B Running your small business requires good staff. Once you find them, you don't want to let them go elsewhere. During an employee's time with a company, there are a number of forces that influence his or her behavior. I like to refer to them as"push"and"pull". You're either pushing an employee towards the door, or pulling them deeper into your organization. Suppose that you've made a good hire and you want to keep the employees, the trick is to recognize individual needs of employees and satisfy those needs, within reason, in order to keep pulling them away from the door. Even if you can't pull them away from the door, at least don't do things to push them out of the door. Recognize that some employees will lose interest and need something fresh to keep their interest. If you can't continually provide challenges, opportunities for promotion and other interesting and rewarding opportunities, then you'll have some employees leave through no fault of your own. The important thing is to identify your key employees and make certain they are being treated well. Communicate with them on a regular basis to make certain that you understand what makes them behave in a particular way, and be aware of concerns they may have about job satisfaction. 1. To keep your employees, you are advised to _______. A: recognize and meet their needs B: identify and overcome their faults C: offer them a salary as high as possible D: provide them with a better working condition 2. According to the passage, when is it possible for some employees to lose interest? A: The company is located in a remote area. B: They have no rewarding opportunities. C: They make many mistakes in their work. D: The company is not big enough for development. 3. How should you deal with your key employees according to the last paragraph? A: Make them behave well. B: Meet with them every day. C: Pay regular visits to their family. D: Make sure they are well-treated. 4. The passage is mainly about _______. A: how to keep your employees B: the importance of key employees C: how to challenge your employees D: the difference between "push" and "pull"
Read the passage and choose the best heading for each paragraph from the list in the box. Shopping mall or cyber-mall?Paragraph 1The Internet is part of everyday life for most young people: about three-quarters of 18-to 24-year-olds regularly go online. Since the mid-1990s, online sales have been increasing by over 25% per year. Last year goods and services worth 93 billion were bought online.Paragraph 2 In the beginning, many people thought that this would be the end of traditional shopping. Are ordinary shops and even shopping malls going to close? Will millions of shop assistants lose their jobs? Paragraph 3Well, Internet shopping certainly has big advantages. Travel websites can quickly find the cheapest flights, for example, and fares cost less than they do from a travel agent. Most Internet prices are lower than shop prices. It can also be very convenient to do your shopping from home, day or night. Paragraph 4However, orders can take two weeks or more to arrive, and you have to return the article if something is wrong. Many people worry about the security of their credit card details. Some also miss the fun of shopping with friends. Paragraph 5Big traditional retailers have introduced their customers to “multichannel shopping” even more successfully. Multichannel shopping means shopping through multiple channels. Customers can go into a store or order online. With “Click and Collect,” the customer can order online and his order is delivered to a store in his neighbourhood. He can then collect it when he has time. This means he does not have to pay the cost of delivery. With “Buy Online and Return In-Store,” the customer does not have to go to the post office but again just to his local store. So multichannel shopping’s biggest winner is often the customer. Look at American car buyers: 75% now research everything from cost to colour on the Internet before they go to the car dealer with the best offer. It now seems clear that Internet shopping is not going to replace traditional retailing. Rather, it is making traditional retailing more flexible, efficient and competitive. This is great news for the consumer.
First of all, on behalf of all the people from our company, I would like to say“Thank you for_1__us to such a wonderful party”.I think the music is__2___,the food and wine are very nice,and the people here are all very kind.Also we’ve enjoyed meeting and__3__you,sharing the comfortable time together.We have really enjoyed ourselves.I hope we will be able to maintain the_4___and make next year another great one together.Thank you again for the party.We’ve really had___5__
As the main road was blocked due to construction, the driver had to find an ___ route to reach the destination on time.A. alternativeB. uniqueC. directD. traditional
Passage FiveThink today’s kids want to be doctors or lawyers? No. YouTube stardom(明星)it the number one dream career for young people today, at least according to a widely publicized survey by a British newspaper.The appeal is obvious: Some 20-somethings are making millions by playing video games or sharing beauty tips online. But the pressure of having to endlessly produce original content that makes them look accessible, transparent, and authentic has proven too much for some people, including Essena O’Neill. The former social media figure went public in her posts about experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety from living an overexposed life.Living professionally online has also been a challenge for 24-year-old Lauren Riihimaki. Six million people follow her YouTube channel, LaurDIY, which covers topics ranging from home decorating to her adoption of a lovely little dog.Most of these stars are between the ages of 20 and 26. Unlike movie stars or rock stars, these videostars do most of their work themselves. They’re responsible for everything from developing an idea, to physically producing it, to starring in it , to directing it, to editing it, to programming it, to promoting and marketing And to keep their hungry audiences satisfied, they should be doing all that at least twice a week.That’s why Lauren Riihimaki came close not just to burning out, but breaking down. She has overcome and pushed the boundaries of her anxiety so insanely since she started YouTube. She sees a psychologist and she’s on medication(药物治疗). And that’s been working for her.Dana Julian, a Los Angeles psychologist, says one of the hardest things about managing life as a YouTube star is making a career out of something that can be an addiction. Anyone with a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account is familiar with the rush to show off. But now, imagine it magnified(放大)by millions of clicks, likes and followers.For YouTube stars, when they’re clearly overwhelmed, they should be told to get offline for a while. Stop being a brand. Take some time, just to be a person again.(1) (单选题)Why is YouTube stardom the number one dream career for young people?A. They prefer to share their beauty secrets online.B. They consider it the best way to make a living.C. They are attracted by the way to make a fortune.D. They wish to become well-known and wealthy.(2) (单选题)What do we know about Essena O’Neill?A. She suffered from anxiety because of her love life.B. She pretended to be authentic and accessible.C. She was overburdened with debt and work.D. She might not be a social media star any more(3) (单选题)What can we conclude about Lauren Riihimaki?A. She has adopted more than one little dog.B. She is on the edge of chaos and confusion.C. She has become sensitive and confusion.D. She is making progress with the help of an expert.(4) (单选题)Comparing to movie stars or rock stars, video stars probably______.A. have more skillsB. work longer hoursC. have to be strongerD. have fewer audiences(5) (单选题)According to Dana Julian, young people dream to be video stars because of______.A. interestB. vanityC. enlightenmentD. curiosity
Task4-|||-Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.-|||-Most road signs you come across are straightforward. They tell you what to do,which direction to-|||-go in,where you are, etc.,but occasionally (and usually unintentionally),signs can be funny!-|||-Taking pictures of funny road signs while traveling is a favorite pastime for many travelers.We`ve-|||-all come across these gems: a miswritten translation; a unusual warning;or an illustration that just-|||-doesn`t seem right.It might be an official highway sign or something written on a shop window.All are-|||-perfect for adding to your travel photo album(相册)and sharing with friends. And oftentimes,-|||-photographic evidence of such a sign not only makes a great souvenir (留恋),but also serves as proof-|||-for doubtful folks back home.-|||-Here`re a few funny road signs found from various parts of the world -they`re all real road-|||-signs.I hope you enjoy them and please feel free to add your own captions(文字说明)to the pictures.-|||-It seems that this is a real possibility around Ireland`s Dingle Peninsul After all, the authorities-|||-put up a waming sign, picturing a car flying headfirst into the sea. And that sign,-|||-pictured against an actual cliff in the background,makes a great travel photo.-|||-26.What can be a great souvenir according to the writer?-|||-A.A picture of funny road signs.-|||-B.A song of the native speaker-|||-C.Souvenirs that bought from the scene spot-|||-D.All kinds of the nice food that you eat-|||-27.What can you do when other people don`t believe what you say about the funny road signs?-|||-A.You can forget them.-|||-B.You can show them the pictures you have taken.-|||-C.You can explain the road signs to them again carefully.-|||-D.You can go away.-|||-28.What does the writer suggest readers do with the pictures they have taken?-|||-A.He suggests that they let the pictures in the album.-|||-B.He suggests that they add their own captions to the pictures.-|||-C.He suggests that they can see the pictures sometimes.-|||-D.He suggests that they can keep them in their mind.
The ballerina danced in a ____ manner, captivating the audience with every movement.A. gracefulB. awkwardC. clumsyD. energetic
The cost of heating your home, particularly during the colder winter months, makes up about 60% of energy bills. If you need a new boiler (锅炉), make sure you buy one of the best boiler brands. The first question you should ask yourself if you want the most energy-efficient boiler is what type of boiler you should buy. All modern boilers that you can buy are condensing (冷凝式)boilers, which are much more efficient than traditional non-condensing boilers. According to a study, you could save as much as 340 pounds a year on your gas bill if you're trading in an oldstyle non-condensing boiler for a new condensing one. According to the passage, people pay more than half of their energy bills for _______.A. lighting and cookingB. heating their homeC. cooling their housesD. powering electric devices
I often watch the sports events broadcast on_networks like ESPN and TNT.A. cabB. fadeC. cableD. crab
Read the following passage. Choose the best answer.My hobby made me money!We all know that hobbies can be a great way of relaxing, learning new things and making new friends. But did you know that some hobbies can even make you money? This is what Vanessa Hughes found out last year.The nineteen-year-old told us: “I’ve always loved cooking and baking. Since I was seven or eight years old, I’ve been in the kitchen making my family meals and snacks. Last summer, it was my best friend’s birthday, and I decided to organize a surprise party for her. I didn’t have enough money to buy lots of ready-made food, so I made my own.”The surprise was a huge success and Vanessa was surprised when people kept asking her “Who prepared all this delicious food?” At the end of the party, a friend asked her if she would cook for his mother’s birthday party. Vanessa said: “He offered me money, but I wouldn’t take money from a friend. I just said I’d do it.”The next party Vanessa cooked for went equally well, and by the end of that one, Vanessa had three more bookings for parties over the next month. She said: “By then I realized I was going to have to start charging some money for my services. At the beginning, though, I only asked for a small amount to cover the ingredients I used.”Since these early days, Vanessa hasn’t stopped. She’s now busy every weekend, cooking for parties. “I love it”, she says “… and I feel so lucky that my hobby is helping me earn money. I’m going to use the money to help me to go to college—to study courses of catering!(1) (单选题)What is Vanessa Hughes’ hobby?A.Organizing partiesB.Going to partiesC.ooking and bakingD.Spending time with her family(2) (单选题)Why did Vanessa prepare the food for her friend’s surprise party?A.She didn’t have the money to buy ready-made food.B.She didn’t like the food available in the shops.C.Her friend asked her to make the food.D.She wanted to impress her friends.(3) (单选题)Why did Vanessa not want to take money for her cooking?A.She didn’t need the money.B.She didn’t think her cooking was good enough to pay for.C.She didn’t want to take money from friends.D.She wasn’t sure how much to ask for.(4) (单选题)How was the second party which Vanessa cooked for?A.It didn’t go as well as the first one did.B.It went well, like the first one did.C.It went badly.D.She didn’t get any more bookings.(5) (单选题)What is Vanessa saving up for?A. new cookerB.Private cookery lessonsC.Her college course in catering.D.A wider range of ingredientsA. Go to the movies.B. Take a walk.C. Read in the library.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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