A、To be aware of your natural style of communication
B、To learn as many public speaking skills as you can
C、To watch famous speeches
D、To imitate famous speakers
A、To be aware of your natural style of communication
B、To learn as many public speaking skills as you can
C、To watch famous speeches
D、To imitate famous speakers
We all do more speaking more speaking ______, even when we have a break after class.
A.now and then
B.by and by
C.step by step
D.more or less
Lights that turned on and off by themselves are the best. Then, too, it is a good idea to leave the radio turned on and set to a talking station. Any type of speaking makes a thief think twice before trying to enter. Finally, while away on holiday, make sure that nothing collects in front or in the house. Particularly, make certain that the newspaper is stopped and that a trusted neighbour has been asked to pick up the mail. Thieves are especially quick to notice piled-up newspapers and overpiled mail boxes.
Why did the writer begin this piece with question?
A.Because he wanted to catch the readers' attention.
B.Because he wanted to have the readers guess the answer before reading.
C.Because he wanted to sum up (概括) the topic of the piece.
D.Because he wanted to make the readers understand him better.
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A.to handle
B.handling
C.handles
D.the handle
听力原文:Ladies and Gentlemen,
Now we have come to the most exciting and most impressive part of this island trip, The Elephant Walk. If you are interested, you may choose to ride an elephant to have a tour around. All the elephants here are professionally trained for the purpose. Don't worry if you feel it difficult to climb onto such a gigantic animal; our assistants will be there to help you. Generally speaking, there are four ways to climb onto an elephant. The first is the easiest for the passenger and the most uncomfortable for the elephant. With a command of 'Baitho!' , the elephant kneels. You climb up to the seat by stepping on the top of the front part of either leg, holding onto the ear, and pulling yourself up. The second way is more difficult. Upon the command of 'Utha! Utha!', the elephant lifts either of its front legs and, holding onto the ear, you step onto the leg and are raised up as in a lift. The third is over the backside. The elephant lowers one of its back legs and you simply catch hold of the tail. The fourth, the expert's way, is by the trunk. It looks so elegant and simple. As the trunk is lowered to the ground, you place your foot in the middle and then hold onto both ears. The result is that you are lifted up and over and onto the elephant's back.
According to the man, why shouldn't people be worried about climbing onto an elephant?
A.Because elephants are mild animals.
B.Because elephants are trained to carry goods.
C.Because people have designed safe ways for the climbing.
D.Because people will be aided by professional assistants.
Laziness can actually be helpful. Like procrastinators some people may look lazy when they are really thinking, planning, contemplating, researching. We should all remember that great scientific discoveries occurred by chance. Newton wasn't working in the orchard when the apple hit him and he devised the theory of gravity. All of us would like to have someone "lazy" build the car or stove we buy, particularly if that "laziness" were caused by the worker's taking time to check each step of his work and to do his job right. And some- times, being "lazy"--that is, taking time off for a rest--is good for the overworked students or executives. Taking a rest can be particularly helpful to the athlete who is trying too hard or the doctor who is simply working himself overtime too many evenings at the clinic. So be careful when you're tempted to call someone lazy. That person may be thinking, resting, or planning his or her next work.
The main idea of the passage is that______.
A.laziness is a sin
B.there are advantages and disadvantages in being lazy
C.laziness is the sign of deep-seated emotional problems
D.lazy people do more careful work
【B1】
A.However
B.Since
C.Although
D.Unless
Laziness can actually be helpful. Like procrastinators, some people may look lazy when they are really thinking, planning, contemplating, researching. We should all remember that some great scientific discoveries occurred by chance or while someone was "goofing off". Newton wasn't working in the orchard when the apple hit him and he devised the theory of gravity. All of us would like to have someone "lazy" to build the car or stove we buy, particularly if that "laziness" was caused by the worker's taking time to check each step or his work and to do his job right. And sometimes, being "lazy" —that is, taking time off for a rest is good for the overworked student or executive. Taking a rest can be particularly helpful to the athlete who is trying too hard or the doctor who's simply working himself overtime too many evenings at the clinic. So be careful when you're tempted to call someone lazy. That person may be thinking, resting, or planning his or her next book.
The main idea of this passage is that ______.
A.laziness is a moral sin
B.there are advantages and disadvantages in being lazy
C.laziness is the sign of deep-seated emotional problems
D.lazy people do more careful work
One City, Two Visions
Experts differ in method, but agree that people make a city prosper.
What should be the next step after a city has become a domestic success in almost every field?
"Have more internationally competent talents prepared," one expert answered.
"It should learn more about how to learn," said another.
They were speaking about Shanghai and both assertions (断言) refer to the quality of people, and the belief that any further development of the city requires talented individuals who have both professional expertise (专门知识) and international vision.
Comments from an article entitled "On Internationally Competent Talents," by Miao Qihao, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Library, which was published in the Hong Kong- based Wen Wei Po on October 12, 2003, add some insights into this interesting and very relevant social issue.
"Internationally competent talents, in many occasions these days, have become the equivalent of haigui (Chinese who have gone abroad to study or work and then returned), but I don't quite agree with this," says Miao.
He explains his definition of internationally competent talents as having various categories, including foreign professionals and haigui who, according to a more accurate term suggested by the United Nations specifically referring to talent backflow from developed countries to developing ones, is "reserve brain drain (人才流失)." These expertise and knowledge of these two kinds of arrivals, Miao concludes, certainly add more international flavor to Shanghai's economy and culture.
The real challenge for Shanghai to foster a strong contingent of internationally competent talents, Miao maintains, is not only expanding the first two categories, but for local professionals to upgrade themselves to international standards. "They are the largest part and their quality to a large degree determines the quality of human capital of the whole city," he adds.
But for those who have never been abroad, under what conditions can they be regarded as "international talents"? Diplomas and English proficiency? Practical criteria, but much too simplified. According to Miao, ethical virtues and professional expertise are essential, in addition to three other qualities, namely, understanding of international practices and rules, cross-culture communication, and global vision.
We are not calling for know-alls, but for professionals who have professional knowledge, Miao clarifies in his definition of understanding of international practices. For example, human resource managers of academic institutions should be able to tell qualified foreign university diploma from false ones, he adds.
As for international rules, Miao raises an example of a Chinese export company that was stunned by the emerging technological barrier in the European market. Though the new regulation was published half a year earlier on the official website, ignorance to international rules made the company believe that the once warm and extravagant reception they extended to their European clients would exempt (免除) them from any restriction.
Skills in communication with people speaking different languages and having different cultural backgrounds, in Miao's opinion, are another essential but lacked capability. The English name of a Shanghai organization, for instance, sounds like "hang you", which may confuse or even frighten its foreign clients. Many may attribute this to insufficient English ability, but overlook the problem of cross-culture communication lying deeply beneath.
"Think global, Act local," a slogan Miao cites to illustrate his understanding of global spirit and vision. "Global" is a big word, but it can also be reflected in very practical local actions. Printing name cards with recycled paper, for example, is a p
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