Read Para. 8 of Text A and underline the sentence(s) with statistics. Identify whether the statistics are used for description or prediction, and what types of statistics are presented.He kept on working to make rice better: salt-tolerant to grow by the coast, crossbred with corn to be more nutritious, enriched with vitamin A to improve people's eyesight. His mind was filled with the thought that if just half of the rice fields in the world werented with his hybrid rice, an increase in yield of two tons per hectare would feed 0-500 million more people every year. And he still talked of plants taller than a man.
B Imagine you are ill. Write a sick note to your college lecturer. The following expressions may help you.Useful languageExplaining the problem• I feel really feverish / dizzy.• I have a terrible headache /stomachache.• The doctor diagnosedinfluenza / a virus / a chestinfection.Saying how much time off isrequired• I'm afraid I won't be able tocome into classes for threedays.• I'm really sorry I won't be ableto come into classes today.Additional information• I will catch up with any workI've missed on my return /later in the week.• Please find the attacheddoctor's note for yourreference.
1 When my teacher asked me to write about someone I admire, I chose my great aunt. ____,she's the kindest person I've ever known.2 People's tastes have always changed and, ____,they are changing more quickly these days than they used to.3 Is it likely that we're not alone in the universe? And if ____ life is out there. why haven't they contacted us yet?4 We love having our grandchildren visit, but the trouble is that they always leave such a(n) ____ for us to clean up afterwards.5 The letter urges that customers should treat with great ____ any email appearing to come from their bank.6 My grandfather was born in Shanghai ____ and moved with his family to Britain in the early 1920s.7 The ____ of high levels of carbon monoxide (一氧化碳) in the blood of a victim found at the scene of a fire is proof that the victim died after the fire started.8 It's the strongest ____ ever produced. It can stand very high temperatures and is machine washable.9 Often there's no clear evidence to be found, and you just have to base your judgment on ____.10 I strongly ____ the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine herbs.11 Rather than an overseas vacation, we planned an inexpensive weekend trip to celebrate our wedding ____.12 You can't know if you've got a(n) ____ for the piano if you never try to play it. The same is true of drawing, cooking and singing, etc.13 More than two-thirds of Americans ____ of tax reduction according to a Gallup poll (盖洛普民意调查) published recently.14 These investment programs aim to create employment and thus lay a ____ for sustained economic growth.
Part I Writing (多题多卷写作题2) (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on the importance of reading literature. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.LITERATURE-|||-7-|||-Book -=-|||-Just think of it as if you`re reading-|||-a long text-message.The Importance of Reading LiteratureLiterature is acknowledged as the most precious product of human civilization and wisdom, especially by our teachers. So they always ask their students to read as many as literary works.________, a teacher gives a literary work to her student,________:“Just think of it as if you’rereading a long text-message.”It is of great significance for us to appreciate literature due to the following reasons.________, a good literature can get you to know a life experience through the eyes of someone other than yourself. The more experience you gain, the more knowledgeable you are.________a good literature allows you to learn about history in a personalized way. The stories told in the works can act as mirrors and help you adjust your own behaviors.________a good literature is an effective way for relaxation. The beautiful and moving scenes shown in the literature are helpful for one’s mental health.________, literature is indispensable in our life. We, students, should catch our time to read more literatures.2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题The Impact of the Internet on the Way People CommunicateInternet does exert such a profound effect on our life that it revolutionizes the way of people’s living and thinking.________，________two parents sitting in the front of computer，________are chatting with their child on the internet. What a meaningful picture!________,the electronic contact cannot replace face to face communication owing to the following factors.________, over-reliance on electronic contact will damage the interpersonal relationship, for the cold machine never replaces a warm-hearted greeting face to face.________, the aged parents would like their only son who works far away home to come back home more often rather than to talk with him on the internet occasionally.________________________, face to face communication is preferable because it is beneficial to build a harmonious society, for it attaches more importance on human affection and feelings instead of convenience and speed.________After all, Internet is invented to connect you and me, and to bring conveniences to our life rather than set a barrier to keep people beyond reach. If we want to keep our interpersonal relationship more effectively, we should spend more time with them face to face in real life. Only in this way can we not only make full use of the communication tool on the net but also make our relationship tighter.________________________________Directions: Suppose a foreign friend of yours is going to visit your hometown/your campus/China（多题多卷的三个不同）, what is the most interesting place you would like to take him/her to see and why?范文：The most interesting placeDear Pacival,I am thrilled to know that you are going to visit my hometown and I can’t wait see you again. I miss everything that happened when I was in your city, and your parents and you were so kind to me that I will try my best this time to make your stay an enjoyable and memorable one.My home town，Changsha, is the capital of Hunan province and best known as the star city for its well developed entertainment industry and tourism. There are numerous places and attractions worth recommending, and Yuelu Mountain is the first one that I’d like to introduce to you. Firstly, in the foot ofYueluMountainis the prominentYueluAcademy. It has an exceedingly long history and its architecture is characteristic of Song Dynasty. Then, after a half hour, we will reach theBirdForest. There are various rare birds there, and they can sing, perform, and interact with us. After about an hour, we will arrive at the peak, Baiyun Summit. The scenery there is spectacular and we can have a wonderful panorama of the whole city.I bet you must be very excited about all these activities, and theYueluMountainis waiting for us to explore. All you need to do is pack up and go, and I assure you that this trip will be a great fun.Should you have any question and suggestion, please let me know.I am looking forward to your arrival.Yours sincerely,Romeo第一篇：The First Place I Will Show in My Hometown—the Central AvenueMy hometown isHarbin.________________, if they come to my hometown. The reasons for this can be illustrated as below.________, as the symbol ofHarbin, theCentral Avenuenot only has a long history, but also a famous food palace. There are a variety of delicious foods for you to choose. Just take the ice-cream brick of Ma Dieer as an example. Many of tourists to theCentral Avenuesing their praises for the ice-cream brick of Ma Dieer.________, the brilliant historic culture of the Central Avenue can widen people’s vision and enhance their knowledge, which lays a solid foundation for the understanding of this fabulous city—Harbin.
阅读理解Come and have fun in Wanfenghu Park!Besides Baisha Island and Gusang Island, you have another nice choice for a trip in Zhuzhou.TicketfreeParking lot10 yuan for a carActivityWalking, camping, riding bikes, having a picnicAddressNext to the Power Valley（动力谷）Building(1)If 3 persons drive a car to Wanfenghu Lake, how much should they pay?A.10 yuan. B.Free. C.30 yuan.(2)Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the ad?A.There are at least 2 islands in Zhuzhou.B.You can ride a horse in Wanfenghu Park.C.Wanfenghu Park is near the Power Valley Building.King's College Summer SchoolKing's College Summer School is an annual(每年的)training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:Application（申请）date●Students in New York should send their applications before July 18●Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16●Foreign students should send their applications before July 10Courses●The English Language Spoken English: 22 hours Reading and Writing: 10 hours●American History: 16 hours●American Culture. 16 hoursSteps●A letter of self-introduction●A letter of recommendation（推荐） The letters should be written in English with all the necessary Information.Cost●Daily lessons: 200●Sports and activities 100●Travels: 200●Hotel service: 400 You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.Please write to:Thompson, Sanders1026 Kings StreetNew York, NY 10016, the USAE-mail: Kc-Summer-School @yahoo. com(1)You can most probably read the text in ________A.a newspaper. B. a storybook. C.a textbook.(2)If you choose to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay ________ the school.A.900 B.400 C.500(3)We can know the information EXCEPT(除……之外)________ of school.A.the courses B.the cost C.the addressCan you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English-speaking countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate and speak. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesn't matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.Somebody may be a good listener. But he dare not speak. He's afraid of making mistakes. You know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Don't be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English. Whether you know him or not is not important when there's nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself in English. It's interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes you'll make.Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books we're interested in. A lot of reading will improve your language sense. This is the most important.Keep writing English diaries. We can also write English articles. You may even post them to English magazines. Don't be afraid of failure. Failure is the mother of success.Easier said than done. Well, let's do more practice from now on. I'm sure you'll learn English well in this way.(1)You can learn to swim by ________.A.going into the river and learningB.looking at others swimmingC.reading books about it(2)We should learn English by ________.A.listening and speaking B.reading and writing C.A and B(3)What will you do with mistakes when you speak?A.Don't make mistakes. B.Don't be afraid. C.Try not to speak English.(4)What's more important for senior school students?A.listening B.speaking C.reading and writing(5)We can listen to English ________, according to the passage.A.by train B.on the radio C.every minuteToday, an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people are called the "Heads-down Tribe(低头族)". Are you a heads-down tribe member? Heads-down tribe members now can be seen everywhere.More and more traffic accidents are happening because drivers use mobile phones when they are driving. In order to make drivers pay more attention to driving, some new traffic rules have been made. For example, heads-down tribe members who use mobile phones while driving will be fined(罚款)￥200 in China.As we can see above, using mobile phones may cause accidents and even cost money. Besides, more and more interesting things happen to the "Heads-down Tribe". According to a piece of interesting TV news, a man in America kept using his mobile phone on his way home. Suddenly, he bumped(撞上)into a big lost bear. When he lifted his eyes from the phone, he was so scared that he ran away as quickly as possible.Another fact is that we can often see people in the restaurant eating face to face but looking at their own mobile phones. It's strange that they don't talk to the ones who sit opposite to them during the meal. Some of them even have fun talking to others on the phone all the time.Mobile phones are helpful and necessary tools for modern life. Are mobile phones good or bad? It depends on how people use them. Let's be "healthy" users and try not to be the "Heads-down Tribe".(1)Who are called the "Heads-down Tribe" according to the passage?A.People who are always looking for something with their heads down.B.People who are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down.C.People who are always sad with their heads down.(2)What will happen to heads-down tribe members if they use mobile phones while driving?A.They will be fined ￥200.B.Their phones will be taken away.C.They will be given ￥200.(3)What did the American bump into?A. heads-down tribe member.B.A dog.C.A bear.(4)When heads-down tribe members eat in a restaurant, ________.A.they don't use their mobile phonesB.they eat food all the timeC.they don't talk to the people who sit opposite(5)What is the main idea of the passage?A.Mobile phones are helpful and necessary.B.We shouldn't use mobile phones any more.C.We should use mobile phones correctly.Nexi is one of a new kind of robots. It moves on wheels and can pick up objects. But robots like Nexi are more than just toys.Nexi, created by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT 麻省理工学院), can express human emotions. Robot scientists at MIT call Nexi a "social robot". A social robot is a robot that can communicate like a human. Nexi can look sad, mad and even bored. Some social robots can also "read" people's expressions on their faces. Scientists believe that it won't be long before we have social robots in our homes, helping us live better lives.Autom is another social robot developed at MIT. Autom is a robot health coach(教练). It has a screen where you enter information about what food you eat that day or how much you exercise. Autom has a face with eyes that can move. It speaks with a synthesized(合成)voice. Autom gives you advice about your eating habits and exercise and drives you to do better.In a test, Autom helped people lose weight better than other ways of recording information about eating. Breazeal, a scientist at MIT, thinks this is because Autom used facial expressions and words of encouragement. In other words, Autom communicated like a real person. In fact, many people who used Autom gave the robot a new name and talked to it. When robots use human expressions and body language, people reply to them a lot like they reply to people.In the future, humans may communicate with social robots just like they do with other people. The robot in the future will be not just a machine. It may also be your coach helper, or friend. Let's wait and see what will happen in the future!(1)Nexi can't ________ according to the passage.A.walk on foot B.pick up things municate like a human(2)What does the underlined word "emotions" in Paragraph 2 probably mean in Chinese?A.行为 B.情感 C.喜好(3)According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about Autom?A.utom has a screen and has a face with eyes that can't move.B.Autom is a robot health coach.C.Autom always does exercise with people.(4)Why did Autom help people lose weight better than other ways?A.utom encouraged people with facial expressions and words.B.Autom could speak with a synthesized voice.C.Autom could give some advice about eating habits and exercise.(5)What could be the best title for the text?A.How to Use a Robot B.The Life in the Future C.New Kinds of Robots根据上下文内容,将文中画线部分译成汉语或者英语。When you speak, write a letter(信件), or make a telephone call, your words carry a message. People communicate with words. But do you know people also communicate without words?(1)A smile on your face tells people that you are happy or friendly. Tears(眼泪)in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you raise your hand in class,(2)老师知道你想要提问。You shake(摇)your head and people know you are saying "No". You nod(点头)and people know you are saying "Yes". Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library.(3)Signs on the doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?(4)人们可以用许多其他方式交流。An artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, the blue seas and many other things. Books are written to tell you about all the wonderful things in the world and also about people and ideas.(5)Books, letters, TV, movies and the Internet all help us to communicate with others. They all help us know the news in the world and what other people are thinking about.Chinese oracle bone inscriptions(甲骨文)over 3, 000 years old are now widely used as emojis(表情符号)by young WeChat users, thanks to a person who made them closer to people's life.People think these ancient words are cute and humorous now. "The ancient words are not as cool and far as they are supposed to be. They could totally serve people's needs for online expression," said the creator Chen Nan.The 46-year-old teacher of fine arts at Tsinghua University has been working to make oracle bone inscriptions into emojis. For example, the word for "zui', which means "drunk" in English, was created to look like a stumbling(摇摇晃晃行走的)person. Such emojis have been well accepted by WeChat users.To make more people understand this old language, Chen made them on the postcards. He has also put them together with cartoons. A cartoon video with oracle bone inscriptions created by him was watched 31 million times and shared 140, 000 times.It's fun for people to use them as emojis. In 2017, the ancient font(字体)was included into the font library under his hard work to let the ancient words walk into people's life.Now the library has 3, 500 words. But Chen's research on the project still continues, as he plans to enlarge the library to 7, 000 words. In the future, he will put the ancient words into practice in education and the development of games and apps.(1)What do people think of these ancient words now?(2)Who made Chinese oracle bone inscriptions closer to people's life?(3)Did Chen put the old language together with cartoons?(4)What does the emojis of the word for "zui" look like?(5)How many words are collected into the ancient font library now?.
七、 挑战极限原则 既然十挑战极限,必然是比较难的,但是并非不可攀!原理:在学生的文章中,很少发现诸如独立主格的句子,其实也很简单,只要花上5分钟的时间看看就可以领会,它就是分词的一种特殊形式,分词要求主语一致,而独立主格则不然。比如: The weather being fine, a large number of people went to climb the Western Hills. Africa is the second largest continent, its size being about three times that of China. 如果您可一些出这样的句子,不得高分才怪!2009年12月英语六级考试翻译指导及练习 第1讲1) 分句法 把原文中一个单词或短语译成句子,使原文的一个句子分译成两个或两个以上的句子。或干脆把原文的一个句子拆开,译成两个或两个以上的句子。 例1 八月中旬,修理组人员在骄阳下工作。 译文: It was in mid-August,and the repair section operated under the blazing sun.(一个单句拆分成了一个并列复合句) 例2 他为人单纯而坦率。 译文: He was very clean.His mind was open. (一个单句拆分成两个简单句了) 例3 The mother might have spoken with understandable pride of her child. 译文: 母亲谈到她的孩子时,也许有自豪感,这是可以理解的。(形容词被拆开) 例4 I wrote four books in the first three years ,a record never touched before. 译文: 我头三年写了四本书,打破了以往的记录。(名词短语拆开) 2)合句法 把原文中两个或以上的简单句,主从复合句或并列复合句等译成一个单句。 例5 她已试了好几次,要帮他们另找一所出租的房子,结果并未成功。 译文:She had made several attempts to help them find other rental quarters without success.(多个简单句合成一个单句) 例6 他们有遵守交通规则,机器出了故障。 译文:His failure to observe the safety regulations resulted in an accident to the machinery.(并列复合句合成一个单句) 例7 When we praise the Chinese leadership and the people, we are not merely being polite. 译文:我们对中国领导人和中国人民的赞扬不仅仅是出于礼貌。(主从复合句合成一个单句) 翻译练习 1._______________ (通过体育锻炼),we can always stay healthy. 2.According to the scientific research , _____________ (听音乐能使我们放松).Is this really true? 3.______________ (我们绝对不能)ignore the value of knowledge. 4.As is known to all, ______________ (假冒伪劣商品)harm the interests of consumers. 5.Faced with failure,some people can stand up to it, _____________ (从失败中汲取教训)and try hard to fulfill what they are determined to do.
下列形容词作表语时，不定式前常加一个ot引起的短语，这些形容词有：()。A. sillyB. foolishC. rightD. naughty
A Mess on the Ladder of Success A) Throughout American history there has almost always been at least one central economic narrative that gave the ambitious or unsatisfied reason to pack up and seek their fortune elsewhere. For the first 300 or so years of European settlement, the story was about moving outward: getting immigrants to the continent and then to the frontier to clear the prairies(大草原), drain the wetlands and build new cities. B) By the end of the 19th century, as the frontier vanished, the US had a mild panic attack. What would this energetic, enterprising country be without new lands to conquer Some people, such as Teddy Roosevelt, decided to keep on conquering (Cuba, the Philippines, etc.), but eventually, in industrialization, the US found a new narrative of economic mobility at home. From the 1890s to the 1960s, people moved from farm to city, first in the North and then in the South. In fact, by the 1950s, there was enough prosperity and white-collar work that many began to move to the suburbs. As the population aged, there was also a shift from the cold Rust Belt to the comforts of the Sun Belt. We think of this as an old person’s migration, but it created many jobs for the young in construction and health care, not to mention tourism, retail and restaurants. C) For the last 20 years from the end of the cold war through two burst bubbles in a single decade-the US has been casting about for its next economic narrative. And now it is experiencing another period of panic, which is bad news for much of the workforce but particularly for its youngest members. D) The US has always been a remarkably mobile country, but new data from the Census Bureau indicate that mobility has reached its lowest level in recorded history. Sure, some people are stuck in homes valued at less than their mortgages(抵押贷款), but many young people-who don’t own homes and don’t yet have families-are staying put, too. This suggests, among other things, that people aren’t packing up for new economic opportunities the way they used to. Rather than dividing the country into the 1 percenters versus(与......相对) everyone else, the split in our economy is really between two other classes: the mobile and immobile. E) Part of the problem is that the country’s largest industries are in decline. In the past, it was perfectly clear where young people should go for work (Chicago in the 1870s, Detroit in the 1910s, Houston in the 1970s) and, more or less, what they’d be doing when they got there (killing cattle, building cars, selling oil). And these industries were large enough to offer jobs to each class of worker, from unskilled laborer to manager or engineer. Today, the few bright spots in our economy are relatively small (though some promise future growth) and decentralized. There are great jobs in Silicon Valley, in the biotech research capitals of Boston and Raleigh-Durham and in advanced manufacturing plants along the southern z-85 corridor. These companies recruit all over the country and the globe for workers with specific abilities. (You don’t need to be the next Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook. to get a job in one of the microhubs(微中心), by the way. But you will almost certainly need at least a B. A. in computer science or a year or two at a technical school.) This newer, select job market is national, and it offers members of the mobile class competitive salaries and higher bargaining power. F) Many members of the immobile class, on the other hand, live in the America of the gloomy headlines. If you have no specialized skills, there’s little reason to uproot to another state and be the last in line for a low-paying job at a new auto plant or a green-energy startup. The surprise in the census(普查) data, however, is that the immobile workforce is not limited to unskilled workers. In fact, many have a college degree. G) Until now, a B. A. in any subject was a near-guarantee of at least middle-class wages. But today, a quarter of college graduates make less than the typical worker without a bachelor’s degree. David Autor, a prominent labor economist at M.I.T., recently told me that a college degree alone is no longer a guarantor of a good job. While graduates from top universities are still likely to get a good job no matter what their major is, he said, graduates from less-famous schools are going to be judged on what they know. To compete for jobs on a national level, they should be armed with the skills that emerging industries need, whether technical or not. H) Those without such specialized skills-like poetry, or even history, majors-are already competing with their neighbors for the same sorts of second-rate, poorer-paying local jobs like low-level management or big-box retail sales. And with the low-skilled labor market atomized into thousands of microeconomics, immobile workers are less able to demand better wages or conditions or to acquire valuable skills. I) So what, exactly, should the ambitious young worker of today be learning Unfortunately, it’s hard to say, since the US doesn’t have one clear national project. There are plenty of emerging, smaller industries, but which ones are the most promising (Nanotechnology’s(纳米技术) moment of remarkable growth seems to have been 5 years into the future for something like 20 years now.) It’s not clear exactly what skills are most needed or if they will even be valuable in a decade. J) What is clear is that all sorts of government issues--education. health-insurance portability, worker retraining-are no longer just bonuses to already prosperous lives but existential requirements. It’s in all of our interests to make sure that as many people as possible are able to move toward opportunity, and America’s ability to invest people and money in exciting new ideas is still greater than that of most other wealthy countries. (As recently as five years ago, US migration was twice the rate of European Union states.) That, at least, is some comfort at a time when our national economy seems to be searching for its next story line.Computer or other technical skills are needed to get a well-paying job in high-tech or advanced manufacturing.
How to Survive a Layoff You’ve lost your job, but it’s not the end of your career. Get the help you need to set you back on track with advice from the experts.Don’t Panic! After a job loss, it may seem like your world is crashing in all at once. Stay calm and resist the urge to make any sudden moves―like sending a harshly critical e-mail or making a scene on your way out―that could hurt you in the long run. "It’s completely normal to feel panic after a job loss," says Lynn Joseph, Ph. D., psychologist and author of "The Job-Loss Recovery Guide". Your self-esteem can also take a hit, especially if you think you’ve been singled out. "Logically and intellectually we know that (we may have been part of a mass layoff), but emotionally we take it personally," Joseph says. With so many emotions at play, the key is to think before you act. Remember, your goal is to leave your job gracefully and with integrity. If you’re granted an exit interview, be careful what you say. Don’t use it as an opportunity to put down the company. Instead, take the time to get answers to any questions you might have. Avoid immediately jumping into a job search, Joseph warns. "Traditionally we work with interviews and resumes before we work with the emotional loss of a career. We are not taking it in the right order," she says, and advises that you take a few days off to calm yourself down and deal with your emotions. You don’t want to land a job interview and break down explaining what happened to you. Get your emotional and body language under control before you attempt to go on the interview trail. Also, don’t over-think things or feel as though you have to do damage control when others ask about your job, explains Robert Leahy, Ph. D., clinical professor of psychology and author of "The Worry Cure". Leahy says accepting reality is essential to making it through this difficult time. The stress and anxiety of losing your job will take time to settle. Don’t rush yourself.Create a Support Team Don’t try to go it alone. Seeking help after a layoff, whether it comes from family and friends, former co-workers or a professional counselor, is an important part of the healing process. Learn to be your best pillar of support. At first, you may feel ashamed or afraid to share the news about being laid off. You may not want to tell your family, for fear of how they might react to the news. "It is important to be openly communicative and try not to hide things and keep secrets," says Dr. Lynn Joseph. She says it’s important that you deal with the stress and anxiety of a layoff, which can lead to depression. "You will all feel better throughout this process if you pool your resources," she says. After telling family, you need to start reaching out to friends and colleagues. You may find it somewhat embarrassing, but it’s very important to identify who you can lean on during this critical time. Create a two-minute "elevator speech" about what happened to you. You don’t owe them an elaborate explanation. Schedule a weekly family meeting if necessary, where you can talk openly. Meet friends over coffee or lunch and ask them for advice. If you know of others in your field who have been laid off, get together with them and share ideas and future opportunities. Even with your own support team, you may feel the need for additional help. Consider working with a career counselor who is trained to assist downsized employees. As you build your external support system, you should also be mindful of your feelings. Dr. Joseph suggests journaling as a way to move along the healing process. "When you start writing, and noticing what you are writing, you move through that first phase of shock and anger and then you begin to re-frame and have insight on the whole process and yourself. You begin to see the positive aspects and the opportunities that may be available to you," she says. Joseph also recommends a therapy known as "Future Self", which can be thought of as a directed daydream. It involves imagining yourself in your new job, having everything you want. She recommends taking five minutes each day to go through this mental exercise.File for Unemployment Benefits If you’ve been laid off, you should file for unemployment insurance as soon as possible. The sooner you file, the sooner you can be deemed eligible, and the sooner you can start receiving funds. Even if you received a substantial severance package (裁退费), you should still file for unemployment compensation (also known as UI). "The unemployment agency will verify with your employer the reason for you losing your job. Sometimes unemployment is part of the negotiation severance package, where the employer states that they will not interfere with that claim," explains HR expert Lily Garcia. You’ll need to explain clearly that you were laid off. The examiner assigned to your claim should not get the sense that the job loss was your fault, in which case you would not be eligible for compensation. So be very careful how you document your job loss. You can file for unemployment by phone or online. Keep in mind that your claim could take weeks to process. Here are a few tips: ・ Rules vary by state, but to qualify for unemployment benefits, you must meet state requirements based on how long you had been working and how much money you earned. You must be available to work. ・ Be prepared: In most states, benefits can be paid for a maximum of 26 weeks. ・ You don’t have to pay back UI benefits once you get a job, but they are subject to federal income taxes and must be reported on your tax return. However, under the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the first 2,500 received will not be subject to federal income taxes in 2009. ・ Be sure to stay on top of your claim. Don’t ignore any notices that you may receive from the unemployment office. If you plan on receiving unemployment benefits for a while, be prepared to report regularly on your job search. After all, they expect you to be actively looking for work while you are receiving benefits.Update Your Resume Whether you’re jumping into a job search or considering an alternative path, you need to revamp (修改) your resume while your work experience is still fresh on your mind. You don’t need to hire a professional to do the work for you; resume writing is a skill everyone should develop, and there are cheap and easy ways to learn. Look at examples of resumes that are job-specific so you can cater yours to your desired profession. And if the thought of styling your resume on your own makes you cringe (退缩), simply download a template from Microsoft. Edit, edit and edit again. It may seem overzealous to say a resume must be flawless, but it isn’t. A simple mistake can land your resume in the garbage bin, so it is crucial to find all mistakes and fix every sentence.An unemployed person is eligible for unemployment compensation on the condition that ______. A．he is in unemployment for more than 26 weeksB．his living standard is below the poverty lineC．he is laid off not due to his own faultD．he doesn’t receive severance package
Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given in brackets.1. When Sam realized he'd hurt his mother's feelings, he was extremely _______ (apologize).2. I've applied to study there, but I haven't yet received _______ (confirm) that I've been accepted onto the course.3. We got into the car and _______ (fasten) our seat belts, prepared for the long journey ahead.4. When I asked her what the matter was, she looked _______ (irritate) and said nothing.5. This is a hiking trip, not a city break! You really only need to pack the _______ (essential).
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Many people, including health professionals, hav assumed that e-cigarettes are-|||-safer than tradibonal egarettes, because e-core use heated liquid vapor(2汽)-|||-rather than burning tobacco leaves in a process that is likely to cause cancer.But-|||-safer" doesn`t mean "nsk-free Atroubling incr of acute lung disease among e--|||-cigarette users across 25 states makes us realize that there are still a lot of-|||-unknown health impheation of smoking e-cigattes.-|||-Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took the unusual-|||-step of waming the public agalnst using any electronic cigarette devices until the-|||-agency concludes an investigation into the mystenous outbreak of lung disease.The-|||-CDC started a muln-state investgation i mid-August after receiving more than 150-|||-reports of senous respiratory distress (呼吸意迫)among e-cigarette users,many of-|||-them teenagers and young adults. Within a couple of weeks,dozens more cases-|||-were reported, including the death of one e-cigarette user in Illinois.-|||-Ultimately, It turns out that the outbreak of lung disease is caused by the illegal use of-|||-drugs in e-cigarette devices But even so,such a finding would not mean that users-|||-of commercial nicotine (尼古丁) e-cigarettes can breathe easter. There are some-|||-pretty unpleasant things floating in that liquid nicotine that may be harmful to our-|||-health.-|||-For longtime smokers,the danger of lung cancer may well outweigh the dangers of-|||-smoking e-cigarettes.But there s always the risk of breathing chemicals, and if-|||-there`s any good to come out of this lung disease outbreak, perhaps it will be to bnng-|||-that lesson home to teenagers and young adults considenng taking up the e-cigarette-|||-habit-|||-14.Why do most people assume e-orgarettes safer than-|||-traditional ones?-|||-OA.Because traditional eigarettes us cheap-|||-materials.-|||-OB. Because e-cigarettes use heated liquid vapor.-|||-C.Because tradinonal cigarettes con more-|||-chemicals.-|||-○D. Because e-ogarettes use processed tobacco-|||-leaves.-|||-15.What was the unusual step that CDC took last week?-|||-OA.Startng an investigation into the outbreak of lung-|||-disease.-|||-B.Concluding an investigation among the 150 e--|||-cigarette users.-|||-C.Reporting the research results of serious-|||-respiratory distress.-|||-O Waming the public against using any e-clgarette-|||-devices.-|||-16.What caused the outbreak of lung disease among e--|||-cigarette users?-|||-OA.The commercial liquid nicotin-|||-B.The unpleasant things floatin in Iiquid chemicals.-|||-○C.The frequent reuse of the same device.-|||-D.The illegal drugs in e-cagarette devices.-|||-17.Who are more likely to have the danger of lung cancer?-|||-OA.Adults using e-cigarettes.-|||-B.People with serious respiratory distress,
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
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.
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
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
We were always encouraged to focus on constructing the most out of the situation ______. A. at hand B. on hand C. in hand D. by hand
26)Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing-room at her home ?A. discussingB. to discussC. as to discussD. that discusses
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
The 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
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.
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.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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)
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted