With the wide, application of the Internet, U...

With the wide, application of the Internet, Uber, a new approach to your destination instead of taking an ordinary taxi, has become more popular recently. However, benefits won’t come without its fair share of drawbacks. The ride-sharing experience is about to get awkward.

Uber drivers are a part of the so-called sharing economy: They use their own vehicles, receive customer reviews via the app’s five-star rating system and make their own hours and choices. Unlike other services, Uber claimed that drivers all over the country could dearly alert customers that tipping is not included. Those drivers that expect to be tipped can make their wishes known. But the company is holding to its official no-tip-required line. “Once you arrive at your destination, your fare is automatically charged to your credit card on file－there’s no need to tip.” Although drivers value the freedom to push a button rather than punch a clock like ordinary taxi drivers, lack of a clear policy leaves Uber drivers m a vulnerable (脆弱的) and awkward position: If they ask a customer for a tip or put up a sign, that customer could give the driver a low star-rating, and the driver could finally be removed from the app.

But has the company done a good job working with customers? Some observers say that this new grey area for tipping will create awkwardness about whether they should tip or not. Providing an option to tip on an app sends a　 clear message to customers to reach into their pockets. According to Guinn’s 2015 survey of roughly 500 people, merely 30% people would be more likely to leave a tip if they were presented with a “no tip” button.

If the service is twice as expensive during a rain storm or public transport delay, the customer has the right not to tip, However, if the driver is extra helpful or avoids traffic to reach your destination in a more timely manner, you could give an extra tip, says Uber, who will leave tipping options in the hands of the consumer rather than the app.

1.According to the passage compared with taxi drivers, Uber drivers 　　　　 .

A. earn more money and respect　　 B. enjoy more freedom and chokes

C. record the miles while driving　　 D. give direct reviews to customers

2.What causes the awkwardness between Uber drivers and their customers?

A. Uber’s no-tip-required line is too strict to follow.

B. It’s up to customers to decide the drivers’ earnings.

C. There’s no specific and clear policy on tipping from Uber.

D. Uber drivers and customers can’t agree on how much to tip.

3.From the survey in Paragraph 3, we can conclude most customers　　 　　　　 .

A. are not clear about how to tip via the app

B. tend to do as the “no tip” sign suggests-

C. tip because of Uber drivers’ good service

D. are awkward when provided with service

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

A. What Uber Cars Bring to Modem Life

B. How Uber Cars Benefit Uber Customers

C. Take or Not When Facing a Uber Car?

D. Tip or Not When Taking a Uber Car?

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Almost every college and university in the US now offers some forms of Internet–based application. However, students may miss a lot when they only use Internet information to make their college decisions. Some people believe that the best way to get a detailed look at what life is like at any college or university is by visiting the campus.

At present, school visits are becoming popular in the US. Most students begin visiting colleges and universities that they are interested in before their final year of high school. The majority of colleges and universities let interested students visit their campuses at any time of a year. Students can contact the admission offices of the schools that interest them. Current students usually lead the tours. Their job is to provide information, offer advice and show future students different parts of the campus, such as housing and classrooms. During the visit, students should also try to plan a meeting with an admission official. Most schools keep a record of all the exchanges they have with candidates. Trying to meet with officials in person to ask them questions shows interest on the part of the applicant, which schools like to see.

It’s never too early to visit a school. This could be years before they even start thinking about the application process. Simply witnessing the college experience in real life can be helpful for young people. That is why some applicants even bring younger brothers and sisters with them on visits.

However, visiting schools may not be a choice appropriate to everyone, especially　 international (国际的）students, so for students who are unable to visit, there is one additional resource: social media. Many schools use Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to advertise themselves. Schools will permit students to post videos and pictures that show what their daily lives are like at college. These can provide applicants with a view that is almost as good as being there in person.

1.What’s the most common way to apply for a college?

A.By visiting the campus. B.By surfing the Internet.

C.By writing a letter. D.By making a call.

2.Who are more likely to offer information to the visiting students?

A.Admission officials. B.Volunteers.

C.Students at school. D.Graduates.

3.Which word can replace the underlined word “appropriate” in the last paragraph?

A.Suitable. B.Familiar.

C.Equal. D.Related.

4.What’s the purpose of the text?

A.To give some advice. B.To show a phenomenon.

C.To compare the changes. D.To attract more students.

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Tips of Avoiding the Computer or Internet Addiction

The Internet has been widely used in recent years. It is a convenient way to share information, do business and contact others. 1. Getting rid of the addiction requires discipline and commitment. Here are some steps that may help your kids to overcome the Internet addiction.

First, you should try to find out just how much time your kids are spending online. Track the information for a few weeks and try to separate time spent on homework or research and time spent playing. Compare this to the amount of time spent with friends, at clubs, in activities and for hobbies. 2.

3. In my house, the family computer sits in the living room. At no time is someone allowed to be “behind closed doors” with a computer. Not only does this help honest people stay honest, but it helps to connect to your teens when they are online. Besides, it is easier to monitor your teens’ time online.

4. Don’t speak of the fact that they are online all the time, but try to get to the root cause. Often someone gets online because he/she feels safe there. Talk to your teens about what is going on in their life. If they will not talk to you, then find a way to connect your teens to the people they contact in real life.

Lastly, remember that if an Internet addiction is growing, your kids need help. In many cases, the Internet is a safe place for people with poor self-esteem, negative self-image, or for people who have been hurt. 5.

If there is a problem, and a person needs help, these symptoms will continue to worsen until they get help.

A. If things are out of balance, try to correct them.

B. There are some disadvantages of getting online.

C. Second, move computers out of your children’s rooms.

D. It is a good idea to contact the teacher for help if possible.

E. Also, if your kids spend too much time online, talk to them.

F. Unfortunately, some people develop an addiction to the Internet.

G. It is the same with people with eating disorders or drug addictions.

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Uber (优步) is the easiest way to connect you with a driver_________ the tap of a button. In terms of price and convenience, it is second _________ none.

A. with; against B. at; to

C. through; for　 D. by; beyond

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The Internet is widely used, which ____ the development of English.

A. speeds up   B. takes over     C. makes sense      D. turns to

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The Internet is widely used, which ______ the development of English.

A．speeds up         B．takes over         C．gets across        D．turns to

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With the third wave of education and future application of AI ________ the shift in how workers see learning throughout their life.

A. came　　 B. coming　　 C. come　　 D. comes

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It often happens that a number of applicants with almost the same qualifications and experience all apply for the same position. In their educational background, special skills and work experience, there is little, if anything, to choose between half a dozen candidates. How then does the employer make a choice? Usually on the basis of an interview.

There are many arguments for and against the interview as a way of selection. The main argument against it is that it results in a wholly subjective decision. As often as not, employers do not choose the best candidate. They choose the candidate who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, reply to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing staff that they are able to make a good assessment of each candidate’s likely performance. The main argument in favor of the interview is that an employer is concerned not only with a candidate’s ability, but with his or her suitable personality for the particular work situation. Many employers, for example, will overlook occasional mistakes from their secretary if she has a pleasant personality.

It is perhaps true to say, therefore, that the real purpose of an interview is not to assess the assessable aspects of each candidate but to make a guess at the things that are hard to measure, such as personality, character and social ability. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants for jobs, there are many people of great ability who simply do not interview well. There are also, of course, people who interview extremely well, but are later found to be very unsatisfactory employees. Candidates who interview well tend to be quietly confident, but never boastful（自夸的）, direct and straightforward in their questions and answers; cheerful and friendly, but never over-familiar; and sincerely enthusiastic and optimistic. Candidates who interview badly tend to be either very shy or over-confident. They either talk too little or never stop talking. They are either over polite or a bit rude.

1.People argue over the interview mainly because they have________.

A．different purposes in the interview

B．different experiences in interviews

C．different standards of selection

D．different ways of selection

2.The underlined word “subjective” means “based on one’s________rather than facts” ．

A．personality         B．character    C．opinion        D．ability

3.The purpose of the last paragraph is to indicate________

A．a link between success in interview and personality

B．connections between work abilities and personality

C．differences in interview experience

D．differences in personal behavior

4.What is the author’s attitude towards the interview?

A．He thinks it is a good way of selection

B．He doesn’t quite agree with it

C．He is neither for nor against it

D．It is not clear

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New Zealand's universities offer a wide __ of courses in many fields, including the arts, economics, communications and technology.

A. range              B. process           C. trend             D. bunch

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NEW YORK— The band Atomic Tom has scored an Internet hit with its self-created video to the song Take Me Out. In the video, the band members ride a New York City subway while performing entirely on iPhones, with applications linked with mini-battery powered broadcasters for each instrument.

Singer Luck White says the production was a top-secret operation.

"We didn't tell anyone about this. It was completely top-secret from our family, from our friends, from management, from everybody. So the first time that people saw this video was last Friday when we put it on YouTube,"explained White.

It has been watched by more than 2 million on YouTube since debuting(首次露面) last week. "All I've wanted to do for the past few days is just stare at the YouTube page and keep refreshing it to see how far it will go, " said Espiritu, the lead guitarist of the band.

"The Internet changed everything,"Espiritu said. "It's kind of an exciting time because it forces everyone to adjust and be creative and find new ways to get your name out there."

The idea for the video came from Espiritu's 24-year-old brother Benjamin, who's hoping to go to film school. " I've seen a lot of these music applications, and they're kind of fascinating to me,"Benjamin Espiritu said. " I thought: 'What would happen if iPhones kind of took over the world? If there could actually be a band that played straight through with iPhones, what would that look like?'" So they shot(拍摄) the video —with iPhones also serving as video cameras. The band also tried Union Square but were stopped during playing because they didn't have a permit.

"The YouTube views are translating into album sales,"Espiritu said. "We've seen the jump." Their album has been in the top 10albums on iTunes.

Will their fans start cheering for iPhone-only performances? "We've gotten the most exposure(曝光)and teh most fans that we've ever gotten through this, so I wouldn't be surprised if fans are going to want to see that.: Espritu said.

1.Who first saw the ban's video to the song Take Me Out?

A. Their friends　　 　 　 B. Their family

C. The people online　　 D. Their management.

2.What did Espiritu mean by saying "The YouTube views are translating into album sales"?

A. The You Tube views make the album sales increase.

B. The band has changed the video on the YouTube into an album.

C. People need to pay for the video if they view it on the YouTube.

D. People who have viewed the video on the YouTube should buy an album.

3.What can we learn from the text?

A. It was Espiritu who came up with teh idea of the video.

B. Benjamin thought iPhones would take over the world.

C. The band also managed to shoot the video in the Union Square.

D. Espiritu thought it was possible fro their fans to prefer iPhone-only performances.

4.What would be the best title for this text?

A. Atomic Tom's iPhone Subway Performance

B. Take Me Out—Atomic Tom's New Song

C. A band's performance through YouTube

D. A Band's iPhone single Take Me Out Hits Big

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