Everyone left the scene when they found that Houdini had failed to escape.A.YB.NC.NG
Everyone left the scene when they found that Houdini had failed to escape.
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Everyone left the scene when they found that Houdini had failed to escape.
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B.N
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第2题
听力原文: Alright everyone, we are nearing the end of our tour. If you look to your left you will see that the building on the East side is a little different than the other buildings. It is the Eddleson building. It was designed by the famed architect Elliot Eddleson. This building, although being designed and constructed at the same time as the other buildings around his is noticeably modern in appearance. This has been attributed to Mr. Eddleson's unique appreciation of this particular aesthetic. The uniqueness of the design made for a difficult construction and due to the unusual cold weather at the time construction had to be delayed for 3 months. Our last stop in the tour will be inside the main foyer of Mr. Eddleson's masterpiece.
Who most likely is the speaker?
A.A famed architect
B.A tour guide
C.Construction worker
D.Department manager
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第4题
Decor Office Furnishing Co., Ltd
To: All clients
From: Norman Winter <winter@decor.com>
Fax number: 325-640-0023
Number of pages including cover: 1
Re: Hello, everyone
I am sending this fax message out to all our clients to introduce myself. I am Gregg Lassen's new administrative assistant, Norman Winter. My predecessor, Tom Morrison, left the employ of Decor Office Furnishing effective September 5.
I am in the process of updating the company database system with vendor addresses, contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. If there are any changes in your company information, please e-mail me the changes by September 20.
What is the main purpose of this fax?
A.To promote a product
B.To purchase new computer equipment
C.To announce a change in personnel
D.To open a new branch office
第5题
On the stress management courses that she runs, Jane Collard tries to make the trainees realize that stress in itself is not harmful. Everyone needs a certain level of stress to enable them to feel motivated and to perform. effectively. A complete absence of stress can be as damaging as overstress, since it can make people lose interest in their work, and even lead to depression. The difficulties occur when the amount of stress rises above a level which is healthy for a particular individual. If this happens, the effects are very obvious and the trainees are taught to recognize the signs. Stress may be expressed physically, for example through headaches and tiredness, or through emotional problems such as depression. A person suffering from stress may also start to behave differently, and can be difficult to deal with.
While it may not always be possible to prevent stress, there are a number of ways in which it can be controlled. The first thing that the trainees learn is how to manage their time effectively. This involves, first of all, setting realistic goals for both the short and long term. Once this framework has been established, tasks are then prioritized on a daily basis. The trainees are also reminded that when they are under pressure the less important items should be left, and they should never hesitate to delegate. Everyone is encouraged to look at ways of reducing "wasted time", for example by grouping similar tasks together or dealing with items immediately.
Jane feels that one of the most useful features of the course is that it enables trainees to deal with those demands or deadlines that they regard as unreasonable. They are encouraged to avoid being defensive, but at the same time they are advised not to be afraid of saying "no". They are asked to give reasons only if necessary. The training helps them to foresee difficult situations or unwanted demands, and they learn how to prepare themselves mentally. Everyone is encouraged not to get stuck in negative thought patterns, where stress can feed a circular sense of helplessness. One solution they discuss is to think of a more encouraging alternative for each negative message. They learn, for example, to remind themselves that nothing terrible happens when a demand is refused or a deadline missed. Life goes on.
Which of the following is NOT the cause of stress at work?
A.Changes in working conditions.
B.With reductions in staffing, workloads for individual employees have increased.
C.Many employees are afraid of losing their jobs.
D.The pay is lower than before.
第6题
Consider the novel views of Harvey Coleman of Atlanta on the subject of getting ahead. Coleman is black. He spent 11 years with IBM, half of them working in management development, and now serves as a consultant to the likes of AT&T, CocaCola, Prudential, and Merch. Coleman says that based on what he's seen at big com panics, he weighs the different elements that make for longterm career success as follows: performance counts a mere 10%; image, 30%; and exposure, a full 60%. Coleman concludes that excellent job performance is so common these days that while doing your work well may win you pay increases, it won't secure you the big promotion. He finds that advancement more often depends on how many people know you and your work, and how high up they are.
Ridiculous beliefs? Not to many people, especially many women and members of minority races who, like Coleman, feel that the scales have dropped from their eyes. "Women and blacks in organizations work under false beliefs," says Kaleel Jamison, a New York based management consultant who helps corporations deal with these issues. "They think that if you work hard, you'll get ahead that someone in authority will reach down and give you a promotion." She added, "Most women and blacks are so frightened that people will think they've gotten ahead because of their sex or color that they play down their visibility." Her advice to those folks: learn the ways that white males have traditionally used to find their way into the spotlight (公众注意中心).
According to the passage, "things formerly judged to be best left unsaid" (in Para. 1) probably refers to ______.
A.the opinions, which contradict the established beliefs
B.criticisms that shape everyone's experience
C.the tendencies that help the newcomers to see office matters with a fresh eye
D.the ideas which usually come up with new ways of management in the organization
第7题
听力原文: Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleas ant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy beer in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don't make unnecessary noise. Particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use the crossing for walking and do not take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about garbage. It is against the law to throw away anything in a public place. When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a waste basket.
Finally, as regards to smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
I'd like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should get in touch with the local police station ,who will be pleased to help you. Now, are there any questions?
Whom does the speaker give advice to?
A.Travelers to the country.
B.Young people who less than 16 years of age.
C.New students in the university.
第8题
听力原文: Many families in the United States have a larger income than ever before, but people are finding it difficult to make ends meet anyway. Almost everyone is wondering, "What happens to all my money? I never seem to have anything left to put away."
Why isn't a dollar worth as much as it used to be? One dollar is always worth the same amount, that is, 100 cents. But the value of a dollar is how much it can buy. The value of money depends on the cost of living. Economists say that the cost of living is the money that a family must pay for the necessities of life such as food, housing or rent, clothes, and medical expenses. For many years now, the cost of living has increased greatly, so the value of the dollar has decreased. When a dollar has a low value, you can't buy as many things with it.
No one fully understands why the cost of living keeps increasing, but economists believe that workers and producers can make the prices go up. As workers earn more money, they have more money to spend, so they demand more goods. If there is a great demand for certain goods, the prices of these goods go up. At the same time, if there's shortage of goods, the prices also go up. For example, if everyone wants to buy more and more gas, the price of gas goes up. When companies withhold gas from buyers, they can also make the price of gas go up.
Families need to know what happens to their money. They need to make their income meet the cost of living. So many people plan a family budget. A budget is a list of monthly expenses. If your expenses add up to more than your income, you must find ways to save money. Maybe you're spending too much on entertainment. Or if you're spending too much on clothes, you may want to sew your own clothes. Budgeting helps you spend your money wisely as the cost of living increases.
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A.A larger income often results in a lower living standard.
B.No more money is left over in spite of a larger income.
C.To put away some money has become a necessity.
D.They don't know where their money has gone.
第9题
Getting a Chinese visa was easy enough. The Mongolian embassy (大使馆) seemed a bit unprepared for me, or in fact any other tourist, wanting to visit the country in winter and it took half an hour of knocking at the door before I got an answer. The Mongolian visa, however, has a map of the country in the background that should come in handy if I get lost out on the grassland.
It was getting a Russian visa that had me wondering if I'd ever be able to leave. The requirements for the visa, especially for the trip that ! plan to take, were a mountain of paperwork. I was required to prove, for example, where and when I plan on staying in each city and what train I plan to catch between cities.
I've spent a lot of time preparing for this trip, but ! still have no idea what to expect on this journey. The planning and packing has taken my mind off any worries I have so now everything is ready and I just want to get going. I'm sure I will see some interesting people and see some wonderful sights, and the sense of the unknown makes it all the more exciting.
How do the writer's friends feel about the delay of his trip?
A.Grateful.
B.Impatient.
C.Delighted.
D.Worried.
第10题
【C1】
A.hands
B.arms
C.bodies
D.homes