Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an advertisement on your campus website to sell a computer you used at college. Your advertisement may include its brand, specifications/features, condition and price, and your contact information. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with appropriate prepositions or adverbs. Fill in each blank with only ONE word.Sorry I haven't been in touch recently. I've just really come up 24)____ issues at work the last few weeks.The rays of the sinking sun spread 25)____ across the horizon. It makes me feel that life is peaceful and marvelous.The drop in stock prices is the fifth worst decline 26)____ record. Complaints are heard everywhere.Last year's economic summit set the stage 27)____ major changes which is conducive to the sustainable development of the country.Despite the evidence stacking 28)____ against her, she still denies the claims. More and more people, even her family don't believe her any longerAfter a whole day's romping around in the house, the kids finally quitted 29)____ and went to bedThe teacher breaks 30)____ the long passage into three parts to make it more understandablePoverty may lead to a lack of opportunity which 31)____ turn can result in inability to get more income
Nothing could ___ him once he had made up his mind.A. swayB. breedC. dischargeD. purchase
The patient's ------ symptoms, including high fever and severe cough, started suddenly yesterday, so it may be an acute infection.A. severeB. prolongedC. chronicD. metabolic
Section A Multiple ChoiceDirections:There are several passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice.Passage OnePeople do not travel for pleasure on the roads and trains leading into cities on weekday mornings; they are commuting. Commuters represent the exact opposite of Robert Louis Stevenson's view of traveling that“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake.”Commuters travel because they have to; the destination is the only thing that matters.Commuting is modern. Up until the 1950s most workers lived in the shadow of their workplace and within earshot of its whistle or hooter; people walked or cycled to work, even going home for their lunch. As cities grow and as the pressure on city center property increases, so ever more people have had to move further away from their place of work. The suburbs grow and this results in the awful rush hours, many of which tail back to the suburbs themselves. To ease the commuter congestion city governments build new roads, especially ring roads, but these generate more traffic, adding to the traffic jams and bad health. San Francisco introduced BART (the Bay Area Rapid Transit) to take the pressure off its roads, but after an initial positive response the scheme was overtaken by the sheer magnitude of commuter growth.Trains and subway systems are little better. In Tokyo“pushers”are employed to squeeze commuters into carriages. In London and New York the underground systems are near capacity and unpleasant to ride. In Paris petty crime on the Metro (地铁) is widespread. In Soweto the trains are so crowded that commuters hang on the outside of the“back only”trains. The associated health hazards are rivaled by those caused by traffic accidents and the stress-related diseases created by the tension in all forms of commuting.The bigger the city, the larger the daily commuting public and the longer the distances traveled. Many commuters see neither their house nor their children in daylight for almost six months of the year. In a large city like London the average daily time spent commuting to and from work is almost two hours. As a working day is eight hours or less, this means that the average commuter really“works”in excess of a six day week. Cities which try to alleviate the lot of the commuter are those which are most worth living in, but it is a hard and uphill task to do anything constructive. Special“Kiss and Ride”metro stations surround Washington, but are as little used as the“Ride-On”buses. People appear to prefer the traffic jams on the Beltway (环形公路).Although most people dislike the unpleasant“dead time”of commuting, some people turn it to their advantage. J. M. Keynes wrote his General Theory en route from London to Cambridge, and there are classes in French, business studies, bridge and chess (among other topics) on commuter trains into the London main-line stations. Other people, especially those who can afford the comfort of first-class tickets, catch up on their reading, do the preparation for the day's work, use their computers or the train telephones, or listen to music. Others take the view that commuting should make you fit. They walk, run, cycle, row, sail, skate and skate-board into work.(1) (单选题)San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit Scheme ________.A.could not cope with the numbers of passengersB.has been a big successC.took a long time to become successfulD.was eagerly awaited(2) (单选题)As a solution to the rise in the number of commuters, trains and subways are ________.A.more effective than new roadsB.not as effective as new roadsC.rather more effective than new roadsD.scarcely any more effective than new roads(3) (单选题)It is more pleasant to live in cities which ________.A.are small enough for people not to need to commuteB.encourage commutingC.have efficient public transport systemsD.improve conditions for commuters(4) (单选题)Washington's metro trains are ________.A.as popular as its busesB.as unpopular as its busesC.less popular than its busesD.more popular than its buses(5) (单选题)The conclusion we can draw from this passage is that ________.A.travelers can keep fit while commutingB.most travelers make the most of the time they spend commutingC.the majority of travelers don't enjoy wasting their time commutingD.most travelers exercise their minds while commuting
His computer is not ___ with this software.boxed(biological)boxed(compatible)boxed(accelerate)
The city's 23)_____were preparing themselves for another cruel winter without heating or electricity.
Expectations can be tricky and this is no different in the workplace! As I listen to some Baby Boomer managers relate their frustrations about working with Generation Y（Gen Y/millennials千禧一代） workers， their two main complaints center on their perceptions of the younger generation's work ethic and sense of entitlement． These managers express that Gen Y workers want the honors of the workplace without putting in the sacrifices to earn them． The Baby Boomer/Generation Y Conflict is a good title that I often use to describe this new millennium divide between Boomers and Gen Y workers． This conflict comes from different life experiences and generational expectations． Can Baby Boomers and Gen Y just get along？ The answer is yes! As managers understand and account for the generational differences， they can move workplace dynamics from frustration and conflict to productivity and mutual understanding． To do so， we have to first understand Boomers and Gen Y． Born between 1943 and 1960， Boomers， grew up in an environment of social unrest where challenging authority was the norm． As noted in Generations at Work significant events of the Boomer generation include the civil rights movement， the Vietnam War， the women liberation movement and the Cold War． Boomers reflect that time in many ways： they tend to think they can change the world and they want to fulfill their own individual goals and potential． They come to the workplace confident， prepared to work hard， and expecting to be rewarded for their efforts． Born between 1980 and 2000， Gen Y workers grew up in an environment of adult attention where monitoring， recognition， and support were the norm． Significant events of their generation include technology， protective parenting， school yard violence and multiculturalism． Gen Y workers reflect this time in many ways： they are the most technically talented generation and they are the most spoiled generation． Gen Y workers come to the workplace with confidence and a continuing expectation of recognition and support independent of results． With the understanding that Generation Y workers have significantly different life experiences and expectations， Boomer manager can adjust their own interaction style and move from frustration and conflict to mutual understanding and productivity． Gen Y workers are used to immediate feedback on how they are doing． It comes from their digital world where information is shared frequently and quickly． Give them ongoing feedback． Be sure to balance the feedback： tell them what they did well as well as how they can improve． Many Gen Y workers are used to multiple supportive adults in their lives who spoiled and praised them． They respond better to coaching that focuses on outcomes than a direct management style． Boomer managers sometimes make the assumption that Gen Y workers are rude or disrespectful of authority． More often， however， Gen Y workers do not understand normal standards of workplace behavior． For example， Gen Y workers often expect immediate responses from their bosses on whatever they communicate to them． This comes from their life experiences． They have had cell phones at a young age and are masters at communicating through text messages， social media， etc． Further， they are used to calling the adults in their lives and getting immediate attention． They bring these expectations to the workplace． Boomers are partly responsible for launching some work-and-life balance programs for Gen Y workers． These younger generations have seen the negative effects that work has produced on some Boomers and decided that they want some balance in their lives． Many do not want to work like what Boomers have done． Boomer managers can engage Gen Y workers by supporting workplace flexibility and work-and-life balance． For these younger generations， work-and-life balance is among their top working priorities． Expectations are hard to manage and different generations have different workplace expectations！Boomer and Gen Y conflict， however， does not have to continue． When Boomer managers understand these differences， they can both adapt their own interaction style and educate others to promote organizational productivity． These generations do not have to continue to collide in the workplace!（1）What can we infer from Paragraph 1？ ____ A．Gen Y workers always dismiss the honors as useless．B．Boomers complain about the job attitude held by Gen Y．C．Boomers tend to show little respect for Gen Y's entitlement．D．Gen Y workers don't care about Boomers' misunderstandings．（2）Paragraphs 3 and 4 are meant to explore ____ ．A．different attitudes towards accepted social norms．B．the reasons for the frustrations and conflicts at workC．the shared beliefs that united the two separate generationsD．the outcomes of different parenting on each generation（3）Which of the following could best describe the character of Boomers？ ____ A．Gentle but reserved．B．Stubborn and jealous．C．Strict but generous．D．Ambitious and confident．（4）What do Gen Y workers expect in the workplace？ ____ A． Continual appreciation and assistance unaffected by results．B． Good results as well as acknowledgement from bosses．C． Independent advice on how to gain wide recognition．D． Constant monitoring at work to boost their results．（5）How do Gen Y workers probably want feedback provided？ ____ A． Occasionally by post．B． Instantly and carefully weighed．C． Regularly by means of praise．D． Directly and casually informed．（6）Gen Y workers pay special attention to work-and-life balance because ____ ．A． They are accustomed to the comfort of modern lifeB． Their parents have been paying the same attention to it．C． They don't want to follow in the footsteps of Boomers．D． Many sacrifices for honors have been made in the workplace．
Last year, a child was born at a hospital in the UK with her heart outside her body. Few babies survive this rare condition, and those who do must endure numerous operations and are likely to have complex needs. When her mother was interviewed, three weeks after her daughter's birth, she was asked if she was prepared for what might be a daunting (令人生畏的. task caring for her. She answered without hesitation that, as far as she was concerned, this would be a“privilege". Rarely has there been a better example of the power of attitude, one of our most powerful psychological tools. Our attitudes allow us to turn mistakes into opportunities, and loss into the chance for new beginnings. An attitude is a settled way of thinking, feeling and/ or behaving towards particular objects, people, events or ideologies. We use our attitudes to filter, interpret and react to the world around us. You weren't born with attitudes; rather they are all learned, and this happens in a number of ways. The most powerful influences occur during early childhood and include both what happened to you directly, and what those around you did and said in your presence. As you acquire a distinctive identity,your attitudes are further refined by the behavior of those with whom you identify- your family, those of your gender and culture, and the people you admire, even though you may not know them personally.Friendships and other important relationships become increasingly important, particularly during adolescence. About that same time and throughout adulthood, the information you receive, especially when ideas are repeated in association with goals and achievements you find attractive, also refines your attitudes. Many people assume that our attitudes are internally consistent, that is, the way you think and feel about someone or something predicts your behavior towards them. However, many studies have found that feelings and thoughts don't necessarily predict behavior. In general, your attitudes will be internally consistent only when the behavior is easy, and when those around you hold similar beliefs. That's why, for example, many say they believe in the benefits of recycling or exercise, but don't behave in line with their views, because it takes awareness, effort and courage to go beyond merely stating that you believe something is a good idea. One of the most effective ways to change an attitude is to start behaving as if you already feel and think the way you'd prefer to. Take some time to reflect on your attitudes, to think about what you believe and why. Is there anything you consider a burden rather than a privilege? If so, start behaving right now as if the latter is the case.1. What do we learn from the passage about attitude?A. It shapes our beliefs and ideologies.B. It improves our psychological well being.C. It determines how we respond to our immediate environment.D. It changes the way we think, feel and interact with one another.2. What can contribute to the refinement of one's attitude, according to the passage?A. Their idols' behaviors.C. Their contact with the opposite gender.B. Their educational level.D. Their interaction with different cultures.3. What do many studies find about people's feelings and thoughts?A. They may not suggest how a person is going to behave.B. They are in a way consistent with a person's mentality.C. They may not find expression in interpersonal relations.D. They are in line with a person's behavior no matter what.4. How come many people don't do what they believe is good?A. They can't afford the time.C. They are hypocritical.B. They have no idea how to.D. They lack willpower.5. What is proposed as a strategy to change attitude?A. Changing things that require one's immediate attention.B. Starting to act in a way that embodies one s aspirations.C. Adjusting one's behavior gradually over a period of time.D. Considering ways of reducing one's psychological burdens.
A．The book was written by David Baker.B．We can find information on about 15 countries in the book.C．The professors started to write the book in 1994.D．The book compares public education systems around the world.
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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
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
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
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
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
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)
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
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.
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
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
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.