填空题It is important that we share a common 1 of "creativity". I"ve gone to many creativity-focused meetings where no one ever defines the 2 For example, one person sees creativity as the activity of simply 3 new ideas; therefore, the more ideas, the more creativity. In contrast, another 4 may view creativity as the result of a "wild" imagination, in this case, the odder the ideas, the more 5 they are. And yet someone else may think of creativity in a more practical manner, and define a creative idea as one that has actual use. In my mind, a creative thought is one that is useful. It relates to one"s abilities of 6 . To whom should the creative idea be useful? In the work place, your ideas should be useful to your organization. Sometimes, the idea 7 immediate use. More often, the idea won"t be useful until days, weeks, months, or years after the initial breakthrough thought is put 8 . And, in most 9 , to achieve its use, the idea requires many more ideas from many individuals. An idea that isn"t practiced, 10 , by my definition, cannot be a creative idea. Creativity ought to be active at every level in an organization. Word Bank A. cases B. depend C. obviously D. individual E. coming up with F. occupy G. topic H. leads to I. success J. creative K. advantage L. definition M. conclusion N. imagination O. forward

填空题Do you sometimes forget birthdays or important appointments? Don"t worry! Now you can get help from your computer. There is a new service on the Internet called on-line calendars. You start typing in a list of important dates that you want to remember, like the birthdays of your family and friends. Later, you can add other appointments, plans, and reminders to your list. The on-line calendar will send you an e-mail message to remind you about your mother"s birthday or your friend"s graduation day. If you don"t have time to go shopping. the on-line calendar lets you order presents (such as flowers or a book)and pay for them by sending your credit card number. The on-line calendar also makes a list of your appointments and e-mails it to you every morning. This service is very convenient and easy to use, but it has one big drawback(缺点). You must remember to check your e-mail every day!

填空题A — common business abbreviations B — currencies of the world C — feedback and evaluation D — integrated circuit E — irrevocable credit F — national public servant G — operating instructions H — patent article I — purchase price J — registered trademark K — sale for cash L — stock exchange M — transportation business N — wholesale market O — zero balance P — retail price Q — head office

填空题A—compulsory education B—pre-school education C—education reform D—institution of higher learning E—full-time system F—teaching machine G—language laboratory H—board of education I—cramming system J—Master"s Degree K—Bachelor"s Degree L—admission criteria M—acceptance cut-off point N—careers guidance O—personal quality P—communication skills

填空题I was late in getting to the bus station, but ______ (fortunate) for me, the bus was late too.

填空题There were only 20 people at the meeting at the very ______ (much).

填空题Hardly ______ (have) we gathered in the wheat when it began to rain.

填空题Her ______ (special) is ancient Greek poetry.

填空题There are times when people are so tired that they fall asleep almost anywhere. We can see there is a lot of sleeping on the bus or train on the 1 home from work in the evenings. A man will be 2 the newspaper, and seconds later it appears as if he is trying to eat it. Or he will fall asleep on the shoulder of the stranger 3 next to him. Another place where unplanned short sleep goes on is in the lecture hall where a student will start snoring(打鼾) so 4 that the professor has to ask another student to 5 the sleeper awake. A more embarrassing(尴尬) situation occurs when a student starts falling into sleep and the 6 of the head pushes the arm off the desk, and the movement carries the 7 of the body along. The student wakes up on the floor with no 8 of getting there. The worst time to fall asleep is when driving. Police reports are full of accidents that occur when people fall into sleep and go off the roa d. If the drivers are 9 , they are not seriously hurt. One woman"s car, for example, went into the river. She woke up in four feet of water and thought it was raining. When people are really 10 , nothing will stop them from falling asleep—no matter where they are. Word Bank A. way B. delivering C. sitting D. loudly E. weight F. rest G. lucky H. tired I. track J. reading K. bravely L. shake M. strength N. memory O. calm

填空题How do you know which of the New Zealand"s language schools is best for you? First glance over the www.myzned.com website, which will take you to the individual schools" websites. See what each school has to offer. You can also look at the www.nzqa.govt.nz site to see which schools the New Zealand government approves to (go to the "Approved Courses and Qualifications" page). This site also gives a very detailed list of the courses each school offers. When choosing a school, consider the following issues: 1. Location . Do you want to live in a small town or a large city? 2. Cost . Compare prices between different schools. Do the fees include the extra field trips? 3. Accommodations . Do you want to live in a dormitory, home stay or farm stay? 4. Courses . What kind of English courses do you want? Just general English or preparation for high school and university? 5. Care . Find out how your school will help you with homesickness, culture shock, contacting family, etc. The passage is about choosing schools in 1 . The 2 site tells you in details the courses each school offers. If you want to know the individual schools" websites, you can glance over the 3 website. When choosing a school, you should consider 4 , cost, 5 ., courses and care.

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填空题The old lady ______ (identify) the robber who robbed her last week and she reported him to the police at once.

填空题Mr. Truman is a very successful businessman. He showed ______ (commerce) talent when he was very young.

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填空题benefit communicate contrary opportunity creation upset influence match regret envy impress amazed range graduate introduction relaxed contact concern define positive

填空题The little girl looks so ______ (confuse), I"m afraid she is uncertain of the solution to his difficult problem.

填空题In recent years, more and more foreigners are involved in the teaching programs of the United States. Both the advantages and the disadvantages 1 using foreign faculty in teaching positions have to be 2 , of course. It can be said that the foreign background that makes the faculty member from abroad an asset also 3 problems of adjustment, both for the university and for the individual. The foreign research scholar usually isolates himself in the laboratory as a means of protection; 4 , what he needs is to be fitted to a highly organized university system quite different from 5 at home. He is faced in his daily work with differences in philosophy, arrangements of courses and methods of teaching. Both the visiting professor and his students 6 a common ground in each other"s cultures, some concept of what is already in the minds of American students is 7 for the foreign professor. While helping him to adapt himself to his new environment, the university must also 8 certain adjustments in order to take full advantage of what the newcomer can 9 It isn"t always known how to make creative use of foreign faculty, especially at smaller colleges. This is thought to be a 10 where further study is called for. The findings of such a study will be of value to colleges and universities with foreign faculty. A. field B. possess C. considered D. express E. offer F. create G. required H. of I. emerge J. make K. lack L. however M. scope N. cause O. that

填空题Dick must ______ (leave) for London, for he forecasted the trip two weeks ago.

填空题Is there any use ______ (try) to phone him?