The palace is heavily guarded, because inside...

The palace is heavily guarded, because inside its walls ________.

A. where sit the European leaders　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 B. the European leaders there sit　　　

C. sit the European leaders　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　 D. that the European leaders sit

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The palace is heavily guarded, because inside its walls ________.

A. where sit the European leaders　　 B. the European leaders there sit

C. sit the European leaders　　 D. that the European leaders sit

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It is easier to negotiate（谈判）first salary requirement because once you are insider, the organizational constraints influence wage increases. One thing, however, is certain: your chances of getting the raise you feel you deserve are less if you don’t at least ask for it. Men tend to ask for more, and they get more, and this holds true with other resources, not just pay increases. Consider Beth’s story.

I did not get what I wanted when I did not ask for it. We had cubicle（小隔间）offices and window offices. I sat in the cubicles with several male colleagues. One by one they were moved into window offices, while I remained in the cubicles, several males who were hired after me also went to offices. One in particular told me he was next in line for an office and that it had been part of his negotiations for the job. I guess they thought me content to stay in the cubicles since I did not voice my opinion either way.

It would be nice if we all received automatic pay increases equal to our merit （价值）, but “nice” isn’t a quality shared by most organizations. If you feel you deserve a good raise in pay, you’ll probably have to ask for it.

Performance is your best bargaining chip（筹码）when you are seeking a raise. You must be able to prove that you deserve a raise. Timing is also a good bargaining chip. If you can give your boss something he or she needs（a new client or a sizable contract, for example）just before merit pay decisions are being made, you are more likely to get the raise you want.

Use information as a bargaining chip coo. Find out what you are worth on the open market. What will someone else pay for your services?

Go into the negotiations prepared to place your chips on the table at the appropriate time and prepared to use communication style to guide the direction of the interaction.

1.According to the passage, before taking a job, a person should 　　　　 .

A. prove his ability　　 B. give his boss a good impression

C. ask for as much money as he can　　 D. ask for the salary he hopes to get

2.What can be inferred from Beth’s story?

A. Prejudice against women still exists in some organizations.

B. If people want what they deserve, they have to ask for it.

C. People should not be content with what they have got.

D. People should be careful when negotiating for a job.

3.We can learn from the passage that 　　　　 .

A. unfairness exists in salary increases

B. most people are overworked and underpaid

C. one should avoid overstating one’s performance

D. most organizations give their staff automatic pay raises

4.To get a pay raise, a person should 　　　　 .

A. advertise himself on the job market

B. persuade his boss to sign a long-term contract

C. try to get inside information about the organization

D. do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions

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In Korea, it is rude to wear shoes inside someone’s house because it is considered dirty. In Saudi Arabia, you should not bring food to someone’s house because taking food or drink suggests that you think the host cannot afford the meal. More and more people around the world are travelling abroad to study, to go on vacation, or to work, and while it can be a great way to learn about other cultures, there may be times when travelers accidentally annoy their host.

The same gesture can have very different meanings in different countries. The gesture meaning OK in the United States means something completely different in Brazil as Ella Yao discovered. Ella had travelled to Brazil to study and was living with a host family. During dinner, her host asked Ella if she was enjoying the meal. Because her mouth was full of food, Ella made a sign with her hand that to her meant OK. Although Ella meant the food was good, this symbol in Brazilian culture is extremely rude and her host was deeply annoyed.

While travelling in Thailand, Elizabeth Brown learned that there are differences in food in the United States and Thailand. She stopped at a small, family-owned restaurant in Chiang Mai and ordered spring rolls. She was really enjoying eating them until she got the last one and noticed that there was an insect inside. She complained to the server. Later, she discovered that although insects are disgusting to most Americans, they are considered a delicacy(佳肴) in some countries.

All these mistakes can be avoided with some research on cultural differences before you go abroad. However, if you do accidentally annoy someone, quickly apologize, and learn from your mistake.

1.For what reason did Ella make her host angry?

A. She spoke with her mouth full.

B. Her host misunderstood her gesture.

C. She didn’t like the meal her host prepared.

D. Her host didn’t like using body language.

2.What happened to Elizabeth Brown in a Thai restaurant?

A. She ate an insect.　　 B. She was badly treated.

C. She argued with the server.　　 D. She learned insects are welcome there.

3.What may be the best title for the text?

A. What matters　　 B. When in Rome

C. How to be polite　　 D. Why make mistakes

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Luggage may not be brought into the building ________ a guard has checked it first.

A. when　　 B. because　　　 C. after　　 D. unless

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Luggage may not be brought into the building ________ a guard has checked it first.

A. when　　　　 B. because　　 C. after　　　　 D. unless

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Luggage may not be brought into the building ________ a guard has checked it first.

A. when　　　　　　　　 B. because

C. after　　　　　　　 D. Unless

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Introduction

Blenheim Palace is one of the Europe’s largest and greatest palaces. It was built between 1705 and 1722 as a reward of the British government to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, for defeating King Louis XIV’s army at Blenheim, a small Bavarian village on the Danube River.

The palace was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, which displayed strength and arm glory. It is the largest non-royal building in England and is now listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Winston Churchill

In 1874, the palace was the birthplace of the duke's most famous descendant. Winston Churchill, who was to become the UK's Prime Minister (some would say Britain’s greatest 20th-century politician ) and Nobel prize winner for literature. It is also in Blenheim that Winston got married to Clementine Hozier in 1908.

A lasting exhibition is devoted to the man’s life, work and writings. Winston and his wife are buried in Bladon Church within the palace.

Opening Hours & Admission

Blenheim is still the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and is therefore not open all year round (although the park is). The palace opens its doors to visitors from 12 February to 11 December. Entry to the palace, park and gardens cost £11.50 during the low season and £13 during the peak season (Easter weekend and from 28 May to 11 September), or £6/£8 for the park and gardens only.

The park is open all-year round from 9am to 4:45pm (last entry). Admission is £2.50 for adults and £1.50 for children.

Note that numerous discounts exist for seniors, students, children and groups. Please refer to the official website for more details.

1.What can be learned, about Blenheim Palace?

A. It is the Europe’s largest and greatest palaces.

B. It is the largest royal building in England.

C. It is now one of the world’s heritage sites.

D. It was built in honor of Prime Minister Winston Churchill

2.What does the underlined word in the text mean?

A. A house keeper.

B.A child or a child’s child.

C.A family doctor

D. A grand parent

3.Why can not people visit Blenheim Palace all the year round?

A. They are too busy to afford the time.

B. Repairs are badly needed for the palace.

C. Some seasons are not convenient for visitors.

D. The 11th Duke of Marlborough still lives there.

4.If a couple and their five-year-old daughter visits the park, how much need they they pay ?

A. ￡6.5　　　　　　 B.￡7.5　　　　　 C.￡l1.5　　　　 D.￡13

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—How’s your tour around the North Lake? Is it beautiful?

—It            be, but it is now heavily polluted.

A.will                 B.would                 C.should                D.must

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Buckingham Palace is where the Queen lives. It is the Queen’s official and main royal London home.

Buckingham Palace was originally a splendid house built by the Duke(公爵) of Buckingham for his wife. George IV began changing it into a palace in 1826. It has been the official London home of Britain’s royal family since 1837. Buckingham Palace is also an office and used for the administrative work of the royal family.

When the Queen is at home you can see her royal flag (the Royal Standard) flying from the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace. The flag is divided into four equal parts. The first and fourth parts represent England and contain three gold lions waking on a red field; the second part represents Scotland and contains a red lion standing on a gold field; the third part represents Ireland and contains the gold coat of arms of Ireland on a blue field.

In flag protocol (礼仪), the Royal Standard which must only be flown from buildings where the Queen is present is supreme (至高无上的). It flies above the British Union Flag (the Union Jack), and other British flags. It never flies at half mast.

The guards of the Palace wear red jackets and tall, furry hats. When the first guards come on duty, there is a ceremony called the Changing of the Guard. A familiar sight at Buckingham Palace is the Changing of the Guard ceremony that takes place in the open space in front of it each morning.

The Palace has around 750 rooms, including 19 state rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station. About 400 people work at the Palace, including servants, chefs, footmen, cleaners, gardeners, electricians, and so on. More than 50,000 people come to the Palace each year as guests to dinners, receptions and Royal Garden Parties.

1. For whom was the original Buckingham Palace built?

A. The Duke of Buckingham.　　　　　　　　　 B. George IV.

C. The Duke of Buckingham’s wife.　　　　 D. George IV’s wife.

2.According to the text, the Royal Standard_________.

A. is flown at Buckingham Palace every morning

B. represents the four countries of the UK

C. flies at half mast only on a few occasions

D. flies higher than the British Union Flag

3.When can a visitor see the Changing of the Guard ceremony?

A. Every morning and evening.

B. Every morning.

C. When the Queen’s flag is flying.

D. When a flag is flying at the Palace.

4.What is the last paragraph about?

A. What you can see inside Buckingham Palace.

B. The royal parties at Buckingham Palace.

C. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.

D. People living and working at Buckingham Palace.

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