What does the speaker say about jobs in the computer eraA. Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually.B. More and more unskilled workers will lose jobs.C. Computers will change the nature of many jobs.D. Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable.
Complete the conversation with too much, too many, so, such or enough.Elle: So what do we need? We need some biscuits. Fred: Are you sure? I think we've got (1) at home. There's no more room in the cupboard! Elle: You can never have (2) biscuits, Fred. Fred: Ten packets? Calm down, don't be (3) crazy. Elle: These ones are (4) a bargain though, Fred. Look! Only 2 a a packet. It's a saving in the long run. Fred: OK. Why are you putting all of that chocolate in the cart? We've already had (5) at home. Elle: Fred, you can be (6) short-sighted at times. You know how slippery the roads are at the moment with this snow. I don't think we'd last (7) days without food if we couldn't get to the shops. Do you?Fred: OK. That's enough now. Really. This cart has far (8) food in it. I don't think I'll have (9) money to pay for it!
Teacher burnout（倦怠） and student stress may be linked，according to a University of British Columbia study．The study is the first of its kind to examine the connection between teacher burnout and students""cortisol levels（可体松水平），which are a biological indicator of stress．Researchers collected saliva（唾液）samples from over 400elementary school children and tested their cortisol levels．They found that in classrooms in which teachers experienced more burnout，or feelings of emotional exhaustion，students""cortisol levels were elevated．Higher cortisol levels in elementary school children have been linked to learning difficulties as well as mental health problems．"This suggests that stress spreading might be taking place in the classroom among students and their teachers，"said Eva Oberle，the study""s lead author．Indeed，the relationship between student stress and teacher burnout is a chicken and egg question．It is unknown what came first-elevated cortisol or teacher burnout．We consider the connection between student and teacher stress a cyclical problem in the classroom．"Oberle said a stressful classroom climate could be a result of inadequate support for teachers，which may impact teachers""ability to effectively manage their students．A poorly managed classroom can contribute to students""needs not being met and increasing stress．This could be reflected in elevated cortisol levels in students．Alternatively，stress could originate from students，who may be more challenging to teach because of increases in anxiety，behavioural problems，or special needs．In this scenario，teachers could feel overwhelmed and report higher levels of burnout．"Our study is a reminder of the systemic issues facing teachers and educators as classroom sizes increase and supports for teachers are cut，"said Oberle．"It is clear from a number of recent research studies that teaching is one of the most stressful professions，and that teachers need adequate resources and support in their jobs in order to battle burnout and alleviate stress in the classroom，"said UBC education professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl，the study""s co-author and director of HELP．"If we do not support teachers，we risk the collateral damage（附带损害） of students．63．Which is the best title of the passage？___A．How to Relieve Stress in the classB．A puzzling Question of Egg and ChickenC．The Most Stressful Profession in the worldD．The Link Between Students Stress and Teacher Burnout64．Paragraph 4and paragraph 5are intended to make it clear that___．A．teacher burnout may be cause of the elevated cortisol levels in studentsB．the connection between students and teacher stress is a cyclical problemC．students with higher stress level are more likely to have learning difficultiesD．student""behavioural problems may result in teacher""s higher level of burnout65．According to the writer，many British teachers face the problem that___．A．teacher are not well trained to deal with students""problems．B．teachers""income increases but teaching resources are cutC．there""re more students in each class and less support for teachersD．there is a widening gap between students""need and teachers""ability66．Which of the following statements is FALSE？___A．The more burnout teachers experience，the higher cortisol levels in students．B．Adequate support may help teachers manage students more effectively．C．Students will benefit as a result of reduced teacher burnout．D．High cortisol level indicates high level of burnout．.
What is the best title for the passage?____A) The Popularity of Internet Use.B) The History of Internet Use.C) The Harm of Internet Use.D) The Fast Development of Internet Use.Passage ThreeWhen faced with death, we all react in different ways. Most people hope for a “good death”, however they may define it. There are many books which are available to help you approach death mindfully and plan for end-of-life care in a systematic way. If you are faced with making decisions about end-of-life care for yourself or someone you love, a good place to start is with theHandbook for Mortals, a caring and authoritative guide written by a team of experts in the field.It’s important for a person to express preferences about health care at the end of life. This can be done through the use of formal legal documents which grant a power of attorney for health care to someone you trust to make decisions for you should you become unable to do so yourself. These directives, which may be called living wills, must be________to your specific situation and location, as laws vary around the world. These directives may cover any issue you consider important. A very common concern centers around tube feeding and related issues including difficult decisions about withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.A very important decision is whether or not you wish to choose home or hospice care（临终关怀）as an alternative to a hospital setting. Whether at home or in a hospital, it's important to demand top-quality palliative（缓和的）care. You can inform yourself about specific diseases by researching health care texts.Many faith traditions place emphasis on the importance of conscious preparation for death as a way of showing respect for and acceptance of life's final adventure. Death is not the opposite of life---it is the opposite of birth.The decision to end one's life when death is approaching anyway is sometimes called physician-assisted suicide (PAS), or voluntary euthanasia（安乐死）; this is a special case of the more general topic of suicide. The "right to die" is the subject of controversial legal battles on an international scale.
What do r.s. m. supermarkets do to motivate employeesA. Offer them chanes of promotion.B. Improve their working conditions.C. Encourage them to compete with each other.D. Give them responsibilities as part of a team.
Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.A. They will not bring real benefits to the staff.B. They concern a small number of people only.C. They are arbitrarily set by the administrators.D. They are beyond the control of ordinary workers.
I don't think this software is appropriate ______ the newly designed production line.A. atB. inC. ofD. for
If you're willing to trade paying taxes today (46)____ future tax-free promises, there are some issues you'll have to consider.The question is then whether to settle (7)____ less or start again.Retained soil can become salted (18) ____ water and then exert tremendous pressure.A senior design instructor will have a more accurate insight (19)____ students as practical engineers than any other professor willMusic can open the mind (20)____ learning across the curriculum and pave the way for independent study.The bill actually constrains the committee (21)____ doing what they are elected to do.When they feel that they can make a difference, you will be amazed (22)____ how much more effort they are willing to put in.Adaptable individuals are susceptible (23)____ positive transformations, embracing change as an opportunity for personal growth.
Directions: In this section,you will hear two passages.At the end of each passage,you-|||-will hear three questions.Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once.-|||-After you hear a question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked-|||-A),B),C)and D).-|||-Passage One-|||-Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.-|||-13.A)You are very impolite. B)It is acceptable.-|||-C)It is better than early arrival. D)People worry about you.-|||-14.A)It helps to understand cultural beliefs and values.-|||-B)It provides a source of scientific imagination.-|||-C)It makes people realize the preciousness of time.-|||-D)It reveals the human history of measuring time.-|||-15.A)Cultural differences in making use of time.-|||-B)A theoretical explanation of the origin of time.-|||-C)Different views of how time comes and goes.-|||-D)The changing understanding of time in history.
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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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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
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
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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.
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)