1 . What does the woman say about the waiters in the Italian restaurant?

A．They were hard-working.

B．They understood English.

C．They would leave the restaurant soon.

2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does the man call the woman?

A．To tell her about her new job.

B．To ask about her job program.

C．To plan a meeting with her.

2. Who needs a new flat?

A．Alex.

B．Andrea.

C．Miranda.

3. Where is the woman now?

A．In Baltimore.

B．In New York.

C．In Avon.

3 . If you are thinking about asking for a raise in salary, there are several things to keep in mind. First, consider whether you deserve a higher salary.     1     Sit down and make a list of your job accomplishments. Be as specific as possible. For example, think about important projects you have worked on, things you have done to improve the organization of work in your department, or how your efforts have brought more money to the company. Also include any professional development opportunities you have taken advantage of recently and be ready to explain how they have improved your performance on the job.       2       Bear in mind that salary levels are based not only on performance but also on the market for your particular skills. Before you ask for a raise, you need to do some research. You should investigate the industry standards for salaries for people in similar positions with similar levels of experience.     3     Your initial request should actually be slightly higher than the amount you want in order to leave some room for negotiation. Then, if you have to go lower than this amount, you still end up with something close to what you want.

    4     If you have recently been given new responsibilities, it makes sense to ask for a higher level of compensation. On the other hand, if the company is going through financial difficulties, a request for more money will probably not be met with a favorable response. It would be better to wait until the company is in a better financial position. Finally, never give personal reasons for wanting a higher salary. Your need to pay your child's college tuition or buy a bigger house is of no concern to your boss.     5     That is where you need to keep the conversation.

A．This will help you determine what would be a reasonable amount of money to ask for.

B．Skills play a key role in your salary level.

C．A crucial point is the timing of your request.

D．Everyone is eager for a raise in salary.

E．You probably do, but you should be able to explain exactly why to your boss.

F．Your salary level should be based on professional considerations alone.

G．Then you will be better prepared when you meet with your boss.

4 . Why does the man want to leave his present job?

A．He hasn’t been given a higher position.

B．He finds his present job boring.

C．He wants to open his own company.

6 . Dan Price was the CEO of Gravity Payments, a financial services company. One day, he found out a friend was struggling ________. The cost of living in Washington is ________, and she just couldn’t make ends meet on her salary. However, Dan was already earning $ 1.1 million a year. He realized how ________ it was that he had so much while the people working under him were struggling.

This point was driven home when he ________ a McDonald’s handbook on the desk of employee Rosita Barlow. When asked, Rosita burst into tears and ________ that after she left work at Gravity, she went straight to her shifts (轮班) at McDonald’s. Some nights, she even stood ________ at the local food bank.

That’s when Dan decided to do something to stop income ________ in his company. In 2015, he cut his own pay by 90%, mortgaging (抵押) his two houses, and ________ his stocks and savings so that he could ________ every single employee’s pay to $ 70,000 a year!

More than a third of his employees saw their ________ double. Some feared productivity would decline if everyone was earning more, but the ________ turned out to be true. Dan’s employees began to truly thrive (奋发) once the stress of making ends meet was ________ from their everyday lives. Employees like Rosita were finally able to quit their second jobs and ________ their work, actually increasing ________.

When COVID 19 hit the U. S, Dan’s company ________ financial difficulties. But what the employees decided   ________ Dan! They chose to take a voluntary pay ________ of between 5% and 100% to keep Gravity going ________. The pay cuts worked! Gravity was able to ________ from the economic downturn, and they recently restored all salaries to their pre-pandemic amount.

As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats! Dan treated his employees well. And when it was their turn to _______ him, they didn’t let him down!

1.

A．politically

B．financially

C．physically

D．emotionally

2.

A．reasonable

B．predictable

C．high

D．low

3.

A．unfair

B．strange

C．challenging

D．harmful

4.

A．forgot

B．composed

C．discovered

D．reviewed

5.

A．insisted

B．argued

C．suggested

D．admitted

6.

A．in peace

B．in line

C．in demand

D．in relief

7.

A．inequality

B．growth

C．credit

D．limit

8.

A．looking into

B．taking over

C．giving up

D．showing off

9.

A．earn

B．raise

C．collect

D．reduce

10.

A．market

B．creativity

C．salaries

D．costs

11.

A．opposite

B．same

C．following

D．first

12.

A．separated

B．returned

C．hidden

D．removed

13.

A．pass down

B．focus on

C．break down

D．talk about

14.

A．requirement

B．competition

C．risk

D．productivity

15.

A．suffered

B．escaped

C．concluded

D．caused

16.

A．disappointed

B．astonished

C．frightened

D．amused

17.

A．service

B．reward

C．check

D．cut

18.

A．public

B．free

C．strong

D．quiet

19.

A．recover

B．change

C．learn

D．benefit

20.

A．invite

B．respect

C．improve

D．repay

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who might the woman be?

A．The man’s friend.

B．A hairdresser.

C．The man’s manager.

2. What is the man going to do this afternoon?

A．Look for a job.

B．Have a party.

C．Deliver a speech.

3. How does the man sound in the end?

A．Pretty angry.

B．A bit excited.

C．Very sorry.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the man study in university?

A．Law.

B．Medicine.

C．Economics.

2. What fruit has something in common with cocoa beans?

A．Apples.

B．Bananas.

C．Grapes.

3. What is the most difficult part of making chocolate?

A．Melting it correctly.

B．Cooling it in time.

C．Testing it regularly.

4. What is the speaker’s key to success?

A．Growing high-quality cocoa beans.

B．Keeping a diary of his experiments.

C．Trying to test various chocolate.

9 .             Vacations

All employees are entitled to a minimum of two weeks paid vacation time annually. The actual days to be used as vacation are subject to approval by the individual employee’s supervisor.

Insurance

All employees are qualified for any of the health insurance plans offered by the college. Information on the various plans is available from Human Resources. This benefit is extended to members of the employee’s immediate family. Part-time employees may apply for this benefit but will pay a higher percentage of the premium.

Use of College Facilities

All employees, full and part time, may use any of the college facilities, including the library, gym, swimming pool, and tennis courts, free of charge. A faculty or staff ID card must be shown when requesting access to these facilities. Immediate family members also have the right to enjoy this benefit, but must obtain an ID card from Human Resources before using college facilities.

Parking

Free parking is available on campus for all college employees; however, a parking sticker must be obtained from Human Resources. The sticker must be displayed on the windshield at all times when parked on campus. The sticker is valid for parking in specially designated employee parking areas as well as in any parking space marked “Visitor.” Student parking areas are reserved for student parking only.

Taking Classes

Employees may take classes in any department at the college. Show your faculty or staff ID when registering for the class. Employees may enroll in up to three classes per year free of charge. Any additional classes beyond that must be paid for at the full tuition rate. In addition, any employee wishing to pursue a degree must apply for and be accepted into the program of his or her choice before being considered a degree candidate. In this case, student service fees will apply.

1. Who is qualified for health insurance benefits?

A．Full-time employees only.

B．All employees, but not their family members.

C．All employees and their immediate family.

D．Part-time employees and their immediate family.

2. Where can employees park their cars?

A．In the employee parking areas only.

B．In both employee and visitor parking areas.

C．Anywhere on campus.

D．In both employee and student parking areas.

3. What is required of employees who want to study for a degree?

A．Permission of their supervisors.

B．Student service fees and the full tuition rate.

C．Payment of full tuition.

D．Application for admission into a program.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long does the report have to be?

A．800 words.

B．1,500 words.

C．1,000 to 1,500 words.

2. Which of the following will the speakers do as a group?

A．Write a report.

B．Do a presentation.

C．Check the essay.

3. What does the group decide to investigate?

A．The sports center.

B．The university library.

C．The transport facilities.

4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A．Classmates.

B．Colleagues.

C．Teacher and student.