When you start a new job, you’ll probably be introduced to a lot of new people on your first day. And it’s important to make a good impression. The following are some practical tips to help you.
Show up early
This might seem easy, but many people don’t do it.
It can be difficult to find the right balance between having an influence on your new role, and disturbing the balance of the delicate office ecosystem. You don’t want to walk in and get into trouble, but you also don’t want to fade into the background, either.
Take plenty of notes
It’s a great idea to bring a small notebook and pen with you on your first day for taking down notes. Don’t be shy about recording information that you know will be useful to you later, like names and passwords. You’re likely to face data-overload on your first day.
Watch your body language
You’ve probably read that body language is important for job interviews, but it can also be a valuable tool in creating a lasting impression when you start a new job. On your first day, be careful of conveying powerful body language.
Step away from social media
While on your first day at the office you must have all sorts of feelings—nerves, anxiety, joy, even boredom—resist the desire to share it on social media. When it comes to updating your friends and followers about the status of your newfound employment, always be cautious and assume your bosses are watching.
A. Almost certainly, they will in fact
B. Be positive and show interest
C. Be enthusiastic, but not overbearing(自大的)
D. Smile often and look people in the eye
E. Body language is what we should avoid
F. Arriving 5 to 10 minutes early gives you time to settle in
G. So taking notes is a great way to keep on top of things
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Pick the right plants. In your containers, you can control the soil and the amount of water, but not the sunlight.
Protect the plants from wind. Wind can damage parts of the plants. It can also dry them out. Choose a location for your garden that has shelter from a building or make your own wind protection.
Water your plants regularly and put the water directly on the soil. It is best to water early in the morning. If you can’t water the plants in the morning, water them in the late afternoon or early evening.
| A．Get the right type of soil |
| B．Grow different plants in the same pot |
| C．Find out which plants can grow in the light conditions you have |
| D．Try not to water the plants during the hottest part of the day |
| E．Working with soil and plants can bring health benefits, too |
| F．Gardening can also produce healthy fruits and vegetables for your family |
| G．Or grouping plants together can protect your plants from being blown off |
【推荐2】One of the biggest concerns in science is bias(偏见）－that scientists themselves, consciously or subconsciously may put their thumbs on the scales and influence the outcomes of experiments.Boffins have come up with all sorts of strategies to try to remove it, from having their colleagues repeat their work to the “double blinding” common in clinical trials, when even the experimenters do not know which patients are receiving an experimental drug and which are getting a sugar-pill placebo(安慰剂）。
But gathering the data and running an experiment is not the only part of the process that can go wrong. The methods chosen to analyze the data can also influence results. The point was demonstrated by two recent papers published in a journal called Surgery. Despite being based on the same data, they drew opposite conclusions about whether using a particular piece of kit(工具包）during surgery reduced or increased the chances of infection.
A new paper, from a large team of researchers headed by Martin Schweinsberg, a psychologist at a European School in Berlin, helps shed some light on why. Dr Schweinsberg asked analysts to explore two seemingly straightforward theories. The first was that a woman's tendency to participate would rise as the number of other women in a conversation increased. The second was that high-status participants would talk more than the low-status participants.
As it turned out, no two analysts employed exactly the same methods, and none got the same results.Some 29% of analysts reported that high-status participants were more likely to contribute.But 21% reported the opposite.Things were less finely balanced with the first theory,with 64% reporting that women do indeed participate more, if plenty of other women are present. But 21% concluded that the opposite was true.
The problem was not that any of the analyses were wrong 'in any objective sense. The differences arose because researchers chose different definitions of what they were studying, and applied different techniques.When it came to defining how much women spoke, for instance, some analysts chose the number of words in each woman's comment. Still others defined it by the number of conversations that a woman participated in,regardless of how much she actually said.
1. What does the underlined word"it'" refer to in the first paragraph?| A．Experiment. | B．Scale. |
| C．Thumb. | D．Bias. |
| A．The process of gathering the data can go wrong. |
| B．Different methods of data analysis lead to different results. |
| C．The way of assessing the experiment influences the results. |
| D．Using special kits during surgery reduces the chances of infection. |
| A．Choice of definitions. |
| B．Choice of subjects. |
| C．Understanding of conversations. |
| D．Understanding of theories. |
| A．Bias doesn't exist |
| B．Data don't lie |
| C．Experiments count |
| D．Scientists mislead |
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Look for the funny side of situations. While it can be difficult at times to find the funny side in unfortunate events when you’re having a bad day, try to think about how the situation might look like to other people, and attempt not to get too angry. Laughing over minor accidents, trips and falls will help you in preventing the loss of temper that you will regret later.
Learn some basic jokes. Some people find it hard to remember jokes, and feel left out when others are telling them. It’s worth trying to learn a few jokes that you can pull out of the bag when you need to, or regularly think about how you can turn a funny situation that occurs in daily life into an entertaining anecdote (趣闻) for later.
Look at jokes or funny cards. There are many different kinds of funny cards available, which can be a great inspiration for finding ways to improve your sense of humour. Giving an appropriate funny card to friends and family on the right occasion will show that you have a good sense of humour and are thinking about them.
Learn from friends. Look at friends that you think have a great sense of humour. How do they deal with situations, and what kind of jokes do they make? Is there anything you can take away from their actions?
1. What does the underlined word “hilarious” in the first paragraph probably mean?| A．Extremely funny. | B．Quite harmful. |
| C．Greatly meaningful. | D．Quite useful. |
| A．By looking for the funny side of situations. |
| B．By laughing over any accident. |
| C．By turning a funny situation into a joke. |
| D．By struggling not to lose your temper. |
| A．Be active and learn from friends. |
| B．Be creative and get well prepared. |
| C．Be patient and listen to others carefully. |
| D．Be confident and have a good memory. |
| A．What Makes a Sense of Humour |
| B．How to Improve Your Sense of Humour |
| C．What’s Your Humour Style |
| D．Benefits of Humour |
However, parents often try to choose their children’s friends for them．Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends．The question of “choice” is an interesting one．Have you ever thought of the following questions?
Who choose your friends?
Do you choose your friends or your friends choose you?
Have you got a good friend your parent don’t like?
1. Many teenagers think their _______ know them better than their parents do.
| A．friends |
| B．teachers |
| C．brothers and sisters |
| D．classmates |
| A．go to their friends |
| B．talk with their parents |
| C．talk with their friends on the phone |
| D．have a discussion with their family |
| A．Some parents may want their children to stop to meet their good friends. |
| B．Some parents may even ask their children to stay away from their good friends. |
| C．Some parents may even not let their children meet their good friends. |
| D．Some parents may even not allow their children to meet their good friends. |
| A．Parents should like everything their children enjoy. |
| B．In all families, children can choose everything they like. |
| C．Parents should try their best to understand their children better. |
| D．Teenagers can only go to their friends for help． |
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Place yourself on even ground. Make sure not to stand over the other person as you are talking.
Listen to the other party. Let listeners share how they feel and wait until they are finished talking before speaking yourself.
Speak in a calm voice.
Use “I” messages. When raising concerns, try to start your sentences with “I...” instead of “You,” stating clearly how you feel about the situation rather than blaming others.
Good communication is a great tool. Practicing will help you get better at it. Having strong communication skills will improve your relationships. You’ll see a difference at home, at school and anywhere else you go.
| A．Speak clearly but simply. |
| B．Don’t force an agreement. |
| C．Don’t yell or attack the other person or their behavior or actions. |
| D．This posture can make people uncomfortable and may even upgrade a conflict. |
| E．“I messages” improve the chances that listeners will consider your point of view. |
| F．Whether you mean to or not, disrespecting others will hurt the communication process. |
| G．There are some steps to take to communicate better when you are in conflict with someone. |
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Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.
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1. Some friendships don’t last very long because_______.| A．some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship back |
| B．there are too many people who want to make friends |
| C．those who give others friendship receive friendship from others. |
| D．they don’t know friendship is something serious. |
| A．something countable | B．the base of friendship |
| C．as important as money | D．more important than anything else |
| A．Always tell your friends the truth. |
| B．Sharing your mind with your friends is of great value. |
| C．Discussing your problems with your friends often helps to solve the problem. |
| D．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend. |
| A．Honesty Is the Best Policy | B．A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed |
| C．How to Be Friends | D．Three Important Points in Life |
