1 . Communication is possibly one of the most important business skills. Good communication makes you more popular.
Listen. Most of us are terrible listeners. Instead of truly listening to what the person is saying, we interrupt, prepare our reply, or think we already know what the speaker is going to say next.
Pay attention to body language. Body language can tell you just as much as what a person says, if not more.
Respect the person you’re trying to communicate with and use the method he/she accepts more easily.
Consider your tone (语气). The problem with email and social media is that it can be difficult to determine the tone.
A.Try to avoid being too serious. |
B.You may mean something as a joke. |
C.Consider communication preference. |
D.Watch carefully how they act when they talk. |
E.See how others reply to your communication. |
F.Yet many of us haven’t been trained in how to communicate with others. |
G.It’s impossible to understand what someone needs if we don’t pay our full attention to what he is saying. |
增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧),在答题处写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉,并在答题处写出该词,且也用斜线划掉。
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Mary was an university student. She didn’t have much money and her parents were poor. So she had an uncle who had been luck enough to be very rich. He always give her valuable Christmas and birthday presents. When her uncle’s birthday came round, Mary wanted to buy her something really special, but because of he was so rich, she did not know how to get him. She went into the best shop in her town and explained her problem to one of the helpful shop assistant. Finally she asked, “What do you have for someone has already got everything he wants or needs?” The girl sighed deep and answered, “Envy (忌妒), only envy.”
3 . Confidence in Maths, Confidence for Life.
Changing Lives Through Maths!
Mathnasium of North Oxford, your neighbourhood maths-only learning centre!
We help children aged 13 — 18 understand maths in a special way. Our way of teaching children maths, the Mathnasium Method, has changed the way students learn maths for over a decade across 800 + centres worldwide:
• We know how to teach your child maths.
Our specially trained maths teachers will teach your child how to understand maths in a special setting—our unique approach enables us to effectively explain maths concepts well and lend a helping hand to every student. Our teachers create a caring, encouraging environment that helps your child "catch up, keep up and get ahead" in their maths learning.
• We find exactly your child' s learning needs, meet them where they are and take them where they need to go.
At Mathnasium we use our unique assessment process to determine exactly what each child knows and what they need to learn. Next, we design an individual learning plan for each student. It doesn’t stop there—our teachers continually check progress along the way to make sure students truly understand the concepts we've taught. Students learn maths at their own speed and according to their own level. They will see obvious changes in attitude, confidence and school progress.
About Our Centre
Since its opening on 8 September this year, Mathnasium of North Oxford has been offering maths instruction and homework help to students in the community. You can find us at 18 South Parade, Summertown, North Oxford 0X2 7JL.
Call at 01865 855968 or e-mail to mathnasium.co.uk.
Hours of Instruction
Weekdays: 3:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Weekends: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Click here to find out if Mathnasium is right for your child.
1. Whom does Mathnasium of North Oxford teach maths?A.Teenagers. | B.Adults. | C.Babies. | D.Graduates. |
A.Its large-sized classes. | B.Its location. |
C.Its individual teaching. | D.Its school environment. |
A.In the newspaper. | B.On the poster. | C.On the Internet. | D.Over the radio. |
4 . I like riding. For me, setting out on a 20-mile
From my accident on, I’ve done so much. Since that day I’ve
Two weeks ago I received a phone call from a
To
I think my story just
A.bike | B.car | C.bus | D.horse |
A.safe | B.normal | C.serious | D.unusual |
A.froze | B.cut | C.failed | D.held |
A.strengthened | B.defeated | C.moved | D.decreased |
A.examined | B.suffered | C.tested | D.explored |
A.still | B.just | C.always | D.even |
A.Work | B.Life | C.Society | D.Marriage |
A.kill | B.save | C.enjoy | D.spend |
A.manager | B.minister | C.president | D.doctor |
A.interesting | B.disappointing | C.upsetting | D.exciting |
A.pays off | B.takes off | C.brings back | D.takes up |
A.decision | B.comment | C.effect | D.impression |
A.recognize | B.mark | C.calculate | D.compete |
A.strong | B.full | C.rich | D.long |
A.hands | B.mouths | C.legs | D.arms |
A.going | B.flowing | C.whistling | D.travelling |
A.suggests | B.confirms | C.admits | D.convinces |
A.know | B.witness | C.understand | D.regulate |
A.consult | B.develop | C.present | D.control |
A.master | B.servant | C.designer | D.director |
Timetable | |
Sunday 8:30---11:30 Personal Inventions You can see many inventions by the students; you may also bring your own inventions. | Monday 19:00---21:00 Space and Man Dr. Thomas West If you want to know more about the universe. |
Wednesday 19:30---21:00 Modern Medicine Mrs. Lucy Green Would you like to know medical science? | Friday 18:30---21:00 Computer Science Mr. Harry Morison from Harvard University Learn to use Windows XP. |
A.Sunday | B.Monday | C.Wednesday | D.Friday A |
A.Dr. West | B.Mr. Morison | C.Mrs. Green | D.Mr. Thomas |
A.8:30 to 11:30 on Sunday | B.19:00 to 21:00 on Monday |
C.19:30 to 21:00 on Wednesday | D.18:30 to 21:00 on Friday |
6 . China is a large country and has a population of about 1. 3 billion. But most people live in the east and the living standard is much higher than in the west. Recently, the Chinese government has decided to promote development in central and western China. The part includes 11 provinces and autonomous regions (自治区) with a population of 285 million and an area of 5. 4 million square-kilometers.
The rich nature resources in western China is one of the advantages for development. According to the plan, the government will focus on improving transportation. Highways and railways will be built. To protect nature, farmers will turn farmland back into forest. Since the western part is developing fast, all kinds of talents are badly needed. In June, 2003, several thousand college students chose to start their career in the west. They worked as volunteers. Some people even give up the chance of working in big companies in China' coastal cities. For example, Wang Fei was a student from Qinghua University. Before June, he had received a job offer in Shanghai. However, he turned down the offer. Instead, he became one of the "Go West" volunteers.
Since 2003, tens of thousands of college students have gone to the west. They are trying their best to make the west become more and more beautiful. We are sure that the development will be a great success. China will be richer and stronger.
1. According to this passage, we know that ________.A.eastern China is developing faster than western China |
B.China is the richest in the world |
C.eastern China has a population of 285 million |
D.There are more people in the west than in the east |
A.Forest | B.Highways and railways |
C.skilled talents | D.Resources |
A.They want to make contributions to the development of western China |
B.Western China is more beautiful than eastern China |
C.They want to get more money |
D.They hate working in coastal cities |
A.Return |
B.Refuse to accept |
C.Make something less |
D.Review |
A.Volunteers |
B.China's development |
C.The bright future in western China |
D.Western China needs help |
7 .
Cheating can happen in a lot of different ways.When people cheat,it’s not fair to other people,like the kids who studied for the test or who the true winners of a game were.
Many people like the action of cheating.In their opinion,it makes difficult things seem easy,like getting all the right answers on the test.But it doesn't solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won't help on the next test—unless the person cheats again.
Some people lose respect for cheaters and think less of them.The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they shouldn't get that good grade.And,if they get caught cheating,they will be in trouble at school,and maybe at home,too.
Some kids cheat because they're busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending the time studying.Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating.Even when there seems to be a “good reason” for cheating,cheating isn’t a good idea.
If you were sick or upset about something the night before the day and couldn’t study,it would be better to talk with the teacher about this.And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice,you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together.Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.
1. What does the author think when kids cheat in class?A.It is unfair to other people. |
B.It does harm to their health. |
C.Teachers should punish them. |
D.Teachers shouldn't stop them at once. |
A.Because they think the material in the test is very difficult. |
B.Because they want to do better than the others. |
C.Because cheating can make hard things seem very easy. |
D.Because they have little time to study their lessons. |
A.Some kids can’t pass the test without cheating. |
B.Why kids cheat in the test. |
C.Cheating isn’t a good idea. |
D.Some kids don't spend the time studying. |
A.Cheaters are often thought highly of. |
B.People show no respect for those who cheat. |
C.Parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble. |
D.Kids cheat in the test because of swim practice. |
8 . When I first arrived in Australia at the age of 16 to go to high school for one year and live with a host family, I was completely over the moon about everything. I had been planning for many months. But, even though all exchange students participated in a one-day preparatory meeting, culture shock couldn't be avoided.
Those first weeks are so-called “honeymoon phase Ⅰ” where you are happy to be in that culture. However, this feeling didn’t last forever. After about two months, differences became more evident. I started missing my friends and family more and more. Frustrating thoughts increasingly occupied my head-nobody really understands me, and my English is not good enough. I wish people would just he able to speak German for one day! I wish public transportation would work the same way as at home! And so on. I knew it was “honeymoon phase Ⅱ”.
Over the next few months, though, I slowly and unknowingly entered the “adjustment phase”. I developed my own little routine, learnt to adapt to stress through various techniques, and made many new friends. My English improved dramatically!
I understood Australian culture better and better. That was a major breakthrough for me personally. Every day I felt more and more comfortable with my new home. I adopted many new traits(特征) while also keeping earlier ones from my home country. I would often refer to myself as “having a second nationality”. This process which happened over my last few months abroad is called the “mastery phase”. My happiest moment was when my dear friend one day said during a conversation, “You are Australian now, Jude! You sound just like us!”
I want to point out that the effects of culture shock are different for everyone and can result in different behaviour and feelings. The timing of the different phases also varies a lot from person to person. One thing is for sure-though culture shock is unavoidable, acceptance is the first step towards adjusting better to a foreign culture.
1. According to the passage,which phase is the most difficult to go through?A.Honeymoon phase Ⅰ. | B.Honeymoon phase Ⅱ. |
C.Adjustment phase. | D.Mastery phase. |
A.The author got rid of his earlier habits. |
B.The author quitted his nationality. |
C.The author adjusted to the culture better. |
D.The author made many new friends. |
A.Ignoring it. | B.Avoiding it. | C.Accepting it. | D.Changing it. |
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A.It entertains young parents. |
B.It provides serious advertisements. |
C.It publishes popular science fictions. |
D.It combines fun with complex concepts. |
A.Online courses. |
B.Articles on new topics. |
C.Lectures on a balanced life. |
D.Reports on scientific discoveries. |
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B.full refund within 28 days |
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10 . When I was about 12, I had an enemy, a girl who liked to point out my shortcomings. Week by week her list grew: I was very
He listened to me
I did as he told me. To my great surprise, I discovered that about half the things were true. Some of them I couldn’t
I brought the list back to Daddy. He
Daddy’s advice has
A.strong | B.thin | C.tall | D.fat |
A.suffered | B.offered | C.talked | D.did |
A.if | B.as long as | C.until | D.by the time |
A.afraid | B.shocked | C.foolish | D.angry |
A.angrily | B.quietly | C.in surprise | D.in disappointment |
A.opinion | B.purpose | C.thought | D.disadvantages |
A.miss | B.mark | C.tell | D.improve |
A.some | B.more | C.much | D.no |
A.believe | B.accept | C.judge | D.change |
A.thought | B.decision | C.picture | D.memory |
A.refused | B.decided | C.promised | D.pretended |
A.me | B.you | C.all | D.her |
A.secret | B.information | C.truth | D.trouble |
A.listen | B.fight back | C.think | D.protect yourself |
A.unfair | B.stupid | C.happy | D.hurt |
A.the same | B.help | C.interest | D.no value |
A.even | B.or | C.but | D.and |
A.right | B.usual | C.different | D.special |
A.belonged to | B.returned to | C.stuck to | D.passed to |
A.worse | B.good | C.bad | D.better |