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In the US,people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know．This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available,even if a large one is．If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know,it is impol

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In the US,people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know．This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available,even if a large one is．If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know,it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.
At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order．You may find the bread and butter is free,and if you order coffee,you may get a free refill.
Most cities and towns have no roles about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants,though they usually do make rules for bars．Especially in large cities,stores may be open 24 hours a day．
Servings in restaurants are often large,too large for many people．If you can't finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later,ask your waitress or waiter for a"doggie bag"．It may have a picture of a dog on it,but everybody knows you are taking food for yourself.
Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal．Some people have"Sunday dinner"．This is an especially big noon meal.
Tips are not usually added to the check．They are not included in the price of the meal,either．A tip of about 15%is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave．In some restaurants,a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there．Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.

Sunday dinner is~

A.a dinner in the evening
B.a big noon meal
C.a big meal on Sunday
D.a supper on Sunday
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1.Maybe it is true that we don't know what we have got until we lose it, but it is also true that we don' t know what we have been missing until it arrives. Giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they will love you back. Don’t expect love in return; but be content that love has grown in your own heart.It takes an hour to like someone, a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone. Don’t rely on one's appearance; it can deceive. Don’t rely on wealth; even that fades away. Rely on someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them. Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do. May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy.Always put yourself in others' shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts others, too. The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. Happiness waits for those who cry, those who have been hurt, those who have searched, and those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives.The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past. You can't go on well in life until you let your past failures and heartaches go off. When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling. Live your life so that when you die, you are the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.(1)You should rely on someone who makes you smile_______________.A、because a smile can make your dark time easier.B、because a smile is bright.C、because you have nothing.D、because you can believe someone(2)What does the word “assurance” mean in the first paragraph?A、returnB、promiseC、maintainD、storage(3)In the third paragraph, “Always put yourself in other's shoes” means_______________.A、you should try other's shoes before you buy it.B、you should make yourself small enough.C、you should consider from another person's aspect.D、None of the above.(4) If you are the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying when you die, you areA、SatisfiedB、UpsetC、SadD、Indifferent(冷漠的)(5)What has been mentioned in the passage?A、to tell us not to demand too muchB、to warn us not to believe in appearanceC、to consider other people and learn to forgiveD、all of the above

2.In business, people have to deal in person__________ all kinds of people. You may have to use English when talking to different people within your company who don't speak your language; these may be colleagues or co-workers, superiors or subordinates-who may work with you in your own department, in another part of the building or in another branch. And you may also have to deal in English with people from__________ the organization: clients, suppliers, visitors and members of the public. Moreover, these people may be friends, acquaintances or strangers-people of your own age, or people who are__________ or older than you. The relationship you have with a person determines the kind of language you use. This relationship may even affect what you say when you meet people: for example, it's not__________ to say “Hi, how are you!” when meeting the Managing Director of a large company or to say “Good morning, it's a great pleasure to meet you” when being introduced to a person you'll be working closely with in the same team. Remember that people form. an impression of you from the way you speak and behave-not just from the__________ you do your work. People in different countries have different ideas of what sounds friendly, polite or sincere-and of what sounds rude or unfriendly! Good manners in your culture may be considered bad manners in another. Remember also that your body language, gestures and expression may tell people more about you than the words you use.

3.SMALL TALK BEFORE A MEETING This is a situation you’ve probably experienced many times: you arrive for a meeting ten minutes early. There are several people already there. You say hello and then … What do you talk about What do you say In this situation, you need to be able to make small talk. Small talk is an informal conversation. We use the term “small talk” because it is not about exchanging information or making decisions or having a serious discussion. It’s a way to avoid uncomfortable silences and build stronger relationships. Small talk might seem to be about nothing important, but it is important in itself. Being able to make small talk will allow you to make yourself part of a group. It will set the stage for more serious types of communication.1.Small talk is a kind of formal dialog.()2.The term “small talk” means there are only two persons in the dialog.()3.Small talk is a useful ice-breaker and can build stronger relationships.()4.Small talk is not at all important. ()5.Making small talk will allow you to be a member of a group.()

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更多“In the US,people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know．This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available,even if a large one is．If you are s”相关问题

  • 第1题：

    Part II Reading Comprehension (40 points) Directions: There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by five questions or statements. Choose the best answer to each question or decide T/F for each statement. Passage One People often say that the Englishman's home is his castle. They mean that the home is very important and personal. Most people in Britain live in houses rather than flats, and many people own their homes. This means that they can make them personal, and change them in any way they like- Most houses have a garden, even if it is a small one, and the garden is usually loved. The house and the garden are the private space of a person. In a crowded city a person knows that he or she has a private space which is only for him or herself and for invited friends. People usually like to mark their space. If you are on the beach you may have spread your towels around you; on the train you may have put your coat or small bag on the seat beside you; in a library you may spread your books around you. Once I was travelling on a train to London. I was in a section for four people and there was a table between us. The man opposite to me had his briefcase on the table. There was no space on my side of the table at all. I was unhappy. I thought he thought that he owned the whole table. I had been reading a book about nonverbal communication, so I took various papers out of my bag and put them on his case! When I did this he suddenly became angry and his eyes nearly popped out of his head. I had taken up his space! A few minutes later I took my papers off in order to read them. He immediately moved his case to his side of the table.

    (1).The home matters greatly to Englishmen.

    A.T

    B.F

    (2).They love houses more than gardens.

    A.T

    B.F

    (3).person often likes to use something to mark his / her space belonging to himself / herself.

    A.T

    B.F

    (4).On the train to London, the man beside the writer placed his briefcase on the table.

    A.T

    B.F

    (5).The writer tried to get back his space by taking all his papers out.

    A.T

    B.F


    正确答案: (1).A (2).B (3).A (4).B (5).A

  • 第2题：

    III阅读理解（20分）

    A

    There are many different kinds of cars in the world． My uncle thinks this is because cars are like their drivers． He says: "Rich people have expensive cars，big people have large cars，and old people drive old cars． "But I don-t agree with him．

    My neighbor，Mrs Hill，is 82 years old． She drives only to the bank on Tuesdays． She never drives more than 30 kilometers an hour． Do you think Mrs Hill has a very old and small car? No! Her car is new．lt-s very large，and it can g0 200 kilometers an hour!

    My friend Mike is an artist． He draws beautiful pictures with lots of colors． But his car is black! Mrs Bates has a very，very old car．lt often has engine trouble． Does she drive that kind of car because she is poor? No，she has four factories and two million dollars in the bank． My aunt Mary has a very small car． Every Sunday，she．drives to the country with her husband，her three children，her mother and their dog．

    Now，you have read about some people and their cars． Do you agree with my uncle? Maybe your family have cars． Do you want to say something about them?'

    ( )21． What does the writer-s uncle think of cars and their drivers?

    A． Big people drive small cars．

    B． Old people drive new cars．

    C． Poor people have expensive cars．

    D． Rich people have dear cars．


    正确答案：D
    Ⅲ．21.D【解析】从文中第一段第三句作者叔叔说的话中“...Rich people have expensive cars”可知答案．

  • 第3题：

    If you go into the forests with friends，stay with them． If you don't，you may get lost．If you do get lost，this is what you should do．

    Sit down and stay where you are．'Don't try to find your friends． Let them find you． You can help them to find you by staying in one place．

    There is another way to help your friends or other people to find you． Give them a signal (信号) by shouting or whistling(吹口哨) three times． Stop． Then shout or whistle three times again． Any signal given three times is a call for help．

    Keep on shouting or whistling，always three times'together． When people hear you，they will give two shouts or two whistles． When a signal is given twice，it is an answer to a call for help．lf you don-t think that you will get help before night comes，try to make a small room with branches(树枝)．

    What should you do if you get hungry or need to drink water? You would have to leave your little branch room to look for something to eat and drink． Don't just walk away． Drop small branches as you walk so that you can find your way back．

    The most important thing to do when you are lost-stay in one place．

    ( )16． If you get lost in the forests，you should walk everywhere to find your friends as soon as possible．


    正确答案：
    16．F【解析】根据短文第二段“Sit down and stay where you are． Don't try to find your friends．,．”可判断此题是错的。

  • 第4题：

    根据下面资料，回答
    "Hi there. How′ s it going?"
    "Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh?"
    "Well, I guess we can always use the rain."
    What is that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe you′re waiting for the elevator, or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn′t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives.
    Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, "Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It′ s so powerful. It does something to you." "Every morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary," Oliver says, "If I don′t make small connection with another person, I can′ t work."
    What causes it? As a rule, you′re either trying to force something into your life, or you′re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to beat the time.
    Take the elevator, for instance. Now there′ s prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there′ s no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. "Making conversation in such peaceful social settings," according to Oliver, "can confirm your territory. It′s a way of feeling liked and accepted."
    The topics of small talk don′t matter. In fact, you don′t want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It′ s non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you′re with lots of people doing lots of talking.
    Let′ s say you′ re at a party. Now it′ s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so don′ t look silly standing by the food table alone all night.
    According to the author, at a big party, small talk is used with the purpose of_____________.

    A.making both others and yourself feel at ease
    B.excluding those you don't like from joining you
    C.keeping your voice low so only your friends can hear you
    D.comforting those who feel lonely

    答案：A
    解析：
    细节题。由最后一段“Now it’s time to use small talk as away of making others feel more comfortable around you”可知，A项“使他人和自己都感到轻松”与此相符，故选A。

  • 第5题：

    根据下面资料，回答
    "Hi there. How′ s it going?"
    "Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh?"
    "Well, I guess we can always use the rain."
    What is that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe you′re waiting for the elevator, or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn′t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives.
    Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, "Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It′ s so powerful. It does something to you." "Every morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary," Oliver says, "If I don′t make small connection with another person, I can′ t work."
    What causes it? As a rule, you′re either trying to force something into your life, or you′re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to beat the time.
    Take the elevator, for instance. Now there′ s prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there′ s no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. "Making conversation in such peaceful social settings," according to Oliver, "can confirm your territory. It′s a way of feeling liked and accepted."
    The topics of small talk don′t matter. In fact, you don′t want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It′ s non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you′re with lots of people doing lots of talking.
    Let′ s say you′ re at a party. Now it′ s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so don′ t look silly standing by the food table alone all night.
    According to the author, topics of small talk may include comments on_____________.

    A.some political issues
    B.one' s physical condition
    C.other' s ways of dress
    D.the traffic jam

    答案：D
    解析：
    推断题。由文章第八段“The topics of small talk don’t matter．In fact，you don’t want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic．”可知，寒喧一般都是关于天气或者交通的轻松话题。故选D。

  • 第6题：

    根据下列内容，回答211-215题。
    "Hi there. How's it going? "
    "Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh? "
    "Well, I guess we can alway use the rain."
    What is that?This story?Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seeminglymeaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe you're waiting for the elevator,or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn't do much morethan fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talkactually has a big place in our lives.
    Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, "Left unchecked, small talk can be aninvasion. It's so powerful. It does something to you."" Every morning after spending an hour and ahalf on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary, "Oliver says, "If I don't makesmall connection with another person, I can't work."
    What causes it?As a rule, you're either trying to force something into your life, or you'reusing conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect withanother person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation. The way peopleuse small talk is usually determined by where they happen to be at the time.
    Take the elevator, for instance. Now there's prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there'sno reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does."Making conversation in suchpeaceful social settings," according to Oliver,"can confirm your territory. It's a way of feelingliked and accepted."
    The topics of small talk don't matter. In fact, you don't want anything more taxing than theweather or the traffic. It's non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the ruleschange quickly when you're with lots of people doing lots of talking.
    Let's say you're at a party. Now it's time to use small talk as a way of making others feelmore comfortable around you, so don't look silly standing by the food table alone all night.
    "Small talk", as interpreted by the author,__________.

    A.has no real function in communication at all
    B.is usually meaningless and therefore useless
    C.is not as idle as it may seem to be
    D.is restricted to certain topics only

    答案：C
    解析：
    通读全篇，可知作者的意图在于说明琐谈看上去没什么意义，但是却在生活中起着很大的作用。例如将交谈双方弓l入一些更重要的谈话，或是打破冷场的局面。故C项正确。

  • 第7题：

    In the US,people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know．This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available,even if a large one is．If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know,it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.
    At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order．You may find the bread and butter is free,and if you order coffee,you may get a free refill.
    Most cities and towns have no roles about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants,though they usually do make rules for bars．Especially in large cities,stores may be open 24 hours a day．
    Servings in restaurants are often large,too large for many people．If you can't finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later,ask your waitress or waiter for a"doggie bag"．It may have a picture of a dog on it,but everybody knows you are taking food for yourself.
    Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal．Some people have"Sunday dinner"．This is an especially big noon meal.
    Tips are not usually added to the check．They are not included in the price of the meal,either．A tip of about 15%is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave．In some restaurants,a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there．Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.

    Which statement is not mentioned in the passage?

    A.Tips are not usually included in the total chec
    B.A 15 percent tip in large cities indicates satisfactory servic
    C.People tip waiters and waitresse
    D.People always put tips on the tabl

    答案：B
    解析：
    参见最后一段。

  • 第8题：

    共用题干
    Mind Those Manners on the Subway

    So,there you are,just sitting there in the subway car,enjoying that book you just bought. _________(46) Or, the person sitting next to you takes out a nail clipper（指甲刀）and begins cutting his or her nails.
    Annoying?Many of us have to spend some time every day on public transportation_______
    (47)So,to make the trip more pleasant,we suggest the following:
    Let passengers get off the bus or subway car before you can get on.________(48)
    Stand away from the doors when they are closing
    Don't talk loudly on a bus or subway.Chatting loudly with your friends can be annoying to others.________(49)
    Don't think your bags and suitcases（手提箱）deserve a seat of their own.
    Use a tissue whenever you cough or sneeze（打喷嚏）.An uncovered sneeze can spread germs（细菌）,especially in crowded places.
    Don't cut your nails or pick your nose on public transportation.
    Don't read over other people's shoulder._________(50)It can make people uncomfortable. They might think you're too stingy（小气的）even to buy a newspaper. Or they might think you're judging their behavior.

    ________（49）
    A:Don't eat food in your car.
    B:Don't shout into your mobile phone on a bus or subway.
    C:We all know that some behaviors are simply unacceptable.
    D:Many people do this on subways,but it's really annoying.
    E:Getting off and on in an orderly manner can save time for all.
    F:Suddenly,you feel someone leaning over your shoulder reading along with you.

    答案：B
    解析：
    空格前句说“假如你刚在地铁车厢中坐下，阅读你刚买的一本书”，选项F 说“突然你感觉某人抖靠在你的肩上和你一道阅读”，关键词是reading，有助于我们判断它与前面的句子相关联，与enjoying that book相呼应。
    空格后句说“因此，为了使旅行更愉快，我们有以下建议”。选项C说“我们都知道一些行为是完全不被接受的”，根据句义，与空格后的句子之间有逻辑上的因果关系。
    空格前句说“你上公共汽车或地铁之前让乘客先下”。选项E说“有秩序地上下车可以为大家节省时间”，关键词get off, get on在这两句中都出现过，从这两个句子所表述的意义来看，空格前句提出建议，空格所在句子进行解释。
    空格前两句说“不要在公共汽车或地铁上大声说话。大声地和你朋友闲谈会令其他人讨厌”。选项B说“不要在汽车或地铁上高声打电话”，显然选项B是对其前面两句内容的进一步补充说明，符合逻辑关系。
    空格前句说“不要越过别人肩膀读书”，选项D说“许多人在地铁上这样做，但它真的很令人讨厌”，与后句“它使人不舒服”一同对前句之建议进行解释。而且选项D 中关键词this在前句有指代对象，与后句中it的指代对象一致。

  • 第9题：

    共用题干
    Mind Those Manners on the Subway
    So,there you are,just sitting there in the subway car,enjoying that book you just bought ______(46) Or , the person sitting next to you takes out a nail clipper（指甲刀）and begins cutting his or her nails.
    Annoying? Many of us have to spend some time every day on public transportation.
    ______(47)So,to make the trip more pleasant,we suggest the following:
    Let passengers get off the bus or subway car before you can get on.______(48)
    Stand away from the doors when they are closing.
    Don't talk loudly on a bus or subway.Chatting loudly with your friends can be annoying to others.______(49)
    Don't think your bags and suitcases（手提箱）deserve a seat of their own.
    Use a tissue whenever you cough or sneeze（打喷嚏）.An uncovered sneeze can spread germs （细菌）, especially in crowded places.
    Don't cut your nails or pick your nose on public transportation. Don't read over other people's shoulder.______(50)It can make people uncomfortable.They might think you're too stingy （小气的）even to buy a newspaper. Or they might think you're judging their behavior.

    ______(49)
    A: Don't eat food in your car.
    B: Don't shout into your mobile phone on a bus or subway.
    C: We all know that some behaviors are simply unacceptable.
    D: Many people do this on subways,but it's really annoying.
    E: Getting off and on in an orderly manner can save time for all.
    F: Suddenly,you feel someone leaning over your shoulder reading along with you.

    答案：B
    解析：
    空格前句说“那么比如你刚在地铁车厢中坐下，享受你刚买的一本书”，答案句说 “突然你感觉某人料靠在你的肩上和你一道阅读”，关键词是reading，有助于我们判断它与前面的句子相关联，与enjoying that book相呼应。


    空格后句说“因此，为了使旅行更愉快，我们有以下建议”。答案句说“我们都知道一些行为自然是不被接受的”，根据句意，与空格后句之间有逻辑上的因果关系。


    空格前句说“你上公共汽车或地铁之前让乘客先下”。答案句说“有秩序地上下车为大家节省时间”，关键词get off,get on在这两句都出现，从这两个句子所表述的意义来看，空格前句提出建议，空格答案进行解释。


    空格前两句说“不要在公共汽车或地铁上大声说话。大声地和你朋友闲谈会令其他人懊恼”。答案句说“不要在汽车或地铁上高声打电话”，显然答案句是对其前面两句内容的进一步补充说明，符合逻辑关系。


    空格前句说“不要越过别人肩膀读书”，答案句说“许多人在地铁上这样做，但它真的很令人懊恼”，与后句“它使人不舒服”一同对前句之建议进行解释。而且答案句中关键词this在前句有指代时象，与后句中it的指代时象一致。

  • 第10题：

    You are designing an application that will use Windows Azure Table storage to store millions of data points each day.  The application must retain each day’s data for only one week.   You need to recommend an approach for minimizing storage transactions.  What should you recommend？（）

    • A、 Use a separate table for each date.  Delete eachtable when it is one week old.
    • B、 Use a separate table for each week.  Delete each table when it is one week old.
    • C、 Use a single table， partitioned by date.  Use Entity Group Transactions to delete data when it is one week old.
    • D、 Use a single table， partitioned by week.  Use Entity Group Transactions to delete data when it is one week old.

    正确答案:A

  • 第11题：

    单选题
    People buy insurance in order to substitute a small, certain, tolerable loss for a large, uncertain, catastrophic one.
    A

    dominate      

    B

    input  

    C

    exchange

    D

    manipulate


    正确答案： D
    解析： 句意：人们购买保险是为了以小的、一定的、能够承受的损失代替巨大的、不确定的、灾难性的损失。substitute替代品。exchange交换。dominate支配。input输入。manipulate操作，控制。

  • 第12题：

    单选题
    What kind of table does Sally want?
    A

    A small round table.

    B

    A small square table.

    C

    A big round table.


    正确答案： B
    解析： 录音中Sally提到I think I prefer that small square one，即她想要的是一个正方形的小桌子。
    【录音原文】
    　　M: What are you looking for, Sally?
    　　W: A table for my bedroom.
    　　M: There are some small round ones here.
    　　W: I think I prefer that small square one.

  • 第13题：

    ________ New Year’s Eve people usually don’t go to bed until midnight.

    A.At

    B.On

    C.For

    D.In


    参考答案：B

  • 第14题：

    B I hated dinner partics. ButI decidedto give them anothar shot because I'm in LondonAnd my friend Mallery invited me. And because dinner parties in London are very differenfrom those back in New york. There, 'Tin having a dinner party' means: "I'm booklng a table for t2 at8 restaurant you can't afford and we'll be sharing the cheque evenly, no matter what you eat." Worse, in Manhanan there is always someone who leaves before the bijanives. They'll throw down cash, half of what they owe, and then people like me, who don'drink, end up paying even more. But ifI try to tree the same trick, the hostess will shou:"Where are you going?" And it's not likeI can say I have somewhere to go: everyone know shave nowhere to go

    Butin London, dinner parties are in people's homes. Not only that, the guests are aninteresting mix. The last timeI went to one, the guests were from France, India. Denmark and Nigeria; it was like a gathering at the United Nations.hI New York. the mix is less striking It's like a gathering at Blooming dale's,a well-known department store.

    For New Yorkers, talking about other parts of the world means Brooklyn and Queensi New York. But at Mallery's, whenI said thatI had been to Myanmar recently, people knew where it was.In New York people would thinkit wasa usual new club

    What does the word "shot"in Paragraph j probably mean?

    A．Choice.

    B．Try

    C．Style.

    D．Goal


    正确答案：B

  • 第15题：

    根据下面资料，回答
    "Hi there. How′ s it going?"
    "Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh?"
    "Well, I guess we can always use the rain."
    What is that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe you′re waiting for the elevator, or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn′t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives.
    Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, "Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It′ s so powerful. It does something to you." "Every morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary," Oliver says, "If I don′t make small connection with another person, I can′ t work."
    What causes it? As a rule, you′re either trying to force something into your life, or you′re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to beat the time.
    Take the elevator, for instance. Now there′ s prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there′ s no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. "Making conversation in such peaceful social settings," according to Oliver, "can confirm your territory. It′s a way of feeling liked and accepted."
    The topics of small talk don′t matter. In fact, you don′t want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It′ s non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you′re with lots of people doing lots of talking.
    Let′ s say you′ re at a party. Now it′ s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so don′ t look silly standing by the food table alone all night.
    According to the author, small talk is often used _____________.

    A.to invade other' s private affairs
    B.to share a secret between intimate friends
    C.to open and maintain channels of communication
    D.to protect one' s own privacy

    答案：C
    解析：
    推断题。由文章第六段“You Can be wanting to connect with another person，and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation．”可知C项正确。

  • 第16题：

    根据下面资料，回答
    "Hi there. How′ s it going?"
    "Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh?"
    "Well, I guess we can always use the rain."
    What is that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe you′re waiting for the elevator, or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn′t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives.
    Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, "Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It′ s so powerful. It does something to you." "Every morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary," Oliver says, "If I don′t make small connection with another person, I can′ t work."
    What causes it? As a rule, you′re either trying to force something into your life, or you′re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to beat the time.
    Take the elevator, for instance. Now there′ s prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there′ s no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. "Making conversation in such peaceful social settings," according to Oliver, "can confirm your territory. It′s a way of feeling liked and accepted."
    The topics of small talk don′t matter. In fact, you don′t want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It′ s non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you′re with lots of people doing lots of talking.
    Let′ s say you′ re at a party. Now it′ s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so don′ t look silly standing by the food table alone all night.
    "Small talk", as interpreted by the author,_____________.

    A.has no real function in communication at all
    B.is usually meaningless and therefore useless
    C.is not as idle as it may seem to be
    D.is restricted to certain topics only

    答案：C
    解析：
    主旨题。通读全篇，可知作者的意图在于说明寒喧看上去没什么意义，但是却在生活中起着很大的作用。例如将交谈双方引入一些更重要的谈话，或是打破冷场的局面。故C项正确。

  • 第17题：

    根据下面资料，回答
    "Hi there. How′ s it going?"
    "Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh?"
    "Well, I guess we can always use the rain."
    What is that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe you′re waiting for the elevator, or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn′t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives.
    Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, "Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It′ s so powerful. It does something to you." "Every morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary," Oliver says, "If I don′t make small connection with another person, I can′ t work."
    What causes it? As a rule, you′re either trying to force something into your life, or you′re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to beat the time.
    Take the elevator, for instance. Now there′ s prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there′ s no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. "Making conversation in such peaceful social settings," according to Oliver, "can confirm your territory. It′s a way of feeling liked and accepted."
    The topics of small talk don′t matter. In fact, you don′t want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It′ s non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you′re with lots of people doing lots of talking.
    Let′ s say you′ re at a party. Now it′ s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so don′ t look silly standing by the food table alone all night.
    Why is small talk described as "non-threatening talk in a threatening situation"?

    A.It is used by people to encourage those who are confronted with danger.
    B.It is used to show that one is enthusiastic and hospitable.
    C.It is used to create a more friendly atmosphere and to avoid embarrassment.
    D.It is used by people to protect others in the threatening situation.

    答案：C
    解析：
    推断题。联系下文可知，寒喧的作用之一就是使得自己和周围的人在一些场合能感到放松。从谈话的内容来看，寒暄有利于营造一种轻松的气氛。故选C。

  • 第18题：

    In the US,people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know．This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available,even if a large one is．If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know,it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.
    At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order．You may find the bread and butter is free,and if you order coffee,you may get a free refill.
    Most cities and towns have no roles about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants,though they usually do make rules for bars．Especially in large cities,stores may be open 24 hours a day．
    Servings in restaurants are often large,too large for many people．If you can't finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later,ask your waitress or waiter for a"doggie bag"．It may have a picture of a dog on it,but everybody knows you are taking food for yourself.
    Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal．Some people have"Sunday dinner"．This is an especially big noon meal.
    Tips are not usually added to the check．They are not included in the price of the meal,either．A tip of about 15%is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave．In some restaurants,a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there．Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.

    Which statement is true?

    A.American people like sitting with people they don't kno
    B.A hostess always seats a small group at a large tabl
    C.American people never sit with people they don't kno
    D.American people would not light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smokin

    答案：D
    解析：
    参见第一段最后一句。

  • 第19题：

    In the US,people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don't know．This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available,even if a large one is．If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know,it is impolite to light up a cigarette without first asking if it will disturb them.
    At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order．You may find the bread and butter is free,and if you order coffee,you may get a free refill.
    Most cities and towns have no roles about opening and closing times for stores or restaurants,though they usually do make rules for bars．Especially in large cities,stores may be open 24 hours a day．
    Servings in restaurants are often large,too large for many people．If you can't finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later,ask your waitress or waiter for a"doggie bag"．It may have a picture of a dog on it,but everybody knows you are taking food for yourself.
    Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal．Some people have"Sunday dinner"．This is an especially big noon meal.
    Tips are not usually added to the check．They are not included in the price of the meal,either．A tip of about 15%is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave．In some restaurants,a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there．Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.

    What do American people always do when servings are too large for them?

    A.They take the food home with a doggie bag for their dog
    B.They leave the food on the table and go awa
    C.They take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food late
    D.They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for the

    答案：C
    解析：
    参见第四段。

  • 第20题：

    共用题干
    第二篇

    People who forgive show less depression,anger and stress and more hopefulness.To forgive may be divine,but no one ever said it was easy.When someone has deeply hurt you,it can be extremely difficult to let go of your grudge.But forgiveness is possible,and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health.
    "People who forgive show less depression,anger and stress and more hopefulness,"says Fredric,Ph.D,author of Forgive for Good."So it can help save on the wear and tear on our organs, reduce the wearing out of the immune system and allow people to feel more vital."
    So how do you start the healing?Try the following steps:
    Calm yourself. To defuse your anger,try a simple stress management technique."Take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure:a beautiful scene in nature,or someone you love."Frederic says.
    Don't wait for an apology. "Many times the person who hurt you has no intention of apologizing,"Frederic says."They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same way.So if you wait for people to apologize,you could be waiting an awfully long time."Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean reconciliation with the person who upset you or condoning of his or her action.
    Take the control away from your offender. Mentally replaying your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain."Instead of focusing on your wounded feeling,learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you,"Frederic says.
    Try to see things from the other person's perspective.If you empathize with that person,you may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance,fear,even love.To gain perspective,you may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view.
    Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.Research has shown that people who forgive report more energy,better appetite and better sleep patterns.
    Don't forget to forgive yourself."For some people,forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge,"Frederic says."But it can rob you self-confidence if you don't do it."

    Your offender may not want to apologize because_________.
    A:they are afraid that they won't be forgiven
    B:they don't even realize they had hurt you
    C:they don't share the same feeling with you
    D:they think that time can heal any wound

    答案：C
    解析：
    推断题。第二段："People who forgive show less depression, anger and stress and more hopefulness,"says Fredric,Ph.D.，…“So it can help save on the wear and tear on our organs, reduce the wearing out of the immune system...”宽怒他人的人较少受到抑郁、生气和压力等情绪的困扰，更为乐观一些。“因此，原谅别人有助于减少我们身体器官的损耗，降低免疫系统的疲劳程度，让人觉得更具生命力。”这两句中的depression, anger and stress都指的是 physically方面的状况，还有后句中的immune system也是如此。
    推断题。第四段中提到Calm yourself.To defuse your anger, try a simple stress management technique．让自己平静下来。想要平息你的怒气，试一个很简单的应对压力的方法。由此可知让自己平静下来其实就是一种stress management (管理压力即缓减压力）的方法。
    推断题。第五段中提到：Don't wait for an apology....They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same way．不要等待别人的道歉。······他们也许特意要伤害你或者他们看待问题的方式和你不同。因此正确答案选C。
    推断题。第六段提到：Take the control away from your offender.Mentally replaying your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain．不要让伤害你的人控制你。心里反复思索自己所受的伤害会让伤害你的人力量更为强大。由此可以判断出：如果你不停地提醒自己受到的伤害，那么你就会将自己置身于伤害你的人的控制之下。因此正确答案选B。
    推断题。第七段提到：Try to see things from the other person's perspective.If you empathize with that person,you may realize that he or she was acting out of ignorance,fear, even love．尽量从别人的角度看问题。如果你设身处地地从那个人的角度去理解问题，也许就意识到他/她那么做是出于无知、害怕甚至是爱。由此可知，要尽量设身处地地站在伤害你的人的立场上看问题，也就是从他们的视角看问题。因此正确答案选A。

  • 第21题：

    A System p customer is planning to implement virtualization and is concerned about how to respond  to an increased workload and what limitations there are for very small workloads.  Which of the following describes the minimum size for an LPAR and the minimum amount that can be transferred from on LPAR to another（）

    • A、Smallest partition 10% of all available processors， as small as 1% of all available processors may be transferred.
    • B、Smallest partition 10% of a processor， as small 1% of a processor may be transferred.
    • C、Smallest partition one processor， as small 1% of a processor may be transferred.
    • D、Smallest partition one core， as small 10% of a processor may be transferred.

    正确答案:B

  • 第22题：

    问答题
    This project, called Mars One, aims to send a small group of people to Mars in 2022.

    正确答案：
    解析：

  • 第23题：

    单选题
    Have you ever seen a_______bag on the table?
    A

    plastic small black

    B

    black small plastic

    C

    plastic black small

    D

    small black plastic


    正确答案： C
    解析：

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