In 1997,25 Japanese citizens,all older than 60,launched Jeeba(the name means"old man-|||-and old woman")to make senior friendly products. They knew they were making history when-|||-they coined their company motto:"Of the elderly,by the elderly and for the elderly."They do-|||-not hire young people,and the oldest of their workers is 75.-|||-Firms run by senior citizens are still a rarity,in Japan and worldwide. But the elderly have-|||-numbers on their side.Healthier and longer-living seniors,bor immediately after World War II,-|||-are reaching retirement age in huge numbers all over the developed world.Extremely low-|||-birthrates in those same countries mean there are far fewer young workers to take their place. One-|||-likely consequence is now clear:shrinking work forces.-|||-While the streamlining effects of international competition are focusing attention on the need-|||-to create and keep good jobs,those fears will eventually give way to worries about the growing-|||-short-age of young workers. One unavoidable solution: put older people back to work,-|||-whether they like it or not.Indeed,advanced economies like those of Finland and Denmark have-|||-already raised their retirement ages.-|||-Others are under severe pressure to follow suit,as both the European Com-mission and the-|||-Organization for Economic Cooperation and Developme have recently warned their members that-|||-their future prosperity depends on a growing contribution from the elderly.Whether these changes-|||-are good or bad news to workers depends on whether they anticipate retirement with eagerness or-|||-dread.In the United States, half of working-age Americans now expect to work into their 70s,-|||-whether by financial necessity or by lifestyle choice, accordi to a new study by Putnam-|||-Investments. Contrary to still widespread assumpti there is very little hard evidence to suggest-|||-that companies cannot stay competitive with a rising share of older workers.At British hardware-|||-chain B&Q, its"elder worker"stores in Manchester and Exmouth were 18 percent more profitable-|||-than its regular outlets-due in part,the company says,to six times less employee turnover and 60-|||-per-cent less shoplifting and breakage.-|||-[文章理解检测]-|||-1.Jeeba`s difference from a conventional company mainly lies in __-|||-A.the age of its employees B.the number of its owners-|||-C.the quality of its products D.the scope of its operations-|||-2.In the developed world,compared with young people,the elderly __ .-|||-A.are better at business B.are greater in number-|||-C.have healthier lifestyles D.have more job opportunities-|||-3.According to the writer, in the current situation companies are faced with the tough task of-|||-__ .-|||-A.creating good positions B.employing retired workers-|||-C.filling vacant positions D.replacing unskilled workers-|||-4.For future prosperity,many European countries will have to __-|||-A.increase the number of young workers B.offer many senior-friendly jobs-|||-C.improve services for seniors D.raise their retirement ages-|||-5.B&Q`s"elder worker"stores are mentioned to show that the employment of older work -ers-|||-__-|||-A.does not reduce a company`s competitiveness-|||-B.does not affect older workers`lifestyle Choices-|||-C.is not a usual practice among competitive firms-|||-D.is not good news to those who are eager to retire
情景反应回答:Outdoor activities in winter can train both our mind and our body.A Nice to see you. B Thanks a lot. C Yes, I like outdoor activities. D It is very cold.
The school bag __________ behind the chair.A. puts B. can be put C. can be putted D. can put .
I was telling my boy Sonny the story of the hare (兔子) and the tortoise (乌龟). At the end I said, “ Son, remember: Be slow and steady (镇定的), and that will win the race. Don’t you think there’s something to learn from the tortoise?” Sonny opened his eyes wide, “Do you mean next time when I’m entering for the 60-metre race I should wish that Billy, Tony and Sandy would all fall asleep halfway?” I was shocked, “But the tortoise didn’t wish that the hare would fall asleep!” “He must have wished that,” Sonny said, “Otherwise how could he be so foolish as to race with the hare? He knew very well the hare ran a hundred times faster than he himself did.” “He didn’t have such a wish,” I insisted. “He won the race by perseverance (坚忍不拔), by pushing on steadily.” Sonny thought a while. “That’s a lie,” he said. “He won it because he was lucky. If the hare hadn’t happened to fall asleep, the tortoise would never have won the race. He could be as steady as you like, or a hundred times steadier, but he’d never have won the race. That’s for sure.” I gave up. Today’s children are not like what we used to be. They’re just hopeless. 【小题1】The writer argued with his son because ___________. A.he liked tortoises while his son liked hares. B.they disagreed about whether the tortoise was foolish. C.he liked the story of the hare and the tortoise while his son didn’t. D.he tried to teach his son a lesson but the son had different opinion. 【小题2】Sonny believed that the tortoise ___________. A.in fact did win the race luckily. B.took a chance by agreeing to run a race. C.was not given a fair chance in the race. D.won the race by his own hard working. 【小题3】Billy, Tony and Sandy must be___________. A.boys who were unknown to Sonny’s father B.boys who Sonny has run races with before C.boys who Sonny has never raced with before D.boys who Sonny did not expect to race with again 【小题4】According to the passage, who do you think learnt a lesson? A.The tortoise B.Sonny C.Sonny’s father D.The hare
The traffic was making so much noise that I couldn't hear what he ______.A. is sayingB. was sayingC. has saidD. will say
Science assures that highly evolved being ____________ exist on the stars and planets around if life is common in the universe.a should b would c must d could
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The famous painting Mona Lisa ______ by Leonardo da Vinci.A. was paintedB. paintedC. is paintedD. paints
A new (generate)____________ of Apple iPhone has been released in many countries.
Directions: The following is an informal email to a friend. After reading it, fill in each blank with no more than three words.Hi Melvyn,How are things with you? You may be surprised to hear from me—I know I’m not very good at keeping in touch!I’ve got lots of extra time for writing emails to friends at the moment, as I’m not going to college and I’m not doing my part-time job either. The reason I’m staying at home all the time is that I’ve broken my leg! The doctor says it’s a really bad break, and that I might be in a cast for two or three months. You know me—I hate sitting still, so this is really hard for me!It happened when I went on a skiing holiday in the winter vacation. I’m still not totally sure how it happened. One moment I was going really fast down the mountain and the next I was lying on my back, in a lot of pain! The worst thing about it was that it was only the second day of the vacation…Ever since then, I’ve been at home, getting lots of rest. Are you very busy at the moment? It would be great if you could come and visit me. I know you love watching movies and I’ve got lots of time for that right now!Please write soon!Linda1. Why is Linda staying at home?She has ____________________.2. What is Linda not able to do?She can’t ____________________ or go to her part-time job.3. How did the accident happen?It happened when ___________________.4. When did the accident happen?It happened on ____________________ of her winter vacation.5. What does Linda want Melvyn to do?She wants him ____________________ so they can watch movies together.
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If you _________ in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have worked B. had worked C. have been working D. had been working
He likes classical music ever since __-|||-__ __-|||-A /childhood-|||-__-|||-B childish-|||-__ __ __-|||-C /child-|||-_-|||-__ .--|||-D|childishly
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends. A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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.
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6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught B.composed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy B.compose 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
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.
______, there is no one at home. The lights are out.A. EvidentlyB. EvidentC. EvidencedD. Evidence
26 )Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing -room at her home ?A discussing B. to discuss C.as to discuss D. that discusses
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. ()A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
( )I can’t recall the______, but I did meet her before.A.occasionallyB.occasionalC.occasionD.occasioned
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
"There is a senseless concept that children grow up and leave home when they're 18,and the truth is far from that,"says sociologist Larry Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin.Today,unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents."There is a major change in the middle class,"declares sociologist Allan Schnaiberg of Northwestern University,whose son,19,moved back in after an absence of eight months.Analysts list a variety of reasons for this return to the nest.The marriage age is rising,a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people.A high divorce rate and a declining remarriage rate are sending economically pressed and emotionally hurt survivors back to parental shelters.For some,the expense of an away-from-home college education has become so extremely great that many students now attend local schools.Even after graduation,young people find their wings clipped(夹住) by skyrocketing housing costs.Living at home,says Knighton,a school teacher,continues to give her security and moral support.Her mother agreed,"It's ridiculous for the kids to pay all that money for rent.It makes sense for kids to stay at home."But sharing the family home requires adjustments for all.There are the hassles over bathrooms,telephones and privacy.Some families,however,manage the delicate balancing act.But for others,it proves too difficult.Michelle Del Turco,24,has been home three times-and left three times."What I considered a social drink,my dad considered an alcohol problem,"she explains."He never liked anyone I dated,so I either had to hide away or meet them at friends'houses."Just how long should adult children live with their parents before moving on?Most psychologists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake.Children struggling to establish separate identities,can end up with"a sense of inadequacy,defeat and failure."And aging parents,who should be enjoying some financial and personal freedom,find themselves stuck with responsibilities.Many agree that brief visits,however,can work beneficially.63.According to the author,there was once a trend (趋势) in the U.S ____ .A.for middle class young adults to stay with their parents.B.for young adults to get jobs nearby in order to live with their parents.C.for married young adults to move back home after a lengthy absence.D.for young adults to leave their parents and live independently.64.Which of the following does not account for young adults returning to the nest? ____ A.Young adults find housing costs too high.B.Quite a number of young adults attend local schools.C.Young adults are psychologically and intellectually immature.D.Young adults seek parental comfort and moral support.65.One of the disadvantages of young adults returning to stay with their parents is that ____ .A.the young adults tend to be overprotected by their parentsB.there will unavoidably be inconveniences in everyday lifeC.most parents find it difficult to keep a bigger family goingD.public opinion is against young adults staying with their parents66.The word"hassles"in the passage (Para.3,Line 4)probably means ____ .A.agreementsB.worriesC.disadvantagesD.quarrels
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life. A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
The _ of considerable statistics will make it impossible to draw the final decision .A dependence B consequence C presence D absence
(Walk)______ a long way, Robbins began to feel tired.
21.The language school started a new __ to help young learners with reading and writing.-|||-A.course B.design C.event D.progress