1. What stimulated the woman’s interest in lighting?
A.The lighting in a play. |
B.A light show at a rock concert. |
C.A fireworks display at an event. |
A.It’s simple to operate. |
B.It’s highly thought of by many people. |
C.It’s important for people to understand a play. |
A.She acted on a dark stage. |
B.She made a lighting plan for a play. |
C.She assisted the teacher to write a play. |
A.Industrial production. |
B.Automated machinery. |
C.Their work. |
A.Working in sales. | B.Working with people. | C.Working with numbers. |
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A.In an office. |
B.In a shop. |
C.In an apartment. |
A.A car salesman. |
B.A clothing designer. |
C.An English teacher. |
A.Through the Internet. |
B.From his friend. |
C.From college books. |
A.Deciding what she likes to do. |
B.Finding information about writing. |
C.Being confident about herself. |
5 . Fatima grew up in rural Gohr Province, where there was no schooling available to girls. But she insisted on listening to BBC radio, which she could
“My sisters were forced to get married. I decided that I would not continue in their
She joined Facebook groups for history fans.
Of course, being a
A.take up | B.pick up | C.turn up | D.build up |
A.life | B.choice | C.tradition | D.business |
A.work | B.live | C.study | D.travel |
A.Afraid | B.Convinced | C.Certain | D.Tired |
A.posts | B.letters | C.novels | D.speeches |
A.responses | B.donation | C.lessons | D.guidance |
A.teaching | B.settling | C.travelling | D.serving |
A.similarly | B.obviously | C.hopefully | D.eventually |
A.promoted | B.instructed | C.hired | D.trained |
A.intelligent | B.devoted | C.efficient | D.professional |
A.researcher | B.pioneer | C.specialist | D.celebrity |
A.playing | B.interacting | C.exploring | D.cooperating |
A.support | B.patience | C.protection | D.contribution |
A.refreshed | B.recognized | C.informed | D.motivated |
A.relax | B.skip | C.quit | D.insist |
In Africa, the honeyguide birds can respond to human calls to lead people to honey—what scientists describe as a mutualistic interaction, or one that benefits both creatures. The birds tweet and fly from tree to tree to guide honey seekers to hidden bee nests, typically inside trees. Then, humans open the trees to find honey, and the birds can dine on beeswax, their favorite food. | |
Dogs have an excellent sense of smell, which is why the folks at Penn Vet Working Dog Center are training dogs to identify the smell of cancer using tissue and blood samples from people who suffer. The scientists hope to develop a way for dogs to screen samples first, then perform follow-up testing on the samples the dogs flagged—a system for spotting cancer in its early stages. | |
Having a snake wrapped around your neck isn’t necessarily what you usually expect. But Monty, a 13-year-old snake has been helping customers relax with neck massages(按摩). It’s unlikely he was trained to do the job and is just pulsating like any other snake would when around a person’s neck. Regardless, this special snake books out a few weeks in advance. | |
The Guide Horse Foundation has been training miniature horses (those standing 34 inches or less) as assistance animals for the visually damaged since 1999. Miniature horses are ideal service animals for people who feel uncomfortable with dogs or who want a guide animal with a longer life span. The horses typically live from 30 to 40 years. |
1. According to the text, which animal can help you relax?
A.A snake. | B.A dog. |
C.A honeyguide bird. | D.A miniature horse. |
A.blind people who dislike dogs | B.blind people who can live longer |
C.animal lovers who search for honey | D.animal lovers who suffer from cancer |
A.special training | B.great potentials |
C.unique jobs | D.high intelligence |
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1. What is one of the benefits of the courses mentioned in the passage?A.They are totally free of charge. | B.They have optional campuses. |
C.They require high intelligence. | D.They can be easily promoted. |
A.a high salary | B.a free tour abroad | C.a holiday as a bonus | D.a flat as a reward |
A.Those who want to polish their English. | B.Those who try to develop their programs. |
C.Those who need to advance their degrees. | D.Those who are good at promoting products. |
8 . While traditional wisdom tells us that we should eagerly catch every opportunity that comes our way, playing a little hard to get has its advantages. Studies have shown that opportunities are seen to be more valuable as they become less available, according to Robert Cialdini, a leading expert on influence, who said “What the scarcity principle says is that people are more attracted to rare opportunities.”
Appearing available can work against you, according to Jeremy Nicholson, a social psychologist. If you're excited about a work opportunity, it indicates that you are in low demand.
“Making something harder to get,” Dr. Nicholson said, “tends to increase at least the perception of value.” If you are meeting with hiring managers or potential clients, Dr. Nicholson recommends that responding in a way that respects their interest without being too eager. Dr. Nicholson advises, with responses like: “I do have a couple of other projects to deal with. However, I could do this for you if you want.”
“It's easy to become excited when an opportunity presents itself,” Ms. Ryan, founder of Human Workplace, said, “but remember that your power in any negotiation is related to your ability to walk away. Don't accept an offer before fully considering the opportunity.” Once you have interest, turn that into diligence. Ms. Ryan recommends reading up on the organization from third-party perspectives, and checking out job-search websites to see what employees and ex-employees say about it. Keep in mind: The goal is to approach any negotiation cautiously and with a clear head.
Appearing less available isn't about limiting our enthusiasm, but about trusting in our own self-worth so we can be proactive, experts say. This means mindfully transforming our excitement into strategy. “Emphasizing the uniqueness of your resources and your cooperative approach can help you more quickly advance your goals,” said Shirli Kopelman, a professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
1. Why is it necessary for us to appear scarce when we face opportunities?A.Because we should strictly follow the principle about scarcity. |
B.Because we should eagerly grasp opportunities coming our way. |
C.Because we should value opportunities in the competitive society. |
D.Because we should show rare opportunities to increase our advantages. |
A.Accessible. | B.Strategic. | C.Enthusiastic. | D.Limited. |
A.Being eager enough and ready. | B.Being cautious and clear headed. |
C.Being confident and interested. | D.Being skillful and accomplished. |
A.Not being too hard on our career. | B.Noting controlling our enthusiasm. |
C.Applying excitement to negotiations. | D.Stressing scarcity and cooperation ways. |
1. Which position is open?
A.Editors. |
B.Reporters. |
C.Website designers. |
A.Chances to travel around. |
B.Lots of money. |
C.Free movies. |
A.Work experience. |
B.Good writing skills. |
C.Access to the Internet. |
A.The deadline. |
B.The age limit. |
C.The website address. |
1. Why is the man nervous?
A.He doesn’t like job interviews. |
B.He doesn’t want to lose his job. |
C.He doesn’t have many employment options. |
A.Three months. | B.Six months. | C.Two years. |
A.With money from his brother. |
B.With money from his parents. |
C.With money from his savings. |