Decision-thinking is not unlike poker—it often matters not only what you think, but also what others think you think what you think they think you think. The mental process(过程) is similar. Naturally, this card game has often been of considerable interest to people who are, by any standards, good thinkers.

The great mathematician John von Neumann was one of the founders of game theory. In particular, he showed that all games fall into two classes; there are what he called games of 'perfect information', games like chess where the players can't hide anything or play tricks; they don't win by chance, but by means of logic and skills. Then there are games of 'imperfect information', like poker, in which it is impossible to know in advance that one course of action is better than another.

One mistaken idea about business is that it can be treated as a game of perfect information. Quite the reverse Business, life itself are games which we must normally play with very imperfect information. Business decisions are often made with many unknown and unknowable factors(因素), best poker players. But few business people find it comfortable to admit that they are taking a chance, and many still prefer to believe that they are playing chess, not poker.

1.The subject discussed in this text is _________.

A.the process of reaching decisions

B.the difference between poker and chess.

C.the secret of making good business plans

D.the value of information in winning games

2.An important factor in a game of imperfect information is ___________.

A.rules B.luck

C.time D.ideas

3.Which of the following can be used in place of "Quite the reverse" in paragraph 3?

A.Quite right. B.True enough.

C.Most unlikely. D.Just the opposite.

4.In the writer's opinion, when making business decisions one should ___________ .

A.put perfect information before imperfect information

B.accept the existence of unknown factors

C.regard business as a game of chess

D.mix known and unknown factors

阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

Sunshine Sports Centre

One of the most modem sports centers in town, the Sunshine Sports Centre is not just a sports club but much more!

Facilities

With a swimming pool for adults and teens, and a smaller one for children, our centre has something for all the members of the family.Parents can relax while children play in the water.For anybody who is interested in competitive sports, our volleyball, tennis and basketball courts are the ideal place to work off stress.

Whether you just want to keep in shape, lose some weight or build your strength, there's the gym with its super modem equipment and three personal trainers to look after you and answer all your questions.They can also give you general advice about healthy eating and dieting.

Lessons

It doesn't matter if you' re five or eighty five, there's something for you at the Sunshine Sports Centre! We offer personal training in all sports if you want it, but there are also group lessons for all sports if you prefer teamwork.

Kids and teenagers

Take advantage of our special offer for younger members.For members between five and sixteen years old, there are special lessons in water polo, competitive swimming and diving.There are many classes for all levels of swimmers, with a lifeguard on duty from 9:00 am when the pool opens until it closes at 7:00 pm.

Social events

Sunshine Sports Centre is not only for sport! You can enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant or have a milkshake with your friends on the balcony overlooking the swimming pool and the courts.In addition, there are lovely gardens where families or friends can have a picnic! To celebrate a birthday, there is no better place than the Sunshine Sports Centre.

So, come on Sign up for Sunshine Sports Centre today!

1.In Sunshine Sports Centre __________

A.people can have birthday parties

B.lifeguards are on duty 24 hours a day

C.children are not allowed to swim alone

D.special lessons in diving are offered to adults

2.People can ask personal trainers for advice when they _________

A.learn to swim

B.sign up

C.build strength

D.play basketball

3.The main purpose of the passage is to _________

A.explain the rules of the sports centre

B.attract people to the sports centre

C.persuade people to play sports

D.show the benefits of sports

School Counseling(咨询)

In our grandparents' time, it was unthinkable.In our parents' time, it was unusual and nobody spoke openly about counseling.These days, more and more schools are asking for this service and it is considered a necessity for most.Why is it? What has changed in the last fifty years to have made counseling at schools so important?

“One reason is that we expect schools to do more to protect their pupils than we did in the past," says school counselor, Mike Hudson.“ Also, our society doesn't work as well as it should.Many parents are either under pressure of work or face the economic problems of unemployment, while children are under more and more pressure to do well at school.Many pupils feel they are pushed to their limits by their parents and teachers."

Most school children face some kind of relationship problem at some stage with family members, teachers or other pupils, so.it helps to have somebody to talk to.

From the pupil' s point of view, it is easier to talk to a counselor in confidence rather than a family member or teacher.This solution is less embarrassing to pupils, who are not forced to face the person that they had problems with in the first place.They can calmly talk things through without arguments.

School counselors advise not only students but also their teachers and parents, and offer other services as well, such as deciding learning disabilities or assisting parents and guardians to make the correct decisions about their children' s education.

Counselors can help students with problems ranging from the most serious, like a death in the family, to what an adult would consider really trivial, like an argument with a friend.

In a society that is becoming more and more stressful, this service is providing children with a supportive way to express their fear and worries.

1.Why is school counseling becoming important?

A.Pupils are not well protected in school.

B.Parents can't help their children in learning.

C.Parents and pupils are under too much pressure.

D.The relationship between parents and schools is worse.

2.According to the passage, school counselors________.

A.bear high pressure themselves

B.are the guarantee of school success

C.have more responsibilities than teachers

D.are more likely to be accepted when pupils have problems

3.The underlined word "trivial" in Para.5 probably means________.

A.unimportant B.puzzling C.difficult D.urgent

4.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.The development of school counseling.

B.The reasons for school counseling’s popularity.

C.The advantages and disadvantages of school counseling.

D.The comparison of the past and present school counseling.

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