Organic food has more of the antioxidant (抗氧化剂) compounds linked to better health than regular food, according to the most comprehensive scientific analysis to date. The international team behind the work, led by Prof. Carlo Leifert at Newcastle University, concludes that there are “statistically significant, meaningful” differences, with a range of antioxidants being “substantially higher” in organic food. The increased levels of antioxidants are equivalent to “one to two of the five portions of fruits and vegetables recommended to be consumed daily”.The findings will bring to the boil a long-simmering (炖) row over whether those differences mean organic food is better for people. Tom Sanders, a professor of nutrition at King’s College London, said, “The question is whether they are within natural variation, and whether they are nutritionally relevant.” According to Sanders, Leifert’s work had caused controversy in the past. He added that the research also showed organic cereals have less protein than conventional crops.Leifert’s research, released in the British Journal of Nutrition, are based on an analysis of 343 peer-reviewed studies from around the world – more than ever before – which examine differences between organic and conventional fruits, vegetables and cereals.Leifert and his colleagues conclude that many antioxidants have previously been linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers. But they also note that no long-term studies showing health benefits from a broad organic diet have yet been conducted.The research is certain to encounter criticism. The inclusion of so many studies in the analysis could mean poor quality work distorts the results, although the team claimed that excluding weaker work did not significantly change the outcome. The greatest criticism, however, will be over the suggestions of potential health benefits. An earlier analysis, which took in 223 studies in 2012, found little evidence that organic foods are significantly more nutritious than conventional foods.Sanders said he was not persuaded by the new work. “You are not going to be better nourished if you eat organic food,” he said. “What is most important is what you eat, not whether it’s organic or conventional. It’s whether you eat fruit and vegetables at all.”1. The findings of Leifert’s research indicate that _____________.A) organic food contains higher levels of antioxidants than regular food B) organic fruits have higher levels of antioxidants than organic vegetablesC) simmering makes organic food more nutritious than boilingD) organic food has higher nutritional values than conventional food2. The word “they” in Sanders’ words (Lines 3-4, Para. 2) refers to _____________.A) differences between fruits and vegetablesB) differences between antioxidants and nutritionC) differences between organic food and conventional food D) differences between organic cereals and conventional crops3. According to passage, what will happen as a result of the release of Leifert’s findings?A) More studies will be conducted on the variation of organic food.B) More studies will be conducted on the nutrition of traditional food.C) The dispute over organic food will finally come to an end.D) The dispute over organic food will become more intense. 4. According to Leifert’s research, a diet containing a variety of organic food _____________.A) has not been shown to be clearly beneficial to human health B) has been proved to be able to reduce the risk of chronic diseasesC) has been proved to contain less protein than a conventional dietD) has not been shown to contain more antioxidants than regular food5. It is suggested in the passage that you should _____________ if you want to get better nutrition.A) eat more organic food than conventional food in your mealsB) have a good amount of fruit and vegetables in your daily diet C) include more vegetables than fruits in your daily mealsD) choose fruits and vegetables that contain more antioxidants
【题文】 For years, the U.S. has experienced a shortage of registered nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that while the number of nurses will increase by 19 percent by 2022, demand will grow faster than supply, and that there will be over one million unfilled nursing jobs by then.So what’s the solution? Robots.Japan is ahead of the curve when it comes to this trend. Toyohashi University of Technology has developed Terapio, a robotic medical cart that can make hospital rounds, deliver medications and other items, and retrieve records. It follows a specific individual, such as a doctor or nurse, who can use it to record and access patient data. This type of robot will likely be one of the first to be implemented in hospitals because it has fairly minimal patient contact.Robots capable of social engagement help with loneliness as well as cognitive functioning, but the robot itself doesn't have to engage directly—it can serve as an intermediary for human communication. Telepresence robots such as MantaroBot, Vgo, and Giraff can be controlled through a computer, smartphone, or tablet, allowing family members or doctors to remotely monitor patients or Skype them, often via a screen where the robot's ''face'' would be. If you can't get to the nursing home to visit grandma, you can use a telepresence robot to hang out with her. A 2016 study found that users had a ''consistently positive attitude'' about the Giraff robot's ability to enhance communication and decrease feelings of loneliness.A robot’s appearance affects its ability to successfully interact with humans, which is why the RIKEN-TRI Collaboration Center for Human-Interactive Robot Research decided to develop a robotic nurse that looks a huge teddy bear. RIBA (Robot for Interactive Body Assistance), also known as ''Robear'', can help patients into and out of wheelchairs and beds with its strong arms. On the less cute and more scary side there is Actroid F, which is so human-like that some patients may not know the difference. This conversational robot companion has cameras in its eyes, which allow it to track patients and use appropriate facial expressions and body language in its interactions. During a month-long hospital trial, researchers asked 70 patients how they felt being around the robot and “only three or four said they didn't like having it around.”It's important to note that robotic nurses don't decide courses of treatment or make diagnoses (though robot doctors and surgeons may not be far off). Instead, they perform routine and laborious tasks, freeing nurses up to attend to patients with immediate needs. This is one industry where it seems the interaction of robots will lead to collaboration, not replacement. 【小题1】What does the author say about Japan?A．It delivers the best medication for the elderly.B．It takes the lead in providing robotic care.C．It provides retraining for registered nurses.D．It sets the trend in future robotics technology.【小题2】What are telepresence robots designed to do?A．Directly interact with patients to prevent them from feeling lonely.B．Cater to the needs of patients for recovering their cognitive capacity.C．Closely monitor the patients' movements and conditions around the clock.D．Facilitate communication between patients and doctors or family members.【小题3】What is one special feature of the robot Actroid F?A．It interacts with patients just like a human companion.B．It operates quietly without patients realizing its presence.C．It likes to engage in everyday conversations with patients.D．It uses body language even more effectively than words.【小题4】What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．Doctors and surgeons will soon be laid off.B．The robotics industry will soon take off.C．Robots will not make nurses unnecessary.D．Cooperation will not replace completion.
Albert Einstein is said to have been asked by a student，"what finding helped you most when you were（41） ____ the theory of relativity？"Einstein replied without （42） ____ moment's hesitation．"Finding how to （43） ____ about the problem．"The same （44） ____ is told about Sir Isaac Newton and （45） ____ other scientists．We have no proof （46） ____ any of these well-known conversations （47） ____ took place，but we are prepared to （48） ____ that they did，and，if so，that the （49） ____ was the same one Einstein gave，（50） ____ this is the"way scientists work （51） ____ science progresses．"Scientists usually work toward models of the process of structure they are studying．（52） ____ we have models of the structure（53） ____ the universe and of the atom，models of the process（54） ____ which the genetic （遗传的） pattern is passed from one building block of life to （55） ____ model of the economic system and （56） ____ on．Some models are mathematical，but a （57） ____ does not have to have equations （方程） or even diagrams； the （58） ____ requirement is no doubt that it （59） ____ an insight （洞察） into the relationships that determine （60） ____ something works as it does or how it is put together． 41．A．designing B．inventing C．developing D．revealing 42．A．the B．a C．an D．some 43．A．know B．learn C．argue D．think 44．A．story B．news C．event D．information 45．A．any B．more C．few D．several 46．A．since B．that C．which D．as 47．A．actually B．naturally C．eventually D．regularly 48．A．forget B．consider C．realize D．believe 49．A．question B．answer C．conversation D．topic 50．A．although B．unless C．because D．once 51．A．while B．or C．and D．but 52．A．Otherwise B．Thus C．Still D．Nevertheless 53．A．of B．in C．with D．over 54．A．for B．by C．on D．to 55．A．either B．other C．another D．both 56．A．so B．later C．further D．straight 57．A．structure B．pattern C．process D．model 58．A．urgent B．important C．original D．unnecessary 59．A．provide B．will provide C．provided D．is provided 60．A．when B．what C．whether D．why
Ray Meyer was laid off from his job as a regional bank manager almost three years ago now. He finally gave in and started working with a temp agency. On the road back to work, a new job isn’t the final destination. It’s just a stopping point along the way.“Good morning, this is Ray. I’m on break from the temporary job that I have,” Meyer says in a recording made in the parking lot outside of his current workplace. “It’s good to be out and about and it’s certainly good to be in the morning traffic with everybody else.”Meyer is sitting in his purple Dodge Caravan. There’s a rust spot on the door, and it needs repairs more often than it used to. When Meyer bought it 14 years ago he never imagined he’d still have it today. But he also never imagined he’d be working for a temp agency making 15 an hour.“I just am finding that these temporary jobs that I’m working on tend to treat their temporary employees differently, and I guess because we’re disposable,” he says.Meyer is still searching for a job in banking. He knows he won’t make what he did before, and likely wouldn’t even be in management. But it would still be so much better than this temp work.“My job just dismissed out last Thursday night. But the job didn’t tell me until I got home,” Meyer says. “The people I’m working through called me and let me know that I didn’t need to go back.”Meyer is disappointed, but there’s something more. The uncertainty of temp work is gnawing away at (使烦恼) him. It’s like every few months he relives his layoff.He says he takes his things home every night because he never knows if his key will work the next day. He’d never say it this way, but you can tell Meyer is still traumatized (使受精神创伤) by the loss of his banking job back in 2008.“I don’t know that I’ll ever feel safe again,” Meyer says. “Before, I felt like I was doing a good job and they pulled the rug right out from under me, and I just didn’t see it coming.”Meyer’s current temp job is supposed to last through October, but he isn’t counting on it going past September.1. What can be inferred from the sentence “On the road back to work, a new job isn’t the final destination.”(Para. 1)?A) Meyer has lost confidence in finding a job.B) Meyer has many choices in job hunting.C) Meyer finds it difficult to secure a permanent job. D) Meyer knows he will finally retire from his job.2. What do we know about Meyer and his Dodge Caravan according to the passage?A) He bought it many years ago and it still works very well now.B) He is working hard to make money, trying to buy a new car.C) He cannot afford the repairs although it is in a terrible condition. D) He would not use the car because there’s a rust spot on the door.3. Which of the following is not true about Meyer’s job according to the passage?A) He will probably lose his present job not long from now.B) He is still interested in a job in banking management.C) He changes his job constantly and every job can not last long.D) He was just laid off last week because his key didn’t work the next day. 4. When Meyer says, “I just am finding… I guess because we’re disposable,” (Para. 4) he probably means that ________.A) employers are glad to employ people like himB) people like him are treated with prejudice C) employers find people like him dissatisfyingD) people like him are lacking in working skills5. This passage is intended to show ________ of people like Meyer.A) disappointmentB) the ideal and wishesC) loss of beliefD) the anxiety and uncertainty
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项。-|||-Hundreds of thousands of children become infected with the AIDS virus every year.These boys-|||-and girls are born to mothers who have HIV.Infection takes place during pregnancy(怀孕) or-|||-from breastfeeding.-|||-Recently,scientists found a protein in breast milk that stops the virus.The protein may even-|||-protect babies from becoming infected.Now,experts say the discovery can lead to new ways to-|||-protect babies whose mothers are infected with HIV.-|||-To prevent infection,doctors give anti AIDS drugs to both mothers and their babies. That-|||-has greatly reduced the number of infections. But experts say that even without anti-AIDS drugs,-|||-only a small part of babies become infected through breast milk.Sallie Permar is a professor at-|||-Duke University in North Carolina.She says breast-fed babies appear to resist(抵抗)infection.-|||-The low rate of infection was of great interest to researchers,including Sallie Permar.She led-|||-the effort to find something in breast milk that may protect babies from infection.Her team-|||-directed its attention to a protein called Tenacin-C.also called TNC.It is known to help heal-|||-wounds.However,what purpose it serves in breast milk is unknown.-|||-The researchers exposed the TNC protein from breast milk of uninfected women to HIV.The-|||-protein made it harmless.Anti-AIDS drugs remain effective in limiting the passing of HIV from-|||-mothers to babies.But Professor Permar and her team suggest that TNC should be used in places-|||-where costly drug treatments are often not available.It can help infected people there save money-|||-and reduce their pain.She suggests that TNC should be given to babies before breastfeedi to-|||-provide additional protec against HIV.She adds that the protein is safe because it is already a-|||-natural part of of human milk.-|||-41.Pregnant women who have been infected with HIV usually __ _-|||-A.decide not to breastfeed their babies-|||-B.choose not to give birth to their babies-|||-C.don`t worry about their unborn babies-|||-D.get their unborn babies infected with it-|||-42.From Paragraph 3,we learn that anti-AIDS drugs __-|||-A.don`t work well on breast fed babies-|||-B.don`t work very well on pregnant women-|||-C.can definitely better protect the babies than breast milk-|||-D.are very effective in keeping babies from getting HIV-|||-43.We know that the protein called Tenacin-C __-|||-A.is a newly found protein-|||-B.does well in healing wounds-|||-C.can only be found in breast milk-|||-D.isn`t very important in breast milk-|||-44.Compared with anti-AIDS drugs sold on the market now, TNC is much __-|||-A.less costly-|||-B more popular-|||-C.more efficient-|||-D.less dangerous-|||-45.What is the main idea of the passage?-|||-A.Anti-AIDS drugs are used to limit the spread of HIV.-|||-B.People are no longer fearful of HIV around the world-|||-C.Numerous children become infected with HIV every year.-|||-D.A protein in breast milk has been found to fight against HIV
One day, I caught him coughing a wad of blood-stained phlegm into the toilet.How long have you been doing that? ” I said."What's for dinner? ” he said!"I'm taking you to the doctor”.Even though Baba was a manager at the gas station, the owner hadn't offered him health insurance, and Baba, in his recklessness, hadn't insisted. So I took him to the county hospital in San Jose. The sallow, puffy-eyed doctor who saw us introduced himself as a second-year resident. "He looks younger than you and sicker than me, ” Buba grumbled. The resident sent us down for a chest X-ray. When the nurse called us back in, the resident was filling out a form."Take this to the front desk, he said, scribbling quickly."What is it? ”I asked."A referral.” Scribble scribble."For what? "Pulmonary clinic.”"What's that? ”He gave mo a quick glance. Pushed up his glasses. Began scribbling again. ” He's got a spot on his right lung. I want them to check it out.”"A spot? ” I said, the room suddenly too small."Cancer? "Baba added casually!"Possible. It's suspicious, anyway, " the doctor muttered!"Can't you tell us more? " I asked."Not really. Need a CAT scan first, then see the lung doctor. " He handed me the referral form." You said your father smokes, right? ""Yes."He nodded. Looked from me to Baba and back again. "They'll call you within two weeks."I wanted to ask him how I was supposed to live with that word, "suspicious, " for two whole weeks. How was I supposed eat, work, study? How could he send me home with that word? l took the form and turned it in. That night. I waited until Baba fell asleep, and then folded a blanket. I used it as a prayer rug. Bowing my head to the ground, I recited half-forgotten verses from the Koran-verses the mullah had made us commit to memory in Kabul—and asked for kindness from a God I wasn't sure existed. I envied the mullah now, envied his faith and certain.The visit with the pulmonologist, Dr. Schneider, was going well until Baba asked him where he was from Dr. Schneider said Russia. Baba lost it."Excuse us, Doctor, I said, pulling Baba aside. Dr. Schneider smiled and stood back, stethoscope still in hand."Baba, I read Dr, Schneider's biography in the waiting room. He was born in Michigan. Michigan!He's American, a lot more American than you and I will ever be.""I don't care where he was born, he's Roussi, " Baba said, grimacing like it was a dirty word. "His parents were Roussi, his grandparents were Roussi. I swear on your mother's face I'll break his arm if he tries to touch me.""Dr. Schneider's parents fled from Shorawi, don't you see? They escaped!"But Baba would hear none of it. Sometimes I think the only thing he loved as much as his late wife was Afghanistan, his late country. I almost screamed with frustration. Instead, I sighed and turned to Dr.Schneider. "I'm sorry, Doctor. This isn't going to work out."The next pulmonologist, Dr. Amani, was Iranian and Baba approved Dr. Amani, a soft-spoken man with a crooked mustache and a mane of gray hair, told us he had reviewed the CAT scan results and that he would have to perform a procedure called a bronchoscopy to get a piece of the lung mass for pathology.He scheduled it for the following week. I thanked him as I helped Baba out of the office, thinking that now I had to live a whole week with this new word, "mass, " an even more ominous word than "suspicious."It turned out that like Satan, cancer had many names. Baba's was called "Oat Call Carcinoma." Advanced. Inoperable, Baba asked Dr. Amani for a prognosis. Dr. Amani bit his lip, used the word "grave. " "There is chemotherapy, of course, " he said. "But it would only be palliative, ""What does that mean? " Baba asked, Dr. Amani sighed. "It means it wouldn't change the outcome, just prolong it. ""That's a clear answer, Dr. Amani. Thank you for that, " Baba said. "But no chemo-medication for me.""But Baba-""Don't you challenge me in public, Amir. Ever. Who do you think you are? "1.What is the main conflict between Amir and Baba? 2.How do you understand the underline sentence "Baba lost it"? 3.How did Amir feel for what was happening to Baba? Find evidence to support your analysis.4.What was Baba's character according to the passage above? Find evidence to support to opinions.5.Please give a title to the story above.
I could see my dog _ at the leash as he tried to chase a bird.A. stretchB. struggleC. strainD. straighten
【题文】 Scratchy throats, stuffy noses and body aches all spell misery, but being able to tell if the cause is a cold or flu may make a difference in how long the misery lasts. The American Lung Association (ALA) has issued new guidelines on combating colds and the flu(流感), and one of the keys is being able to quickly tell the two apart. That’s because the prescription drugs available for the flu need to be taken soon after the illness sets in. As for colds, the sooner a person starts taking over-the-counter remedy, the sooner relief will come. The common cold and the flu are both caused by viruses. More than 200 viruses can cause cold symptoms, while the flu is caused by three viruses - flu A, B and C. There is no cure for either illness , but the flu can be prevented by the flu vaccine, which is, for most people, the best way to fight the flu, according to the ALA. But if the flu does strike, quick action can help. Although the flu and common cold have many similarities , there are some obvious signs to look for. Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever. On the other hand, fever is one of the characteristic features of the flu for all ages. And in general, flu symptoms including fever and chills, sore throat and body aches come on suddenly and are more severe than cold symptoms. The ALA notes that it may be particularly difficult to tell when infants and preschool age children have the flu. It advises parents to call the doctor if their small children have flu-like symptoms.Both cold and flu symptoms can be eased with over-the-counter medications as well. However, children and teens with a cold or flu should not take aspirin for pain relief because of the risk of Reye syndrome(综合症) ，a rare but serious condition of the liver and central nervous system.There is, of course, no vaccine for the common cold. But frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who have colds can reduce the likelihood of catching one. 【小题1】 According to the author, knowing the cause of the misery will help ________. A．shorten the duration of the illness B．the patient buy medicine over the counter C．the patient obtain cheaper prescription drugs D．prevent people from catching colds and the flu 【小题2】 We learn from the passage that ___________. A．one doesn’t need to take any medicine if he has a cold or the flu B．aspirin should not be included in over-the-counter medicines for the flu C．delayed treatment of the flu will harm the liver and central nervous system D．over-the-counter drugs can be taken to ease the misery caused by a cold or the flu 【小题3】 According to the passage, to combat the flu effectively, ___________. A．one should identify the virus which causes it B．one should consult a doctor as soon as possible C．one should take medicine upon catching the disease D．one should remain alert when the disease is spreading 【小题4】Which of the following symptoms will distinguish the flu from a cold? A．A stuffy nose. B．A high temperature. C．A sore throat. D．A dry cough. 【小题5】 If children have flu-like symptoms, their parents _______________. A．are advised not to give them aspirin B．should watch out for signs of Reye syndrome C．are encouraged to take them to hospital for vaccination D．should prevent them from mixing with people running a fever
Taxi Driver Wisdom is a book offering a glimpse into the world of the New York taxi drivers. Back in the 1990s, an American author had a brilliant idea for a book: collect life wisdom from New York City taxi drivers. After all, what better place to hear gems (精华) about life? As the author wrote in the book introduction, "... New York cab drivers are the world's most accessible source of truth and wisdom," and the fact that many of them were raised in other countries only enriches the perspectives gained during cab rides.One of my favorite quotations from the book comes from a taxi driver who shared this wonderful life insight: "I see more of what is going on around me because I am not concerned with finding a parking place." In other words, the taxi driver sees more by looking at less.Vision is often primary among our senses in obtaining information from our environments. It frequently overrides the other senses, a term known as "visual capture". The human brain is structured so that more space is dedicated to vision than other senses, and we are influenced more often and more powerfully by what we see than by what we hear, smell, taste, or touch.A ventriloquist (口技艺) act is a good example:36. Why did the author of the book Taxi Driver Wisdom decide to collect ideas from New York cab drivers?A. Because they don't care about finding parking places quickly.B. Because their passengers are from different countries.C. Because they may have different insights about life.
A throng of bearded men, in sad-colored garments and gray steeple-crowned hats, intermixed with women, some wearing hoods and others bareheaded, was assembled in front of a wooden edifice, the door of which was heavily timbered with oak and studded with iron spikes. The founders of a new colony, whatever Utopia of human virtue and happiness they might originally project, have invariably recognized it among their earliest practical necessities to allot a portion of the virgin soil as a cemetery, and another portion as the site of a prison. In accordance with this rule, it may safely be assumed that the forefathers of Boston had built the fast prison-house somewhere in the vicinity of Cornhill, almost as seasonably as they marked out the first burial-ground, on Isaac Johnson’s lot, and round about his grave, which subsequently became the nucleus of all the congregated sepulchres in the old churchyard of King’s Chapel. Certain it is that, some fifteen or twenty years after the settlement of the town, the wooden jail was already marked with weatherstains and other indications of age, which gave a yet darker aspect to its beetle-browed and gloomy front. The rust on the ponderous iron-work of its oaken door looked more antique than anything else in the New World. Like all that pertains to crime, it seemed, never to have known a youthful era. Before this ugly edifice, and between it and the wheel-track of the street, was a grassplot, much overgrown with burdock, pigweed, apple-peru, and such unsightly vegetation, winch evidently found something congenial in the soil that had so early borne the black flower of civilized society a prison. But on one side of the portal, and rooted almost at the threshold, was a wild rose-bush, covered, in this month of June, with its delicate gems, which might be imagined to offer their fragrance and fragile beauty to the prisoner as he went in, and to the condemned criminal as he came forth to his doom, in token that the deep heart of Nature could pity and be kind to him. This ruse-bush, by a strange chance, has been kept alive in history; but whether it had merely survived out of the stem old wilderness, so long after the fall of the gigantic pines and oaks that originally overshadowed it, or whether, as there is fair authority for believing, it had sprung up under the footsteps of the sainted Ann Hutchinson as she entered the prison-door, we shall not take upon us to determine. Finding it so directly on the threshold of our narrative, which is now about to issue from that inauspicious portal, we could hardly do otherwise than pluck one of its flowers and present it to the reader. It may serve, let us hope, to symbolize some sweet moral blossom that may be found along the track, or relieve the darkening close of a tale of human frailty and sorrow.The atmosphere of the story in the very beginning is ______. A. joyousB. gloomyC. lightD. auspicious
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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
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The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
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.
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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
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.
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
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.
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.