3.(8分)BOn August 5 just after 7:30 pm, Mike Estepa suffered a massive heart attack. The crazy cyclist was 40 kilometres into his Sunday ride when he stopped by the side of the road to text his family saying hed be home in about 30 minutes. Moments later, he was lying in the ditch, unconscious.Larissa Arthur was driving back to Calgary from a hike in Field, B.C. with a friend. It was a warm and sunny day, and the two were chatting when a flash of yellow caught Arthurs eyes. She immediately pulled off the road.As Arthur approached the figure, she feared the worst: Estepa was covered in ants and exhibited no signs of life. There was no pulse, and he wasn't breathing. says Arthur. A passer-by called 911 and Arthur, a registered nurse, started chest compressions. She and two other drivers took turns carrying out CPR for the next 15 minutes before medical teams arrived and carried Estepa away.Two days later, when Estepa woke up in the hospital, he was shocked to learn he had gone into cardiac arrest (心脏停搏). How did this happen and why was he lucky enough to have survived? He was full of gratitude and needed to speak with the woman who had saved him, whom he named his angel.It was emotional. says Arthur of her meeting with Estepa a few weeks later. Saving his life had extra importance for her: the hike she was returning from that day was one of 100 shes planned to honour her father, who died in 2017 after he fell during a hike that Arthur was meant to be on. I couldnt save my father's life, Arthur says, but this was a chance for me to save someone.24. Why did Mike Estepa stop while riding?A. He lost consciousness.B. He wanted to send a message.C. He would like to lie in the ditch.D. He was too far away from his home.25. What do we know about Arthur?A. She was driving alone.B. She was scared of ants.C. She knew how to do CPR.D. She went cycling with a friend.26. What did Arthur think of her saving Estepa?A.Meaningful. B. Lucky. C. Grateful D. Natural.27. What's the best title of the text?A. A Miracle to Return to life B. A Chance to Save LifeC. A Risky Cycling Alone D. An Angel on the Roadside4.(8分)CAn extraordinary new restaurant in Semarang, Indonesia is on a mission(使命)to support locals trapped in poverty, many of whom are earning less than 25 a month, by providing them with an alternative way to pay for their food.The Methane Gas Canteen, run by husband and wife team Sarimin and Suyatmi, is located in an unexpected place for an eatery Jatibarang Landfill. The landfill is a mountain of purifying waste, where poor locals spend their days collecting plastic and glass to sell. Meanwhile, the couple, who spent 40 years collecting waste before opening the restaurant, is busy cooking.What makes the restaurant unusual, apart from its location, is that no cash is required to pay for meals. Poor people have the option to pay for their food with recyclable waste instead of cash. Sarimin weighs the plastic customers bring in, calculates its worth, and then deduct that value from the cost of the meal, giving any extra value back to the customer. The scheme is part of the communitys solution to reduce waste in the landfill and recycle non-degradable plastics.I think we recycle 1 ton of plastic waste a day, which is a lot. This way, the plastic waste doesnt pile up, drift down the river and cause flooding, said Sarimin in an interview with Channel News Asia. It benefits everyone.The restaurant seats about 30 people and serves meals that cost between 0.40 and 0.80 each. Since opening the canteen, Sarimin and Suyatmi have seen their daily income more than double to 15 a day.Im happy to see our customers enjoying their meals, Sarimin told NHK World. The poor must also have the right to enjoy healthy eating. I want to give them that chance as much as possible.28. What do we know about Jatibarang Landfill?A. An unusual restaurant for people to eat free meals.B. A mountain where the locals live on selling waste.C. A place where poor locals collect waste to sell.D. A plant where waste is recycled.29. Why did Sarimin and Suyatmi open their restaurant?A. To double their daily income and profit.B. To prove waste is a valuable thing.C. To provide food for locals trying to survive.D. To help settle the issues of poverty and trash.30. What does the underlined word deduct in paragraph 3 mean?A. Remove B. Replace C. Increase D. Equal31. What is the text mainly about?A. An unusual way to pay for meals.B. A local mission to help get rid of poverty.C. A different scheme to reduce waste.D. A new restaurant getting double income.5.(8分)DA device called a TreeTalker is providing information about trees to people who oversee forests and woodlands. The device aims to measure the growth and general health of trees.Scientists say forests are important because they absorb, or take in, carbon dioxide, one of the gases released by burning oil and other fossil fuels. It is a heat-trapping gas and has been linked to a general warming in the Earth's atmosphere.The world is at a historic period for climate change because the scientific world is on guard. Many scientists say Be careful, the ecosystem of the forests is not able anymore, as it was before, to absorb all this carbon dioxide. Rising temperatures are placing forests under increased stress. Harmful insects and diseases are becoming more of a threat to trees. This is bad for the environment.The TreeTalker devices serve as an early warning system for people overseeing forests. TreeTalker turns eco-physiological signals, such as growth, absorption of carbon dioxide, liquid flow from roots to leaves, into scientific information. This can help show if a tree is under attack from insects or other organisms. The TreeTalker sends its information to forest managers.The TreeTalker device transmits data via radio and it can transmit data actually a very long distance, up to one kilometer. The information lets forestry officials take action immediately to control threats. The TreeTalker is able to measure the width of the bottom of a tree. Timber industry workers can use this information to know how much wood they are growing compared to how much they are harvesting. Another goal is to give scientists the information they need to understand how climate affects forests and the part trees play in a healthy environment.About 300 TreeTalker devices are being tested in Italy and other countries, such as China and Russia. Another 1,700 devices are expected to be tested worldwide this year.32. What was the TreeTalker device used for?A. Absorbing carbon dioxide.B. Providing information of forests change.C. Controlling threats from nature.D. Helping the growth and health of trees.33. Which of the following threats to forests is the most severe?A. Harmful insects and diseases. B. Forest managers.C. Carbon dioxide. D. Timber industry workers.34. What does the underlined word This in paragraph 4 refer to?A. The information of an early warning system.B. The information on the absorption of carbon dioxide.C. The information of eco-physiological signals.D. The information to the forest managers.35. Whats the authors attitude towards the TreeTalker device?A. Understanding B. Alarming.C. Doubting. D. Promising.
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Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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.
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
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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
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
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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.
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
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.
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
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.