21)To get A s on essay tests,you must be able to write well enough that your teacher is _ you do understand.A. guaranteedB. convincedC. acceptedD. offered

New technology linksthe world as never before. Our planet has shrunk（收缩）. It’s now a “globalvillage” where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellitelink. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-techcommunication’s equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills. Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern businesspeoplewho have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. Inmodern markets, success overseas often helps support domestic(国内的)business efforts. Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement withinexecutive(行政的) ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer needfear being “out of sight and out of mind.” He or she can be sure thatthe overseas effort is central to the company’s plan for success, and thatpromotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee cansucceed in a difficult assignment overseas, superior will have greaterconfidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States wherecross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more andmore common. Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices withbusiness applications, even small businesses in the United States are able toget into international markets. English is still the international language of business. But there is anever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second languageisn’t generally required to get a job in business, but having language skillsgives a candidate(候选人) the edge when other qualificationsappear to be equal.The employee posted abroad who speaks the country’s principallanguage has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and can havethe cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. Theemployee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients(客户)over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm.1.What is the author’sattitude toward high-tech communications equipment?A. Critical. B.Indifferent. C.Negative. D.Positive.2.With the increaseduse of high-tech communications equipment, business people_________.A. have to get familiarwith modern technologyB. are gaining moreeconomic benefits from domestic operationsC. are placing moreimportance on their overseas businessD. are eager to workoverseas3. In this passage, “outof sight and out of mind” (Para. 3) probably means _________.A. being unable tothink properly for lack of insightB. being totally out oftouch with business at home C. missingopportunities for promotion when abroadD. leaving all care andworry behind4.According to thepassage, what is an important consideration of international corporations inemploying people today?A. Connections withbusinesses overseas. B. Ability to speak the client’slanguage.C. Technical know-how. D.Business experience.

Which of the following is on the list of World Cultural Heritage?A. Historic centre of MacaoB. LuoyangC. KaifengD. Nanjing

Getting stuck in the same old routine until it becomes a rut can ______ the life ______ you.A. put . . . . intoB. derive . . . . ofC. suck . . . . out ofD. direct . . . . to

A Roadmap for the Planet From the 18th through the mid-19th century, whale oil provided light to much of the Western world. At its peak, whaling employed 70,000 people and was the United States’ fifth-largest industry. The U. S. stood as the world’s foremost whale slayer. Producing millions of gallons of oil each year, the industry was widely seen as unquestionable. Without whale oil, so the thinking from the advocates even went, the world would slide backward toward darkness. By today’s standard, of course, killing whales is considered savage. Two hundred years ago there was no environmental movement to speak of. But one wonders if the whalers, finding that each year they needed to go farther to kill massive sea mammals, ever asked themselves: what will happen when we run out of whales’ Such questions today constitute the base of the ever-louder logic of sustainability. Climate activists and campaigning environmentalists argue that the industrialized countries of the world have made sizable withdrawals on nature’s fixed allowance, and unless we change our ways, and soon, we are doomed to an abrupt end. Take the recent proclamation from the United Nations, Environment Program, which argued that governments should dramatically cut back on the use of resources. The mantra (咒语)has become commonplace, our current way of living is selfish and unsustainable. We are wrecking the world. We are polluting the water and the air. We are killing plants and animals, and leaving a devastated planet for future generations. In other words, humanity is doomed. It is a compelling story, no doubt. It is also fundamentally wrong, and the consequences are severe. Tragically, exaggerated environmental worries―and the willingness of so many to believe them―could ultimately prevent us from finding smarter ways to actually help our planet and ensure the health of the environment for future generations. Because, our fears notwithstanding, we actually get smarter. Although Westerners were once reliant on whale oil for lighting, we never actually ran out of whales. Why High demand and rising prices for whale oil spurred a search for and investment in the 19th-century version of alternative energy. First, kerosene (煤油) from petroleum replaced whale oil. We didn’t run out of kerosene, either: electricity supplanted it because it was a superior way to light our planet. For generations, we have consistently underestimated our capacity for innovation. There was a time when we worried that all of London would be covered with horse manure because of the increasing use of horse-drawn carriages. Thanks to the invention of the car, London has 7 million inhabitants today. Manure disaster averted. In fact, would-be catastrophes have regularly been pushed aside throughout human history, and so often became of innovation and technological development. We never just continue to do the same old thing. We innovate and avoid the anticipated problems. Think of the whales, and then think of the debate over cutting emissions today. Instead of single-mindedly trying to force people to do without carbon-emitting fuels, we must recognize that we won’t make any real progress in cutting CO2 emissions until we can create affordable, efficient alternatives. We are far from that point today., much- hyped technologies such as wind and solar energy remain very expensive and inefficient compared with cheap fossil fuels. Globally, wind provides just 0.3 percent of our energy, and solar a minuscule 0.1 percent. Current technology is so inefficient that, to take just one example, if we were serious about wind power, we would have to blanket most countries with wind turbines to generate enough energy for everybody, and we would still have the massive problem of storage. We don’t know what to do when the wind doesn’t blow. Making the necessary breakthroughs will require mass improvements across many technologies. The sustainable response to global warming, then, is one that sees us get much more serious about investment into alternative-energy research and development. This has a much greater likelihood of leaving future generations at least the same opportunities as we have today. Because what, exactly, is sustainability Fourteen years ago, the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development report "Our Common Future", chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland, provided the most- quoted definition. Sustainable development "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". The measure of success, then, is whether or not we give future generations the same opportunities that we have had. As humans have become richer and more educated, we have been able to enjoy more leisure time. In most developed countries, yearly working hours have fallen drastically since the end of the 19th century: today we work only about half as much as we did then. Over the last 30 years or so, total free time for men and women has increased, thanks to reductions in workload and housework. We have consistently achieved these remarkable developments by focusing on technological innovation and investment designed to create a richer future. And while major challenges remain, the future appears to hold great promise, too. By the end of the century, the U. N. estimates we will live to be 85 on average, and virtually everyone will read, write, and have access to food, water, and sanitation. That’s not too shabby. Rather than celebrating this amazing progress, many find it distasteful. Instead of acknowledging and learning from it, we bathe ourselves in guilt, fretting about our supposed unsustainable lives. Certainly many argue that while the past may have improved, surely it doesn’t matter for the future, because we are destroying the environment! But not so fast. In recent decades, air quality in wealthy countries has vastly improved. In virtually every developed country, the air is more breathable and the water is more drinkable than they were in 1970. London, renowned for centuries for its infamous smog and severe pollution, today has the cleanest air that it has had since the Middle Ages. Eventually, with increased affluence, developed countries gradually were better able to afford a cleaner environment. That is happening already today in some of the richest developing countries: air-pollution levels in Mexico City have been dropping precisely because of better technology and more wealth. Though air pollution is by far the most menacing for humans, water quality has similarly been getting better. Forests, too, are regrowing in rich countries, though still being lost in poor places where slash-and-burn is preferable to starvation. We know from experience that more prosperous countries are more able to respond to the challenges that climate change will pose. They are much more resilient to natural disasters while more able to invest in measures such as greener cities and flood protection. Yet instead of first making sure that everybody is better off and more resilient, our response to global warming has been to try to cut back carbon emissions too soon. In reality, this means reining in growth and making do with less than we could have otherwise. We forget too easily that innovation and ingenuity have solved most major problems in the past. Living sustainably means learning the lessons from history. And chief among those is that the best legacy we can leave our descendants is to ensure that they are prosperous enough to respond flexibly to the unknown challenges ahead.Why do we work only about half the time today as we did at the end of the 19th century A．The world’s population has increased greatly.B．The natural resources have drastically decreased.C．Technology has made workload and housework reduced.D．People understand the importance of getting relaxed.

One thing about Huawei is easy to understand：its(1)__________.In Paris on May 7th the Chinese telecoms company showed off the Ascend P7，a sleek smart phone(2)__________with the speedy fourth-generation mobile-phone networks being built in many countries.　　Huawei started pushing its own brand of smart phones only in 201 1，but by 2013 it was the world’s third-biggest vendor.(3)__________it is still far behind the leaders，Apple and Samsung：it hopes that phones likethe P7 will help it(4)__________the gap.In 2013 this part of its operations brought in about 70%of its revenue of 239 billion yuan.　　Huawei’s(5)__________and management are less well understood.Some American politicians and competitors regard the company as little better than a front for the Chinese state，　partly because Ren Zhengfei，its chief(6)__________，was an engineer in the People’s Liberation Army before he founded Huawei in l 987.Its network equipment has in effect been(7)__________out of the American market.However,Huawei has A.ways denied being under the state’s thumb.　　Unlike A.ibaba and other Chinese technology companies that have sought stock market listings，Huawei has no such plans.Huawei’s system，he believes，fosters a(8)__________view that will help it overtake listed competitors.Nor does he think that going public would(9)__________Huawei’s difficulties in America.“It might take ten or 20 years for the United States to know that Huawei is a company with(10)__________，”he said.Meanwhile，Huawei will put its energy into more welcoming markets.　　A.shut　　B.ambition　　C.integrity　　D.short-term　　patible　　F.honesty　　G.ownership　　H.enlarge　　I.bridge　　J.decrease　　K.long-term　　L.however　　M.executive　　N. alleviate　　O.Though 1.[选词填空]___2.[选词填空]___3.[选词填空]___4.[选词填空]___5.[选词填空]___6.[选词填空]___7.[选词填空]___8.[选词填空]___9.[选词填空]___10.[选词填空]___

7. Americans are not _ to bargaining over prices, and in fact usually feel quite uncomfortable with the idea.A. adjustedB. attributedC. accustomedD. limited

Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress Finding work-life balance in today's frenetically paced world is no simple task． Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life．Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult． Whether the problem is too much focus on work or too little, when your work life and your personal life feel out of balance, stress-along with its harmful effects-is the result． The good news is that you can take control of your work-life balance-and give yourself the time to do the things that are most important to you．The first step is to recognize how the world of work has changed．Then you can evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance． How work invades your personal life There was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and worked eight-to nine-hour days．The boundaries between work and home were fairly clear then．But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers．Here's why: ●Global economy．As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies outsource or move more jobs to reduce labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer and produce more just to protect their jobs． ●International business．Work continues around the world 24hours a day for some people．If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or consulting． ●Advanced communication technology．Many people now have the ability to work anywhere-from their home, from their car and even on vacation．And some managers expect this． ●Longer hours．Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than they're scheduled．Often, overtime is mandatory．If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yourself regularly working more than 40 hours a week to achieve and exceed expectations． ●Changes in family roles．Today's married worker is typically part of a dual-career couple, which makes it difficult to find time to meet commitments to family, friends and community． Married to your work It can be tempting to rack up the hours at work-especially if you're trying to earn a promotion or some extra money for a child's education or a dream vacation．For others, working more hours feels necessary in order to manage the workload． But if you're spending most of your time at work, your home life will likely pay the price．Consider the pros and cons of working extra hours on your work-life balance: ●Fatigue．Your ability to think and your eye-hand coordination decrease when you're tired．This means you're less productive and may make more mistakes．These mistakes can lead to injury or rework and negatively impact your professional reputation． ●Family．You may miss out on important events, such as your child's first bike ride, your father's 60th birthday or your high-school reunion．Missing out on important milestones may harm relationships with your loved ones． ●Friends．Trusted friends are a key part of your support system．But if you're spending time at the office instead of with them, you'll find it difficult to nurture those friendships． ●Expectations．If you regularly work extra hours, you may be given more responsibility．This could create a never-ending and increasing cycle, causing more concerns and challenges． Sometimes working overtime is important．If you work for a company that requires mandatory overtime, you won't be able to avoid it, but you can learn to manage it．Most importantly, say no when you're too tired, when it's affecting your health or when you have crucial family obligations． Striking the best work-life balance For most people, juggling the demands of career and personal life is an ongoing challenge．With so many demands on your time-from overtime to family obligations-it can feel difficult to strike this balance．The goal is to make time for the activities that are the most important to you． Here are some ideas to help you find the balance that's best for you: ●Learn to say no．Whether it's a co-worker asking you to spearhead an extra project or your child's teacher asking you to manage the class play, remember that it's OK to respectfully say no．When you quit doing the things you only do out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, you'll make more room in your life for the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy． ●Leave work at work．Make a conscious decision to separate work time from personal time．When with your family, for instance, turn off your cell phone and put away your laptop computer． ●Manage your time．Organize household tasks efficiently．Do one or two loads of laundry every day, rather than saving it all for your day off．A weekly family calendar of important dates and a daily list of to-dos will help you avoid deadline panic．If your employer offers a course in time management, sign up for it． ●Get enough sleep．There's nothing as stressful and potentially dangerous as working when you're sleep-deprived．Not only is your productivity affected, but also you can make costly mistakes．You may then have to work even more hours to make up for these mistakes． ●Communicate clearly．Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully．Take notes if necessary． ●Nurture yourself．Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as walking, working out or listening to music． ●Set aside one night each week for recreation．Take the phone off the hook, power down the computer and turn off the TV．Discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends, such as playing golf, fishing or canoeing．Making time for activities you enjoy will rejuvenate you． Remember, striking a work-life balance isn't a one-shot deal．Creating balance in your life is a continuous process．Balance doesn't mean doing everything．Examine your priorities and set boundaries．Be firm in what you can and cannot do．Only you can restore harmony to your lifestyle．(1)What will happen if you're spending most of your time at work？________A. You might lose all your friends．B. You will lose both health and wealth．C. You perhaps be given more responsibility．D. You may be misunderstood by your loved ones．(2)According to the passage，you'd better say no to mandatory overtime when________．A. you get bored with the work．B. you are not interested in the work．C. you can't get additional allowance．D. you have crucial family obligations．(3)What does the underlined sentence mean？________A. To do things people ask you to do can bring you a lot of joy．B. You should do the things people ask you to do without feeling guilty．C. You shouldn't do the things people ask you to do if you don't want to．D. To do things for yourself is more meaningful than to do things for others．(4)What will not happen if you don't get enough sleep？________A. You can make costly mistakes．B. You will have low productivity．C. You will feel stressed while working．D. You will have no sense of exhaustion．(5)What does the real balance mean according to the author？________A. Being firm that working overtime will strike a work-life balance．B. Examining priorities and deciding what is the most important to you．C. Trying to carrying out everything you want to do whether you can do it or not．D. Being cautious when saying no to somebody in a bid to maintain fine relationships．

Boys and girls,we have some interesting and fun things for you this term.Have a good time.-|||-English Club Math Exam-|||-For the seventh grade students For the ninth grade students-|||-Time: Tuesday afternoon and Friday evening Time:on Monday,March 20th-|||-Place:Room 301 Place:Room 306-|||-Tele:77459312 PS:Top 10 will get a surprise-|||-A Talk Singing Competition-|||-For all students For the eighth grade students-|||-Time: :30-16:30, April 25th Time: on Thursday,May 23rd-|||-Place:in the school hall Place:in the music room-|||-Topic:How to Learn English Well Tele:58172352-|||-51.What activity will the school have on May 23rd?-|||-A.A singing competition. B.A math exam.-|||-C.A talk about how to learn English well. D.An English speech contest.-|||-52.Where will Tom,a ninth grade student, probably be at 3:00p.m.on April 25th?-|||-A.In Room 301. B.In Room 306.-|||-C.In the school hall. D.In the music room.-|||-53.How often do the English club members practice spoken English?-|||-A.Once a week. B.Twice a week.-|||-C.Three times a week. D.Four times a week.-|||-54.How many students will get a surprise after the math exam?-|||-A.4. B.10. C.20. D.306.-|||-55.Where may you see this notice?-|||-A.In a school. B.In a shop. C.In a hospital. D.In a restaurant.

-From the _ of a world submerged in religious, ethnic, and racial conflict, this harmonious cooperation is something unbelievable.A. motivationB. perspectiveC. impressionD. impact