1 . In an increasingly globalized business world, companies demand Human Resources (HR) leaders who can overcome cultural barriers to achieve key goals. This year, students in the Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) Program will get hands-on experience leading multicultural teams as they work together with peers (同辈) from all corners of the globe.

“Our students get firsthand experience on global teams, which helps them understand the challenges and the opportunities they will face in the business world,” said MHRIR Program Director Stacy Hove.

Elishka Correa joined the program to explore how HR leaders can help businesses grow quickly in the global marketplace. “Companies appreciate diversity — not only in terms of products and markets, but the people they hire — so that they can expand their business and reach customers in different parts of the world,” she said. “When I go into an organization, I’m not only going to work with Indians or Americans, it’s going to be a mix of people. That trend is beginning to grow, so I think it’s very important to appreciate people from different backgrounds.”

As they progress through the program, the students are discovering unexpected challenges as they work on projects in diverse teams. Each contributor brings a different approach to solving problems, communicating, and challenging one another’s opinions.

Devin Roll, a student from North Dakota, appreciating the unique views his classmates share, said, “The benefits of having cross-cultural experiences go far beyond the classroom. Diverse teams and companies outperform their competitors, and HR leaders act as a vital partner in acquiring and maintaining diversity in the workforce.”

Many of the international students in the program said they would return to their home countries after graduation and bring along connections to their classmates, who would build careers (职业) in countries around the world. They hope to stay in touch, and share their expert knowledge.

1. What is the aim of the program?

A．To help students to set clear goals.

B．To provide jobs for foreign students.

C．To teach students to run their own business.

D．To train students to build multicultural teams.

2. Which statement about cultural diversity does Elishka Correa probably agree with?

A．It prevents social advance.	B．It makes it easy to hire people.
C．It can help business growth.	D．It can put an end to the conflict.

3. What does Devin Roll think of the effect of the program?

A．It is predictable.

B．It is short-lived.

C．It is unidentifiable.

D．It is far-reaching.

4. What do many students expect to do after graduation according to the text?

A．Work for the university.	B．Keep closely connected.
C．Stay in their home countries.	D．Reform teaching methods.

2 . It’s not great when a person breathes in all the oxygen out of a room. When a battery does it to a tumor (肿瘤), though, it could be a good thing.

Scientists have developed a new type of battery that can be implanted (植入) directly into tumors to deliver a steady stream of electricity. The battery is made from salt water and can be recharged by the body’s own heat. It works by splitting (使分离) salt water into hydrogen and oxygen gas. The hydrogen gas is then used to generate electricity, which can be used to kill cancer cells. The oxygen gas is released harmlessly into the body.

The new battery has several advantages over traditional cancer treatment. First, it is more targeted, meaning that it can deliver the electricity directly to the tumor cells, while sparing healthy cells. This can reduce the side effects of treatment. Second, the battery is self-charging, which means that it does not require surgery to remove or replace. This can make treatment more convenient and less expensive for patients. Third, the battery is small and lightweight, and it can be implanted directly into tumors. This means that patients will not have to need surgery to remove the battery, which can reduce the risk of complications.

The battery has been tested in animal studies, and it has been shown to be effective in killing cancer cells. The scientists who developed the battery are now planning to begin clinical trials in humans. They are thinking about how the battery might have to be made more flexible and more powerful to work on human-sized tumors. If the trials are successful, the battery could become a new standard of cancer treatment. It is a more targeted, convenient, and affordable way to deliver electricity to tumors. This could lead to more effective ways to treat cancer in humans.

1. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the new battery?

A．Its benefits.

B．Its side effects.

C．Its weight.

D．Its working process.

2. What will the scientists do in the following study?

A．Test the treatment in humans.	B．Reduce the cost of surgery.
C．Implant the battery into animals.	D．Make the battery affordable.

3. What is the author’s attitude toward the new treatment?

A．Negative.

B．Uncaring.

C．Optimistic.

D．Unclear.

4. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Business.

B．Science.

C．Education.

D．Sports.

3 . Lena Mars and her parents had taken a trip to Costa Rica. While enjoying one of the country’s many beautiful beaches, the girl’s parents gave her a snack. But it turned out that she wasn’t the only one who was hungry: A wild iguana (鬣蜥) appeared unexpectedly as the girl at e her cake by the water. The iguana ran up to the girl and bit her on the back of her left middle finger, causing her to drop the cake. The animal then ran off with the snack, but it did leave something else behind.

The Mars immediately took the girl to a local clinic, where a doctor disinfected the wound with alcohol and gave her some antibiotics (抗生素). The wound appeared to have cleared up in about two weeks. It was five months later, when Lena’s parents noticed a coin-sized bump (肿块) on her hand in the same spot causing mild pain, that they thought they should take her to another doctor.

The doctor removed the 2-centimeter mass and took a closer look at the growth in the lab and discovered that the child had a rare infection that more commonly causes a tuberculosis-like illness in fish. It’s ubiquitous in fresh and salt water but rarely infects humans. Typically, when humans are infected, it’s after a wound has been exposed to the bacteria in water.

Most antibiotics alone don’t work on these kinds of infections, so the doctor gave the girl a different medical treatment often used for skin infections. She responded well to the treatment.

“Generally, iguanas will go about their day. But like any wildlife, if they start associating people with food, they’re going to risk coming closer.” said Anna Meyer, operations manager at a zoo in Florida. “The lesson here is that no one should feed wildlife, because they will most likely give you a bite.”

1. What can we learn about Lena Mars?

A．She tried to feed an animal.	B．She was bitten by an iguana.
C．She left the cake on the beach.	D．She found a rare wild animal.

2. Why did Lena’s parents take her to another doctor?

A．The antibiotics were harmful.	B．They distrusted the first doctor.
C．Her wound became infected.	D．She took the medicine wrongly.

3. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Common.

B．Dangerous.

C．Lively.

D．Useful.

4. What did Anna Meyer want to say about feeding wildlife?

A．It is good for wildlife.	B．It puts animals in danger.
C．It is a risky behavior.	D．It gets us close to nature.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1. Why did the speaker make the appointment?

A．To visit his new neighbour.

B．To have his house examined.

C．To organize a family outing.

2. What did the speaker fail to do last Monday?

A．Call the examiner in advance.

B．Charge the man for his service.

C．Make the paperwork ready.

3. What does the speaker suggest in the talk?

A．Staying energetic at all times.

B．Always being prepared.

C．Never fearing failure.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What does the woman want Stuart to do?

A．Correct his mistakes.

B．Offer some suggestions.

C．Wait for rescue workers.

2. Why is the woman concerned about her travel?

A．She may lose the way.

B．She may feel homesick.

C．She may miss the flight.

3. Who should the woman turn to for directions according to Stuart?

A．Children.

B．Tourists.

C．Deliverymen.

4. What do we know about Stuart?

A．He is an experienced traveler.

B．He is a kind policeman.

C．He is a creative student.

6 . Every Saturday night, all through that lazy spring, I used to take a rose to Miss Caroline Wellford. Every Saturday night, rain or shine, at exactly eight o’clock.

Miss Caroline was abandoned by her future husband Jeffrey Pinniman, who married Christine Marlowe, a younger and prettier girl. It almost became a scandal (丑闻) in our town. Miss Caroline could hear unkind things about her everywhere she went. For six months she had shut herself up in her house and seemed determined to turn herself into an odd old maid. She looked like a ghost that night when I delivered the first rose. “Hello, Jimmy,” she said listlessly (无精打采地). When I handed her the box, she looked shocked — “For me?”

Again the next Saturday, at exactly the same time, I found myself delivering another rose to Miss Caroline. The third time she opened the door so quickly that I knew she must have been waiting. There was a little color in her cheeks and her hair no longer looked so straggly (散乱地).

The morning after my fourth trip to her house, Miss Caroline played the organ again in church. She held her head high with the rose pinned to her blouse. Week after week I delivered the rose, and gradually Miss Caroline returned her normal life.

When I made my final trip to Miss Caroline’s house, I said, as I handed her the box, “This is the last time I’ll bring this, Miss Caroline.” She hesitated and invited me to come in and handed me a model of a sailing ship, exquisitely (精巧地) carved. She said. “I’d like you to have it. You’ve brought me great happiness, Jimmy — you and your roses.”

Fleeing back to the shop, I looked in the file where Mr. Olsen kept his untidy records, and I found what I was looking for. “Pinniman,” it said.

The years went by, and one day I came again to Olsen’s flower shop. My old boss and I talked a while. Out of curiosity, I asked, “D’you suppose that Mrs. Pinniman ever knew her husband was sending flowers to his old flame?” “Jeffrey Pinniman never even knew about it.” Mr. Olsen smiled, “It is a lady who said she wasn’t going to sit around watching Miss Caroline make a martyr (长期受折磨者) of herself at her expense.”

1. Who is the person that sent the rose?

A．Miss Caroline.

B．Mrs. Pinniman.

C．Mr. Olsen.

D．Jeffery Pinniman.

2. What can we learn from the passage?

A．Deserted by her husband, Caroline lived in a mess.

B．People in the town all show great sympathy for Miss Caroline.

C．Jimmy had thought Jeffery Pinniman sent roses to Miss Caroline.

D．Christine put an end to the marriage of Miss Caroline and Jeffery Pinniman.

3. Which of the following can best describe Christine Marlowe?

A．Kind and considerate.	B．Awful and selfish.
C．Active and helpful.	D．Thoughtful and patient.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．A poor woman.	B．A special Saturday night.
C．A rose from a stranger.	D．A rose for Miss Caroline.

7 . Anyone experiences a failure occasionally. But how do you deal with it when it occurs? Blaming yourself makes no sense. Faced with a failure, try to find proper ways, which is the key to success.

    1     If you can’t realize what the problem is and don’t process failures clearly, you’ll find yourself unable to sail along elegantly like a boat through the water ahead. So it is of great importance to spare some time to analyse the relevant causes of the failures.

Practise self-acceptance and self compassion (自我同情).     2     Self-acceptance does not mean believing that you are perfect. It means accepting yourself for who you really are. Self-compassion does not mean giving up on growth and self-improvement, but it means showing kindness to yourself. Practise them, decide what to do differently next time and move on.

Reframe positively. Positive reframing requires viewing things in a new way that allows you to recognize and appreciate positive aspects of your situation.       3     As a result, failures can be transformed into challenges and new possibilities to experience life more fully.

Laugh it off. Laughing at yourself about a mistake you made is a great gift, which requires a shared understanding of humanity. The point is that once you can laugh at a failure, it is no longer terminal. Instead, you are ready to go ahead.     4    

Of course, failures are actually not fun.       5     Finally, you’ll make fewer mistakes, experience fewer failures and naturally develop yourself into the being you are destined to become.

A．Understand what has gone wrong.

B．Save every minute to avoid failures.

C．They are the basics of moving on from failures.

D．If you can laugh it off, then you can forgive yourself.

E．Use the above ways, learn from failures and move forward.

F．Similarly, if you can laugh at yourself, others will laugh at you.

G．It helps you take advantage of opportunities rather than avoid problems.

8 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。

China has a long history of more than 5000 years. In the vastness of history, Chinese traditional culture constantly shows     1     (it) unique charm and is deeply loved and appreciated by people around the world. Among the ancient Chinese literature, the Four Great Classical Novels, also referred to as the four greatest and most     2     (influence) novels written in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, stand out.

    3     the four novels have in common is that they were written in the vernacular (白话文) of their times,     4     most ancient literature that was written in the classical style of writing. Most Chinese are familiar with the figures, plots and scenes in the four novels. They have     5    (dramatic) affected the mentality, ideas and values of Chinese people. They were widely read by people and contained philosophical ideas, history and viewpoints about human society that     6     (define) part of the worldviews of the scholar and the     7     (political), which had     8     significant effect on the development of Chinese societies in past eras.

Nowadays, they have already been adapted into movies or TV series,     9     (favor) by lots of audiences. Being high in artistic standard, the Four Great Classical Novels are precious heritage of Chinese nation and     10     (strike) works in the history of Chinese literature.

9 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

New Year pictures are an ancient Chinese folk art.     1     (date) from the Song Dynasty, they reflect the customs and beliefs of the people. New Year pictures, as their name suggests,     2     (create) especially to celebrate the Lunar New Year holiday. The custom is popular with the people in the countryside,     3     will be busy cleaning the whole house and sticking     4     (vary) pictures on their doors, windows, walls, and stoves at the Spring Festival. They are often updated     5     (annual), meaning “say goodbye to the past and welcome the future”.

Traditional New Year pictures, famous for simple lines, brilliant colors and scenes of prosperity, have the     6     (feature) of both woodcut prints and Chinese paintings, making a special branch in traditional folk art. New Year pictures are produced in all regions in China with different local characteristics     7     (meet) the specific needs of the vast rural population.

Besides, viewed     8     the symbol of good luck and happiness, New Year pictures cover     9     wide range of themes, but the message in all pictures is related to nice things in the wish of the people. There are more and more new materials for New Year pictures. Meanwhile, New Year pictures     10     (become) a hot collectors’ item for both Chinese and foreigners in recent years.

10 . Making a difference in someone’s life is a rewarding experience. During my time in college, I landed my first real _________ at a cafe. Out of all the _________ I served, an elderly gentleman named Jeff left a lasting impression on me. Every Saturday afternoon, he would drop in and _________ a medium coffee. Whenever I had a moment, I would _________ a conversation with him and over time, we got to know each other well.

After a year of working every weekend, I decided to leave and _________ my two-week notice. The most _________ part of quitting was not informing my boss, but _________ the news to Jeff. I felt quite _________, as if I was abandoning him. When I finally brought it up, he replied in a _________ voice, “Oh, that’s too bad. I’m sure that the staff will miss you.” I began to think that our visits held no real __________ to him, and that he would be just as content enjoying his food alone. __________, on my last day, Jeff came in with a card that simply read, “Your __________ during our time together is heartwarming. Few things have brought me more __________ than our weekly visits. Thank you.”

The sincere __________ I received for my small gestures was truly astonishing. Giving up my weekends for a year was a small price to __________ the remarkable impact of kindness.

1.

A．job

B．dream

C．goal

D．chance

2.

A．managers

B．employees

C．passengers

D．customers

3.

A．judged

B．ordered

C．admired

D．promoted

4.

A．end up

B．strike up

C．turn up

D．make up

5.

A．presented

B．rejected

C．received

D．ignored

6.

A．satisfying

B．surprising

C．challenging

D．encouraging

7.

A．hiding

B．making

C．breaking

D．accepting

8.

A．amused

B．shocked

C．disappointed

D．guilty

9.

A．delighted

B．bitter

C．calm

D．sad

10.

A．importance

B．hope

C．future

D．mistake

11.

A．Meanwhile

B．However

C．Moreover

D．Therefore

12.

A．talent

B．kindness

C．courage

D．creativity

13.

A．confusion

B．trouble

C．pleasure

D．fortune

14.

A．appreciation

B．devotion

C．education

D．inspiration

15.

A．admit

B．bear

C．expect

D．witness