Directions:there are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or-|||-unfinished statements For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You-|||-should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a-|||-single line through the centre.-|||-Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.-|||-For any given task in Britain there are more men than are needed.Strong unions keep them-|||-there in Fleet Street, home of some London`s biggest dailies,it is understood that when two-|||-unions quarrel over three jobs, the argument is settled by giving each union two. That means 33-|||-percent overmanning,33 percent less productivity than could be obtained.-|||-A reporter who has visited plants throughout Europe has an impression that the pace of work-|||-is much slower here.Nobody tries too hard. Tea breaks do matter and are frequent. It is hard to-|||-measure intensity of work,but Britons give a distinct impression of going at their tasks in a more-|||-leisurely way.-|||-But is all this so terrible?It certainly does not improve the gross national product or output-|||-per worker. Those observant visitors, howev have noticed something else about Britain.It is-|||-pleasant place.-|||-Street crowds in Stockholm. Paris and New York move quickly and silently heads down,all-|||-in a hurry. London crowds tend to walk at an easy pace(except in the profitable,efficient City-|||-the financial district).-|||-Every stranger is struck by the patient and orderly way in which Britons queue for a bus:if-|||-the saleswoman is slow and out of stock she will likely say,`oh dear,what a pity`;the rubbish-|||-collectors stop to chat and call the housewives "Luv."Crime rises here as in every city but there-|||-still remains a gentle tone and temper that is unmatched in Berlin,Milan or Detroit.-|||-In short,what is wrong with Britain may also be what is right. Having reached a tolerable-|||-standard,Britons appear to be choosing leisure over goods.-|||-注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。-|||-46.What happens when disputes over job opportunities arise among British unions?-|||-A)Thirty three per cent of the workers will be out of work.-|||-B)More people will be employed than necessary.-|||-C)More jobs will be created by the government.-|||-D)The unions will try to increase productivity.-|||-47.What does the reporter who has visited plants throughout Europe think about Britain?-|||-A)Tea breaks do not affect the intensity of work in Britain.-|||-B)Britons do their work in an unhurried sort of way.-|||-C)The pace of work in Continental Europe is much slower than in Britain.-|||-D)Britons give the impression of working intensively.-|||-48."The breaks matter"(Para.2,Line2)indicates that __ _,-|||-A) they are an important aspect of the British way of life-|||-B)they are greatly enjoyed by British workers-|||-C) they can be used by the workers as an excuse to take time off from work-|||-D)they help the workers to be on good terms with each other-|||-49.The word"this"(Para.3,Line 1)the author means to say that __ --|||-A) there are more men on any given job than are needed-|||-B)33 per cent overmanning leads to 33 per cent less productivity-|||-C)it is difficult to measure the intensity of work-|||-D)Britons generally do not want to work too hard-|||-50.By"what is wrong with Britain may also be what is right"(Para.6,Line 1) the author-|||-means to say that __-|||-A) quarrels between unions will help create jobs-|||-B)a leisurely way of life helps Britons increase productivity-|||-C)the gentle tone and temper of the people in Britain makes it a pleasant place-|||-D)Britons will not sacrifice their leisure to further increase productivity
"Does my smile look big in this？" Future fitting-room mirrors in clothing stores could subtly adjust your reflection to make you look ─ and hence feel ─ happier， encouraging you to like what you see． That's the idea behind the Emotion Evoking System developed by Shigeo Yoshida and colleagues at the University of Tokyo in Japan． The system can manipulate， or in other word， control your emotions and personal preferences by presenting you with an image of your own smiling or frowning face． The principle that physiological changes can drive emotional ones ─ that laughter comes before happiness， rather than the other way around ─ is a well-established idea． The researchers wanted to see if this idea could be used to build a computer system that manipulates how you feel． The system works by presenting the user with a web-camera image of his or her face ─ as if they were looking in a mirror． The image is then subtly altered with software， turning the corners of the mouth up or down and changing the area around the eyes， so that the person appears to smile or frown （皱眉）． Without telling them the aim of the study， the team recruited 21 volunteers and asked them to sit in front of the screen while performing an unrelated task． When the task was complete the participants rated how they felt． When the faces on screen appeared to smile， people reported that they felt happier． On the other hand， when the image was given a sad expression， they reported feeling less happy． Yoshida and his colleagues tested whether manipulating the volunteers' emotional state would influence their preferences． Each person was given a scarf to wear and again presented with the altered webcam image． The volunteers that saw themselves smiling while wearing the scarf were more likely to report that they liked it， and those that saw themselves not smiling were less likely． The system could be used to manipulate consumers' impressions of products， say the researchers． For example， mirrors in clothing-store fitting rooms could be replaced with screens showing altered reflections． They also suggest people may be more likely to find clothes attractive if they see themselves looking happy while trying them on． "It's certainly an interesting area，" says Chris Creed at the University of Birmingham， UK． But he notes that using such technology in a shop would be harder than in the lab， because people will use a wide range of expressions． "Attempting to make slight differences to these and ensuring that the reflected image looks believable would be much more challenging，" he says． Of course， there are also important moral questions surrounding such subtly manipulative technology． "You could argue that if it makes people happy what harm is it doing？" says Creed． "But I can imagine that many people may feel manipulated， uncomfortable and cheated if they found out．"（1）What's the main purpose of the Emotion Evoking System？ ____ A． To see whether one's feeling can be unconsciously affected．B． To see whether one's facial expressions can be altered．C． To see whether laughter comes before happiness．D． To replace the mirrors in future clothing-store fitting rooms．（2）What can we learn about the web-camera image in the study？ ____ A． It recorded the volunteers' performance in the task．B． It gave the volunteers a false image．C． It attempted to make the volunteers feel exhausted．D． It beautified the volunteers' appearance in the mirror．（3）What does Creed mention as a limitation of the technology？ ____ A． It only changes the areas around the mouth and the eyes．B． It only works in clothing stores．C． It only makes subtle changes to people's behaviors．D． It only deals with a limited number of facial expressions．（4）What does Creed's comment on the moral issues with this technology imply？ ____ A． Nothing is more important than happiness．B． Technology is unable to manipulate people．C． People should make their decisions independently．D． People should neglect the harm of the technology．
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Facing the interview might make you apprehensive, but there is no reason to fear it. 1)______ Take the time to prepare properly. The interview has been your goal thus far in the job search, so it is your stepping stone to future success.Always be positive. 2)______Don't worry about where you have been, worry about where you're going. Make sure your accomplishments are related to your capabilities.Listen and stay focused. Throughout the interview, concentrate to be sure you're listening to what the interviewer has said. It looks very bad when you ask a question the interviewer just answered. 3)______Don't get off on the matters that have nothing to do with the job or your qualifications.Ask questions. Be sure to ask intelligent, well-thought-out questions that indicate you are trying to find out what you can do for the company. Base any statement on proven experience not dreams and hopes.Don't get personal. Keep personal issues out of the interview. 4)______If you feel the urge to bare your soul, your feelings should tell you the interviewer is very skilled in creating a casual atmosphere. Plan some answers to obvious questions. Why did you leave your previous position? Why did you choose your major? What are your training and experience going to do for the company?When the interview concludes, don't linger, but don't run out the door, either. 5)______Remember to write a brief thank-you note to the people who interviewed you.A. Focus on the conversation at hand.B. If you can't look the interviewers in the eye, they won't believe your answer.C. It is your real opportunity to get face to face with your potential employer.D. If the interviewers haven't indicated when a decision will be reached, ask them.E. Explain in detail how a team atmosphere can improve your personal efficiency.F. Losers dwell on past losses whereas winners dwell on future success.G. Never tell an interviewer everything no matter how relaxed and comfortable you feel.
44.单选题 Senior pupils will have their own suites that are _ with a bathroom and small kitchen.A. expectedB. equippedC. equalD. extended
B Something strange happened when I was 14 years old. Every previous year on Thanksgiving Day I'd woken up early, filled with excitement. But that Thanksgiving, for some reason I saw no reason to celebrate. None of my family were really thankful, I realized. The whole thing was a lie! During the dinner time, I left, hiding in the guest room and cried. My mom came to see what was wrong. "No one is really thankful!" I sobbed, "They just pretend for one day because that's what they’re supposed to do!" After I finished talking, she nodded. "You're right," she told me. "It's fake until you find the truth for yourself." She said it was my choice whether to celebrate with them or not. She said Thanksgiving is a time to reflect because we don't always get to see loved ones and eat a good meal. Then she left. I didn't listen to her, thinking that every holiday was a lie and I could never find joy celebrating again. But giving in to my starving stomach, I went back to the dining room in a few minutes. I couldn't believe what I saw. My entire extended family was waiting for me with wide smiles and concerned looks, and the table was covered with untouched plates. "Andy," my aunt said, "We can't eat without you. We're waiting for your turn. Now you can start it." I didn't know what to say first. Finally, I said I was thankful for having a younger brother to teach, play with, and see grow. The family shared, and everyone had something beautiful to say. Listening to what they said, I suddenly understood what my mom meant about finding out my own reason for celebrating. For me, this holiday was a chance to pause and reflect on everything I cared about. And with that, I took a huge and satisfying bite of food.1. Why did the author hide himself and cry on the Thanksgiving Day?A: Because he got up too lateB: Because some of his family were absent.C: Because he thought the dinner was tasteless.D: Because he doubted the sincerity of others' thankfulness.2. What can we know about the author's mother according to the text?A: She is very understanding.B: She is strict with the author.C: She disagreed with the author.D: She showed great worry about the author.3. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 5 refer to?A: Having dinner.B: Expressing thankfulness.C: Giving a performance.D: Making a wish.4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A: My loving motherB: Love and liesC: An inspiring ThanksgivingD: An unforgettable dinner
16. (1.0分) According to the terms of your_____, you must give three months' notice if you intend to leave this company.A. contextB. contestC. contentD. contract
"Does my smile look big in this？ "Future fitting-room mirrors in clothing stores could subtly adjust your reflection to make you look and hence feel--happier encouraging you to like what you see． That's the idea behind the Emotion Evoking System developed by Shigeo Yoshida and colleagues at the University of Tokyo in Japan．The system can manipulate， or in other words， control your emotions and personal preferences by presenting you with an image of your own smiling or frowning face． The principle that physiological changes can drive emotional ones that laughter comes before happiness， rather than the other way around- is a well-established idea． The researchers wanted to see if this idea could be used to build a computer system that manipulates how you feel． The system works by presenting the user with a web-camera image of his or her face as if they were looking in a mirror． The image is then subtly altered with-software， turning the corners of the mouth up or down and changing the area around the eyes，so that the person appears to smile or frown． Without telling them the aim of the study， the team recruited（招募） 21 volunteers and asked them to sit in front of the screen while performing an unrelated task． When the task was completed， the participants rated how they felt． When the faces on screen appeared to smile， people reported that they felt happier． On the other hand， when the image was given a sad expression， they reported feeling less happy． Yoshida and his colleagues tested whether manipulating the volunteers emotional state would influence their preferences． Each person was given a scarf to wear and again presented with the altered webcam image． The volunteers that saw themselves smiling while wearing the scarf were more likely to report that they liked it， and those that saw themselves not smiling were less likely． "The system could be used to manipulate consumers' impressions of products，" say the researchers． For example， mirrors in clothing-store fitting rooms could be replaced with screens showing altered reflections． They also suggest people may be more likely to find clothes attractive if they see themselves looking happy while trying them on． "It's certainly an interesting area，" says Chris Creed at the University of Birmingham， UK． But he notes that using such technology in a shop would be harder than in the lab， because people will use a wide range of expressions． " Attempting to make slight differences to these and ensuring that the reflected image looks believable would be much more challenging， " he says． Of course， there are also important moral questions surrounding such subtly manipulative technology． " You could argue that if it makes people happy， what harm is it doing？ " says Creed． " But I can imagine that many people may feel manipulated uncomfortable and cheated if they found out．"（1）What's the main purpose of the Emotion Evoking System？ ____ A． To see whether one' s facial expressions can be altered．B． To replace the mirrors in future clothing-store fitting rooms．C． To see whether laughter comes before happiness．D． To see whether one's feeling can be unconsciously affected．（2）What can we learn about the web-camera image in the study？ ____ A． It recorded the volunteers' performance in the task．B． It attempted to make the volunteers feel happier．C． It gave the volunteers a false image．D． It beautified the volunteers appearance in the mirror．（3）What does Creed mention as a limitation of the technology？ ____ A． It only deals with a limited number of facial expressions．B． It only works in clothing stores．C． It only makes subtle changes to people's expressions．D． It only changes the areas around the mouth and the eyes．（4）What does Creeds comment on the moral issues with this technology imply？ ____ A． People should make their decisions independently．B． Technology is unable to manipulate people．C． Nothing is more important than happiness．D． People should neglect the harm of the technology．
5. Chinese cookery has developed and _______ (成熟) over the centuries, forming a rich cultural content.6. Local flavors and snacks and special dishes have formed according to regions, local products, climate, historical factors, and _______ (饮食习惯).7. Chinese cuisine as a whole is _______ (划分) into four major schools.8. Sometimes Beijing and Shanghai cuisine are also _______ (算入).9. China also has some local _______ (风味) and snacks.
【题文】You are a German living in Berlin. One day you’ re walk¬ing down the street, minding your own business, when sudden¬ly a stranger comes up with a smile on his face. After stopping you, he holds a small electronic device (装置) close to his face and speaks slowly into it, saying, in English," Can you tell me where I can buy some sauerkraut?" What should you do? (a) Run away; (b) Call the police; or (c) Listen closely for the device to say in German," Konnen Sie mir bitte sagen, welches sauerkraut haufen kann?"The most proper answer would be (c) because the person in front of you is only a tourist trying to enjoy himself. The de¬vice is said to be the world’s first portable(便携的) translator — a hand-held microcomputer that at the same time translates one spoken language into another. The four-pound, battery-op¬erated product is called the Voice, and it is the invention of Advanced Products and Technologies, an American electronics company. When the Voice is introduced in the Unite States in late April — at a price of (1,500 — it will be used to trans¬late spoken English into Italian, German, French and Span¬ish. The product comes with separate cartridges(盒式存储器) for each of the four languages, which can be changed when the user travels from one country to another. It will be sold in Eu¬rope soon after the US introduction, with cartridges that trans¬late Italian, German, French and Spanish into English.The Voice uses a microchip(微型集成电路片) to trans¬late languages. It is Started by voice command and produces voice output through a built-in speaker. When the user makes a statement or asks a question, the Voice immediately repeats what has been said in another language.1. The device held by the stranger is probably a kind of________.A. a two-way radio B. language translatorC. easily-carried speaker D. a multi-functioned computer2. What does the last sentence of the first paragraph mean?A. Can you tell me where I can buy some sauerkraut?B. Can I ask for some information from the police?C. Would you like to try my device?D. Would you not run away if I ask you where to buy some sauerkraut?3. When the stranger says," Can you tell... sauerkraut?" he is ________.A. learning German from his deviceB. asking you the way to the sauerkraut shopC. making fun of you with his deviceD. testing his device for fun4. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?A. The price of the hand-held microcomputer.B. The function of the product Voice.C. The producer pf the small electronic device.D. The number of the device sold to the European coun¬tries.
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These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
选择合适的单词补全句子。-|||-I __ in the city.-|||-live lives
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
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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.
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.
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.
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).