He/she holds a certificate of MBA.

Svend Robinson holds that______.

A．he will never disclose the identity of the doctor involved in Rodriguez' s suicide

B．It is inhuman not to be present at a person' s deathbed if he or she is invited

C．any official inquiry has no right to reveal the identity of the doctor involved in Rodriguez' s suicide

D．he will reveal the identity of the doctor involved in Rodriguez' s suicide if possible

Why does Anna say this？

A．To indicate that she does not agree with the man.

B．To assure that the man is addressing his point of view.

C．To indicate that she is a little surprised at his view.

D．To encourage the man to explain why he holds that opinion.

dent and Chief Executive Officer by a unanimous vote of the Company's Board of Directors. He succeeds Chairman and CEO John W. Lawrence, who is taking over the CEO position at Marvin-Bavasi Motors. The appointment is effective immediately.

Mr. Teaschle is the former Chairman and CEO of Agave, Inc. who has served as Vice Chairman of SigmaAgave Corp. since the two energy companies merged in October 2001. In May 2002, he was named to the additional role of interim Chairman of Genertec Inc., to assist the energy merchant in restoring investor confidence and stabilizing the company's financial position. He is resigning from the positions he holds at Sigma Agave and Genertec to focus exclusively on his duties at Ventrus.

On behalf of the Ventrus board, James J. Reilly, a director who led the nationwide search for a new CEO, said, "Hillman is a forceful, positive executive who is exactly the right person to lead Ventrus at this critical time. He knows how to guide major global companies through difficult transitions with a sharp focus on financial responsibility. He is an extremely hardworking, hands-on executive who knows how to engage employees. He believes that a company is as good as the ambitions its stakeholders share, and he will push firmly but fairly to achieve the company's goals. He has the reputation and credibility needed to lead Ventrus to economic recovery and a great future."

Ventrus Airlines operates more than 1,900 flights a day on a route network that spans the globe.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 19

To: Mr. Teasdale

From Ms. Teasdale

Message:

Ms. Teasdale saw the news and called to congratulate again. She said she had persuaded your parents to cone for the celebration party. She asked if you needed to see the guest list Please call back.

What is the possible title of the news？

A．Hillman F. Teasdale Saved Ventrus Airlines

B．Hillman F. Teasdaie, CEO of Three Giant Companies

C．Ventrus Announces New CEO Appointment

D．Board Decision for Dramatic Strategic Change

？Look at the article below about getting along with the boss and following questions.

？For each question (13 - 18), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose.

Getting Along with the Boss

You know that a positive relationship with your work superiors is essential to your success. But how do you ensure you stay on their right side？ Your boss holds 2 our future prospects in his or her hands. Expect very few favors from a boss who does not like you, Bad relationship with the boss also means missed advancement opportunities: it is one of the major reasons for high staff turnover. If you resign because of the boss. you may also expect a dent in your professional reputation, Imagine having to provide such an "ex" boss as the contact referral person at your next interview !

The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the ladder. Your boss isn't only your supervisor. He or she is also the person best equipped (or should be I to help you do the job you are paid to do. He/she is privy to the company's goals and knows what the company is looking for in future executives. He/she can inform. you of company direction that may affect your future aspirations, He/she can put in a good word for you in the right eats. He/she is also your ally when you need back up, support or cooperation from other departments.

But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with your boss？ The key is communication. Know your boss' priorities and try to anticipate his/her needs before he/she asks. Don't think narrowly in terms of your own immediate position. Try to understand where what you do ties in with the bigger picture.

What other things can you discover about your boss？ Is he/she conservative or informal？ Does he/she prefer to be greeted as Mr. Ms. Miss or Mrs. or prefer first names？ Is his/hers an "open door" policy or does he/she prefers you setting appointments with them？ Respect your boss' time. Never barge into their office expecting or demanding an hearing immediately. Does he/she prefer to be kept informed with progress reports, or prefer you show initiative and get on with the job？

Don't be a "yes man" and don't offer false flattery in the hope of' getting somewhere. It won't work! And don't aim for "closeness" in the working relationship because this can also backfire. If your boss depends upon you too much. he/she won't recommend you for promotions because you are needed too much where you are. Another possibility is that if he/ she is not a good manager, he/she may be given their marching orders. If you are seen to be a part of his/her management mishaps, you may be marching out the door with him/her! Do what you can to stay in his/her good books. Don't take "sickies" unless you are sick! Be an effective, cooperative, responsible and courteous employee and team player.

It is possible that you are already these things, and you are working for somebody whose management style. disagrees with your needs or expectations. Maybe friction cannot be avoided. Then, you may be better off looking for a new job in a new department or company. In short, getting along with your boss entails getting to know his/her likes and dislikes and learning to work with his/her personality and management style. And the upside about mastering communication and people skills with your own boss is that one day, those skills will pay off in your own management role with your own team.

The writer says that a bad relationship with your boss may result in all of the following except

A．less favors from your boss.

B．the loss of your job.

C．a dent in your reputation.

D．the loss of your opportunities for promotion.

How Executives Deal with the Jobless Time？

Although the economy has improved, a jobless executive may have to face up to a year or more of unemployment. That's a lot of time, especially for those who are not used to having any free time. While some job seekers spend hundreds of hours discovering daytime television, others seem to thrive on activities that boost their professional careers or resolve family issues when they aren't working.

Having an extended period of free time in the prime of one's life can in fact be a unique opportunity to focus on volunteer service, professional education or personal growth.

Community Involvement

For Lisa Perez, the wakeup call was burned pork chops. An executive who previously hadn't been particularly interested in home and health had become obsessed with homemaking during a period of unemployment.

She realized that cleaning and organizing her home wasn't helping her job search. Nevertheless, "I made lists of 50 things to do every day," says Ms. Perez, a political and public-relations consultant in Scottsdale, Ariz. "My house was clean, just so I'd have something to do."

One day, her boyfriend didn't arrive on time for dinner because he had to work late, and her pork chops were ruined. She flied into a rage. "I'd never been a person like that," she says. "So I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself, and go out and do something productive."

Ms. Perez, 35, resolved to become an active volunteer for the duration of her search. She gave her time to a health-care concern, a housing program and a political campaign.

The work offered her self-confidence. "Volunteering takes the focus off you. One thing you have that's still valuable is your time. And, of course, you learn that there are thousands of people with a life that's much worse than yours," she says.

Volunteer assignments are also great ways to meet powerful and well-connected people. Over a six-month period, her volunteering evolved into working as a paid consultant and then as a full-time employee, a job she still holds today. In all, she was unemployed for eight months.

Before her job loss, she thought she didn't have time to volunteer while working. "Now, even though I have a demanding job, I still volunteer, because of what I got out of it," says Ms. Perez.

Continuing Education

Gene Bellavance, a 36-year-old information-technology project manager, took another route during his unemployment. When he was laid off from a steel company near Cleveland, he knew his immediate prospects were bleak. He expected his search to take a year. He faced a decision: take a job that would set back his career or hold out for an offer he really wanted.

Mr. Bellavance, single and virtually debt free, shifted his finances into survival mode. He cashed out his pension, sold his house, unloaded things he didn't need at garage sales, and rented an apartment with a roommate. Then, he says, "I signed up for every benefit I could find."

But he wasn't just waiting out the year. He spent the rest of his search updating his skills, including becoming certified in new database and project-management software. "You have to invest in yourself," Mr. Bellavance says. "I estimated what technology was going to be the most beneficial and chose applications that were going to ensure top pay.

His job search was one month shy of the full year he'd expected. He looked for work during his training and says he would have finished the certification programs even if he'd been hired before completing them.

Family Matters

In addition to pursuing training or volunteering, some displaced careerists use their time off work to attend to family matters. Many executives rediscover their children or find time to help their parents.

Stanford Rappaport held three jobs in

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

He holds an important position in the company; ______, I don't quite trust him.

A．furthermore

B．otherwise

C．thus

D．nevertheless

What does Petter believe he is able to change？

A．the views the MCA holds on industry

B．the way in which the MCA decides on policy

C．how the MCA is perceived by other people

D．the MCA's relations with other trade associations

nizational constraints(约束)influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don't at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth's story:

I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle(小隔间)offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.

It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit, but "nice" isn't a quality attributed to most organizations. If you feel you deserve a significant raise in pay, you'll probably have to ask for it.

Performance is your best bargaining chip(筹码)when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to demonstrate that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs(a new client or a sizable contract, for example )just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.

Use information as a bargaining chip too. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services？

Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style. to guide the direction of the interaction.

According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should ______.

A．demonstrate his capability

B．give his boss a good impression

C．ask for as much money as he can

D．ask for the salary he hopes to get

听力原文：W: Bob said that Seattle is a great place for conferences.

M: He's certainly in a position to make that comment. He's been there so often.

Q: What does the man say about Bob？

(13)

A．He has been to Seattle many times.

B．He has chaired a lot of conferences.

C．He holds a high position in his company.

D．He lived in Seattle for many years.