题目内容
8.When I went to England,I enjoyed my stay.But I noticed so many different traditions.For example,you usually shake hands with people when you meet for the first time.But after that,you can just say hello.You must say Mr and Mrs when you speak to older people,but you can use first names with your friends.
One day we visited some friends and had tea.Tea is not just a drink but a light meal at around 4:00in the afternoon.You can't have tea─the meal─after 4:30.We ate sandwiches and a large fruit cake.You can only drink tea at a tea party,not coffee or juice.And you must drink tea with milk.You must pour the tea,then the milk─you can't put the milk in first,then the tea.
In buses and trains,the other passengers are very quiet,and you mustn't talk too loudly.It's very different from China!In some trains you can't even use your mobile phones!And you don't often hear people shouting in the street.
I was very lucky─I even went to a wedding.It was very different from a Chinese wedding.For example,the man and the woman can't see each other the night before the wedding.Then the woman mustn't arrive at the church on time but a few minutes late.And at the party after the wedding,the woman throws her flowers over her shoulder.The girl who catches them will be the next to marry!It was all very strange but it was great fun!
| Advice for Visitors:Traditional Life in England | |
| greeting people | ◆You must(71)shakehands for the first time. ◆You must say Mr and Mrs to(72)olderpeople. ◆You can just say hello when meeting again. ◆You can use first names to friends. |
| food and(74) drink | ◆You can't drink tea(73)withoutmilk at a tea party. ◆You must pour the tea first,then milk. ◆You can have tea(75)before4:30. ◆You can't drink coffee or juice but(76)teaat a tea party. |
| noise | ◆You must(77)keepquiet in buses and trains. ◆You can't shout in the street. |
| (78)wedding | ◆The man and the woman can't see each other the night before the wedding. ◆The woman must arrive at the church(79)laterthan the man. ◆It is strange but fun that after the wedding,the girl who catches the flowers the woman throws will be the next to get(80)married. |
分析 本文主要介绍了英国不同于中国的一些习俗.比如:第一次遇到人要握手,以后不不必了;喝茶必须要加牛奶;在汽车和火车上要保持安静;婚礼上,新娘不能准时到达教堂,必须迟几分钟等.
解答 71.shake 原词再现.根据第二段you usually shake hands with people when you meet for the first time可知,当你第一次遇到人时要握手.正确答案是:shake.
72.older 原词再现.根据第二段You must say Mr and Mrs when you speak to older people可知,对老年人要称呼先生或夫人.正确答案是:older.
73.without 句意理解题.根据第三段And you must drink tea with milk可知,你必须喝放牛奶的茶.正确答案是:without.
74.drink 句意归纳题.右边的内容主要是食物和饮料.正确答案是:drink.
75.before 句意理解题.根据第三段You can't have tea─the meal─after 4:30可知,你不能在4:30以后喝茶.正确答案是:before.
76.tea 原词再现.根据第三段You can only drink tea at a tea party,not coffee or juice可知,你在茶会上只能饮茶而不能是咖啡或果汁.正确答案是:tea.
77.keep 句意理解题.根据第四段In buses and trains,the other passengers are very quiet,and you mustn't talk too loudly可知,在汽车和火车上,别人都很安静,你不能大声说话.正确答案是:keep.
78.wedding 句意归纳题.右边的内容是对婚礼的介绍.正确答案是:wedding.
79.later 句意理解题.根据最后一段Then the woman mustn't arrive at the church on time but a few minutes late可知,新娘不能准时到达教堂,必须迟几分钟.正确答案是:later.
80.married 词性转化题.根据最后一段The girl who catches them will be the next to marry可知,接住花的女孩是下一个要结婚的人.正确答案是:married.
点评 解答任务型阅读理解题,首先对原文材料迅速浏览,掌握全文的主旨大意.因为阅读理解题一般没有标题,所以,速读全文,抓住中心主旨很有必要,在速读的过程中,应尽可能多地捕获信息材料.其次,细读题材,各个击破.掌握全文的大意之后,细细阅读每篇材料后的问题,弄清每题要求后,带着问题,再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息.最后,要善于抓住每段的主题句,阅读时,要有较强的针对性.对于捕获到的信息,要做认真分析,仔细推敲,理解透彻,只有这样,针对题目要求,才能做到稳、准.
| A. | so absorbed in | B. | very absorbed in | ||
| C. | very absorbing | D. | so absorbed on |
★Be aware of the fact that some conflicts are unavoidable at work.On numerous occasions,conflict and disagreement are likely to happen.But when a conflict happens it's not the end of the world.On the contrary,it can be the beginning of an interesting learning process.Conflicts mean that people care enough to disagree strongly.The trick is not to allow the conflict to go on forever.
★Deal with conflicts sooner rather than later.Solve a conflict when it starts,as it only gets worse with time going by.Conflicts at work arise not from something that was said,but from something that wasn't said!Everyone's waiting for the other to admit he's wrong and gets more unpleasant after the conflict has lasted a while.It's essential to interrupt the"waiting game"before it gets to that point.
★Ask nicely.If somebody has done something that made you angry,or if you don't understand their viewpoint or actions,simply asking nicely about it can make a world of difference.Never assume that people do what they do to annoy or hurt you.Sometimes there's a good reason why that person does what he or she does,and a potential conflict disappear right there.Do remember to make an inquiry,not an accusation of any sort.
★Appreciate.Praise the other part in the conflict.Tell them why it's worth it to you to solve the conflict.This can be difficult as few people find it easy to praise and appreciate a person they disagree strongly with,but it's a great way to move forward.
| Topic | How to (71)handle/solve/remove/avoid conflicts at work |
| Reason | Conflicts won't (72)disappear if not dealt with |
| (73)Tips/Suggestions/Adviceon handling conflicts | ●Don't be afraid of conflicts which can't happen on many (74)occasions and try to resolve a conflict soon or it will get (75)worse. ●Interrupt the"waiting game"and try to admit your (76)mistake(s)/fault(s) actively. ●Don't imagine people doing something to make you (77)annoyed/hurt/angryon purpose. ●Remember not to (78)accuse/blameothers,but ask them nicely about what they do,which may make a difference. ●Try to appreciate the other part in the conflict although it is (79)hard/difficult to do so. |
| (80)Conclusion | If you learn to do with conflicts,you'll work in joy. |
You have to make an evaluation of abstract qualities that can't be found on a résumé.Because you have to repeat the process for every potential employee,you end up asking question after question,applicant after applicant.
Still,interviewers need to be told something:"What is your biggest weakness?"is not a good question.It just isn't.
Now,job seekers have to understand that interviewers want to find some way to know what makes an applicant different from others.Asking questions that are seemingly impossible to answer is one way to see who can think creatively.Then what may be a proper way to respond to such a question?
Honesty,with a twist(新手法)
"‘What are your three strengths and three weaknesses?'is a classic,but not too many people know how to answer this,"says Kenneth C.Wisnefski,founder and CEO of WebiMax,an online marketing company.
"As an interviewer,we want to hear strengths that describe initiative(主动性),motivation and dedication.The best way to respond is to include these qualities into specific‘personal statements.'"
"Similarly,weaknesses should be positioned as a strength that can benefit the employer."
"I like to hear applicants state an exaggerated strength,and put an interesting twist on it.An example of this is,‘My initiative is so strong,that sometimes I take on too many projects at a time.'"
This answer leads with a strength that employers want-initiative-and still acknowledges that you're not perfect.
Although you might consider this acknowledgement too honest,it works because it proves you're being honest.
Honesty,with progress
When you consider what your weaknesses are,think about how you have attempted to overcome them.No one is perfect,so pretending that you are a perfectionist will come across as insincere.
Debra Davenport,author of"Career Shuffle,"believes citing(引用) examples are the best approach.
"My preferred response for this question is to tell the truth without damaging the applicant's image."Davenport explains.
"A better response might be,‘I've had some challenges with work-life balance in the past and I realize that a life out of balance isn't good for me,my family or my employer.I've taken the time to learn better time and project management,and I'm also committed to my overall wellness.'"
The answer adds some dimension to the question,and proves you've thought beyond the answer.You've actually changed your behavior to address the situation,even if you haven't completely overcome the weakness.
Put yourself in the interviewer's shoes
However you decide to answer,Debra Yergen,author of"Creating Job Security Resource Guide,"recommends job seekers imagine themselves sitting on the other side of the desk.
"If you were doing the hiring,what would you be looking for?What would be your motivation for asking certain questions?Who would you be trying to weed out?If you can empathize (共鸣) with the interviewer,you can better understand what they want and need,and then frame your qualifications to meet their needs for the position you seek."
Once you consider what the goal of the question is and figure out what your honest answer is,you'll be able to give the best possible answer to a tricky question.
| Job Interviews | Details |
Tasks for a job interviewer | ☆Find the person both doing the job well and (71)getting along well with other employees. ☆(72)Evaluateabstract qualities of applicants by asking one question after another. |
(73)Tips/Suggestions/Adviceto interviewees for replying to a tricky question | ☆Understand that the interviewers want to (74)distinguish between applicants and that asking a question seemingly impossible to answer is one way to see an applicant's (75)creativity. ☆Be (76)honest and inventive when asked about your weaknesses,and respond properly. ☆Never (77)pretend you are perfect,which may be believed to be insincere. ☆Try to show that you've changed a lot (78)though/althoughyou haven't completely get rid of your weaknesses. ☆Put yourself in the interviewer's shoes and have a better (79)understanding of their needs for the job. |
Conclusion | ☆With the goal of the question (80)taken into account and the honest answer in your mind,you will be able to give the best possible answer. |
| A. | rarely | B. | fairly | C. | rather | D. | pretty |
| A. | what | B. | which | C. | that | D. | how |