Wyatt Baldwin has been playing rock,paper,scissors(剪刀) since he was a kid.The game helped him settle disagreements with his three older sisters.“I never got the chance to pick what we watched on TV until I learned the sport of rock,paper,scissors,” he says. Baldwin is president of the World Rock Paper Scissors Association.He has played in and hosted competitions all around the globe.He once had a 43-game winning streak.What is the secret to his success?“Look for patterns in either your opponent's moves or behavior,” he says.As all serious rock,paper,scissors players know,there's more to the game than luck. People have been playing rock,paper,scissors for about 2,000 years.It is played everywhere.Some cultures use different hand symbols,but the idea is the same.You and an opponent each “throw” one of three hand symbols.You win,lose,or tie(不分胜负).Many people think the game is all luck.It seems that your chances of winning and losing are about the same,but the outcome of the game is not random.That's because human behavior isn't random.There are patterns in how people make decisions. A study at Zhejiang University,in China,looked at how people played rock,paper,scissors.It followed 360 students in a competition.Researchers found two key patterns.Winners tended to repeat their winning hand symbols.Losers tended to go from rock to paper to scissors. Knowing the psychology of the game is not a sure ticket to winning,but it can help.Ken Watson is one of the world's best rock,paper,scissors players.He says winning takes skill.“You have to size up your opponent.” Luck and chance play a part,but “you have to be prepared and have a strategy,” he says.“Part of my strategy is being confident.” According to Baldwin,“practice,practice,practice” is the key to success.“You can try practicing against yourself in front of a mirror,” he says.“But for me,that always ended up in a tie.” The support of rock,paper,scissors enabled little Wyatt Baldwin to .A. cut paper with scissorsB. reach an agreement with his sistersC. learn the sports on TVD. produce TV shows with his sisters
Two-year-old Tommy is ____ to his favorite domain--the sandpit in the garden.（ ）A. toddlingB. toddledC. toddlesD. toddle
7 [单选题] The doctor couldn't explain the () of the high temperature. A. persistent B. persistence C. persist D. persisted
4. 单选题(5分)The man____with a gang of six thieves to rob a rich man.A. pleasedB. playedC. promisedD. plotted
There are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-range and long-term goals. Short-term goals are those that usually deal with current activities, which we can apply on a daily basis. Such goals can be achieved in a week or less, or two weeks, or possible months. It should be remembered that just as a building is no stronger than its foundation, our long-term goals cannot amount to very much without the achievement of solid short-term goals. Upon completing our short-term goals, we should date the occasion and then add new short-term goals that will build on those that have been completed. The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-range goals. They might deal with just one term of school or the entire school year, or they could even extend for several years. Any time you move a step at a time, you should never allow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmed. As you complete each step, you will enforce the belief in your ability to grow and succeed. And as your list of completion dates grow, your motivation and desire will increase. Long-range goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing. We should never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action. 1．Our long-term goals mean a lot . A．if we complete our short-range goals B．if we cannot reach solid short-term goals C．if we write down the dates D．if we put forward some plans 2．Now short-term goals are built upon . A．two years B．long-term goals C．current activities D．the goals that have been completed 3．When we complete each step of our goals, . A．we will win final success B．we are overwhelmed C．we should build up confidence of success D．we should have strong desire for setting new goals 4．Even though our goals are drawn up, . A．we should stick to them until we complete them B．we may change our goals as we have new ideas and opportunities C．we had better wait for the exciting news of success D．we have made great decision 5．It is implied but not stated in the passage that . A．those who have long-term goals will succeed B．writing down the dates may discourage you C．the goal is only a guide for us to reach our destination D．everyone should have a goal
Do you want a job in the holiday? Just go for it.First,you need to know what kind of job-|||-is suitable for your age and interest.-|||-If you`re 13 to 15.-|||-It seems that you can`t work almost anywhere,but you`re probably allowed to clean your-|||-neighbours`cars or walk their dogs There is no lowest wage(工资)for children under 16.By-|||-law,you can`t work more than 35 hours each week during school holidays.And you can`t-|||-work before 7 a.m.or after 7p.m.-|||-If you`re 16 or 17.-|||-The lowest wage for 16-17 years old teenagers should be no less than 7 dollars per-|||-hour.You can`t work in a pub or bar,but you can work in many other places.By law,you-|||-can`t work more than 40 hours each week.-|||-What jobs are out there?-|||-Obviously your choices are limited(限制)by the fact that you can only work during-|||-school holidays, but the following situations are fine.-|||-At Christmas,most shops are short of hands,so you may find something to do there.In-|||-autumn,there`s always fruit picking. It can be pretty hard work,but it pays really well.-|||-If you`re mad about football,you can choose to work in a sports shop or help out at a-|||-localfootball club.No matter how much you are paid,you are doing what you like.-|||-58.In the school holidays, 14-year-old kids __ .-|||-A.can work anywhere they want-|||-B.are not allowed to work alone-|||-C.can`t go to work at night-|||-D.can work as long as 14 hours a day-|||-59.How much can a 16-year-old 16-year-old kid be paid at least in two hours?-|||-A.21dollars. B.17dollars. C.14dollars. D.7dollars.-|||-60.If you want to clean cars for others,you should at least be __-|||-A.16 B.15 C.14 D.13-|||-61.According to the passage,which statement is true?-|||-A.If you are 17 years old,you`re not allowed to walk the dog for your neighbour.-|||-B.Teenagers can choose their jobs accordi to their interest.-|||-C.Fruit picking pays well because there are fewer people to pick it.-|||-D.Only football fan is allowed to work in a football club.
29 [单选题] The next thing () happened was that something hit me terribly hard on the back of the head. A. that B. what C. which D. there
Your uncle will come to see you as soon as he ______ here．（ ） A. arrives B. arrived C. will arrive D. is arriving
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Imagine walking through someone's apartment. The rooms are almost empty, and the only pieces of furniture are a simple table and folded sofa. There are no decorative objects lying around --just the essentials. You open the closet to find you can count the number of clothing items inside on one hand. The space seems more like prison cell than a home and you may think the resident cannot afford to buy more things fill the apartment with.It turns out that that the apartment's owner is a minimalist who chooses to limit his number of belongings. Minimalism goes against consumer society by dramatically reducing possessions. Minimalists follow this philosophy to varying degrees, but they generally claim that cutting back on excess stuff leads to a more fulfilling life.With fewer possessions, they do not have to spend as much time cleaning, thinking about what they are minimizing, or trying to keep up with the latest trends. Minimalists say this frees up their time for things meaningful, such as exercising, traveling, and being with loved ones.Extreme minimalism is not for everyone, but a mild form of it has given in popularity recently, thanks to Marie Kondo's best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Kondo has become distinguished for her tidying skills, which she developed naturally one of her main belongings is that one should only own things that one truly loves.It can be unpleasant to part with belongings, but Kondo's methods have helped minimalists remove useless things. Her technique for making space is to go through things by category, starting with clothing, then books, papers, tiny objects, and finally, memorable items. She instructs her followers to touch each object they own and keep only those that spark joy, promising that this will lead to domestic happiness.Kondo stresses that it is not about throwing things away, but about finding the things you want to remain with you and striking a balance between personal joy and possessions. Even if you are not ready to become a minimalist, you may want to consider reducing the number of things you own for it seems that letting go of things can truly make room for happiness.1、 Paragraph 1 describes a person who probably ______.A.loves decorative objectsB.cannot afford the essentialsC.chooses to live a simple lifeD.has a passion for counting his clothes2、 What does minimalist go against? ______E.Reducing possessions.F.Living a more fulfilling life.G.Limiting the number of belongings.H.Buying more things than necessary.3、 If people adopt the minimalist lifestyle, they will ______.I.have a passion for cleaningJ.keep up with the latest trendsK.think about what they are missingL.have more time for meaningful things4、 The mild form of minimalism becomes popular because of Kondo's ______.M.top-selling bookN.writing styleO.personal habitsP.cleaning skills5、 According to the last paragraph, what is the real meaning of minimalism? ______Q.Finding the right balance between belongings and joy.R.Placing your possessions before your personal happiness.S.Throwing away as many personal belongings as possible.T.Buying a lot more things to follow the latest fashion trend.
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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.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends. A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
（ ）I can’t recall the______, but I did meet her before.A.occasionallyB.occasionalC.occasionD.occasioned
The _ of considerable statistics will make it impossible to draw the final decision .A dependence B consequence C presence D absence
"There is a senseless concept that children grow up and leave home when they're 18，and the truth is far from that，"says sociologist Larry Bumpass of the University of Wisconsin．Today，unexpected numbers of young adults are living with their parents．"There is a major change in the middle class，"declares sociologist Allan Schnaiberg of Northwestern University，whose son，19，moved back in after an absence of eight months．Analysts list a variety of reasons for this return to the nest．The marriage age is rising，a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people．A high divorce rate and a declining remarriage rate are sending economically pressed and emotionally hurt survivors back to parental shelters．For some，the expense of an away-from-home college education has become so extremely great that many students now attend local schools．Even after graduation，young people find their wings clipped（夹住） by skyrocketing housing costs．Living at home，says Knighton，a school teacher，continues to give her security and moral support．Her mother agreed，"It's ridiculous for the kids to pay all that money for rent．It makes sense for kids to stay at home．"But sharing the family home requires adjustments for all．There are the hassles over bathrooms，telephones and privacy．Some families，however，manage the delicate balancing act．But for others，it proves too difficult．Michelle Del Turco，24，has been home three times-and left three times．"What I considered a social drink，my dad considered an alcohol problem，"she explains．"He never liked anyone I dated，so I either had to hide away or meet them at friends'houses．"Just how long should adult children live with their parents before moving on？Most psychologists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake．Children struggling to establish separate identities，can end up with"a sense of inadequacy，defeat and failure．"And aging parents，who should be enjoying some financial and personal freedom，find themselves stuck with responsibilities．Many agree that brief visits，however，can work beneficially．63．According to the author，there was once a trend （趋势） in the U．S ____ ．A．for middle class young adults to stay with their parents．B．for young adults to get jobs nearby in order to live with their parents．C．for married young adults to move back home after a lengthy absence．D．for young adults to leave their parents and live independently．64．Which of the following does not account for young adults returning to the nest？ ____ A．Young adults find housing costs too high．B．Quite a number of young adults attend local schools．C．Young adults are psychologically and intellectually immature．D．Young adults seek parental comfort and moral support．65．One of the disadvantages of young adults returning to stay with their parents is that ____ ．A．the young adults tend to be overprotected by their parentsB．there will unavoidably be inconveniences in everyday lifeC．most parents find it difficult to keep a bigger family goingD．public opinion is against young adults staying with their parents66．The word"hassles"in the passage （Para.3，Line 4）probably means ____ ．A．agreementsB．worriesC．disadvantagesD．quarrels
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life. A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
26 )Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing -room at her home ？A discussing B. to discuss C.as to discuss D. that discusses
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
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.
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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 worked B. had worked C. have been working D. had been working
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing with B. to deal with C. on dealing with D. deal with
(Walk)______ a long way, Robbins began to feel tired.
______, there is no one at home. The lights are out.A. EvidentlyB. EvidentC. EvidencedD. Evidence
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
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 B.composed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy B.compose 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
21.The language school started a new __ to help young learners with reading and writing.-|||-A.course B.design C.event D.progress