出自:西安石油大学大学英语

Noisy neighbors are a common problem in a community everywhere. Obviously, a noisy neighbor can make life— 1—,particularly if the noise continues well into the midnight. This situation is hard to—2— , for it requires your ability to argue with the neighbors This conversation should be polite, even — 3— .It can begin with a statement like “I’m not sure if you’re — 4— of the noise from your house”. In this case, you attribute the noise merely to the person’s inability to — 5— the constant and disturbing noises. Then explain briefly the problem, and ask the neighbor to— 6— the music or TV. Hopefully, you can reach an oral — 7—.If noisy neighbors don’t change their behavior, don’t get — 8— .The next step should be to write a letter of — 9— to them. The letter should state the details, such as the — 10—dates when the noise was particularly and astonishingly annoying, such as loud gatherings every Friday night into the early morning, and then mention how many times of the occurrences.
Motivating and keeping employees requires effective management and leadership skills. World-class companies always have something — 1— : world-class cultures. Company managers should recognize that their companies —2— to satisfy a social need. Businesses have a(n) —3— to give back to the people. Making profits should not be their —4— goal. Employees also have a need to make—5—contributions to society through their everyday work: —6—satisfactory products and services to people and —7— with problems and grow professionally. A good company culture enables employees to use their strengths to—8— both society and the company. A company’s culture —9— with the company’s values, which should be well thought out and clearly written in a statement. The statement should —10—the principles and business philosophy of the company. When hiring new employees, it is essential to make them understand the company.
The story took place exactly ____________ .(本题2.5分) A、 in the teacher’s office B、 in an exam room C、 in the school D、 in the language lab
The girl wanted to borrow a pen, because ____________ .(本题2.5分) A、 she had not brought a pen with her B、 she had lost her own on her way to school C、 there was something wrong with her own D、 her own had been taken away by someone
The teacher saw all this, so she asked the boy ____________ .(本题2.5分) A、 to go on writing his paper B、 to stop whispering C、 to leave the room immediately D、 to stay behind after the exam
The thing(s) emphasized in her talk was(were) ____________ .(本题2.5分) A、 honesty B、 sense of duty C、 seriousness D、 all of the above
The boy knew everything ____________ .(本题2.5分) A、 the moment he was asked to stay behind B、 when the teacher started talking about honesty C、 only some time later D、 when he was walking out of the room
Our long-term goals mean a lot______.(本题2.5分) A、 if we complete our short-range goals B、 if we cannot reach solid short-term goals C、 if we write down the dates D、 if we put forward some plans
New short-term goals are built upon______.(本题2.5分) A、 two years B、 long-term goals C、 current activities D、 the goals that have been completed
When we complete each step of our goals ,______.(本题2.5分) A、 we will win final success B、 we are overwhelmed C、 we should build up confidence of success D、 we should strong desire for setting new goals
Once our goals are drawn up,_______.(本题2.5分) A、 we should stick to them until we complete them B、 we may change our goals as we have new ideas and opportunities C、 we had better wait for the exciting news of success D、 we have made great decision
It is implied but not stated in the passage that ______.(本题2.5分) A、 those who have long-term goals will succeed B、 writing down the dates may discourage you C、 the goal is only a guide for us to reach our destination D、 every should have a goal
.David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict” because ______________.(本题2.5分) A、 he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt B、 he couldn.t stand a clean appearance C、 he wanted his clothes to look tidy and clean all the time D、 he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes
David Smith wears casual clothes now, because ______________.(本题2.5分) A、 they make him feel at ease when working B、 he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes C、 he looks handsome in casual clothes D、 he no longer works for any company
According to this passage, which of the following is FALSE?(本题2.5分) A、 Many workers don’t like a conservative dress code. B、 Comfortable clothes make workers more productive. C、 A casual clothes code is welcomed by young workers. D、 All the employers in the U.S. are for casual office wear.
According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?(本题2.5分) A、 Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago. B、 Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s. C、 “Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers. D、 Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.
In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT __________.(本题2.5分) A、 saving worker.s money B、 making workers more attractive C、 improving worker.s feeling D、 making workers happier
The writer preferred to walk back to his hotel because.(本题2.5分) A、 he had no money to buy a ticket B、 he wanted to lose himself in the city C、 he tried to know the city in this way D、 it was late and there were no buses passing by
The newspaper-seller______。(本题2.5分) A、 didn’t know where the hotel was B、 didn’t understand what the writer said C、 could understand what the writer said D、 didn’t want to take the money from the writer
From the story we know that the policeman______。(本题2.5分) A、 was kind but didn’t understand the writer B、 told the writer where to take a train C、 knew what the writer really meant D、 was cold-hearted and didn’t help the writer
What can we learn from the last paragraph?(本题2.5分) A、 The writer got close to the hotel where he stayed. B、 The writer got to the hotel with the policeman’s help. C、 The writer found he was much farther away from the hotel. D、 The writer found the hotel in the direction the policeman pointed.
In your opinion, what was the writer’s real trouble?(本题2.5分) A、 He didn.t know the city at all. B、 He couldn.t speak the language. C、 He went too far in the wrong bus. D、 He followed the policeman’s direction.
Which of the following activities is NOT a creative one according to the passage?(本题2.5分) A、 To prepare a meal. B、 To arrange the furniture in a peculiar way. C、 To buy some books from a bookstore. D、 To “write” a letter with the computer.
The author holds that ____.(本题2.5分) A、 creativity is of highly demand B、 creativity is connected with a deep insight to some extent C、 creativity is to create something new and concrete D、 .to practise and practice is the only way to cultivate one’s creativity
There is nothing new under the sun.” (Par.3) really implies that ____.(本题2.5分) A、 we can seldom create new things B、 a new thing is only a tale C、 a new thing can only be created at the basis of original things D、 we can scarcely see really new things in the world
What does the author think about the relationship between a new though t and its being put into practice?(本题2.5分) A、 It’s more difficult to create a new thought than to apply it in practice. B、 To find a new thought will definitely lead to the production of a new thing. C、 One may come up with a new thought, but cannot put it into practice. D、 A man with an excellent ability of practice can easily become an inventor.
The best title for this passage is ____.(本题2.5分) A、 How to Cultivate One’s Creativity B、 What is Creativity? C、 The Importance of Creativity D、 Creativity—a Not Far way Thing
When a man is buying clothes, __________.(本题2.5分) A、 he chooses things that others recommend B、 he buys cheap things, regardless of quality C、 he buys good things, so long as they are not too expensive D、 he does not mind how much he has to pay for the right things
In commerce a good salesman is one who__________.(本题2.5分) A、 sells something a customer does not particularly want B、 always has in stock the thing the customer wants C、 can find out quickly the goods required D、 does not waste his time on difficult customers
What does a man do when he cannot get exactly what he wants?(本题2.5分) A、 He buys something that is similar enough to the ideal one. B、 He usually does not buy anything. C、 At least two of his requirements must be met before he buys. D、 So long as the style is right, he buys the thing.
According to this passage, when shopping for clothes, women__________.(本题2.5分) A、 often buy things without thinking B、 seldom buy cheap clothes C、 welcome suggestions from anyone D、 never take any advice
What is the most obvious difference between men and women shoppers.?(本题2.5分) A、 The fact that men do not try clothes on in a shop. B、 Women bargain for their clothes, but men do not. C、 Women stand up while shopping, but men sit down. D、 The time they take over buying clothes.
If one has accepted a dinner invitation ,what should he do if he is to be late for the dinner?(本题2.5分) A、 He should find an excuse B、 He should ask for excuse. C、 He should say sorry D、 He should telephone to explain his being late.
"It would have been bad manners to make his guests feel foolish or uncomfortable." "Bad manners " means ________.(本题2.5分) A、 ugly B、 dishonest C、 impolite D、 shameful
which of the following do you think is the best title for this passage?(本题2.5分) A、 Social Customs and Customs B、 Social Life C、 American and British Customs D、 Promptness Is Important
According to the text, the best host_______.(本题2.5分) A、 tries his best to make his guests feel comfortable B、 makes his guests feel excited C、 tries to avoid being naughty to his guests D、 tries to avoid being foolish
The author of this article may agree with which of the following?(本题2.5分) A、 The guest who ate his peas with a knife B、 The other guests who were amused or shocked C、 The host who picked up his knife and began eating in the same way D、 None of the above
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