16.Let's face it:while we go to the office to work,no one is expected to keep their head down the entire time they're there.Yet companies expect (51)A out of their employees:that's why they're paying you to be there.No talking or socializing at all is one (52)C,while the other is being able to talk to whomever you want,whenever you want,about whatever you want,even if you never quite manage to make it to your desk until 11:00a.m.Both examples are (53)D unrealistic.So first we have the entire gray area in between those two,and that's just during office time.
The phrase"people-oriented"is generally used to (54)B something that vaguely represents a company where everyone is pleasant and happy.It's fun to work there,everyone likes his or her job and each employee is (55)D well and fairly.Know any companies like that?People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs (56)A to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a (57)B if there is one.
So what do you mean by people-oriented?Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't (58)C gathering at the water cooler?A company where management makes a practice of being (59)B?A place where customers are of great (60)A both in philosophy and actuality,or one that is involved in its community and requires each (61)B to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year?When you look closer at what this phrase means to you,you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others.Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's (62)C is the same as yours.
Why bother leaving a message that may not be (63)D for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message?That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint,anyway.When texting and instant messaging for (64)A needs,keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.
Marla Harr,a business etiquette consultant and trainer,says that when relying on texting and messaging for work,you should (65)B that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.
The phrase"people-oriented"is generally used to (54)B something that vaguely represents a company where everyone is pleasant and happy.It's fun to work there,everyone likes his or her job and each employee is (55)D well and fairly.Know any companies like that?People-oriented is a traditional and unclear phrase that needs (56)A to make sure your definition is the same as the company's and that you can spot a (57)B if there is one.
So what do you mean by people-oriented?Do you want a company that promotes from within and doesn't (58)C gathering at the water cooler?A company where management makes a practice of being (59)B?A place where customers are of great (60)A both in philosophy and actuality,or one that is involved in its community and requires each (61)B to join or participate in a specific event once or twice each year?When you look closer at what this phrase means to you,you'll discover that some aspects are more important to you than others.Knowing what you mean by this phrase gives you the power to discover if the company's (62)C is the same as yours.
Why bother leaving a message that may not be (63)D for days when you can reach someone instantly with a text or instant message?That seems to be increasingly dominant viewpoint,anyway.When texting and instant messaging for (64)A needs,keep in mind some tips from workplace and career experts.
Marla Harr,a business etiquette consultant and trainer,says that when relying on texting and messaging for work,you should (65)B that the person you want to send a text message wants to receive and communicate in that way.
51.A.efficiency | B.enthusiasm | C.qualification | D.contribution |
52.A.phenomenon | B.issue | C.extreme | D.disadvantage |
53.A.illegally | B.subjectively | C.regularly | D.equally |
54.A.exchange | B.convey | C.provide | D.promote |
55.A.trained | B.honored | C.complimented | D.treated |
56.A.defining | B.restricting | C.analyzing | D.summarizing |
57.A.feature | B.difference | C.distance | D.principle |
58.A.concern about | B.look into | C.disapprove of | D.charge with |
59.A.attractive | B.accessible | C.aggressive | D.accurate |
60.A.importance | B.benefit | C.emphasis | D.conscience |
61.A.employer | B.employee | C.customer | D.participant |
62.A.regulation | B.explanation | C.definition | D.opinion |
63.A.launched | B.released | C.revised | D.checked |
64.A.business | B.privacy | C.public | D.secret |
65.A.recall | B.ensure | C.inform | D.remind |
15.
When young people begin to live independently,home-hunting can involve some stress.But they would do well to remember that a new (41)D is available--micro-homes.
Called"tiny houses,"these houses have all living necessities in a small (42)A,including kitchen,bedroom and bathroom.Generally under 50square meters,most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more.What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.
Besides an attractive appearance,tiny houses can also boast (43)I practical features.Making the best of urban space,the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw,the world's narrowest home,filled in a corridor.The prototype (原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power,wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live(44)F anywhere.A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or (45)K courtyard.
Visually (46)B as micro-homes are,there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch.Moving into a tiny house requires the (47)C of most non-essentials,no matter the emotional connection to them.Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the (48)E space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever.And finally,a micro-home is likely a(n)(49)J living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.
Though the limitations will scare some,there is usually a benefit.A small size results in a small price tag and small bills,making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget.And though you won't have much stuff around the house,this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance.Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be(50)G by other homes.They probably aren't for everyone or forever,but when it comes to your next (or first) home,they could be just what you need.
A.package B.appealing C.elimination D.alternative E.limited F.practically G.matched H.creatively I.unique J.temporary K.enclosed |
Called"tiny houses,"these houses have all living necessities in a small (42)A,including kitchen,bedroom and bathroom.Generally under 50square meters,most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more.What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design.
Besides an attractive appearance,tiny houses can also boast (43)I practical features.Making the best of urban space,the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw,the world's narrowest home,filled in a corridor.The prototype (原型) home Ecocapsule uses solar power,wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live(44)F anywhere.A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or (45)K courtyard.
Visually (46)B as micro-homes are,there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting comfortable on a mini-couch.Moving into a tiny house requires the (47)C of most non-essentials,no matter the emotional connection to them.Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the (48)E space may even cause an unaccompanied individual to experience some cabin fever.And finally,a micro-home is likely a(n)(49)J living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions.
Though the limitations will scare some,there is usually a benefit.A small size results in a small price tag and small bills,making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget.And though you won't have much stuff around the house,this can provide the comfort of simple living and maintenance.Micro-homes are also practically mobile and boast eco-friendliness that can't be(50)G by other homes.They probably aren't for everyone or forever,but when it comes to your next (or first) home,they could be just what you need.
13.Two friends have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever,even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started.Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country.(51)B,according to an official report on youth violence,"in our country today,the greatest threat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment,but the terrible reality of violence".Given that this is the case,why aren't students taught to manage (52)A the way they are taught to solve math problems or stay physically fit?
First of all,students need to realize that conflict is (53)D.A report indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor (54)C.For example,a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. (55)D
Dthe sandwich can lead to insults,which in turn can lead to violence.The problem isn't in the sandwich,but in the way students deal with the conflict.
Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable,they can (56)B the golden rule of conflict resolution:stay calm.Once the student feels calmer,he should choose words that will calm the other person down as well.Rude words and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire.On the other hand,(57)A words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.
After both sides have calmed down,they can use another key(58)B for conflict resolution:listening.Listening allows the two sides to understand each other.One person should describe his or her side,and the other person should listen without interrupting.Afterward,the listener can ask non-threatening questions to make the speaker's position clear.Then the two people should change (59)C.
(60)D,students need to consider what they are hearing.This doesn't mean trying to figure out what's wrong with the other person.It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to (61)A.For example,a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things.Students need to ask themselves questions such as these:How did this start?What do I really want?What am I afraid of?As the issue becomes (62)B,the conflict often simply becomes smaller.Even if it doesn't,(63)D thought helps both sides figure out a better solution.
After students started a conflict resolution,there has been an increase in student (64)A.Learning to resolve conflicts can help students(65)C friends,teachers,parents,bosses and coworkers.In that way,conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.
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First of all,students need to realize that conflict is (53)D.A report indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor (54)C.For example,a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter sandwich each lunchtime. (55)D
Dthe sandwich can lead to insults,which in turn can lead to violence.The problem isn't in the sandwich,but in the way students deal with the conflict.
Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable,they can (56)B the golden rule of conflict resolution:stay calm.Once the student feels calmer,he should choose words that will calm the other person down as well.Rude words and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire.On the other hand,(57)A words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes out of control.
After both sides have calmed down,they can use another key(58)B for conflict resolution:listening.Listening allows the two sides to understand each other.One person should describe his or her side,and the other person should listen without interrupting.Afterward,the listener can ask non-threatening questions to make the speaker's position clear.Then the two people should change (59)C.
(60)D,students need to consider what they are hearing.This doesn't mean trying to figure out what's wrong with the other person.It means understanding what the real issue is and what both sides are trying to (61)A.For example,a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things.Students need to ask themselves questions such as these:How did this start?What do I really want?What am I afraid of?As the issue becomes (62)B,the conflict often simply becomes smaller.Even if it doesn't,(63)D thought helps both sides figure out a better solution.
After students started a conflict resolution,there has been an increase in student (64)A.Learning to resolve conflicts can help students(65)C friends,teachers,parents,bosses and coworkers.In that way,conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.
51.A.As a result | B.In fact | C.By contrast | D.On the contrary | |
52.A.conflict | B.lives | C.relationships | D.affairs | |
53.A.violent | B.global | C.unresolved | D.unavoidable | |
54.A.remark | B.assumption | C.insult | D.resolution | |
55.A.Preferencefor | B.Particularity about | C.Complaint over | D.Laughter over | |
56.A.interpret | B.practice | C.assess | D.bend | |
57.A.soft | B.tough | C.critical | D.clear | |
58.A.measure | B.strategy | C.assessment | D.application | |
59.A.responses | B.attitudes | C.roles | D.intentions | |
60.A.Contrarily | B.Relatively | C.Consequently | D.Finally | |
61.A.accomplish | B.ignore | C.foresee | D.seek | |
62.A.wider | B.clearer | C.more complex | D.more critical | |
63.A.unselfish | B.initial | C.inspiring | D.careful | |
64.A.cooperation | B.argument | C.gratitude | D.support | |
65.A.admire | B.select | C.deal with | D.back up |