Judith Hall mentions driving to show that____ We're fairly good at judging people based on first impressions, thin slices of experience ranging from a glimpse of a photo to a five-minute interaction, and deliberation can be not only extraneous but intrusive. In one study of the ability she called "thin slicing", the late psychologist Nalini Ambady asked participants to watch silent 10-second video clips of professors and to rate the instructor's overall effectiveness. Their ratings correlated strongly with students’ end-of-semester ratings. Another set of participants had to count backward from 1,000 by nines as they watched the clips, occupying their conscious working memory.Their ratings were just as accurate, demonstrating the intuitive nature of the social processing. Critically, another group was asked to spend a minute writing down reasons for their judgment, before giving the rating. Accuracy dropped dramatically. Ambady suspected that deliberation focused them on vivid but misleading cues, such as certain gestures or utterances, rather than letting the complex interplay of subtle signals form a holistic impression. She found similar interference when participants watched 15-second clips of pairs of people and judged whether they were strangers, friends, or dating partners. Other research shows we' re better at detecting deception from thin slices when we rely on intuition instead of reflection. “It's as if you’re driving a stick shift," says Judith Hall, a psychologist at Northeastern University, "and if you start thinking about it too much, you can' t remember what you' re doing. But if you go on automatic pilot, you' re fine. Much of our social life is like that." Thinking too much can also harm our ability to form preferences. College students' ratings of strawberry jams and college courses aligned better with experts' opinions when the students weren't asked to analyze their rationale. And people made car-buying decisions that were both objectively better and more personally satisfying when asked to focus on their feelings rather than on details, but only if the decision was complex — when they had a lot of information to process. Intuition’s special powers are unleashed only in certain circumstances. In one study, participants completed a battery of eight tasks, including four that tapped reflective thinking (discerning rules, comprehending vocabulary) and four that tapped intuition and creativity (generating new products or figures of speech). Then they rated the degree to which they had used intuition ( “gut feelings,” “hunches,” “my heart”). Use of their gut hurt their performance on the first four task, as expected, and helped them on the rest. Sometimes the heart is smarter than the head.A、deception is difficult to detect.B、memory may be selective.C、social skills must be cultivated.D、reflection can be distracting.

The new manager hoped to ______ the decline in the company's fortunes.A. subtractB. transferC. reverseD. assemble

____ between auxiliary engine and generator to be realigned.A. Pipe lineB. The centre lineC. The couplingD. The bolts and nuts

44. (2.0分) Metaphors help create an image and add personality to language.A. 对B. 错

Ⅱ.阅读七选五-|||-Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet-|||-high and asking himself the question:"Should I jump?"-|||-This is what motivation or the lack of it can do.-|||-Motivation and goal setting are the two sides of the same-|||-coin. Like the child on the diving board,you will-|||-stay undecided.-|||- More than that,how should you stay-|||-motivated to achieve the goal? First,you need to-|||-evaluate yourself,your values,your strengths,your-|||-weaknesses,your achievent your desires,etc.Only-|||-then should you set your goals.-|||-You also need to judge the quality and depth of your-|||-motivation.This is quite important,because it is directly-|||-related to your commitment.There are times when your-|||-heart is not in your work. So,slow down and-|||-think what you really want to do at that moment.Clarity-|||-(清晰)of thoughts can help you move forward.-|||-Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze-|||-your short and long term objectives,keeping in mind-|||-your beliefs,values and strengths,Remember that goals-|||-are flexible. They also need to be measurable.You-|||-must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.-|||-Your personal circumstanc are equally important.-|||-For example,you may want to be a pilot but can`t-|||-become one because your eyesight is not good enough.-|||- You should reassess your goals,and motivate-|||-yourself to set a fresh goal.-|||-You will surely need to overcome some difficulties,-|||-some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot-|||-overcome them without ample motivation.Make sure-|||-that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting-|||-your goals.-|||-A.This can affect your work.-|||-B.So how should you motivate yourself?-|||-C.However,this should not discourage you.-|||-D.So why should we try to set specific goals?-|||-E.They can change according to circumstances.-|||-F.Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.-|||-G.Without motivation,you can neither set a goal nor-|||-reach it.

The standard symbols and abbreviations used on charts, except for the following _______.A. measuring scaleB. short form of wordsC. signs for reefsD. numbers

The power factor is ___ if voltage and current developed in an AC circuit reach their peak values simultaneously.A. leadingB. minimumC. maximumD. lagging

({B)}TEXT B({/B)} So far, inflation is roaring in only a few sectors of the economy. While platinum has soared 121 percent, soybeans have risen 115 percent, and an index of Real Estate Investment Trusts has climbed 42 percent since May 2001, the consumer price index (CPI) has gone up only 4.2 percent during the same period. The challenge is figuring out what happens next. Astute investors are asking two questions: 1) Will the dollar continue to decline 2) Which assets will continue to inflate The value of the dollar matters because much of what Americans buy comes from abroad. And in the past two years, the dollar has been slipping badly: down some 25 percent against a basket of foreign currencies, including the euro and the yen. That makes imported goods more expensive. If the dollar falls further, the rise in prices could boost inflation. And that’s exactly what some analysts predict. "This is not a run-of-the-mill problem where the currency corrects 25 percent" then stabilizes, says David Tice, Dallas-based manager of the Prudent Global Income Fund. "We have an economy that’s very dependent upon ever-increasing amounts of debt. Look at borrowing in this country for automobiles and housing. At the federal level, we are creating credit as if it is going out of style. Given that, we think the dollar can decline substantially more from here." That’s why Mr. Tice’s income fund has invested in government bonds in countries that are major trading partners of the US. These bonds tend to increase in value as the dollar weakens. There are other ways for investors to protect themselves from inflation. For example: TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) are US government bonds that increase both principal and interest payments in line with the CPI/U, which measures prices for urban dwellers. Thus, if the price of consumer goods goes up, TIPS owners get a boost in their rate of return. That’s a level of inflation protection that most bonds and money-market funds don’t provide. Still, there are no guarantees. If real interest rates rise faster than inflation, TIPS can lose value if they’ re not held to maturity. "TIPS have generally been less volatile than traditional bonds," but investors have already seen periods when their inflation-protection doesn’t match the actual rise in prices, warns Duane Cabrera, head of the personal financial planning group at Vanguard, based in Valley Forge, Pa. For example, the year-over-year change in the CPI/U is running about 1.9 percent, he points out, but college costs have been rising about 5 percent annually. Investors should also discuss the tax consequences with their investment advisers, Mr. Cabrera notes. On the stock front, investors can also turn to natural-resource stocks or mutual funds that invest in them. A slightly more exotic option: exchange-traded funds, which act like mutual funds but trade like stocks. Commodities offer another avenue for profit during inflationary times. Individual investors probably want to avoid commodity trading, often a wild and woolly experience. But certain mutual funds offer share- holders a chance to profit when commodity prices go up. The PIMCO Commodity Real Return Fund, for example, provides exposure to the performance of the Dow-Jones AIG Commodity Index while generating income from TIPS. Another option: the Oppenheimer Real Asset Fund, which is actively managed and tracks the Goldman Sachs Commodity Index. There’s no clear winner between these stock funds and the commodities their companies have invested in. When commodity prices are hiring, natural-resource firms can protect themselves by hedging their risks, says Kevin Baum, portfolio manager of the Oppenheimer Real Asset Fund. On the other hand, hedging may keep them from benefiting when commodity prices rise. And the stocks can be more volatile than the commodities themselves. Gold funds typically are three times more volatile than the price of gold itself. Sometimes, the commodities and funds tied to those commodities move in opposite directions, Mr. Baum says. PIMCO’ s Mr. Harris is quick to note that many commodity prices have been soaring. So the key question is: Which ones will continue to rise in price Individual investors should maintain strict discipline when they pick commodities funds, he says.Which of the following is NOT a feasible way for investors to protect themselves from inflation A．To invest in government bonds in countries that are major trading partners of the US.B．To hold TIPS always to maturity.C．To turn to natural-resource stocks or mutual funds that invest in them.D．To try Commodities sometimes.

Do you know anyone who has gone backpacking? It’s a type of travel that is low-cost and independent, often meaning no fixed plans regarding accommodation or destination. 　　　1　　　 Traveller typically fill a backpack with life essentials, like clothing, plus anything extra needed for adventure. The stereotypical (刻板印象的)view of a backpacker is someone in their 20s, keen to tick off items on their bucket list. 　　　　2　　　　You’re about to find out that anyone can backpack,Last year,my best friend’s parents retired at age 65 and set off on a 630-mile trail along the southwest coast of England. Each carrying a 15 kg backpack, Mike and Lorraine hiked along cliffs,explored golden sandy beaches and even cycled. For accommodation, they didn’t pre-book but stayed in whatever they could find on the day, which varied from Bed & Breakfast to camping in fields full of sheep. 　　　　3　　　　Backpackers are also known for travelling with little money, but few begin with as little as Othmane Zolati from Morocco. In 2015, he embarked on (开始)an almost four-year journey, but he started out with just He zigzagged (曲折前进)across 24 countries on the African continent and filmed his experience, aiming to show the world the diversity and beauty of Africa, all on a shoestring budget. He said that he often had to do odd jobs and rely on the kindness of strangers to be able to afford to keep travelling. 　　　　4　　　　South Africa was Othmane’s final destination and, on reaching it, he said, “It was one of the best moments in my life. It made me know that if you fight for something, you really stick to that goal...then you will reach it.”　　　　5　　　　If you want to travel, you can, no matter your age or budget!A. So, don’t give up.A.But, forget this.C. But it was worth it.D. Some people can spend years backpacking around the world.E. Hiking is one of the most important parts of backpacking, which is very popular.F. They did stop for the occasional well-deserved cup of tea—they were in England after all.G. The word “backpacking” comes from “backpack”, a type of bag you carry on your back.

16.[单选题] live and work in peace and contentmentA. 国泰民安B. 安居乐业