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C When it’s five o’clock, people leave their office. The length of the workday, for many workers, is defined by time. They leave when the clock tells them they’re done. 　　These days, the time is everywhere: not just on clocks or watches, but on cell-phones and computers. That may be a bad thing, particularly at work. New research shows that clock-based work schedules hinder morale (士气) and creativity. 　　Clock-timers organize their day by blocks of minutes and hours. For example: a meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., research from 10 a.m. to noon, etc. On the other hand, task-timers have a list of things they want to accomplish. They work down the list, each task starts when the previous task is completed. It is said that all of us employ a mix of both these types of planning. What, then, are the effects of thinking about time in these different ways? Does one make us more productive? Better at the tasks at hand? Happier? In experiments conducted by Tamar Avent and Anne-Laure Sellier, they had participants organize different activities — from project planning, holiday shopping, to yoga — by time or to-do list to measure how they performed under “clock time” vs “task time.” They found clock timers to be more efficient but less happy because they felt little control over their lives. Task timers are happier and more creative, but less productive. They tend to enjoy the moment when something good is happening, and seize opportunities that come up. 　　The researchers argue that task-based organizing tends to be undervalued and under-supported in the business culture. Smart companies, they believe, will try to bake more task-based planning into their strategies. 　　This might be a small change to the way we view work and the office, but the researchers argue that it challenges a widespread characteristic of the economy: work organized by clock time. While most people will still probably need, and be, to some extent, clock-timers, task-based timing should be used when performing a job that requires more creativity. It’ll make those tasks easier, and the task-doers will be happier. (1) What does the author think of time displayed everywhere? A. It makes everybody time-conscious. B. It is a convenience for work and life. C. It may have a negative effect on creative work. D. It clearly indicates the fast pace of modern life. (2) How do people usually go about their work according to the author? A. They handle the most urgent task on hand first. B. They combine clock-based and task-based planning. C. They set a time limit for each specific task. D. They accomplish their tasks one by one. (3) What did Tamar Avnet and Anne-Laure Sellier find in their experiments about clock-timers? A. They seize opportunities as they come up. B. They always get their work done in time. C. They have more control over their lives. D. They tend to be more productive. (4) According to the researchers, which of the following statements about today’s business culture is true? A. It does not support the strategies adopted by smart companies. B. It does not attach enough importance to task-based practice. C. It places more emphasis on work efficiency than on workers’ lives. D. It aims to bring employees’ potential and creativity into full play. (5) It can be inferred from the passage that ______. A. task-based timing is preferred for doing creative work. B. it is important to keep a balance between work and life. C. performing creative jobs tends to make workers happier. D. a scientific standard should be adopted in job evaluation.

d The Hague,up to 70percent of all journey-|||-s are made by bike,"said BBC-|||-So how did cycling become such a popular mea-|||-__-|||-ns of transportation in the European countr-|||-y?-|||-In the 1970s,the Dutch government began t-|||-o improve its cycling basic facilities(设施)d-|||-ue to both a national social movement demand-|||-ing safer cycling conditions for children and t-|||-he oil crisis in the Middle East,when oil-pro-|||-ducing countrics stopped their exports to Weste-|||-rn Europe.-|||-To make cycling safer and more appealing,t-|||-he Dutch have over 40,000kilometers of bicyc-|||-le lanes and paths,which are clearly marke-|||-d,have smooth surfaces and include separat-|||-e signs and lights for those on two wheels .-|||-In many cities the bike lanes are completely s-|||-eparated from motorized traffic .And in man-|||-y traffic situations cyclists are given priorit-|||-y(优先权) over drivers.Sometimes ,wher-|||-e space is limited and both must share,you c-|||-an see signs showing an image of a cyclist w-|||-ith a car behind accompanied by the words"Bi-|||-ke Street:Cars are guests".-|||-As young people aren't allowed to drive alon-|||-e until they are 18,cycling offers Dutch teen-|||-agers an alternative form of freedom.The g-|||-overnment also makes cycling skilled lesson-|||-s a necessary part of the Dutch school curricu-|||-lum(课程).-|||-Bike parking facilities are common in th-|||-e country.Cyclists are-|||-accommodated(容纳)in the way motorists ar-|||-e elsewhere.T ake Groningen for example,th-|||-e city's central train station has undergroun-|||-d parking for 10,000bikes.-|||-For many Dutch people,bikes are trusty comp-|||-any for life's adventures.In that kind of rel-|||-ationship it is longevity((长寿)that matter-|||-s---that's why many Dutch people ride older bi-|||-kes.-|||-29.What does the Dutch government do abou-|||-t teenagers'cycling?-|||-A.It will watch over teenagers who ride bike-|||-8-|||-B.It asks some teenagers to learn cycling sk-|||-illed lessons-|||-C.It makes cycling skilled lessons become wh-|||-at teenagers must learn in all subjects.-|||-D.It will help teenagers to solve the problem-|||-s about cycling.-|||-30.What can we learn from the second parag-|||-.raph? _-|||-A.Most vehicles the Dutch use are bikes .-|||-B.There are more people than bikes in th-|||-e Netherlands.-|||-C.Most vehicles the Dutch use are buses.-|||-D.The bike is the only vehicle for the Dutc-|||-h to work.-|||-31.Which of the following about cycling in th-|||-e Netherlands is TRUE?-|||-A.Cycling is regarded as eco-friendly exercis-|||-e.-|||-B.Cycling is considered as a way to entertai-|||-n-|||-C.Cycling is looked on as a way to lose weig-|||-ht.-|||-D.Cycing is thought of as part of their ever-|||-yday life.

1 dawn on July 6,1945,the atomic bomb was set off. Observers agreed that they 2 -|||-(witness)something unlike anything ever seen 3 men before:a huge, colourful fireball,-|||-more brilliant than the sun,flashing as it rose for miles into the air. N 4 before had men-|||-released so much power at one time, 5 had any nation ever possessed a weapon 6 terrible-|||-and destructive as the atomic bomb.-|||-For several weeks,the test was 7 secret. When an atomic bomb was dropped from an-|||-American plane on Hiroshima, Japan,newspape and radio stations all 8 America told of the-|||-explosion of the bomb in New Mexico,Almost everybody was amazed to learn 9 the bomb-|||-had been made and tested-the desert of the Southwest had hidden the secret well.-|||-When news of the atomic bomb and 10 destmetivenss was amounce people around-|||-the world wondered 11 other new weapons were being prepared in the New Mexico desert.-|||-Some people doubted that the secret of making atomic bombs could be kept 12 other-|||-countries. 13 even doubted the 14 (wise)of using so powerful a weapon. 15 no-|||-one doubted that a new kind of war-and a new kind of world-had begun at Alamogordo,one-|||-summer morning in 1945.

38. Many people don’t like change because they think it is hard to deal with the unknown, but _______ is that change is a necessary part of life if we want to grow and improve.A. the choiceB. truthC. the truthD. a choice

( 阅读理解 10.0 分 ) Directions . There is I passage in this section followed by some questions or un in hake d statements . For each of them the area ar four choices marked A ) , B ) , C ) and D ) , choose the best answer A federal iudoe in California has dismissed a lawsuit against the Coca-Cola companv which aroued that Diet Coke misled people to believe the drink would help them lose weight.The case was brought by Shana Becerra who said that she had bought and drank Diet Coke because she believed it would contribute to weight loss and healthy weioht manacement. She alleoed that Diet Coke had the opposite effect. citing studies that she claimed showed sweeteners with no nutritional value like those used in Diet Coke caused weight gain and increased risk of certain diseasesAlthough Coca-Cola’s arguments against the suit were not adequate, Judge William Alsup said the prosecutor (检察官) failed to show that consumers were likely to be deceived by the advertising.Alsup dismissed the case because Becerra had not met the requirement that “members of the public are likely to be deceived” “In supermarkets. Diet Coke is displaved next to reoular soft drinks and is not sold in the health-food section. Reasonable consumers would understand that Diet Coke merely deletes the calories usually present in regular Coke, and that the caloric reduction will lead to weight loss only as partof an overall sensible diet and exercise regimen(养生法) dependent on individual metabolism (新陈代谢),”Alsup said in the decisionAlsup said the studies cited by Becerra suggest a connection between Diet Coke-type drinks and weight gain, but they do not suggest causat ion. He added that one of the studies even says that weioht gain is “due to the behavior of consumers. rather than the effects of non-nutritive sweeteners.” Alsup also rejected the idea that Diet Coke advertising would suggest advertising will feature healthy and attractive consumers enjoying the subject products and will not star the unhealthy and unfit.”The decision on Tuesdav. said that the prosecutor has until March 22 to file a motion to amend the complaint. A spokesperson for the CocasCola company said they were content with the fact that the court dismissed prosecutor baseless complaint.1.What was the lawsuit against?One of Coca-Cola’s drinks made people think it would make them thinner.B.The Coca-Cola company misled people to believe the safety of its products. C.The advertisements exaggerated the health effects of Diet Coke.D.The judge discriminated the consumers in favor of the Coco-Cola company.2.What are the side effects of sweeteners?A.They stimulate people’s spirits and make them energeticB.They increase people’s weight and the potential possibility of getting sick C.They provide nutritious refreshment for fat consumers.D.They add a nice touch to the soft drinks and make them popular.3.Why did Judge William Alsup dismiss the charge?ABecause the prosecutor couldn’t provide solid evidence to support her lawsuit. B.ecause the CocaCola company didn’t do anything wrongC.Because he was reasonable enough to know the effects of soft drinks.D.Because the consumer made no sense in this lawsuit.4.According to Alsup, how can people lose weight with Diet Coke? A.They should reduce the calories they take in.B.They should replace the regular Coca with Diet Coke C.They should reduce their drinking of Diet Coke.D.They should pay attention to their diet and do exercise.5.What was the CocaCola company’s attitude towards the Judge’s decision?A.ngry. B.Regretful. C.Pleased. D.Shameful.

There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D . Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet with a single line through the centre. Section A Vocabulary and Grammar (10 marks) They finally ______ a conclusion that the company#39;s failure has been attributed to ______ bad management.A. get; fullB. draw; sheerC. reach; wholeD. make; total

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A federal judge in California has dismissed a lawsuit against the Coca-Cola company which argued that Diet Coke misled people to believe the drink would help them lose weight.The case was brought by Shana Becerra who said that she had bought and drank Diet Coke because she believed it would contribute to weight loss and healthy weight management. She alleged that Diet Coke had the opposite effect, citing studies that she claimed showed sweeteners with no nutritional value like those used in Diet Coke caused weight gain and increased risk of certain diseases.Although Coca-Cola’s arguments against the suit were not adequate, Judge William Alsup said the prosecutor (检察官) failed to show that consumers were likely to be deceived by the advertising.Alsup dismissed the case because Becerra had not met the requirement that “members of the public are likely to be deceived”. “In supermarkets, Diet Coke is displayed next to regular soft drinks and is not sold in the health-food section. Reasonable consumers would understand that Diet Coke merely deletes the calories usually present in regular Coke, and that the caloric reduction will lead to weight loss only as part of an overall sensible diet and exercise regimen (养生法) dependent on individual metabolism (新陈代谢),” Alsup said in the decision.Alsup said the studies cited by Becerra suggest a connection between Diet Coke-type drinks and weight gain, but they do not suggest causation. He added that one of the studies even says that weight gain is “due to the behavior of consumers, rather than the effects of non-nutritive sweeteners.” Alsup also rejected the idea that Diet Coke advertising would suggest advertising will feature healthy and attractive consumers enjoying the subject products and will not star the unhealthy and unfit.”The decision on Tuesday, said that the prosecutor has until March 22 to file a motion to amend the complaint. A spokesperson for the Coca-Cola company said they were content with the fact that the court dismissed prosecutor baseless complaint.【小题1】What was the lawsuit against?A．One of Coca-Cola’s drinks made people think it would make them thinner.B．The Coca-Cola company misled people to believe the safety of its products.C．The advertisements exaggerated the health effects of Diet Coke.D．The judge discriminated the consumers in favor of the Coco-Cola company.A．They stimulate people’s spirits and make them energetic.B．They increase people’s weight and the potential possibility of getting sick.C．They provide nutritious refreshment for fat consumers.D．They add a nice touch to the soft drinks and make them popular.A．Because the prosecutor couldn’t provide solid evidence to support her lawsuit.B．Because the Coca-Cola company didn’t do anything wrong.C．Because he was reasonable enough to know the effects of soft drinks.D．Because the consumer made no sense in this lawsuit.A．They should reduce the calories they take in.B．They should replace the regular Coca with Diet Coke.C．They should reduce their drinking of Diet Coke.D．They should pay attention to their diet and do exercise.A．Angry.B．Regretful.C．Pleased.D．Shameful.【小题2】What are the side effects of sweeteners?A．They stimulate people’s spirits and make them energetic.B．They increase people’s weight and the potential possibility of getting sick.C．They provide nutritious refreshment for fat consumers.D．They add a nice touch to the soft drinks and make them popular.【小题3】Why did Judge William Alsup dismiss the charge?A．Because the prosecutor couldn’t provide solid evidence to support her lawsuit.B．Because the Coca-Cola company didn’t do anything wrong.C．Because he was reasonable enough to know the effects of soft drinks.D．Because the consumer made no sense in this lawsuit.【小题4】According to Alsup, how can people lose weight with Diet Coke?A．They should reduce the calories they take in.B．They should replace the regular Coca with Diet Coke.C．They should reduce their drinking of Diet Coke.D．They should pay attention to their diet and do exercise.【小题5】What was the Coca-Cola company’s attitude towards the Judge’s decision?A．Angry.B．Regretful.C．Pleased.D．Shameful.

【题文】What kind of work do British teenagers do? From the age of 14 some teenagers help the milkman deliver milk to houses. Teenagers of 15 or 16 years old may work for 8 hours on Saturdays and 35 hours during school holidays. Many teenagers will get up early to deliver newspapers to houses around theirs before going to school. They are known as Paperboys or Papergirls. Looking after young children is also a popular job for teenagers, because they can get paid for watching children and television at the same time!Other popular jobs: ◆Gardening work. ◆Working in a shop. ◆Office work. Children need to have a work permit(许可证). They can get an application (申请) form for the work permit from school or local Education Welfare Office. The pay depends on the kind of work but could be anything up to ＄3 every hour. The National Minimum Wage does not apply to workers under 16.【小题1】How long can a 16-year-old teenager work?A．Eight hours on Saturdays.B．Eight hours on Sundays.C．Six hours on Saturdays.D．Six hours on Sundays.【小题2】What does the word “deliver” mean in Chinese?A．递送B．打破C．抬走D．喝【小题3】Who can help the milkman deliver milk?A．Teenagers at the age of 9.B．Teenagers at the age of 10.C．Teenagers at the age of 13.D．Teenagers at the age of 15.【小题4】Where can teenagers get permits to work?A．At school or local Education Welfare Office.B．At home or local Education Welfare Office.C．At school or the National Minimum Wage.D．At home or the National Minimum Wage.【小题5】What can we know from the passage?A．15-year-old teenagers may work for 8 hours during school holidays.B．Many teenagers like taking care of young children.C．The writer showed us four kinds of jobs British teenagers can do.D．Teenagers can get 4 dollars every hour for working.