Long conversation 2Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.(1) (单选题)12.A.She is not satisfied with the salary.B.She is not capable of the job.C.She often works overtime.D.She’s received a job offer from another company.(2) (单选题)13.A.They may be considered as less loyal.B.They won’t get the promotion opportunities.C.They should take more responsibility at work.D.They will be given hiring priority.(3) (单选题)14.A.She might have to do extra work everyday.B.She might not get a pay rise.C.She might not get enough vacation.D.She might not gain more experience.(4) (单选题)15.A.Experience.B.Confidence.C.Fortune.D.Opportunity.
制需【题文】 In 1945, a 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that set his heart racing. But the price—five dollars—was far beyond Reuben Earle's means. Five dollars would buy almost a week's groceries for his family.制需制需 Reuben couldn't ask his father for the money. Everything his father made through fishing went to her mother, Dora, who struggled to feed and clothe their five children.制需制需 Nevertheless, he opened the shop's weathered door and went inside. Standing proud and straight in his flour-sack shirt and washed-out trousers, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding, “But I don't have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time?”制需制需 “I'll try,” the shopkeeper smiled. “Folks around here don't usually have that kind of money to spend on things. It should keep for a while.”制需制需 Reuben respectfully touched his worn cap and walked out. He would raise the money and not tell anybody. On hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, Reuben suddenly had an idea. People built their own homes in Bay Roberts, using nails purchased in sacks from a local factory. Sometimes the used sacks were disposed of at the construction site, and Reuben knew he could sell them back to the factory for five cents a piece. 制需制需 That day he found two sacks, which he sold to the man in charge of packing nails.制需制需 The boy's hand tightly clutched the five-cent pieces as he ran the two kilometers home.制需制需 Near his house stood an ancient barn. Reuben found a rusty soda tin and dropped his coins inside. Then he climbed into it and hid the tin beneath a pile of hay.制需制需 It was dinnertime when Reuben got home. His father was ready to serve dinner as Reuben took his place at the table. He looked at his mother and smiled. Slim and beautiful, she was the center of the home, the glue that held it together. Her chores were never-ending, but she was happy as her family and their well-being were her highest priority. 制需制需 Every day after chores and school, Reuben 制需scouted制需 the town, collecting the nail sacks. Summer vacation came, and no student was more delighted than Reuben. Now he would have more time for his mission. All summer long, despite chores at home weeding and watering the garden, cutting wood and fetching water — Reuben kept to his secret task.制需制需 Then all too soon fall arrived, and the winds blew cold and gusty from the bay. Reuben wandered the streets, diligently searching for his treasures. Often he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window sustained him. Sometimes his mother would ask: "Reuben, where were you? We were waiting for you to have dinner."制需制需 “Playing, Mum. Sorry.”制需制需 Dora would look at his face and shake her head. Boys.制需制需 Finally the time had come! He ran into the barn, climbed to the hayloft and uncovered the tin can. He poured the coins out and began to count.制需制需 Then he counted again. He needed 20 cents more. Could there be any sacks left anywhere in town? He had to find out and sell them before the day ended. Reuben ran down Water Street. The shadows were lengthening when Reuben arrived at the factory. The sack buyer was about to lock up.制需制需 “Mister! Please don't close up yet.”制需制需 The man turned and saw Reuben, dirty and sweat stained.制需制需 “Come back tomorrow, boy.”制需制需 “Please, Mister. I have to sell the sacks now — please.”The man heard a tremor in Reuben's voice and could tell he was close to tears.制需制需 “Why do you need this money so badly?”制需制需 “It's a secret.”制需制需 The man took the sacks, reached into his pocket and put four coins in Reuben's hand. Reuben murmured a thank you and ran home.制需制需 Then, clutching the tin can, he headed for the shop.制需制需 “I have the money,”he solemnly told the owner.制需制需 The man went to the window and retrieved Reuben's treasure.制需制需 He wiped the dust off and gently wrapped it in brown paper. Then he placed the parcel in Reuben's hands.制需制需 Racing home, Reuben burst through the front door. His mother was busy in the kitchen.制需制需 “Here, Mum! Here!”Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her side. He placed a small box in her work-roughened hand.制需制需 She unwrapped it carefully, to save the paper. A blue-velvet jewel box appeared. Dora lifted the lid, tears beginning to blur her vision. In gold lettering on a small, almond-shaped brooch was the word "Mother". It was Mother's Day, 1946.制需制需 Dora had never received such a gift; she had no finery except her wedding ring. Speechless, she smiled radiantly and gathered her son into her arms.制需【小题1】Why did Reuben enter the shop?制需制需制需A．Because he wanted to bargain with the shop keeper.制需制需制需制需B．Because he wanted to ask the shop keeper for a favor.制需制需制需制需C．Because he wondered if he could get what he wanted for free.制需制需制需制需D．Because he wanted to have a better look at the thing that appealed to him.制需制需制需【小题2】Reuben must have felt ______ after talking with the shop keeper.制需制需制需A．relieved and nervous制需制需B．disappointed and sad制需制需制需制需C．stressed but hopeful制需制需D．happy but determined制需制需制需【小题3】What is the possible meaning of the underlined word in the tenth paragraph?制需制需制需A．visited制需制需B．searched制需制需C．wandered制需制需D．escaped制需制需制需【小题4】How did Reuben manage to raise the 20 cents short for his purchase?制需制需制需A．By begging some passers-by for a favor.制需制需制需制需B．By demanding a discount from the shop keeper.制需制需制需制需C．By asking for some extra pocket money from his mother.制需制需制需制需D．By sweating himself in collecting and selling more sacks.制需制需制需【小题5】What message is conveyed through the story?制需制需制需A．Happiness comes from giving.制需制需B．Money can't buy everything.制需制需制需制需C．Where there is a will, there is a way.制需制需D．A mother understands what a child does not say.制需制需制需【小题6】What would be the best title for the passage?制需制需制需A．A Boy with a Mission（使命）制需制需B．A Valuable Gift制需制需制需制需C．A Special Mother's Day制需制需D．An Unforgettable Experience制需制需制需制需
Listen to a conversation and choose the best answer from the four choices provided for each question. You can use the skills which you have learned in the mini-lecture.A. He is not improving at all.B. He has not won any games.C. He has not played well recently.D. He is not working very hard lately.
What makes a group intelligent You might think a group’s IQ would be simply the average intelligence of the group’s members, or perhaps the intelligence of the team’s smartest participant. But researchers who study groups have found that this isn’t so. Rather, a group’s intelligence emerges from the interactions that go on within the group. A team’s intelligence can be measured, and like an individual’s IQ score, it can accurately predict the team’s performance on a wide variety of tasks. And just as an individual’s intelligence is expandable, a group’s intelligence can also be increased. Here are five suggestions on how to guide the development of smart teams: Choose team members carefully. The smartest groups are composed of people who are good at reading one another’s social cues, according to a study led by Carnegie Mellon University professor Anita Williams Woolley and published in the journal Science. Talk about the "how". Many members of teams don’t like to spend time talking about "process", preferring to get right down to work―but Woolley notes that groups who take the time to discuss how they will work together are ultimately more efficient and effective. Share the floor. In the most intelligent teams, found Woolley, members take turns speaking. Participants who dominate the discussion or who hang back and don’t say much bring down the intelligence of the group. Alex Sandy Pentland, an MIT professor who studies group dynamics, has found that in smart teams, members connect directly with one another―not just with the team leader―and they’re constantly engaging in "back channel" or side conversations that supplement the main discussion. Boost informal social connections among members. The smartest teams spend a lot of time communicating outside of formal meetings, says Pentland. He tells of a call center where team members’ coffee breaks were staggered across the workday. Changing the schedule so that all members had a coffee break at the same time led them to do their work more efficiently and feel more satisfied with their jobs. Be open to external influences. In the most successful groups, Pentland discovered, team members regularly take off on their own to explore and discover. They then bring that information back to the group, stimulate the group’s work with fresh insights from the world outside the conference room.By saying "Be open to external influences" (Line 1, Para. 7), the author suggests ______. A．team members are willing to explore and discover on their ownB．team leaders can improve their teams’ work with some fresh ideasC．smart teams absorb new insights from the world outside the meeting roomD．smart teams often hold a brainstorming session outside the conference room
aspectfactorconstrueobtainoppositeHappy and unhappy people____ life events and daily situations differently.Those whose suffering may bring them closer to____ a life goal may be very happy people.While many people think that older people are unhappier than younger people, it would seem that the____ is true.Money affects every____ of our lives.Stress is a(n)____ in many long-term illnesses.
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Today, there are many chances for those who wish to continue their education. However, nearly all require some break in one’s career in order to attend school full time. Part-time education, that is, attending school at night or for one weekend a month, tends to drag the process out over time and puts the completion of a degree program out of reach of many people. Additionally, such programs require a fixed time commitment which can also impact negatively on one’s career and family time. Of the many approaches to teaching and learning, however, perhaps the most flexible (灵活的) is that called distance learning. Distance learning is an educational method which allows the students the flexibility to study at his or her own pace to achieve the academic goals which are so necessary in today’s world. The time required to study may be set aside at the student’s convenience. Additionally, the student may enroll in distance learning courses from actually any place in the world, while continuing to pursue their chosen career. Individual assistance may be available via regular airmail, telephone, fax machine, teleconferencing and over the Internet. Good distance learning programs are characterized by the inclusion of a subject evaluation tool with every subject, so a student doesn’t need to travel away from home to take a test. Another characteristic of a good distance learning program is the equivalence (等同) of the distance learning course with the same subject materials as those students taking the course on the home campus. The resultant diploma or degree should also be the same whether distance learning or on-campus study is employed. The individuality of the professor/student relationship is another characteristic of a good distance learning program. In the final analysis, a good distance learning program has a place not only for the individual student but also the company or business that wants to work in partnership with their employees for the educational benefit, professional development, and business growth of the organization. Supporting distance learning programs for their employees gives the business the advantage of retaining (留住) career-minded people while contributing to their personal and professional growth through education.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of part time education?____.A. It requires some break in one’s career. B. It tends to last too long for many people to complete a degree program. C. It affects one’s career. D. It gives the student less time to share with the family. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of distance learning? ____.A. The student may choose his or her own pace. B. The student may study at his or her convenience. C. They can pursue their chosen career while studying. D. Individual assistance comes through regular airmail, telephone and fax machine.What benefit will distance learning program bring to a business?____.A. Attracting more talented people. B. Good image of the business. C. Better cooperation with universities. D. Further training of employees and business growth.Good distance learning program have the following characteristics EXCEPT ____.A. distance learning course is the same as students taking courses on campus B. the diploma or degree should be the same as on campus study C. professor-student relationship is strictly one to one all through the course D. includes subject evaluation toolWhat benefit will distance learning bring to an employee of a business?____.A. Higher salary. B. Professional growth. C. Good impression on the employer. D. Good relationship with the employer.
8年全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)决赛高一年级组试题参考答案听力部分(共三大题,计30分)I.句子理解(Sentences) 1—5 CDBCD 6—10 AABDCII.对话理解(Dialogues) A) 11—15 CBDCA B) 16—20 DDCBAIII.短文理解(Passages) A. 21—25 CDBAC B. 26—30 ACADB笔试部分(共七大题,计120分)I.选择填空(Vocabulary and structure) A) 31—35 ADBCA 36—40 BCCBD 41—45 ACBDC B) 46—50 CADBCII.阅读理解(Reading comprehension) A) 51—55 CADCB B) 56. Project Tiger was launched. 57. More than 600,000. 58. The demand for ivory has fallen sharply. 59. About 20,000. 60. TheUSMarine Mammals Protection Act of 1972 saved them. 61. A short, loud, and cheaply made commercial played twice. 62. giveaway 63. It’s a giant VCR on wheels with a screen measuring 10 by 13 feet. 64. Golf course, school, company, sports event, convention. (Choose three of them.) 65. some ways of advertising products inJapan 66. He was a man who made rain. / He was a rainmaker. 67. No more than 7.5 billion gallons. 68. People died, bridges were washed away and the city was flooded. 69. 15 days. 70. No, because they thought the rain was an“act of God”.III.完形填空(Cloze) 71. One 72. is 73. able 74. They 75. their 76. from 77. of 78. there 79. languages 80. spoken 81. about 82. hand 83. it 84. who / that 85. soonIV.翻译(Translation) A) 86.大约十七到二十四岁这段时间里,我曾试图放弃这个念头,但我总觉得放弃这个念头是违背我的本性。 87.家里三个孩子中我是老二,我和老大、老三各差五岁,而且在八岁之前我很少见到父亲。 88.与其他孤独的孩子一样,我喜欢编故事,并与想像中的人物交谈。 89.但是,很快我的故事越来越多地变成对我所作所为、所见所闻的描述。 90.他右手插在衣袋里,走向窗户。往下看,街上有一只可爱的猫在追逐一片枯叶。 B) 91. Your article is quite good except for a few spelling mistakes. 92. When they moved toFrance, the children adapted to the change very soon. 93. In case of my not being there, ask my brother to help you. 94. The passengers and the suitcases that were still waiting had to take another plane. 95. Jack said that he had worked in the factory three years before.V.短文改错(Error correction)Keeping fit is of importance in our________life. 96.________A healthy person∧has goodhealth is definitely 97.________ more active in________out his task either as a 98.________student in a school, a worker in an office________ 99.________even a housewife at home. There are different 100.________________ways to keep________. First, it is necessary for 101.________you to have a well-balanced diet,fromwhich can help 102.________ build up________________body. Another way to keep fit 103.________is∧takeexercise regularly. Learning how to enjoy 104.________ life is also________effective way to keep fit. 105.________ VI.智力测试(IQ)106. 6. (58 - 49 = 9 3×18 = 54 54÷9 = 6)107. DAYDREAMER108. 9 pm.109. 16.110.VII.写作(Writing) A) One possible version:Dec. 25, 2005Dear Mr Price, I saw your advertisement, and would like some further information. First, I’d like to have a New Year’s party on 31st December from 7:30 pm to 1:00 am. Do you have any large private rooms that can hold about 40 people on that date? And how much would it cost? Secondly, in your advertisement your mentioned that you offer all kinds of music. That’s fantastic!I want to hold a dancing competition, so I need some popular music. And I would be grateful if you could prepare a big stage for us. I look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours,Li Yun B) One possible version: Different people have different opinions about whether it’s good or not for middle school students to study abroad. Here I’ll give my opinion. It’s true that it is too expensive for most people to send their children abroad to study. Also, middle school students are not mature enough, and some teenagers lack the ability to care for themselves. However, I think going abroad can give a person the capacity to live and think independently. As for myself, in the USA, I learned to drive a car, go to a bank by myself and cook—I could not have imagined doing these things before that. Moreover, the American education system is very flexible. The teaching style helps students develop their critical thinking skills and makes students more self-confident. So I think there are more advantages than disadvantages for middle school students who study abroad.一、评分原则: 1.本题总分为: A) 10分; B) 15分。按四个档次给分。 2.评分时,先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次,然后以该档次的要求来衡量,确定或调整本档次,最后给分。 3.作文词数少于或多于规定词数20词的,从总分中减去2分。 4.如书写较差,以至影响交流,将分数降低一个档次。二、各档次的给分范围和要求: 第四档(很好):A) 9—10分; B) 12—15分 完全完成了试题规定的要求,覆盖所有内容要点,符合英语表达习惯,应用了较多的语法结构和词汇,没有语法和词汇错误,具备较强的语言运用能力,完全达到了预期的写作目的。 第三档(好):A) 6—8分; B) 9—11分 完成了试题规定的要求,应用的语法结构和词汇能满足题目的要求,符合英语表达习惯,基本没有语法和词汇错误,达到了预期的写作目的。 第二档(一般):A) 3—5分; B) 5—8分 未恰当完成试题规定的要求,漏掉内容要点,未描述清楚主要内容,写了一些无关内容,有语法和词汇错误,影响了对写作内容的理解,信息未能清楚地传达给读者。 第一档(差):A) 1—2分; B) 1—4分 未完成试题规定的要求,明显遗漏主要内容,写了一些无关内容,语法结构单调,词汇项目有限,有较多语法和词汇错误,影响对写作内容的理解,信息未能传达给读者。 0分 未能传达给读者任何信息:没有内容或内容太少,无法评判,写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。三、说明: 1.内容可用不同方式表达。 2.对紧扣主题的适当发挥不予扣分。2008年全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)决赛高一年级组试题听力部分录音原文PartI.Sentences Listen to the following sentences and choose the statement or the picture which has the same or almost the same meaning as the sentence you hear. Each sentence will be read only once. 1. Flora is five years older than Dave, and Dave is six years younger than Kate. 2. Don’t climb on these rocks as they can be dangerous. 3. If you need any advice I will be pleased to help. 4. Jim loves sports, and he’s good at long jump and long-distance running. 5. I’ve been ill for two weeks, so it’s difficult for me to catch up with my classmates. 6. Ida gave Tom an apple in exchange for a piece of cake. 7. When he gets on his feet to speak, there’s no knowing when he will sit down again. 8. About thirty percent of the workers in our factory are women. 9. I love fresh air, so I will go to the countryside for my holiday. 10. Lisa is popular both for her understanding and for her kindness.Part II. Dialogues A) Listen to the following mini-dialogues and choose the best answer to each question. Each dialogue and question will be read twice.11. W: Hi, could you lend me the camera, David? M: Hi,Alice. I’d like to, but it belongs to Jane. W: Well, in that case, I’ll borrow one from Mary. Q: Who wanted to borrow the camera?12. W: Please change this into three 20-dollar bills and four 10-dollar bills. M: Sure. Twenty, forty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety, one hundred. Here you are, madam. W: Thank you so much. Q: How much money does the woman want to change?13. W: Hello, Tom. This is Anne in the office. Is Larry at home? M: No, he’s in class now. He’ll be home for lunch. W: OK. I’ll call him later. Q: Where is Larry now?14. W: Did you have a good day, dear? M: Yeah, it was really great. Look, this is the cover of my new book. What do you think of it? W: Well, er... I’m afraid I don’t like it, dear. Q: What might be the man’s job?15. W: Shall we watch TV tonight? M: All right. What’s on? W: A pop show on Channel Six is at 7:30. Then at 8:20 there’s a western report. Q: When will the pop show start? B) Listen to the following dialogue and choose the best answer to each question. The dialogue will be read twice. W: Hello, George. M: Hi, Susan. Haven’t seen you for a long time. What are you doing here? W: I’m thinking about spending my vacation in Southeast Asia, but I haven’t decided where. M: Oh? What kind of place are you looking for? W: Somewhere with good weather, that’s quiet and far away from the crowds. M: Hmm, Phuket might be the place. W: Phuket? Where is that? M: InThailand. It’s a beautiful island with excellent beaches. I was there last year. It’s fantastic! W: Sounds good. But what about the weather? M: The weather is great. And there are plenty of cheap hotels along the beach. W: It sounds just like the kind of place I’m looking for.Part III. Passages Listen to the following two passages and choose the best answer to each question. Each passage will be read twice.Passage AW: I was on business in theLake District, and after I finished my work I went to visit a church in Kendal. I was sitting in the churchyard, relaxing for a moment, and my handbag was beside me. Suddenly, someone came up from behind, grabbed my bag and pulled it very hard. I shouted, first in pain, because when he pulled the bag it hurt my wrist, then in anger as I saw him get on a motorcycle and drive away. I felt awful as I watched my passport, my money, credit cards, and an important document disappear down the road. Four days later, the police there rang me at my hotel and said they’d got him and all my things. When the man saw me, he started to cry, and said it’s the first time he had done anything illegal. He was unemployed, and he had a family to look after. He robbed me, but now I was the one who felt sorry.Passage BM: You’re listening to the Voice ofAmerica. VOA’s James Clarke reports fromCincinnati. A public competition was held last Friday afternoon in a small town nearCincinnatito find out who could eat the most in the shortest time. A man named Alex Baker succeeded in setting a new record. In a time given by the judges, Alex ate 2 big bowls of fish soup, a whole chicken, half a goose, 10 eggs cooked in different ways with 10 pieces of bread and a large cake. Besides all these, Alex finished drinking 20 glasses of beer. After winning the competition, the winner went home with Allan Kninte, a friend of his. As they were coming near his house, Alex suddenly stopped and said,“I say, my friend. Don’t tell my wife Bel about the competition until after dinner. I’m afraid she won’t give me anything to eat.”James Clarke, reporter of VOA.
The road to academic success is not easy. However, if you are hardworking, dedicated and persistent, achieving these academic goals should not be a problem. Here are some of the keys to realizing academic success in college.Understand your strengths and weaknesses – among all the other keys to academic success in college, this is perhaps the most important. Anyone wishing to achieve success while in college should always understand whatever it is they are good at and bad at. It might take a while to gain an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, but it’s worth the hassle (麻烦). It’s only by understanding your weaknesses that you can be able to work on them or strengthen your strengths.Come up with your academic goals – before you even start a semester, you need to establish your academic goals. Your academic goals should not only be limited to your grades. You can broaden your goals to include some of the things that you’ve been avoiding in the past, including attending (for example) a Spanish class.Establish a time management system – time management is very critical when it comes to acquiring academic success. Since college students have all the freedom at their disposal, it’s very important to know how to properly manage your time so that you can strike a balance between your studies, extra curriculum activities and your part-time job if you have one.Know your professor – this is perhaps one of the most neglected keys to academic success in college because no one actually bothers to establish a relation with their professors. As the sole purpose of a professor is to empower students with knowledge, the more you engage with them and try to know them on a personal level, the more likely they’ll be able to help you out achieve academic success.1. According to the passage, what is the most important key to academic success?A) Being hardworking, dedicated and persistent.B) Understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses. C) Working on strengths rather than weaknesses.D) Setting a clear academic goal and sticking to it.2. What does the author say about academic goals?A) They should be set with the help of professors.B) They must be established before a semester.C) They can cover subjects more than grades. D) They ought to focus on increasing grades.3. According to the passage, why is time management important for college students?A) They have all the freedom to manage their own time. B) Their academic work at college is very time-consuming.C) They spend too much time on extra curriculum activities.D) They find it hard to keep a balance between study and work.4. What can we learn from the passage about student-professor relation at college?A) Students are not eager to establish a relation with their professors. B) Professors are too busy to be actually concerned about their students.C) Students are likely to engage with their professors even after class.D) Professors prefer to help those students who he or she knows in person.5. What is this passage mainly about?A) The setting of academic goals of college students.B) The keys to realizing academic success at college. C) The relation between college students and professors.D) The importance of time management for college students.
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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
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.
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.
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
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
Many people, including health professionals, hav assumed that e-cigarettes are-|||-safer than tradibonal egarettes, because e-core use heated liquid vapor(2汽)-|||-rather than burning tobacco leaves in a process that is likely to cause cancer.But-|||-safer" doesn`t mean "nsk-free Atroubling incr of acute lung disease among e--|||-cigarette users across 25 states makes us realize that there are still a lot of-|||-unknown health impheation of smoking e-cigattes.-|||-Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took the unusual-|||-step of waming the public agalnst using any electronic cigarette devices until the-|||-agency concludes an investigation into the mystenous outbreak of lung disease.The-|||-CDC started a muln-state investgation i mid-August after receiving more than 150-|||-reports of senous respiratory distress (呼吸意迫)among e-cigarette users,many of-|||-them teenagers and young adults. Within a couple of weeks,dozens more cases-|||-were reported, including the death of one e-cigarette user in Illinois.-|||-Ultimately, It turns out that the outbreak of lung disease is caused by the illegal use of-|||-drugs in e-cigarette devices But even so,such a finding would not mean that users-|||-of commercial nicotine (尼古丁) e-cigarettes can breathe easter. There are some-|||-pretty unpleasant things floating in that liquid nicotine that may be harmful to our-|||-health.-|||-For longtime smokers,the danger of lung cancer may well outweigh the dangers of-|||-smoking e-cigarettes.But there s always the risk of breathing chemicals, and if-|||-there`s any good to come out of this lung disease outbreak, perhaps it will be to bnng-|||-that lesson home to teenagers and young adults considenng taking up the e-cigarette-|||-habit-|||-14.Why do most people assume e-orgarettes safer than-|||-traditional ones?-|||-OA.Because traditional eigarettes us cheap-|||-materials.-|||-OB. Because e-cigarettes use heated liquid vapor.-|||-C.Because tradinonal cigarettes con more-|||-chemicals.-|||-○D. Because e-ogarettes use processed tobacco-|||-leaves.-|||-15.What was the unusual step that CDC took last week?-|||-OA.Startng an investigation into the outbreak of lung-|||-disease.-|||-B.Concluding an investigation among the 150 e--|||-cigarette users.-|||-C.Reporting the research results of serious-|||-respiratory distress.-|||-O Waming the public against using any e-clgarette-|||-devices.-|||-16.What caused the outbreak of lung disease among e--|||-cigarette users?-|||-OA.The commercial liquid nicotin-|||-B.The unpleasant things floatin in Iiquid chemicals.-|||-○C.The frequent reuse of the same device.-|||-D.The illegal drugs in e-cagarette devices.-|||-17.Who are more likely to have the danger of lung cancer?-|||-OA.Adults using e-cigarettes.-|||-B.People with serious respiratory distress,
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
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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.
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
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.
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