Generally, men may have higher ___ of overweight.

e is never at a【C1】______for words？ How can she【C2】______the names of a couple they met on【C3】______years ago？ Now we know【C4】______to tell him: It's her brain.

Although there are obviously cultural【C5】______for the differences in emotions and behavior,【C6】______breakthrough research reveals that the【C7】______of many puzzling differences between men and women may【C8】______in the head. Men's and women's brains【C9】______much in common, but they are definitely not the same【C10】______size, structure or insight. Broadly speaking, a woman's brain, like her body, is ten to fifteen percent smaller than a man's,【C11】______the regions dedicated to the language may be more densely【C12】______with brain cells.

Girls generally speak earlier and read faster. The reason may be【C13】______females use both sides of the brain when they read. In【C14】______, males rely only on the left side.

At every age, women's memories【C15】______men's. They have a greater ability to【C16】______names with faces than men do, and they are【C17】______at recalling list. The events people remember best are those that an emotion is attached to.【C18】______women use more of their right brains, which【C19】______emotions, they may do this automatically.

While we don't yet know what all these findings imply, one thing is【C20】______: Male and female brains do the same things, but they do them differently.

【C1】

A．loss

B．puzzle

C．slip

D．failure

听力原文： Thailand has some special customs and habits.

Men end women generally do not touch or show affection in public. However, good friends of the same sex sometimes hold hands. Among the younger generation, it is becoming more common for members of the opposite sex to hold hands.

In social visits, how one sits, walks, or interacts with others depends on the status of each person present. It is customary to remove one's shoes when entering a Buddhist temple or private home. Visitors should avoid stepping on the doorstep because Thais believe that a soul resides in the doorstep of a temple. It is not necessary to take gifts when visiting, but it is not uncommon for guests on extended stays to present their hosts with a gift of appreciation.

In the home, people commonly sit on the floor, but do not stretch their feet out in front of them. Women generally put their legs to the side and behind them, and men sit cross-legged. Men might also put their legs to the side to show special respect to the hosts. Guests may offer compliments on the home or children, but should avoid excessive admiration of any specific object to make the host embarrassed.

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A．Friends of the same sex cannot hold hands in public.

B．Friends of the opposite sex always hold hands in public.

C．Men and women have different attitudes towards holding bands.

D．Young people hold a more open attitude towards holding hands.

听力原文： For many years, T-shirts were short sleeved undershirts only for men and boys. T-shirts used to 'be of one color—white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen.

Today things have changed a lot. T-shirts has become colorful and fashionable. It can be seen almost everywhere and on everyone Women and children wear T-shirts as well as teenagers, university students and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on the playground, on the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work. Because the T-shirts are relatively inexpensive, smart, comfortable and convenient to wear, they have become one of the newest ideas in fashion over the world.

Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or a picture printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word, a popular phrase, pictures of sportsmen, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all the time.

When do people usually wear T-shirts？

A．When they take part in sports.

B．When they watch a film.

C．When they go shopping.

D．When they read a book.

听力原文： Most young married couples in the United States share their duties and responsibilities both inside and outside the home. The reason for this is that they both usually have a job. Most of the young married people have to work in order to plan for their future years. For example, some people might plan for a comfortable home, some others may plan for a family and their children's education, and still some others may generally want to save for a better living.

Since a woman helps financially, a man feels that he should help his wife in the home. He may help her with the cleaning by lifting heavy furniture. Also, he may often wash and dry the dinner dishes, because his wife has to take care of the children. This usually surprises people of other cultures, because they consider it beneath the dignity of a man to help his wife, or in other words, a man shouldn't do a woman's job. In American life, however, this is just another way of showing the respect that men and women have for each other.

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A．Because both husband and wife have their own jobs.

B．Because they have a lot to take care of.

C．Because their parents don't usually help.

D．Because they have more than one kid to bring up.

boys. T-shirts used to be of one colour—white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen.

Today things have changed a lot. T-shirts have become colourful and fashionable. It can be seen almost everywhere and on everyone. Women and children wear T-shirts as well as teenagers, university students and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on the playground, on the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work. Yet, T-shirts remain relatively inexpensive and long wearing, as well as easy to care for. Smart but comfortable and convenient to wear, they have become one of the newest ideas in fashion over the world.

Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or a picture printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word, a popular phrase, pictures of sportsmen, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all the time.

When do people most probably wear T-shirts, according to the speaker？

A．Taking part in sports.

B．Listening to music.

C．Watching TV.

D．Enjoying a film.

听力原文： For many years, T-shirts were simple short-sleeved undershirts for men and boys. T-shirts used to be of one color -- white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen.

Today the T-shirt has become fashionable. It can be seen everywhere and on everyone. Women and little children wear T-shirts as do teenagers, university students, and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on playground, at the beach of in town. They can also be worn for work. Yet T-shirts remain relatively inexpensive and long wearing, as well as easy to care for. Smart but comfortable and convenient to wear, they have become one of America' s newest ideas on fashion.

Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T- shirts with a slogan or picture printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word, a popular phrase, pictures of popular singers, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all the time.

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A．The silk T - shirt in white color.

B．The cotton T - shirt with a slogan or picture.

C．The nylon T - shirt worn on playground.

D．The wool T - shirt worn for work.

-shirts used to be of one color—white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen.

Today things have changed a lot. T-shirts has become colorful and fashionable. It can be seen almost everywhere and on everyone. Women and children wear T-shirts as well as teenagers, university students and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on the playground, on the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work. Because the T-shirts are relatively inexpensive, smart, comfortable and convenient to wear, they have become one of the newest ideas in fashion over the world.

Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or a picture printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word, a popular phrase, pictures of sportsmen, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all the time.

When do people usually wear T-shirts？

A．When they take part in sports.

B．When they watch a film.

C．When they go shopping.

D．When they read a book.

T-shirts used to be of one colour—white. And since they were worn under shirts, they were generally not seen.

Today things have changed a lot. T-shirt has become colourful and fashionable. It can be seen almost everywhere and on everyone. Women and children wear T-shirts as well as teenagers, university students and men from all walks of life. T-shirts are worn on the playground, at the beach or in town. They can also be worn for work. Yet, T-shirts remain relatively inexpensive and long wearing, as well as easy to care for. Smart but comfortable and convenient to wear, they have become one of the newest ideas on fashion over the world.

Although T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of bright materials and styles, the most popular kind is the traditional cotton T-shirts with a slogan or a picture printed on the front. A T-shirt may bear a single word; a popular phrase, pictures of sportsmen, or an advertisement. As T-shirts are becoming more and more popular, new designs are coming up all the time.

When do people most probably wear T-shirts, according to the speaker？

A．Listening to music.

B．Watching TV.

C．Taking part in sports.

D．Enjoying a film.

Our natural inclination to be familiar can put some people on edge. Germans and Japanese, for example, are very unlikely to use first names in business. Asians prefer to use less eye and physical contact. A universal handshake that most cultures are comfortable with is a single pump handshake that lasts a few seconds. Latins are prone to touching and to smaller personal space, while Asians and Germans enjoy more distance. The Latin hug is common between men and men and women and women. At home, the Japanese are more comfortable with a bow from the waist. Be sure not to refer to Japanese as 'foreigners' or 'Orientals, ' but instead as international visitors and Asians.

F: With Asian and German associates, punctuality is a must] It is safe to begin a meeting with a more formal tone that can always be relaxed by following their lead. Business cards are treated with more respect by people from other countries, and there is a strong emphasis on titles and positions. It is helpful to have your cards printed in their language on the back if you are regularly dealing with a particular country. Germans will include university degrees and often the company's founding date on their cards, so you may want to add similar information to yours.

M: Germans, Japanese and Latins value more formality in manners than Americans. Don't stand with hands on hips or talk with hands in pockets. Be tolerant about smoking, as Japanese and Europeans smoke more than Americans. Avoid speaking in a loud voice. ' Respect privacy and a sense of order with Germans. Latins enjoy discussing family, whereas Germans and Japanese generally do not.

F: At business meals, more time is spent on building relationships rather than rushing straight to work. It is appropriate to eat with the silverware constantly in beth hands. Most of the world eats continental style. with the fork in the left hand and the knife in the fight, eating off the back of the fork. We, on the other hand, are uncomfortable when people keep both of their wrists above the table for the whole meal. We place the hand we are not eating or drinking with in our laps. Europeans often find it strange and may wonder what we are doing !

M: Be aware that gifts are important, but that some may bo taboo in certain cultures. For example, with Japanese, white is the color of death and four of anything is unlucky. With the Latins, gifts of knives suggest 'cutting' of the relationship. With Germans, red roses signal romantic interests, and carnations signify death. With Mexicans and Brazilians, purple is the color of death, so it's best to avoid purple flowers and gifts. With the Japanese, gifts are normally given and received with a slight bow and are not opened in front of your counterpart.

？You will hear five different business people talking about cultural differences in doing business in different countries.

？For each extract there are two tasks. For Task One, choose the dos described from the list A—H. For Task Two, choose the don’s described from the list A—H.

？You will hear the recording twice.

TASK ONE—DOS

？For questions 13—17, match the extracts with the dos, listed A—H.

？For each extract, choose the appropriate way stated.

？Write one letter (A—H) next to the number of the extract.

A Be aware of some taboos.

B Respect a sense of order with Germans.

C Open gifts in front of your counterpart.

D Be punctual with Germans.

E Keep both of your wrists above the table for the whole meal in Europe.

F Refer to Japanese as "Orientals".

G Kep more distance when talking with Asians.

H Add

evaluate how women handle conflict at work. Being overworked or over-committed at home and on the job will not get you where you want to be in life. It will only slow you down and hinder your career goals. Did you know women are more likely than men to feel exhausted？ Nearly twice as many women than men ages 18-44 reported feeling “very tired” or “exhausted”, according to a recent study. This may not be surprising given that this is the age range when women have children. It's also the age range when many women are trying to balance careers and home. One reason women may feel exhausted is that they have a hard time saying "no." Women want to be able todo it all volunteer for school parties or cook delicious meals-and so their answer to any request is often “Yes, I can.” Women struggle to say “no” in the workplace for similar reasons, including the desire to be liked by their colleagues. Unfortunately, this inability to say "no" may be hurting women's heath as well as their career. At the workplace, men use conflict as a way to position themselves, while women often avoid conflict or strive to be the peacemaker, because they don't want to be viewed as aggressive or disruptive at work. For example, there’s a problem that needs to be addressed immediately, resulting in a dispute over should be the one to fix it. Men are more likely to face that dispute from the perspective of what benefits them most, whereas women may approach the same dispute from the perspective of what's the easiest and quickest way to resolve the problem-even if that means doing the boring work themselves. This difference in handling conflict could be the deciding factor on who gets promoted to a leadership position and who does not. Leaders have to be able to delegate and manage resources wisely – including staff expertise. Shouldering more of the workload may not earn you that promotion. Instead, it may highlight your inability to delegate effectively. What does the author say is the problem with women？A.They are often unclear about the career goals to reach.

B.They are usually more committed at home than on the job.

C.They tend to be over-optimistic about how far they could go.

D.They tend to push themselves beyond the limits of their ability.

Why do working women of child-bearing age tend to feel drained of energy？A.They struggle to satisfy the demands of both work and home.

B.They are too devoted to work and unable to relax as a result.

C.They do their best to cooperate with their workmates.

D.They are obliged to take up too many responsibilities.

What is important to a good leader？A.A dominant personality.

B.The ability to delegate.

C.The courage to admit failure

D.A strong sense of responsibility.

Men and woman differ in their approach to resolving workplace conflicts in that______.A.women tend to be easily satisfied

B.men are generally more persuasive

C.men tend to put their personal interests first

D.women are much more ready to compromise

What may hinder the future prospects of career women？A.Their unwillingness to say “no”.

B.Their desire to be considered powerful.

C.An underestimate of their own ability.

D.A lack of courage to face challenges.

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