In business negotiation, an _______ attitude ...

In business negotiation, an _______ attitude may result in breaking the relationship with our partner while a too frank communication may bring a company into an unfavorable situation.

A. accessible    B. aggressive   C. allergic       D. alternative

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Everything in China is negotiable, so goes the saying, reminding foreign travelers to be on guard and avoid being overcharged. Foreign tourists are often advised to learn some bargaining skills so that they can avoid paying high prices. Generally speaking, bargaining is an art and an important part of people’s life in China.

But the younger generation is gradually losing interest and the ability to negotiate a better deal. With fatter wallets, young people who never experienced war or shortages seldom bother to spend 10 minutes at a roadside shop cutting the price of a cell phone cover by 1 yuan. Saving for a rainy day and making good use of every penny---values held dear by older generations---no longer seem necessary. Naturally, bargaining is out, in an increasingly rich society. In this sense, bargaining is a product of poverty.

But in many countries, where residents’ incomes are much lower than those in China, bargaining is not popular at all. I can still remember my failed bargaining attempts in Africa and Indonesia, where vendor(小贩) looked at me in surprise when I sought something at half the price. They shook their heads and stopped the negotiation. Latter I was told by friends who had been staying there for years that bargaining was not part of local commercial culture.

During the years when the planned economy changed into the market economy, it was difficult for ordinary buyers to get a full picture of the product prices at a time when travel was inconvenient, and information spread slowly, adding to the information asymmetry(不对称). Afraid of being overcharged by vendors, buyers turned to the old wisdom of bargaining whenever and wherever they could.

Nowadays, the popularity of e-commerce has improved pricing transparence(透明) to the extreme. With the click of a mouse, all kinds of information on a product can be found, with users’ comments helping new consumers make decisions. With such transparency, overpricing becomes less frequent and bargaining is not a necessity for shoppers. In this sense, reduced bargaining activity can be seen as a sign of China’s progress toward a more mature economy.

1.Bargaining is a skill to _______.

A. buy high-quality products　 B. communicate with foreigners

C. avoid paying too much　　　 D. increase sales

2.In China, the younger generation is losing interest in bargaining as a result of _______.

A. rising incomes

B. an increasing number of products

C. the value of saving for a raining day

D. their fear of losing face

3.What can we infer from the author’s experiences in Africa and Indonesia?

A. Bargaining is always popular in poor countries.

B. Vendors there are impolite to foreign travelers.

C. It’s not avoidable to go abroad without bargaining skills.

D. Bargaining is not necessarily related to incomes.

4.In terms of price and product information, buyers in China used to ____.

A. be kept in the dark B. know better than seller

C. show no concern　　　 D. be well-informed

5.What’s the main theme of this passage?

A. Give buyers some tips about how to bargain.

B. Bargaining is disappearing with the development of society.

C. Make good use of every penny.

D. The younger generation is good at bargaining.

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He didn’t make ______ at all in yesterday’s negotiation. What happened to him?

A. an apology    B. a change        C. an appearance      D. a promise

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Being less than perfectly well-dressed in a business setting can result in a feeling of discomfort. And the sad truth is that “clothing mismatches” on the job can ruin the day of the person who is wearing the inappropriate attire(着装)—and the people with whom he or she works.

Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very strict standards for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your company’s attitude is, you are working in a business environment and you should dress properly. Certain items may be more appropriate for evening wear than for a business meeting, just as shorts and a T-shirt are better suited for the beach than for an office environment. Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. A senior president has a different image to maintain than that of a secretary. Like it or not, you will be judged by your appearance.

This is never more apparent than on “dress-down days”, when what you wear can say more about you than any business suit ever could. In fact, people will pay more attention to what you wear on dress-down days than on “business professional ” days. Thus, when dressing in “business casual” clothes, try to put some good taste into your choices, recognize that the “real” definition of business casual is to dress just one notch(等级) down from what you would normally wear on business-professional attire days.

Remember, there are borders between your career and our social life. You should dress one way for play and another way when you mean business. Always ask yourself where you are going and how other people will be dressed when you get there. Is the final destination the opera, the beach, or the office? Dress properly and you will discover the truth in the principle that clothes make the man—and the woman. When you’re in doubt, it’s safe to be on the side of dressing slightly more traditionally than the situation demands.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

2.Which statement best describes “dress-down days”?

3.Which of the following is NOT the rule offered in the passage about business dress?

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Being less than perfectly well-dressed in a business setting can result in a feeling of great discomfort that may well require treatment to eliminate (remove). And the sad truth is that “clothing mismatches” on the job can ruin the day of the person who is wearing the inappropriate attire(着装)—and the people with whom he or she comes in contact.

Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very high standards for their employees and set strict guidelines for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your company’s attitude is regarding what you wear, you are working in a business environment and you should dress properly. Certain items may be more appropriate for evening wear than for a business meeting, just as shorts and a T-shirt are better suited for the beach than for an office environment. Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. A senior vice president has a different image to maintain than that of a secretary or sales assistant. Like it or not, you will be judged by your personal appearance.

This is never more apparent than on “dress-down days”, when what you wear can say more about you than any business suit ever could. In fact, people will pay more attention to what you wear on dress-down days than on “business professional” days. Thus, when dressing in “business casual” clothes, try to put some good taste into your wardrobe choices, and recognize that the “real” definition of business casual is to dress just one notch(等级) down from what you would normally wear of business-professional attire days.

Remember, there are borders between your career and our social life. You should dress one way for play and another way when you mean business. Always ask yourself where you are going and how other people will be dressed when you get there. Is the final destination the opera, the beach, or the office? Dress properly and you will discover the truth in the principle that clothes make the man—and the woman. Unless you are sure what to wear, it pays to dress slightly traditionally than the situation demands.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to dress properly in a business setting.

B．The relationship between career and social life.

C．The differences between professional and casual dress.

D．Dressing codes vary in different situations.

2.Which of the following statements is true?

A．Every company has strict rules regarding office dress.

B．You can wear whatever you like if your company doesn’t have high standards for it.

C．You should dress according to the business setting even when there are no fixed rules.

D．In companies with relaxed rules on office dress, you can’t spot a manager among others.

3.Which statement best describes “dress-down days”?

A．On dress-down days, you can wear whatever you like.

B．People’s clothes on dress-down days don’t receive much attention.

C．We can’t judge a person’s taste by his clothes on dress-down days.

D．People are usually more careful about what they wear on dress-down days.

4.Which of the following is NOT the rule offered in the passage regarding business dress?

A．Remember to ask others for advice when you don’t know what to dress.

B．Think about how other guests will wear if you are invited to a dinner.

C．For a business meeting and a concert, you should dress differently.

D．Dress a bit traditionally if you are not sure what to wear.

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Being less than perfectly well-dressed in a business setting can result in a feeling of great discomfort that may well require treatment to eliminate. And the sad truth is that “clothing mismatches” on the job can ruin the day of the person who is wearing the inappropriate attire(着装)—and the people with whom he or she comes in contact.

Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very high standards for their employees and set strict guidelines for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your company’s attitude is regarding what you wear, you are working in a business environment and you should dress properly. Certain items may be more appropriate for evening wear than for a business meeting, just as shorts and a T-shirt are better suited for the beach than for an office environment. Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. A senior vice president has a different image to maintain than that of a secretary or sales assistant. Like it or not, you will be judged by your personal appearance.

This is never more apparent than on “dress-down days”, when what you wear can say more about you than any business suit ever could. In fact, people will pay more attention to what you wear on dress-down days than on “business professional ” days. Thus, when dressing in “business casual” clothes, try to put some good taste into your wardrobe choices, recognize that the “real” definition of business casual is to dress just one notch(等级) down from what you would normally wear of business-professional attire days.

Remember, there are borders between your career and our social life. You should dress one way for play and another way when you mean business. Always ask yourself where you are going and how other people will be dressed when you get there. Is the final destination the opera, the beach, or the office? Dress properly and you will discover the truth in the principle that clothes make the man—and the woman. When in doubt, always misjudge on the side of dressing slightly more traditionally than the situation demands.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to dress properly in a business setting.

B. A president of a company should dress differently from a secretary or sales assistant.

C. The differences between professional and casual dress.

D. Improper dress will make a person feel uncomfortable.

2.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Every company has strict rules regarding office dress.

B. You can wear whatever you like if your company doesn’t have standards for dressing.

C. You should dress according to the business setting even when there are no fixed rules.

D. In companies with relaxed rules on office dress, you can’t spot a manager among others.

3.Which statement best describes “dress-down days”?

A. We can’t judge a person’s taste by his clothes on dress-down days.

B. People’s clothes on dress-down days don’t receive much attention.

C. On dress-down days, you can wear whatever you like.

D. People are usually more careful about what they wear on dress-down days than on other occasions.

4.Which of the following is NOT the rule in the passage with regard to business dress?

A. For a business meeting and a concert, you should dress differently.

B. Remember to ask others for advice when you are not sure about what to dress.

C. Think about how other guests will wear if you are invited to a dinner.

D. Dress a bit traditionally if you are not sure about proper dress for a certain occasion.

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While the presence of rats in homes may cause anxiety and annoyance, they rarely result in driving out the residents. But that is exactly what happened to the inhabitants of the 10­square­mile Hawadax Island off the coast of Alaska, almost 230 years ago. Now thanks to a five­year effort by scientists, the terribly silent “Rat Island” as it had been called for many years has been returned to its rightful owners ——birds!

Hawadax Island is part of a chain of volcanic islands in the Bering Sea called the Aleutian Islands. The rats that arrived there in 1780, when a Japanese ship carrying them broke down nearby, completely destroyed the native population because the environment of the island was not built to defend its animals from these predators. There isn't any tree on the Island, which meant that the birds were accustomed to building their nests low in the ground, giving the rodents(啮齿动物) easy access to both eggs and baby chicks. As years passed, the birds that had called the island home for thousands of years became endangered and eventually, disappeared completely.

In 2007, the U．S. FWS (Fish and Wildlife Service) started a serious plan to rid the island of the rats and try bringing back the beautiful birds that had once called it home. Given that there were an estimated 10,000 rodents inhabiting “Rat Island” and the fact that they re­produce rapidly, it was not an easy task. But by 2009, the Island was officially declared rat free!

Then slowly but surely, the birds began to return. Unfortunately, some of the pioneers were unintentionally killed from the leavings of the raticide, a poison that had been used to wipe out the rodents. But now it seems things are becoming more stable and the Island is starting to increasingly look like its former self. Before the transformation, “Hawadax”， also known as “Rat Island”， was a silent and ghostly place with bird bones, snail remains and rocks covered in rat feces(粪便)．

Today, birds' singing and flying in and out is a common sight. Tufted puffins and song sparrows, which had long disappeared, are gradually making their way back. Scientists have also been observing an increase in ground nesting and shorebirds. Though the Island is still not back to its full glory, the signs are encouraging and things can only get better, as time passes.

1.The underlined word “that”in Para.1 probably refers to ________.

A．the presence of rats

B．birds' being driven out

C．birds' returning to the island

D．residents' worrying about rats

2.Birds on Hawadax Island became an easy target because ________.

A．this island was treeless

B．they nested randomly

C．they reproduced too rapidly

D．their chicks were extremely weak

3.From the passage, we can know the plan of US FWS ______.

A．has helped the island fully recovered　　

B．cost little but benefited greatly

C．involved poisoning the rats on a large scale

D．accomplished its goal after exactly 24 months

4.Which would be the best title for the passage?

A．FWS Help Get Rare Birds Back to Alaska Island

B．Japanese Changed a Bird Paradise into Rat Island

C．FWS Plan to Drive Rats Out Of Rat Island

D．Alaska's Rat Island Returns to a Bird Paradise

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The following safety risks may result in serious injury or death to the user of the MINI Cooper S:

This product contains small parts that are for adult assembly (组装) only. Keep small children away when assembling. Remove all protective materials before assembly. Be sure to remove all packaging materials and parts from underneath the car body.

Battery posts contain lead known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Never open the battery.

Body parts such as hands, legs, hair and clothing can get caught in moving parts. Never place a body part near a moving part or wear loose clothing while using the vehicle. Always wear shoes when using the vehicle.

Using the vehicle near streets, motor vehicles, drop-offs such as steps, water (swimming pools) or other bodies of water, hills, wet areas, in alleys, at night or in the dark could result in an unexpected accident. Instead, use the vehicle on the highway. Always use the vehicle in a safe, secure environment.

Using the vehicle in unsafe conditions such as snow, rain, loose dirt, mud, or sand may result in unexpected action, for example tip over.

Using the vehicle in an unsafe manner. Examples include but are not limited to:

Pulling the vehicle with another vehicle or similar device

Allowing more than two riders

Pushing the user from the back

Traveling at an unsafe speed

Always use common sense and safe practices when using the vehicle.

Store the vehicle indoors or cover it to protect it from weather. Water will damage the motor, electric system, and battery.

1.When assembling, you should ________.

A. open the battery on the spot

B. ignore the packaging materials

C. keep small children off the spot

D. take away all protective materials

2.According to the text, it is safer to ________.

A. have at least four passengers

B. push the user from behind at the start

C. drive on the highway instead of on hills

D. wear loose clothes while using the vehicle

3.Where can you probably find the text?

A. An official report.            B. A popular magazine.

C. A physics textbook.            D. A product handbook.

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一When________he know the result of today’s job interview?

一In a couple of days．

A．should    B．may    C．shall D．must

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Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur(创业者), who in May 2015 set up her business AilieCandy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids’ teeth, instead of destroying them.

It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were bad for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning, “Why can’t I make a healthy candy that’s good for my teeth so that my parents can’t say no to it?” With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.

With her dad’s permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners, which can reduce oral bacteria.

Moore then used her savings to get her business off the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore’s product—CanCandy.

As CanCandy’s success grows, so does Moore’s credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she’s also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a broad smile.

Meanwhile, with her parents’ help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn’t driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of AilicCandy’s profits to Big Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.

1.How did Moore react to her dad’s warning?

A.She argued with him. B.She tried to find a way out.

C.She paid no attention. D.She chose to consult dentists.

2.What is special about CanCandy?

A.It is beneficial to dental health. B.It is free of sweeteners.

C.It is sweeter than other candies. D.It is produced to a dentists’ recipe.

3.What does Moore expect from her business?

A.To earn more money. B.To help others find smiles.

C.To make herself stand out. D.To beat other candy companies.

4.What can we learn from Alice Moore’s story?

A.Fame is a great thirst of the young.

B.A youth is to be regarded with respect.

C.Positive thinking and action result in success.

D.Success means getting personal desires satisfied

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