Task 2Read the following passage. Choose the best answer.What kind of shopper are you?Do you love a good bargain? Or do you prefer to buy things on impulse? Read on to find out more about your shopping style.The bargain shopperBargain shoppers love discount codes and sales. If you’re a bargain shopper, you’ll always be able to find the lowest price in town, whether in a brick-and-mortar store or online.The impulse shopperDo you have a closet full of clothes you’ve hardly worn? Is your apartment running out of space to accommodate your purchase? Have you ever woken up with not enough money to buy breakfast but a beautiful antique lamp beside your bed? If so, you’re an impulse shopper—someone who sees something they like and buys it without thinking.The rese******You want to buy a new TV. So you buy some consumer magazines and visit 15 ***evision review websites. You then spend six months researching every brand and model of TV. When you have all your information together, you might make a decision. Or you might wait till next year’s models come out, because once you make the purchase you can’t research TVs anymore.The negotiator“Never believe the price tag.” That’s the negotiator’s motto. If you’re a negotiator, you will argue the price of every single item in every shop you visit. A shopping trip isn’t the same without a few polite arguments along the way.Can you think of any more shopper ****s? Add your ideas in the comments below.(1) (单选题)6. Which of the following sentences describes a bargain shopper?A.They enjoy shopping alone or with friends.B.They are good at finding high ******* items.C.They are always able to find the cheapest price.D.They usually prefer brick-and-mortar stores.(2) (单选题)7. Which sentence is true of an impulse shopper?A.They spend too much money on things they don’t need.B.They will wear everything they buy.C.They will find good bargains in furniture stores.D.They like to shop in groups.(3) (单选题)8. A “rese******” is someone who _______.A.likes to buy TVs and electrical equipmentB.doesn’t really enjoy shopping very muchC.never pays the full price for any itemD.spends time finding out about a product before they buy it(4) (单选题)9. According to the writer, why might a rese****** decide not to buy something in the end?A.They might not manage to find any good reviews about a product.B.They don’t enjoy spending money, and would rather save for something bigger.C.They want to wait until new models come out, so they can read more reviews.D.They haven’t been able to find a cheap enough price.(5) (单选题)10. What is a negotiator’s goal when he/she goes shopping?A.To spend as much money as possible.B.To have angry arguments with salespeople.C.To pay less than the marked price.D.To buy things which are original and unusual.
Life in the year 3044 is very different__(1)__ life in the 21st century. We still do many of the things you did，but we do them __(2)__．For example，we now have e-friends to help us and keep us company. An e-friend is a machine that looks just __(3)__ a human being. It can walk and talk and can do almost __(4)__ we human beings do. My e-friend is a lot like me and we have __(5)__ fun together. She helps me __(6)__ my homework and we often go swimming. She is programmed to take care of me if anything __(7)__，so I always feel safe when we are together. She can also send me messages，just like old-fashioned e-mail，and I can download information from her memory. It's great __(8)__ an e-friend. I am never lonely and I always have someone to talk __(9)__． I would like to tell you more about life in the year 3044，but I have to send my e-friend to clean up my room.Maybe____ I will be able to travel back in time and visit you. (1)__A.__of__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ B.__from__ __ __ __ __ __ C.__in__ __ __ __ __ __ __ D.__with (2)__A.__different__ __ __ __ B.__difference__ __ C.__differently__ __ __ D.__differences (3)__A.__like__ __ __ __ __ __ __ B.__for__ __ __ __ __ __ C.__at__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ D.__up (4)__A.__something__ __ __ __ B.__anything__ __ __ C.__nothing__ __ __ __ D.__everything (5)__A.__many__ __ __ __ __ __ __ B.__a number of__ C.__a lot of__ __ __ __ D.__the number of (6)__A.__with__ __ __ __ __ __ B.__at__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ C.__on__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ D.__doing (7)__A.__will happen__ __ __ B.__happens__ __ C.__happened__ __ __ __ D.__is going to happen (8)__A.__have__ __ __ __ __ __ B.__having__ __ __ __ __ C.__to have__ __ __ __ __ D.__has (9)__A.__to__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ B.__about__ __ __ __ __ __ C.__with__ __ __ __ __ __ __ D.__both A and C __A.__one day__ __ __ B.__in one day__ __ __ C.__after one day__ D.__with one day
13.That country has not come out from the economic ____ that has lasted nearly three decades.A. dumpB. pumpC. plumpD. slumpaccomplish important
33.根据以下材料，回答26-30题As the latest crop of students pen their undergraduate application form and weigh up their options, it may be worth considering just how the point, purpose and value of a degree has changed and what Generation Z need to consider as they start the third stage of their educational journey.Millennials were told that if you did well in school, got a decent degree, you would be set up for life. But that promise has been found wanting. As degrees became universal, they became devalued. Education was no longer a secure route of social mobility. Today 28 percent of graduates in the UK are in non-graduate roles, a percentage which is double the average among OECD countries.This is not to say that there is no point in getting a degree, but rather stress that a degree is not for everyone, that the switch from classroom to lecture hall is not an inevitable one and that other options are available.?Thankfully, there are signs that this is already happening, with Generation Z seeking to learn from their millennial predecessors, even if parents and teachers tend to be still set in the degree mindset. Employers have long seen the advantages of hiring school leavers who often prove themselves to be more committed and loyal employees than graduates. Many too are seeing the advantages of scrapping a degree requirement for certain roles.For those for whom a degree is the desired route, consider that this may well be the first of many. In this age of generalists, it pays to have specific knowledge or skills. Postgraduates now earn 40 percent more than graduates. When more and more of us have a degree, it makes sense to have two.It is unlikely that Generation Z will be done with education at 18 or 21; they will need to be constantly up-skilling throughout their career to stay employable. It has been estimated that this generation, due to the pressures of technology, the wish for personal fulfilment and desire for diversity, will work for 17 different employers over the course of their working life and have five different careers. Education, and not just knowledge gained on campus, will be a core part of Generation Z's career trajectory.Older generations often talk about their degree in the present and personal tense: I am a geographer 'or' I am a classist. Their sons or daughters would never say such a thing; it's as if they already know that their degree won't define them in the same way.the author suggests that Generation Z should____ A.B. A. be careful in choosing a college? C.D. B. be diligent at each educational stage? E.F. C. reassess the necessity of college education? G.H. D. postpone their undergraduate application
The new _______ of the program comes with a much better user interface than original.A. victimB. vesselC. versionD. volume
The zookeepers were ______ enough to make additional arrangements to help the tigers enjoy an even cozier winter.A. consciousB. considerateC. idealD. considerable
The new ______ of the program comes with a much better user interface than original.A. vesselB. versionC. victimD. volume
Remember that making a friend is just the beginning of the journey into friendship. Friendships take time to form and even more time to deepen. In order to move from acquaintances to friends, you need to nurture that relationship. It’s a process that requires time, effort, and a genuine interest in the other person.Be friend that you would like to have. Treat your friends just as you want them to treat you. Be reliable, thoughtful, trustworthy, and willing to share.Be a good listener. To develop a solid friendship with someone, you should listen and support them just as you want them to listen and support you.Invest in friendships. No friendship will flourish without regular attention. Find things you enjoy doing with your friends and commit the time to them, even when you’re busy or stressed.Give your friends space. Don’t be too clingy or needy, and be sure not to abuse your friend’s generosity. Everyone needs space to be alone or spend time with other people as well.Don’t set too many rules and expectations. Instead, allow your friendship to evolve naturally. You’re both unique individuals so your friendship probably won't develop exactly as you expect.Be forgiving. No one is perfect and every one makes mistakes. No friendship develops smoothly, so when there’s a bump in the road, try to find a way to overcome the problem and move on. It will often deepen the bond of friendship between you.(1) (单选题)The author’s main purpose in this article is .A.to define what friendship is B.to explain how to be a good friendC.how to make friends with parentsD.how to make friends with teenagers(2) (单选题)Which of the following is NOT true?A.Treat your friend just as you want them to treat you. B.e ready to listen to your friend.C.Invest a lot of money in the friendship.D.Your friend needs his own space and time.(3) (单选题)“Invest in friendships”means __________________.A.you should spend a lot of money on friendshipsB.you should spend a lot of time on friendshipsC.you should find things to do with your friendD.you should buy stock with your friends(4) (单选题)In order to be a good friend, you should .A.be strict with your friendB.do the same things as you want your friends to doC.make much progressD.give your friend money(5) (单选题)Developing friendships requires .A.spaceB.making mistakesC.expectationsD.genuine attention
The president said he was shocked to learn about the ______ that caused a significant loss of human lives.A. trendB. traceC. tendencyD. tragedy
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The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中根小短线代表一个 字母 ) A va---- is a space that contains no air or other gas.
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
拼写合适的单词补全句子(答案不区分大小写;单词提提示中一根小短线代表一个字母)Something that is inf- - - - - has no limit,end,or edge.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To enh ---- something means to improve its value, quality, or attractiveness.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
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.
question or statement.Hot pot is a traditional dish in China. It is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of the Jin Dynasty. Hot pot's origins can be found in the dining practices of Mongolian horsemen who rode across the steppe and into northern China. Legend has it that the Mongols used their helmets as pots to simmer (炖) broth (汤底) over open fires, and cooked chunks of meat in the broth.Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty. In the regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. In the centuries that witnessed the growth of the Song Dynasty, hot pot moved — and changed — further south, with each successive region adapting it to their local ingredients and tastes.The ingredients in a hot pot vary a lot from region to region. Perhaps the most famous hot pot is the Chongqing or Sichuan hot pot. It features a dark red broth chock-full (塞满了的) of spices, chili peppers, and the uniquely mouth-numbing Sichuan peppers. In Beijing and elsewhere in the north, hot pot broth tends to be mild and, compared to its racy southern "cousins", a little light. In the northeast of China, a kind of local sauerkraut (酸菜) is used to add some tang (强烈的味道), making the broth a bit sour. People can choose a version of hot pot according to their taste.1 Hot pot is believed to date back more than 1,000 years to the time of _______.A. the Jin Dynasty B. the Tang DynastyC. the Song Dynasty D. the Yuan Dynasty
拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） Someone or something that is so---- is very serious rather than cheerful or humorous.
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
ⅢComplete the following sentences with the given sentence structures-|||-get ready for.sa为························备-|||-e.g.Susan has to buy a lot of things to get ready for her trip.(苏珊不得不买很多东西为旅行做准备。)-|||-1 The boy got up early to __ (为上学做准备).-|||-2 I have a lot of work to do to __ (为明天做准备).
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一、拼写合适的单词补全句子（答案不区分大小写；单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母） If someone is __ob---__ , they are extremely fat.
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个字母 ) A seq----- of events or things is a number of events or things that come one after another in a particular order.
选择合适的单词补全句子。-|||-I __ in the city.-|||-live lives
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) If there is a bo-- in the economy, there is an increase in economic activity.
拼写合适的单词补全句子 ( 答案不区分大小写 ; 单词提示中一根小短线代表一个 字母 ) To aut _ _ _ _ _ a factory , office , or industrial process means to put in machines which can do the work instead of people.