题目内容
In November of 2007, NBC Universal launched its first official Green Week. Throughout the week, NBC Universal presented over 150 hours of environmentally themed content across multiple platforms.
Now, NBC Universal is proud to present Green Week 2009. With a new theme and message of "Green Your Routine," Here at NBC and NB C.com we celebrate our talent in the "The More You Know" PSA campaign, presenting green-themed tips in several of our daytime life, among several other features here on the "Green Your Routine" site.
Fashion & Beauty
Throw a clothes swap party! Dying for that sweater your friend wore the other day? Well, maybe she'll trade for that old T-shirt you have. Here's a website that helps you organize a swap party (www.swapstyle.com), or just plan your own!
Go natural with organic make-up. Applying unnatural products directly on your skin wasn't exactly what nature intended. Try switching to a line of organic make-up and cosmetics for a different way to bring out your natural beauty.
Home
Drop a brick in your toilet tank! Literally! According to the EPA, flushing(冲洗)makes up 30 percent of a household's water use (about three to six gallons per flush). By placing a brick in your toilet tank, you can help to conserve the amount of water used during each flush.
Work
Print smarter. Printing and copying can be one of the most costly operations in any office. To save on ink and paper costs, print double-sided and try to fit more than one page on a sheet. More printing tips can be found here: lifehacker.com
Turn off your computer. Do you leave your computer on overnight? If so, you're using up a good amount of electricity. When you can, try turning off your computer and the power strip it's connected to. If you can't, at least shut off your monitor.
Transportation
Organize a carpool. There are many benefits to carpooling(拼车). You save on gas, reduce wear and tear on your car, and you get to ride in the HOV lanes. Get connected with your neighbors and co-workers to start sharing rides and check out this website for more tips: www.erideshare.com.
Lose the car, get a bike. If you live close to where you work, try taking a bike instead of driving. You'll keep in shape and save on gas!
Every small step and effort makes a difference! Be sure to GREEN YOUR ROUTINE!
1. NBC Universal holds Green Week activities ___________.
A. in a university B. in a park
C. in an office D. on the internet
2. This year, Green Week welcomes ____________.
A. advice on how to improve the website
B. suggestions about how to make their activities more interesting
C. tips on what to do to make our life greener
D. opinions on whether we should have campaigns
3.If you want to carpool with somebody, you can find more advice and information at______.
A. www.swapstyle.com B. www.erideshare.com
C. www. lifehacker.com
D. www. NBC.com
4.Which is NOT recommended by Green Week this year?
A. Using things like cucumbers to beautify your skin.
B. Reducing the room of your toilet tank to save water when flushing.
C. Giving away your old clothes to those in need of them.
D. Printing and using computers in an economical way.
1.D
2.C
3.B
4.C
【解析】略
Hilton Shanghai, the city's first international hotel, has been recognized as a top business hotel in Shanghai for its convenient location and outstanding facilities for more than 20 years.
However, the hotel's newly appointed general manager Gerd Knaust says it is the people that make the hotel successful.
More than 380 employees have been working with the hotel for more than 15 years. Some of them have personal relationships with customers.
''It's a people-relation business,'' Knaust says. ''They really tell me about the stories in the last 15 years. It's something very nice to listen to. It's also a lasting memory for the guests.''
In fact, over the years, some of the guests have stayed in the hotel 200 or even 300 times.
Knaust, who has been working in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years, started his career as a chef in Germany. During his early 30s, Knaust already moved to the top in the culinary (烹调的) field as director of kitchen of Hyatt Regency Cologne in Germany.
After holding several general manager positions in Mandarin Oriental hotels, Knaust joined Hilton International as the general manager to open the Conrad and Doubletree by Hilton at Haitang Bay, Sanya in 2010.
When he was appointed as the general manager of Hilton Shanghai in November, he not only was heavily involved in recruitment, sales and marketing strategies but also he worked closely with the food and beverage team to develop the hotel's restaurant concepts and menus.
''I believe that we should offer quality and healthy food.'' he says.
Knaust believes that a hotel must value the customers' comments on Ctrip, Trip Advisor and other platforms, etc.
''It keeps us more on guard to be 100 percent professional,'' he says.
【小题1】Why do business travelers choose Hilton Shanghai?
A.Because of its location, facilities and good service. |
B.Because it is in Shanghai. |
C.Because its general manager is excellent. |
D.Because some customers are the staff’s relatives. |
A.Hilton Shanghai is the first international hotel in China |
B.Gerd Knaust thinks that the staff is the most important in making the hotel successful |
C.Gerd Knaust has worked in Hilton Shanghai for more than 20 years |
D.most of the employees in Hilton Shanghai have personal relationships with customers |
A.start his career as chef |
B.be involved in recruitment |
C.open the Conrad and Doubletree |
D.develop the hotel’s restaurant concepts and menus |
A.a person who can give you some advice about trip |
B.a place where you can have a good trip |
C.an organization which can give you some advice |
D.a website where travelers can leave their advice |
A.First international hotel in Shanghai. | B.How to manage a hotel well. |
C.Knaust's management idea. | D.Knaust's life story. |