阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内-|||-__ "-|||-单词的正确形式。-|||-I`m not sure __-|||-61 is more frightened,me or the female-|||-gorilla(大猩猩)that suddenly appears out of nowhere. I`m-|||-walking on a path in the forest in the Central African Republic.-|||-Unexpectedly, _(m) face-lo-face with the gorilla,who begins-|||-screaming at 62 top of her lungs.That makes her baby-|||-scream,and then a 400-pound male appears.He screams the-|||- 63 (loud)of all. The noise shakes the trees as the male-|||-beats his chest and charges toward me.I quickly lower myself,-|||-ducking my head to avoid 64 (look)directly into his eyes-|||-so he doesn`t feel 65 (challenge).-|||-My name is Mireya Mayor. I`m a 66 (science)who-|||-studies animals such as apes and monkeys.I was searching 67 -|||-these three western lowland gorillas I`d been observing,No one-|||-had seen them for hours,and my colleagues and I were worried.-|||-When the gorillas and I frightened each other,I was just-|||-glad to find 68 (they)alive. True to a gorilla`s-|||-unaggressive nature, the huge animal 69 (mean)me no-|||-real harm.He was just saying:"I`m king of this forest,and-|||-here is your reminder!"Once his message was delivered, he-|||-allowed me 70 (stay)and watch.-|||-第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分)
Fast readingIn this section, you are going to read one passage with 10 statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter.Who Will Suffer Most From Climate Change? A) A few years ago Melinda and I visited with a group of rice farmers in Bihar, India, one of the most flood-prone regions of the country. All of them were extremely poor and depended on the rice they grew to feed and support their families. When the monsoon (雨季) rains arrived each year, the rivers would swell, threatening to flood their farms and ruin their crops. Still, they were willing to bet everything on the chance that their farm would be spared. It was a gamble they often lost. Their crops ruined, they would flee to the cities in search of odd jobs to feed their families. By the next year, however, they would return — often poorer than when they left — ready to plant again. B) Our visit was a powerful reminder that for the world's poorest farmers, life is a high-wire act — without safety nets. They don't have access to improved seeds, fertilizer, irrigation (灌溉) systems, and other beneficial technologies. And no crop insurance either to protect themselves against losses. Just one stroke of bad fortune — a drought, a flood, or an illness — is enough for them to tumble deeper into poverty and hunger. C) Now, climate change is set to add a fresh layer of risk to their lives. Rising temperatures in the decades ahead will lead to major disruptions in agriculture, particularly in tropical zones. Crops won't grow because of too little rain or too much rain. Pests will thrive in the warmer climate and destroy crops. D) Farmers in wealthier countries will experience changes too. But they have ways to manage these risks. They can plant drought-tolerant crops, use sophisticated soil analysis to make their land more productive, and protect themselves from losses with crop insurance. E) The world's poorest farmers show up for work each day for the most part empty-handed. That's why of all the people who will suffer from climate change, they are likely to suffer the most. Poor farmers will feel the sting of these changes at the same time the world needs their help to feed a growing population. By 2050, global food demand is expected to increase by 60%. Declining harvests would strain the global food system, increasing hunger and eroding (腐蚀，侵蚀) the tremendous progress the world has made against poverty over the last half century. F) I'm optimistic that we can avoid the worst impacts of climate change and feed the world — if we act now. Although the severest impacts of climate change may be several decades away, we have precious little time to find solutions for the world's most vulnerable farmers. As I wrote in July, there's an urgent need for governments to invest in new clean-energy innovations that will dramatically reduce greenhouse emissions and halt rising temperatures. G) At the same time, we need to recognize that it's already too late to stop all of the impacts of hotter temperatures. Even if the world discovered a cheap, clean energy source next week, it would take time for the world to kick its fossil fuel-powered habits and shift to a carbon-free future. Some impacts from climate change are inevitable. That's why it's critical for the world to invest in efforts to help the poorest adapt. H) Here's the good news. Many of the tools they'll need to adapt are quite basic — things that they need anyway to grow more food and earn more income: access to financing, better seeds, fertilizer, training and markets where they can sell what they grow. I) Other tools are new and tailored to the demands of a changing climate. The Gates Foundation and its partners have worked together to develop new varieties of seeds that grow even during times of drought or flooding. The rice farmers I met in Bihar, for instance, are now growing a new variety of flood-tolerant rice — nicknamed "scuba" (水肺，水中呼吸器) rice — that can survive two weeks underwater. If shifts in the weather pattern bring more flooding to their region, they are already prepared for it. Other rice varieties are being developed that can withstand drought, heat, cold, and soil problems like high salt contamination. J) All of these efforts have the power to transform lives. It's quite common to see these farmers double or triple their harvests and their incomes when they have access to the advances farmers in the rich world take for granted. This new prosperity allows them to improve their diets, invest in their farms, and send their children to school. It also pulls their lives back from the razor's edge, giving them a sense of security even if they have a bad harvest. K) Of course, there will also be threats from climate change that we can't foresee. To be prepared, the world needs to accelerate research into seeds and supports for smallholder (小佃农) farmers. One of the most exciting innovations to help farmers is satellite technology. In Africa, researchers are using satellite images to create detailed soil maps, which can inform farmers about what varieties will thrive on their land. L) In this year's Annual Letter, Melinda and I made a bet that Africa will be able to feed itself in the next 15 years. Even with the risks of climate change, that's a bet I stand by. Yes, poor farmers have it tough. Their lives are puzzles with so many pieces to get right — from planting the right seeds and using the correct fertilizer to getting training and having a place to sell their harvest. If just one piece falls out of place, their lives can fall apart. M) I know the world has what it takes to help put those pieces in place for both the challenges they face today and the ones they'll face tomorrow. Most importantly, I know the farmers do too.1.The world should take efforts to help the poorest farmers adapt since climate change might cause some unavoidable impacts. 2.Though the farmers in richer countries will encounter the climate changes, they are able to deal with the possible difficulties. 3.The author is confident that if we take immediate action we can avoid the worst impacts of climate change and provide enough crops for the world. 4. New varieties of seeds have been developed that can withstand the impacts of a changing climate. 5. Satellite technology can help farmers in Africa to decide what varieties of seeds to plant on their land. 6. What the poor farmers need are the basic things that can help them have a better harvest and earn more money. 7. There is an increasing world population and food demand while the poor farmers are facing declining harvests which is harmful for the global food system. 8. Both the world and the farmers themselves will try their best to face the challenges of climate change. 9. The life of the world's poorest farmers is so vulnerable that just one stroke of bad fortune can make them poorer and hungrier. 10. Some farmers in Bihar are now growing a new type of rice which can live 14 days underwater even if there is a flood.
The first thing sold online was a CD． It was sold in 1994 for ﹩12.48． In 1995， Amazon launched its online bookshop， and later that year the online auction site that would become eBay sold its first item．Fast-forward to the modern day and online shopping is huge business． In contrast to the recent UK announcements that many high-profileretail chains and department stores need to close retail outlets to save money， online shopping is thriving． In fact， the UK Office for National Statistics reported that growth in online sales has continued "year-on-year" and stands at just under 20% in April 2018． But why？ Maybe it's the convenience． Online shopping allows you to find what you need from the comfort of your own home． Then there's the variety． The wise shopper is able to select from a wide range of products from all over the world - while physical shops suffer from a more limited choice． Better yet， consumers are now better able to specify exactly what they want， and in some cases， even modify products to create specially-made items． Online companies are getting better at targeted advertising too． Our browsing history and prior purchases are run through algorithms， which generate advertisements that more closely link consumers to the products companies believe we would like to buy． And since these products are not physically on display in a shop， the company saves money on overheads like rent and electricity． This allows them offer their products at a more reasonable price． Then there's the reassurance． These days， the majority of online retailers offer a safe， convenient returns policy， often at no shipping cost to the buyer - just print out the returns label， affix it to the packaging the item was sent in and receive a full refund． Not only that， but hassle-free complaints procedures and policies mean that if your item is damaged， incorrect or even unwanted， the company can be easily notified and action taken． Many people still enjoy the experience of buying in a real shop． The dialogue and customer service received from staff and special events that may be taking place in store can be big pulls． However， the "year-on-year" growth in the online retail sector， as observed by the UK Office for National Statistics， seems to imply that online retail is here to stay and will continue to be a major avenue to shopping for many customers．（1）The purpose of the first paragraph is to tell us___．A．traditional shops in the UK have been decliningB．online sales have the advantage of retail chainsC．the rapid development of online sales in the UKD．the short history of online sales all over the world（2）The benefit from online shopping mentioned in the passage is that___．A．you might get something wonderful at a high priceB．you can do shopping without leaving your officeC．there are more options in physical shops than onlineD．what you need can be specially made to meet your demands（3）It can be learnt from the passage that___．A．most online shops offer you worry-free after-sales serviceB．you need not pay for shipping when doing shopping onlineC．online shops' ads aim at attracting new online customersD．online shops' low operating costs result from cheap labour .
A.) The necessity of writing to Mr. Johnson. B.) Who is going to contact Mr. Johnson.C.) The arrangement of the Wednesday meeting. D.) Where they are going to meet Mr. Johnson.
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. constantly B. concern C. impact D. emphasis E weightF. trendy G. generation H. pattern I. alternative J. surrounded K. elegantlyThe Rise of Retro FashionDo you care about what you wear? Some people are very fashion-conscious, carefully selecting the clothes they buy and how they dress. Fashionistas (时尚达人) always want to be seen in the latest designer gear. But that trend is changing as retro or vintage clothing is becoming a popular and often cheaper 1 . Of course, “vintage” clothing is really second-hand clothing, worn before but given a second life. The fashion industry has rebranded this stuff to make it look 2 and possibly give it a higher price tag. Whereas we may have seen an old faded pair of jeans or a dress with a flower 3 sold at a jumble sale (旧货拍卖会), now we are 4 with boutique and pop-up shops dedicated to the stuff. And in the UK, one supermarket chain has started selling second-hand clothes in some of its stores. According to managing director Steve Lynam, the more people invest in the circular economy and shop vintage, the bigger 5 we will have on climate change.Certainly, buying vintage puts 6 on extending the life of clothing. It cuts down on waste and helps to reduce the environmental damage caused by manufacturing new clothes. It’s also led to the rise of retro-fashion-items that your mum or dad wore decades ago that now look 7 cool again! It’s a big thing with younger people and has been helped by the rise of platforms like Depop and Vinted, which sell “worn” clothes online. As lanina Lucca, Senior Vice President at Depop explained: “The new 8 is looking to make choices that reduce their impact on the environment, with 77% of Gen Z saying that their biggest environmental 9 being that they want their choices to reduce waste.”Another popular way of buying old clothes is in a vintage kilo sale. People pick what they want and then pay according to 10 rather than per item. Some items are upcycled — re-modelled or re-worked by adding embroidery, patches and other additions. However, these second-hand clothes are worn or re-designed, the sustainability of vintage fashion means it’s here to stay for some time to come.
Swap，Don't shop! You keep hearing about recycling，right？But it doesn't end with bottles，cans，and paper.Clothing takes a huge amount of natural resources（资源）to make，and buying loads of new clothing（or throwing out old clothing）is not healthy for the environment.So what to do with all those perfectly-good-but- you're-maybe-a-little-sick-of-them clothes piled on your bedroom floor？ （1） ____ .It's the best way to get rid of your used clothes，score clothes from your friends，and have a party all at the same time. A successful swap depends on the selection of clothes，the organization of the event，and，obviously，how much fun it had.It's really easy to do!Here are a few pointers. ● Invite 5-10 people so you have a nice selection. （2） ____ ，there may not be enough things to choose from；more than that，it becomes uncontrollable. ●（3） ____ .They should also prepare plenty of reusable bags to carry their "new" clothes home. ● Put different types of clothing on different surfaces in the room. （4） ____ .Place a few mirrors around your room so people can see how things look when they try them on.One of the ground rules of the swap should be that everyone must try on the clothes before they take them—things always look different when you put them on. ● Set a starting time.Maybe you say "go，" or turn on a certain song，or whatever. （5） ____ .And don't forget to put out some cookies and fruits.Remember，it's a party!A.Less people than thatB.Hold a clothing swapC.If two people are competingD.Just keep music playing throughoutE.Donate whatever clothes are left overF Have everyone put their clothes in the right spotsG.Tell everyone to bring clean clothes in good condition
Task 4 These sentences are about the reading. Complete them with the target words and phrases in the box.convenientcurrentfrequentreplacenegativepositivefamiliarsufferessentialcomplex1. Some textbook users may____ the question "How are you?" with "How RU?"2. It is possible that extspeak causes students' writing skills to____.3. Some people regard texting as a(n)____ sign of people's creativity and self-expression4. Communicating through extspeak is____, because it allows us to write quickly.5. It is believed by some teachers that extspeak is causing students to lose the ability to express themselves in____ language.6. One must know the____ lingo to be able to use extspeak effectively.7. Many teachers believe that text messaging is having a(n)____ effect on students' schoolwork8. By being allowed to write school assignments on their phones, students can do their work using technology they are____ with.9.____ textbook users can have trouble switching back to proper writing from extspeak10. While extspeak is fine for communicating with friends, proper writing is____ for school work.
I'm going to ________ ( 参加面试 ) at 3 : 00 next Monday afternoon.
What is the sky? Where is it? How high is it? These questions are very difficult to answer,-|||-aren`t they?-|||-What color is the sky?" Iexpect you would answer:"Blue."I`m afraid you would be-|||-wrong.The sky has no color.When we see blue,we are looking at blue sunlight.-|||-Is the sky full of air?We know that there is air around the world.We could not breathe-|||-without air.Airplanes could not fly without air. They need air to lift their wings.Airplanes cannot-|||-fly very high because as they go higher,the air gets thinner.If we go far enough away from the-|||-earth,we find there is no air.-|||-Perhaps we can answer some of our questions now.What is the sky? Nothing.Where is it? It-|||-is all around the world.The sky is space.In this space there is nothing except the sun,the moon,-|||-and all the other stars.-|||-Let`s say something about the moon,which is about 384,000 kilometers away from the-|||-earth.An airplane cannot fly to the moon but a rocket can.The rocket is not made of rubber but-|||-strong and light metal.There is gas inside the rocket. The gas is made very hot.When it rushes-|||-out of the end of the rocket,the rocket is pushed up into the air.-|||-Rockets with men inside them have already reached the moon. One day the rockets may be-|||-able to go anywhere in space.-|||-() 41.What is the sky?-|||-A.Heaven. B.Air. C.Space. D.The world.-|||-() 42.What color is the sky?-|||-A.White. B.Blue. C.Gray. D.Colorless.-|||-() 43.Airplanes can`t fly very high because __-|||-A.the air gets thicker B.the air gets thinner-|||-C.they have no wings D.they needn`t air-|||-() 44.Which of the following statements is true?-|||-A.Only rockets can fly to the moon.-|||-B.Neither airplanes nor rockets can fly to the moon.-|||-C.Both airplanes and rockets can fly to the moon.-|||-D.Only airplanes can fly to the moon.-|||-() 45.The rocket is made of __-|||-A.rubber B.heavy metal C.light and strong metal D.hot gas
There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick him from your dreams and hug him for real.When times become difficult and you know they sometimes will，remember a moment in your life that was filled with the joy of friendship.Remember how your friends made you feel，and you will have to strength your need to get through any difficulty.A good companion is better than a fortune，for a fortune cannot purchase those elements of character which make companionship more than a fortune.The best companion is one who is wiser and better than ourselves，for we are inspired by his wisdom and virtue to nobler deeds.Greater wisdom and goodness than we possess lifts us higher mentally and morally. "A man is known by the companion he keeps. " It is always true.Companionship of a high order is powerful to develop character.Character makes character in the associations of life faster than anything else.Purity begets purity and like begets like，which makes the choice of companion in early life more important even than that of teachers and guardians. It is true that we cannot always choose all of our companions，some of whom are known in business or the social relations of life.We do not choose them；we do not enjoy them；and yet，we have to associate with them more or less.Still，a choice of companions can be made，and must be made.It is not best or necessary for a young person to associate with "Tom，Dick，and Harry" without forethought or purpose.Some fixed rules about the company he or she keeps must be observed. Companionship is education，good or not.It develops manhood or womanhood，high or low；it lifts soul upward or drags it downward.There is no half way work about its influence.It saves or destroys.Sow virtue，and the harvest will be virtue，Sow vice，and the harvest will be vice.Good companionships help us to sow virtue；evil companionships help us to sow vice.（1）A man's character can always be known by his ____ .A.friends around himB.wisdom and noble deedsC.fortune he keepsD.education and career（2）The underlined word in Para.2 can be replaced with ____ .A.gives way toB.accounts forC.deals withD.takes the place of（3）The influence of friends ____ .A.varies from person to personB.seems like educationC.develops manhood or womanhoodD.depends on our choices of friends（4）When it comes to how to choose friends，one should ____ .A.associate with them more or lessB.insist on the rules he has madeC.avoid keeping company with businessmanD.makes friends with others without purpose（5）The passage mainly deals with ____ .A.effective ways to make more friendsB.principles of choosing friendsC.importance of choosing good friendsD.characters made by good companionship
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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.
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
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
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.
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
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
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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.
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
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.
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