单选题Many people who read the document complained that it included too much information that was not______to the main issue.

单选题Bad Boys Electronics Store found ______ under increased media attention after its manager was indicated for embezzling an undisclosed amount of money. A. ours B. theirs C. himself D. itself

单选题Training and development is the most important thing about a first job because the （ ） for your career

单选题______coal, the most important natural fuels are the gas and oil.

单选题Despite the delayed release of their digital video recorders, Vibrant Electronics' share ______ to grow.

单选题Many lifestyle patterns do such ______ great harm to health that they actually speed up ______ weakening of the human body.

单选题For the first century or so of the Industrial Revolution, increased productivity led to decreases in working hours. A generation ago social planners worried about what people would do with all this new-found free time. In the US, at least, it seems they need not have bothered. Although the output per hour of work has more than doubled since 1945, leisure(freetime)seems reserved largely for the unemployed. Those who work full-time spend as much time on the job as they did at the end of World War II. In fact, working hours have increased noticeably since 1970. There are several reasons for lost leisure. Since 1979, companies have responded to improvements in the business climate by having employees work overtime rather than by hiring extra personnel. Most increased production doesn't relate to the employment. Some firms are even downsizing as their profits climb. It's more profitable to ask 40 employees to labor an extra hour each than to hire one more worker to do the same 40-hour job. Although employees complain about long hours, they, too, have reasons not to trade money for leisure. People who work reduced hours pay a huge price in career terms. It's taken as a negative(负面的)signal about their commitment to the firm. Many managers find it difficult to measure the contribution of their staff to a firm's well-being, so they use the number of working hours instead of the output to evaluate the employees. Well aware of this, employees adjust their behavior accordingly. It may take some time before workers can successfully trade increased productivity and money for leisure time. The reality is that the U.S. market for goods has focused on fulltime, two-career households. Car makers no longer produce cheap models, and developers do not build the tiny bungalows that served the first postwar generation of house seekers. In a word, in U.S., goods are appropriate only for high incomes and long hours.

单选题Property Market Downturn Over the first quarter of (24) year, there has only been $50 million of turnover in the local real estate market. This compares unfavorable with the $90 million recorded at the same time last year. Beverley Hauritz, the chair of the Professional Realty Association, told reporters that she was not surprised by the figures, which she believes are a result of the global financial crisis. (25) , she is anticipating an even bigger decrease next quarter, as investors look to reduce spending even further. Although there has been talk among (26) that property prices may continue falling throughout the rest of the year, Ms. Hauritz remains confident that the property market will begin to pick up again in the future. Her prediction is that prices will return to their previous levels by the end of the year.

单选题I am Jennifer Brown, I am（ ） work today

单选题25% Off All Camping Gear! Just in time for summer, Great Outdoors announces a new promotion on its outdoor gear. Tents, sleeping bags, portable chairs, barbecues, and all camping equipment to meet the seasonal demand ... are now 25% off. At Great Outdoors, we are famous for our tents. Our innovative and sophisticated designs, coupled with our use of quality material. ensure our tents are absolutely top-of-the-line. We guarantee that our tents are 100% waterproof and durable under any circumstances. In fact, all purchases feature a two-year warranty to back this claim up. If your new tent tears or leaks, we'll replace it or refund you money. And now when you buy a Great Outdoors three-season tent, you'll receive a long-sleeve thermal undershirt at no extra cost. It's the perfect garment to keep you warm on your outdoor adventures, even late into the autumn season. Don't delay! This special offer ends the first of July. From: Clive Winston ＜winstonlove@uscomniunications.com＞ To: The management ＜purchase@greatoutdoors.com＞ Subject: Group purchase To all the Management of Great Outdoors, I work in a large office with over 100 colleagues. Many of us belong to an outdoors club, and have purchased items from your store in the past. I would like to express my personal satisfaction with your outdoor products, which I have been using for many years. The design and fabrics are compatible with the most rugged of lifestyle like my own. Your products offer maximum water protection, they're long-lasting, and they're comfortable, so they are in great demand among our members. Many people in our club are looking for new camping equipment, so we have decided to arrange a large group purchase. Unfortunately, before we could complete our list of the products everyone wants to buy, we missed your summer promotion on camping gear. And although we've the detailed policies on your website, we have not been able to find any special offers on group purchases. Since our club is prepared to make such a large purchase, we are hoping that the management at the Great Outdoors will authorize a group discount on our order. We are expecting to receive a prompt response to our request. Sincerely, Clive Winston

单选题Can dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cats are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new recipe of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young(less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly . Two-thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog. However, it wasn't all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals are just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission. In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other's language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk "Dog", and dogs can learn how to talk "Cat". What' s interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn how to read each other's body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected. Once familiar with each other's presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom(梳理)each other. The significance of the research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets—to people who don' t get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.

单选题Thank you for a great evening. I really enjoyed______.

单选题Dina, ______ for months to find a job as a waitress, finally took a position at a local advertising agency.

单选题Who draw ______ Jack?

单选题Internet shopping is a new way of shopping. Nowadays, you can shop for just about anything from your armchair. All you need is a computer which is linked to the Internet. Shopping on the Internet is becoming increasingly popular. In the United States, people spent over $2.5 billion on Internet shopping in 1998. This figure is expected to reach $11 billion by the year 2004. People can shop for a variety of products on the Internet. Physical products include items such as books, CDs, clothes and food. These types of products are the most common purchases through the Internet. You can also buy information products such as on line news or magazine stories, or you can download computer software through the Internet. Services such as booking airline tickets, reserving hotels or renting cars are also available on the Internet. You can also go shopping on the Internet for entertainment services and take part in on line games. Internet shopping offers a number of benefits for the shopper. The most important advantage is convenience. You can shop whenever you like as the on-line shops are open 24 hours a day and you don"t have to queue with other shoppers at the check-out counters. Secondly, it is easy to find what you are looking for on the Internet. Even out-of-print books may be ordered on line. Finally, it is of ten cheaper to buy goods through the Internet, and you can tell the shop exactly what you want. The main disadvantage of Internet shopping is that you cannot actually see the products you are buying or check their quality. Also, many people enjoy shopping in the city and miss the opportunity to talk to friends. Some people are worried about paying for goods using credit cards, so Internet companies are now finding ways to make on-line payment safe. Internet shopping is sure to become more and more popular in the years ahead. It promises to change the way we buy all kinds of things—from tonight"s dinner to a new car.

单选题All living organisms, {{U}}regardless of{{/U}} their unique identity, have certain logical, chemical, and physical characteristics in common. A. as a result of B. considering C. on purpose D. whatever

单选题Ms. Adams is hoping that the committee officers will consider ______ request for a new computer system soon. A. herself B. she C. her D. hers

单选题The accounting department will ______ an internal audit into the company's expenditure over the last two quarters. A. conduct B. conducted C. conducting D. be conducted

单选题Whoever is in charge of______ the event must have the ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

单选题Peter has been out of work for half a year, so he wants to______ a job in this company.