. ---Chatting online has become     popular means of communication.  

---That’s true. It is especially popular with         young.

   A.  / ;  the      B. a ; the        C. / ; /       D. a ; /

Other girls in the office ____________ Mary’s looks, so they were not very nice to her.

A. took pride in     B. were jealous of   C. were fond of D. were pleased with

— Do remember to take this medicine three times a day with warm boiled water.

  — _________.

  A. Put it         B. Made it           C. Got it            D. Taken it

A survey by an international temporary service agency found that U. S. managers believe that people with a sense of humour do better at their jobs, compared with those who have little or no sense of humour. In fact, about 96 percent of those surveyed said people with a sense of humour do better.

The survey went on to point out that the results suggest that a sense of humour may help light-hearted employees keep their jobs during tough times.  And, what's more, it may push them up the corporate ladder past their humourless colleagues. Why? It seems that those with a sense of humour are better communicators and better team players.

Studies have shown that happy workers are more productive.  In fact, a researcher at California State University found that humour could help the employees to release tension.

Research done by psychologist Dr. Ashton Trice at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia showed that humour helps us think. When people feel stuck on important projects, they tend to feel angry or depressed.  According to Dr. Trice's research, taking time out to laugh can help us to get rid of negative feelings and allow us to return to a task or move on to another project unaffected by past defeat.

If humour is really this important, then why don't we use it more often on the job? Most likely, the main reason is that many people are unaware of the positive effects of humour in the workplace.  However, it is important to realize that some humour is not suitable for the workplace, and that it is often used at wrong times.

1. Most people think a sense of humour can ________.

A. help you to do your work better

B. make you have a rich life

C. make you pleased with your work     

D. help you to make more friends

2. Many people don't use humour more in the workplace because __________.

A. they like keeping silent when working

B. they don't know the positive effects of humour

C. they think they should obey the rules

D. they don't like joking or laughing

3. A person without a sense of humour is easier __________.

A. to feel surprised    B. to get along with     C. to be worried    D. to be successful

4. What is probably the best title for the article?

A. People with a Sense of Humour.

B. Humour Is Important in the Workplace.

C. Humour and Humourless.

D. Everyone Likes Humour.

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China’s Olympic lesson

    Although the Athens Games are over,   71  . While busy preparing for the new semester in the first week back at school, many youngsters have started to wonder what Beijing can learn from Athens.

      “I was amazed by the fantastic opening ceremony from the moment it began,” said She Fei, a Senior 2 boy from Beijing Huiwen High School. He represented China in Athens and got the chance to see the opening ceremony with his own eyes.

    “Greece has done such a good job in showing its colorful culture using high-tech methods.     72 ” he said. “It seems that Beijing needs to combine the use of advanced technology with creative design to present its culture to the rest of the world.  73 ” he added.

    Echoing her view on the challenge of designing an unique opening ceremony, Zhang Yufei, Senior 3 from No. 2 High School attached to Beijing Normal University, thinks that director Zhang Yimo’s presentation of Chinese culture will be out of date by 2008.

    “Peking Opera costumes and the big red lantern did not seem to surprise the audience in the closing ceremony. 74 ” She said.

    Other students worry people’s bad habits, 75 , might be the weak point of Beijing 2008.

    “In Athens, all the residents were very careful with their behavior and manners. I think they have set a good example of Olympic hospitality. Beijingers can learn from them and do better.” She Fei said.

A．such as spitting on the ground

B．We definitely need something better in 2008.

C．Chinese teenagers’ passion for the Olympic has not faded

D．Beijing is the best place to host it.     

E．Beijing can learn a lot from the success of the opening ceremony in Athens.

F．This will ensure Beijing does an equally good job on four years time.

G．We are sure Beijing will surprise the whole world.

Michael Jackson ,________incomparable figure in music ,dance and culture was declared dead by doctors on _______afternoon of June 25, 2009 .

A. an ;the     B.a ; the     C. an ;/      D. the ; the

.____ you prefer, I’ll give it to you. But we haven’t any other models for you to choose from.

A. Whatever                 B. Whenever                 C. Whichever                D. However

. He was determined not to be the first _____________it.

A. say             B. saying               C. to say           D. says

— It’s the office! So you        know eating is not allowed here.

— Oh, sorry.

A. must B. will    C. may   D. need

The workers agreed to ______ the strike if the company would satisfy their demands for better salaries and working conditions.

A. call for                  B. call in                  C. call off                    D. call up