The ______ lawyer made a great impression on the jury.A. defendingB. guardingC. shieldingD. protecting
According to Paragraph 1, one motive in imposing the new rule is to . Financial regulators in Britain have imposed a rather unusual rule on the bosses of big banks. Starting next year, any guaranteed bonus of top executives could be delayed 10 years if their banks are under investigation for wrongdoing. The main purpose of this “clawback” rule is to hold bankers accountable for harmful risk-taking and to restore public trust in financial institutions. Yet officials also hope for a much larger benefit: more long-term decision-making, not only by banks but by all corporations, to build a stronger economy for future generations. “Short-termism”, or the desire for quick profits, has worsened in publicly traded companies, says the Bank of England's top economist, Andrew Haldane. He quotes a giant of classical economics, Alfred Marshall, in describing this financial impatience as acting like “children who pick the plums out of their pudding to eat them at once” rather than putting them aside to be eaten last. The average time for holding a stock in both the United States and Britain, he notes, has dropped from seven years to seven months in recent decades. Transient investors, who demand high quarterly profits from companies, can hinder a firm's efforts to invest in long-term research or to build up customer loyalty. This has been dubbed “quarterly capitalism”. In addition, new digital technologies have allowed more rapid trading of equities, quicker use of information, and thus shorter attention spans in financial markets. “There seems to be a predominance of short-term thinking at the expense of long-term investing,” said Commissioner Daniel Gallagher of the US Securities and Exchange Commission in a speech this week. In the US, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has pushed most public companies to defer performance bonuses for senior executives by about a year, slightly helping reduce “short-termism”. In its last survey of CEO pay, The Wall Street Journal finds that “a substantial part” of executive pay is now tied to performance. Much more could be done to encourage “long-termism”, such as changes in the tax code and quicker disclosure of stock acquisitions. In France, shareholders who hold onto a company investment for at least two years can sometimes earn more voting rights in a company. Within companies, the right compensation design can provide incentives for executives to think beyond their own time at the company and on behalf of all stakeholders. Britain’s new rule is a reminder to bankers that society has an interest in their performance, not just for the short term, but for the long term.A、enhance bankers’ sense of responsibilityB、help corporations achieve larger profitsC、build a new system of financial regulationD、guarantee the bonuses of top executives
Parents often faced the ______ between doing what they felt was good for the development of the child and what they could stand by way of undisciplined noise and destructiveness.A. paradoxB. junctionC. dilemmaD. premise
The resources at our disposal could have been better ______.A. upsetB. utilizedC. undergoneD. united
Researchers at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles， California found that a 12-minute bed-side visit with a dog can help reduce anxiety levels by 24percent in heart failure patients， compared to a 10percent drop when patients had a visit from a human volunteer， and no drop in patients who had no visit． Results of the 76-patient study were presented last week at the American Heart Association's yearly Scientific Sessions in Dallas， Texas． The study was supported by the Pet Care Trust Foundation， a non-profit（非赢利）organization which promotes human-animal interaction and connection． In the study， effects of dog and volunteer visits were compared with those of volunteers only， and with patients who had no visits and stayed at rest． Heart pressures were monitored and patients were asked to answer a list of anxiety assessment questions before and after the visits． Although critical pressure measures also fell， suggesting improved heart function， the most obvious reaction was seen in anxiety levels． "The first thing you notice is that the patient's facial expression， changes to a smile and the stress of the world seems to be lifted off their shoulders，" study author Kathy Cole said． Feelings of disappointment and helplessness are common among heart patients， Cole said， and just three nights in a hospital is enough to make some patients feel anxious and uncomfortable． During the visit， the furry friend is allowed to lie on the bed next to the patient with its head within two feet of the patient's． Most patients petted the dog， while others talked about the dog with human volunteers in conversation． Dogs used in the study are specially trained animal-assisted therapy dogs that go through a series of trainings， assessments and certifications（认证）to qualify as therapy dogs． There are different kinds of dogs． Researchers used everything from Bernese mountain dogs to small schnauzers． However， a dog doesn't have to be specially trained to have a calming effect on a person． In fact， the animal doesn't even have to be a dog in order to help． "As long as the animal has meaning to the patient， or a relationship with the patient， it can help calm the patient，" Cole said．（1）We learn from the text that heart patients benefit most from visits by ____ ．A． a volunteer on his own B． a well-trained dog aloneC． a non-profit organization D． a volunteer with a dog（2）The study shows that， for heart patients， ____ ．A． their recovery depends on contact with animalsB． their heart pressure reduces if they stay at restC． their contact with animals improves their conditionD． their anxiety is reduced if they stay longer in hospital（3）According to Cole， the change of patients' expression on the face indicates that ____ ．A． they are mentally comfortedB． they are happy with the experimentC． their treatment time may be shortenedD． their heart function is returning to normal（4）This report concentrates on ____ ．A． the treatment of heart diseaseB． the cure power of animalsC． the relationship between dogs and humans D． the promotion of human-animal interaction
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Part IV Writing (20 points)33. Directions: In this section, write an essay on How to Improve Innovation Ability based on the following information:Innovation (创新) ability is the soul of national progress and the key force to promote social development. As a college student, how should you improve innovation ability? Your essay should include:1) the importance of innovation ability;2) the ways of improving innovation ability.You should write at least 100 words in English. Please write your essay on the ANSWER SHEET.
二、 阅读理解（共 4 题）2. Safety is a huge concern whenever I run with my earphones in. But I need music to run.Otherwise all I hear is the sound of my own breathing. So I’ve found a compromise: I run withonly one earphone in. The music sounds off. It’s an imperfect solution.An updated pair of headphones, called AfterShokz, aim to do better. AfterShokz bills itself asusing bone conducting technology to conduct music from the front of the ear, delivering soundthrough your cheekbone and inner ear. This keeps your eardrum (鼓膜) free to hear everythingelse.“Earbuds (耳塞式耳机) are typically designed to block out all sound, which is fine whenyou’re inside. But when you’re outside, you need all your senses. It would be like sending youout cycling with a blindfold on,” says Rod Annet, managing director of AfterShokz.Here’s where AfterShokz comes in. The headphones hook over the back of your head with themain “bud” resting high up against your cheek. This keeps your ear free to delight in othersounds.So do they work? In a word, yes. During a 45-minute jog, they didn’t bounce or shift. I heardfar more of my environment than I normally do: a nearby bike there; a runner passing meagain to my left; and so forth.What about the downsides? If you’re a huge fan of high-quality sound, you might find theheadphones a bit tinny. One friend expressed concerns about missing the ability to get lost inthe music as you might be distracted by other noises, although I personally didn’t find that anissue.Yet those are all minor details. For me, probably the biggest problem is the price. Rangingbetween £ 49.96 to £ 83.29, AfterShokz headphones aren’t exactly cheap.With all that considered, would I recommend them? Yes. AfterShokz headphones are quiteuseful. While out jogging, they were light, painless, and easy to use. They made me feel safer.【1】What is special about AfterShokz headphones?A.They are a good choice for inside use.B.They allow users to hear other sounds.C.They can make music sound more beautiful.D.They can deliver sound through your eardrum.【2】What does the author’s friend think of AfterShokz headphones?A.They prevent users getting lost.B.They deliver high—quality sound.C.They often move while users are running.D.They fail to allow users to enjoy the music.【3】The author thinks AfterShokz headphones .A.are too expensive B.seem quite uselessC.make users feel pain D.are too complex to use【4】What is the main purpose of the text?A.To express worries. B.To introduce a product.C.To share a personal story. D.To complain about a product. 3. Earlier this year, my family experienced an unexpected tragedy. The kind of tragedy whichknocks you out of yourself and turns your whole world upside down. A tragedy which also causedme to be out of work for three months. It was completely unforeseen and I had no time to puttogether an out-of-office plan.I’ve worked at previous companies where this kind of tragedy would have been handledprofessionally; I would have been given the legally—required money and asked to leave. Butat SAS Institute (an American developer of analytics software), my team stepped in and filledin with no questions or hesitations. My work was not left undone. My clients ( 客户) werepatient when those picking up the pieces of projects unrelated to them needed some time toget familiar with the work. My management and colleagues checked on my family regularly.At last, my manager, my entire team and Human Resources Department helped me back towork at my own pace. They even changed my workspace over a weekend to better suit mypersonal needs before I even came back to work.You see, SAS—creates—a—family. The special attention to employee happiness andwork/life balance makes that family possible. The flexible work environment enables mostemployees to create a schedule that best suits their personal needs—whether it’s attending aschool play or taking an aging parent to the doctor. The Work/Life Office has a wealth ofresources for college planning, anger management, sorrow, etc. But, as you can see, it doesn’tstop there. Most employees believe that SAS is their family. We rely on each other. We helpeach other succeed. We celebrate team successes. We hang out after work. Our kids playtogether. We laugh together and cry together.Sure, we have a lot of convenience benefits at SAS. But, what really makes a difference to meis the SAS culture that the outside world doesn’t always see: The balance. Thecompanionship. The management support. The family it allows me to have.I’m so eager for others to see the side of SAS that I see every day.【1】After the tragedy, the author .A.changed his job B.felt very hopelessC.was sick for three months D.turned to his colleagues for help【2】What did the author’s colleagues do for him during his absence?A.They raised money to help him.B.They visited his family every weekend.C.They asked his clients to wait for him to return.D.They moved his office desk to a convenient place.【 3 】 By saying the underlined words “SAS creates a family” in Paragraph 3, the authormeans .A.the employees feel at home at SASB.SAS often organizes family get-togethersC.many SAS employees have become couplesD.the offices at SAS are decorated like families【4】The author writes the text mainly to .A.tell his life experience B.introduce SAS cultureC.encourage people to join SAS D.explain the importance of family 4. Life hasn’t always been easy for Sareana Kimia, 16. Her parents split up when she was young,and she hasn’t seen her dad since she was l0. In June 2014, she and her mom, Shefali Gupta, foundout that they would soon be evicted ( 逐出) from their home. Sareana knew that her mom hadmoney problems.Even before the eviction, Gupta had become very sad. Because she didn’t have healthinsurance, Gupta couldn’t get a doctor’s help for her emotional problems.Sareana took charge of things at home. For example, she often cooked her family’s meals.When she and her mom were about to lose their home, it was Sareana who arranged a placefor them to stay.For years, Sareana had been an active volunteer with several organizations. She even startedher own group, Youth for National Change. It works to support the rights of young people.Sareana called a few adults she had worked with. After finding out about her situation, onecouple opened their doors right away. But by August 2014, the couple no longer had room forSareana and her mom. The two ended up living in their car. They didn’t want to go to ahomeless shelter out of fear that they could be split up. Through it all, Sareana kept workingon projects and studying. “At no point did I let what was going on change my daily routine,”she says.Sareana is homeschooled online and goes to classes at a nearby college. Last fall, school billsbegan piling up. She had no way to pay them. A friend suggested that she try raising fundsonline. After a newspaper ran an article about Sareana, donations poured in-nearly 30,000!She paid for school and had enough money left to rent a small apartment. She and her mommoved into it in January 2015.【1】What happened to Sareana in 2014?A.She lost her father. B.She became homeless.C.Her mom abandoned her. D.Her house was destroyed.【2】Sareana started an organization to .A.teach people to cook B.support poor peopleC.earn money D.help youth【3】Sareana finally found her own apartment .A.by raising money B.by doing part—time jobsC.with the help of her friends D.with the help of her college 5. I think adults are affected by media, songs, and the Internet, and that is hard enough. Afterlooking in all of the magazines and at models, my friends and I agree that our least favorite day ofthe year is when we wear swimsuits! It affects your whole mood and self-image for the day. Thinkabout how hard it is for young girls if they believe “how hot you look” is how valuable you are.Here are some ways parents can be proactive in encouraging a healthy self-image in theirchildren.First, teach what real value is. I think kids sometimes are confused about values. Howvaluable you are is not measured by how pretty you are on the outside and success is notmeasured by how famous you are. We were watching the Oscars and my 6-year-old son said“She is so pretty,” and then quickly looked at me and said “You are prettier, Mom.” And Isaid, “It’s okay. There are many people prettier than me on the outside. I know that’s not whyyou love me.” It is important to teach children this from an early age.Second, tell your kids about “the grass is always greener syndrome.” It is very easy for all ofus to see the glamour (魅力), whether it be in a famous singer or the most popular girl in theschool. Do not dehumanize and judge famous people. Talk about what problems they mighthave that are different from the problems your child has and maybe some of the samestruggles, like maybe wanting acceptance from peers (同龄人).At last, use your mouth. Don’t be afraid to have conversations with your child about howthey’re feeling about ads, songs, etc... Boys too! You are the parent! Kids of all ages want andneed boundaries whether they admit it or not. Take a stand and have confidence enough not tobe followers and not to purchase clothing, music, or magazines that you don’t believe sendsthe right message to your children!【1】What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Singing with friends. B.Learning swimming skills.C.Showing imperfect figures. D.Reading fashion magazines.【2】The author’s son said “You are prettier, Mom” probably .A.to praise his mother B.to comfort his motherC.because he didn’t like stars D.because he really thought so【3】What syndrome is mentioned in Paragraph 4?A.Lots of people like judging others.B.Kids want to be popular in school.C.People tend to like famous singers.D.People always think others’ life is better.【4】In the last paragraph, the author advises parents to .A.set limits for their kidsB.make friends with their kidsC.teach their kids how to be confidentD.encourage their kids to be themselves.
Traditional American summer camps offer young people a chance to play many sports.These camps may be in the mountains.Or they may be in the woods,or at a lake.Some camps teach activities like painting or music.Or they teach computer programming or foreign languages.Children at all kinds of camps meet new friends.They learn new skills and develop independence. Some children go to camp during the day and return home at night.Others stay at camp all day and all night.Children stay at an overnight camp for between one and eight weeks.Parents can pay less than one hundred dollars or more than seven-hundred dollars a week for an overnight camp. Children from poor families might not have a chance to attend summer camp.The Fresh Air Fund is a well-known organization.People around the country give money to support the Fresh Air Fund.Each summer it sends ten thousand poor children to stay with families in the country or to five camps in New York State. Summer camps have become very important to millions of families.Many American women now work outside the home.Working parents need a place where their children can be cared for during the summer when they are not in school. Young people who like the arts can learn about painting,music,acting or writing.Camps that offer programs in science and environmental studies are popular,too.There are also camps for older children who like wilderness(野外) adventure.These campers take long trips by bicycle or canoe.Or,they go rock climbing or ride horses.Other summer camps in America help children learn about religion or help them lose weight. 1.All traditional American summer camps teach children to be ____. A) brave B) lovely C) patient D) independent 2.In an overnight camp,children ____. A) return home at night B) only stay there for the night C) spend less than a week there D) are there the whole day and night 3.It can be learned from the passage that the Fresh Air Fund ____. A) helps children in general B) receives money from around the country C) has established five summer camps D) supports families in the country 4.Summer camps have become popular because ____. A) children can learn more there than in school B) they teach children new skills C) children like living there D) they are good places to send children to during summer vacation 5.The writer wants to explain that summer camp is ____. A) something new B) only for those in poverty C) possible for children from either rich or poor families D) possible only for those from rich families
下列哪个选项可以翻译为“potable water”?A. 纯净水B. 矿物质水C. 饮用水D. 便携水
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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.
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
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.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
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.
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
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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
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.
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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.
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
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.
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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