题目内容
1.You probably know you should say"please"and"thank you"at restaurants.You probably know the rules of a library.You know you should respect and be nice to your classmates.(36)C In fact,there are some rules about playing music.•Keep it down.
(37)D You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it.Some people might even get angry.Usually,when you play music loud on an MP3player,other people can't hear the words of the song.They just hear a loud sound.No one wants to listen to this.Very loud music can also be bad for your ears.
•Turn it off.
You need to know when to turn your MP3off and put it away.Libraries and schools don't allow MP3players.There are other places,like museums,that don't have rules,but it would be rude to have your MP3player on.Sometimes,it doesn't make sense to listen on your MP3player at an event.(38)E You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.
•Take one out.
Once in a while it's okay just to take out one earphone and not the other. (39)F It would not be rude to take out one earphone,tell him the way,and put back the earphone and continue listening.You can also do this when you order food at a fast food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it's not for you.
•(40)A There are times when you need to decide what is best.For example,some people can listen to music on their MP3players when reading books,while others think it is disturbing.In cases like this,you need to do what seems right for you.
A.It's your choice.
B.Don't make your voice disturb others.
C.But do you have music manners?
D.You have to notice the amount of sound of your music.
E.Why would you listen to music at a play,a movie or a sporting event?
F.Imagine you are listening on your MP3player when someone asks you the way.
G.The music is active and inspiring as long as you can feel energetic when you are listening to it.
分析 文章指出听音乐也要遵守"乐规",即应该注意一些必要的礼貌.主要有以下三个方面:一是听音乐时播放器声音不宜开得过大;二是一些公共场合要摘掉耳机,如图书馆、学校、博物馆等地方;三是需要注意一些时候要把耳机从耳朵上取下来,如回答别人问路、点菜时、别人正在读书时等.
解答 36.答案:C.句意:但是你有音乐礼节么?根据下文"In fact,there are some rules about playing music"可知,C符合语境.故选C.
37.答案:D.句意:你不得不注意你音乐的音量.根据下文"You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it."可知,D符合语境.故选D.
38.答案:E.句意:为什么你在玩,电影或体育赛事时听音乐?根据"Sometimes,it doesn't make sense to listen on your MP3player at an event"可知,E符合语境.故选E.
39.答案:F.句意:想象一下当有人向你问路时,你正在听音乐?根据"It would not be rude to take out one earphone,tell him the way,and put back the earphone and continue listening"可知,F符合语境.故选F.
40.答案:A.句意:这是你的选择.根据"There are times when you need to decide what is best"可知,A符合语境.故选A.
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-You must be joking!I can't afford to pay my bills,______ buy a new car.( )
A. | let off | B. | let down | C. | let out | D. | let alone |
A.benefit | B.welcome | C.familiar | D.reach | E.setting | |
F.evolution | G.lasting | H.reputation | I.goal | J.introducing | K.work |
We have the measures in place,but we are also(47)E tough targets for recruitment(招募).We want to have 25percent of the global market share of higher education students and we want to increase the number of international students studying in Further Education institutions by 100percent.Our aim is to (48)D these targets in 5years.Tough targets,but deliverable.While giving these undertakings,I also want to lay down a challenge to others.To business-I ask you to (49)K with the British Council overseas to market education.And to universities and colleges-I ask you to live up to your(50)H,to professionalise your approach,to deliver a quality education to overseas students that encourages involvement and rises to the challenge of our competitors,to work as partners together.
This can be carried over into the workplace,where employees want their leaders to be more trustworthy.Employees have grown tired of unexpected outcomes resulting from the lack of preparation.They want to be informed of any change management efforts before-not after the fact.Employees desire to know what is expected of them and be given the opportunity to better themselves,rather than be told they are not qualified for new roles and responsibilities.
Here are four early warning signs for you to course-correct when employees are having trouble trusting their leaders.
Lack courage
Leaders that don't stand up for what they believe in are difficult to respect and trust.Too many leaders waste too much of their valuable time trying to act like other leaders in the organization-rather than attempting to establish their own identity and leadership style.Employees know that if their leaders are not savvy (精明) enough to move themselves into a position of greater influence,it will make it much more difficult for them to get noticed and discovered as well.When leaders lack the courage to enable their full potential and that of others,it becomes a challenge to trust.
Self-centered
When a leader is only looking out for themselves and lacks any sense of commitment to the advancement of their employees-this shuts off employees quickly.Great leaders are great coaches and are always looking to help their employees grow.When leaders lack any real desire to coach or'guide the career advancement of their employees-it becomes increasingly difficult for employees to trust them.But when leaders are too disruptive (指手画脚),their employees sense that they are in it for themselves and/or don't trust the talent around them.
Reputation issues
When people begin to speak negatively about their leader,it makes it more difficult for others to trust their intentions.For example,look at what has happened to President Barack Obama since December 2009when his approval rating was 69%.Four years later,Obama's approval rating is at 43%.Many who have followed him for years are now having trouble trusting him.
Every leader must be aware that they are constantly being evaluated and thus they can never grow self-satisfied.When they do,this begins to negatively impact their reputation and the trust employees have in their leadership.
Inconsistent Behavior
People are more inclined to trust those who are consistent with their behavior.Isn't it easy to begin questioning one's judgment when they are inconsistent?When everyone but the leader is on board with a strategy-you begin to wonder if their intentions are to support the organization's advancement or their own.Leaders need to refresh their leadership style before they lose the trust of their employees.
This is what today leaders must consider:how to lead in new ways that focus less on oneself,but more on the betterment of a healthier whole.
Trust between employees and their leaders | |
Problem | (71)Trust has been declining among Americans in their daily life as well as in the workplace. |
Employees'hopes for leaders (72)worth/deserving trust | ●Employees want to be (73)informed to get prepared for any change management efforts in advance. ●Employees desire to know their leaders'expectations of them and want to get (74)opportunities/chances to better themselves. |
Warnings for leaders to (75)avoid the breakdown of trust | ●Don't (76)copy/imitate other leaders and stand up for what you believe in. ●Be (77)committed/devoted/dedicated to helping your employees grow. ●Never let(78)self-satisfaction negatively impact your reputation. ●Behave (79)consistently or your judgment will be questioned. |
Suggestion | For leaders,more focus on the betterment of a healthier whole should be taken into (80)consideration/account. |