单选题Payment to be made by cash on delivery.The invoice has to be paid

单选题 Few journalists or journalism scholars today would hazard calling upon the principle or ideal of objectivity. On the contrary, the majority rejects or denounces the concept in almost total unanimity. Aside from the fact that was shown in my article of 1991, the arguments against it do not {{U}}hold water{{/U}}. Be they epistemological, ontological, psychological, pragmatic, or ethical, one of the most puzzling aspects of this rejection of objectivity in journalism is that it seems to be taken both as an established fact and as a matter still requiring careful, if not to say obsessive, attention. If objectivity is really a myth and if it has been clearly demonstrated as such, why do scholars not move on rather than continue to cry out against the notion as if it still presented some danger despite its non-existence? Of late, the general attitude towards objectivity bears similarities to the attitude of those who denounce religion with a zeal that is essentially religious in nature. Another defining trait of modern criticism of objectivity is its lack of intellectual rigor. Much of the time, the notion is criticized but not defined. The idea that is rejected is not a clear, easily identified notion, but rather a vague intuition: the object under attack never precisely defined. Certainly, objectivity has different meanings according to differences of time or place, but this is all the more reason for those who wish to reject the notion to give at least a minimal definition of it. Without a definition, criticism of objectivity in journalism is characterized at best by slovenly intellectual practices, at worst by total lack of method. In the present paper, I confront the cliché that objectivity in journalism is useless, illusory, or artificial. My ultimate goal is to defend this much beleaguered concept, for I hold that the end of objectivity in journalism would spell the end of journalism itself. This paper explicitly advocates maintaining objectivity in journalism, but its defence must necessarily be based on a clear and precise definition of the concept. In other words, to defend objectivity in journalism, I believe it is necessary to provide what is lacking in the arguments of its detractors: a satisfactory definition. In working towards this definition, nay first step is to attempt to identify the aspects of journalism involving objectivity. One of the greatest problems in any discussion of objectivity in journalism is the ambiguous and elastic nature of the concept. Rarely do we bother to identify the aspects or elements of reporting to which the concept of objectivity can be applied. In other words, there is considerable confusion as to what, in journalism, is supposed to be objective. Inspired by the notion of "central range of application" used by John Rawls (1971) to describe the applicability of his principles of justice, I have adopted the term "area of application" to designate the areas in which a concept may be used. In short, the goal of the present article is to identify the area of application of objectivity in journalism. My approach is essentially negative: first, in a series of propositions, I shall identify those aspects of journalism to which matters of objectivity cannot apply. This should enable me to define the area of application of objectivity in journalism accurately enough to establish a minimal definition of the concept itself. This indirect approach also offers the advantage of bringing out the different ways in which the notion of objectivity is used, clearly demonstrating that certain criticisms and attacks are inappropriate because they are, in fact, misapplied. Analyzing objectivity in relation to an area to which it cannot be applied is a logical error. I shall call this type of error a "category mistake," a concept I encountered in the writings of Gilbert Ryle (1951). In my opinion, much scholarly writing criticizing objectivity in journalism is completely invalidated by the fact that it is based on a category mistake: it is based on the application of the concept of objectivity to an inappropriate aspect of reporting. Some of the propositions I put forward here concerning the area of application of objectivity in journalism may seem banal or even self-evident. However, they must be established in order to carry out a methodical and comprehensive analysis.

单选题MinutesLighting Staff are complaining about the poor lighting in the main office. The secretary of the committee recently obtained quotes (29) new lighting, (30) we passed to the management board. The committee is (31) waiting for (32) decision. We are hoping the board will let us (33) within the next few weeks.New Drinks Machine Of the three types of machines we looked at, Maxcup appeared to be the best option. The committee now has to find a new (34) , as our current machine causes problems near the fire exit (35) several people use the machine at the same time. It was decided to put (36) taking the decision, and we expect to have enough information (37) the end of the month.Conference Attendance Robert (38) to be away at the conference from 1st to 8th of next month. Jane has agree to assist us in his (39) . Robert has a useful list of contacts in (40) to help her research new safety equipment.

单选题Mr Hilon is used to giving presentations to large audiences. Mr Hilon A. doesn't give presentations to large groups any more. B. often gives presentations to large groups. C. often gave presentations to large groups in the past.

单选题· Read the newspaper article below about business telecard· For questions 23-28, choose the correct answer.· Mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet. {{B}}BUSINESS TELECARD INTERNATIONAL{{/B}} You can use your Business Telecard International at any card phone in the UK. Here is some information about making international phone calls. You can now phone almost any country in the world, although in some cases you can only call major cities. When you cannot make direct dialling calls, you can ask the international operator to help you. This is more expensive and takes mere time, but it may be helpful if you want to speak to a particular person and no one else; in this case you should ask for a "person-to-person" call. Even more expensive is a reverse charge call where the person who receives the call pays. If the international line is busy, you can reserve a call; explain the number you want and the operator will call you back when the line is free. You can save money by calling outside office hours, e. g. early in the morning, late at night, and on Sundays. Remember that the time may be different in the country you are calling. International time is based on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time); London is on GMT and Moscow, for example, is 3 hours ahead. There is one problem; change to DST (Daylight Saving Time) for the Summer. In the UK, clocks are put forward one hour in Spring and put back in Autumn, and so London is actually one hour ahead of GMT in the Summer. If you are unsure about the time, the operator will help you. You can use your Business Telecard International for domestic calls as well, but there will be an additional charge over the standard rate.

单选题Memo To: All staff From: Ray Hunslon ①Those who are not on the permanent staff are asked to ②book a place for the annual meeting ten days in advance. A. All the employees are asked to book a place for the meeting ten days ahead of time. B. Temporary employees are required to book a place in advance. C. Permanent employees have already booked places.

单选题A Villa to Let: 150 sq meters of 3 stories A beautiful garden in the front with flowers $ 3,200 per month At least rent for one year If you intend to rent it, you will have to rent it for ______.A. 2 years at mostB. 1 year at mostC. 1 year leastways

单选题Whydidlanstarthiscareersellingsportsequipment?A.Hewasparticularlyinterestedinsport.B.Hewantedtopromoteahealthylifestyle.C.Hethoughtitwasaprofitableareatobein.

单选题At the moment, the most widely used language on the web is ______ .

单选题WhatproblemdidBrianhavewithhissandwichbusiness?

单选题Maria, Enclosed is the schedule for this year's training days. If you can't manage any of them, contact John. What should Maria do? A．Notify John of the training days she might miss. B．Inform John about the schedule for his training days. C．Ask John how to arrange her training schedule.

单选题While we are developing the product, we will write regular reports to ensure that you are informed of its progress. A. We're going to write reports at the same time as we develop the product. B. We're going to write reports after we develop the product. C. We're going to write reports before we develop the product.

单选题Sales growth at Medico plc is 1.8% this year,compared to an earlier forecast of 2.5%.The company's sales growth for this year is

单选题Although the situation at the negotiation table is always changeable, it is necessary to make out a detailed plan for the forthcoming negotiation. “Top line” and “bottom line” should be decided. For many negotiations in which more complex issues exist than the single factor of price, it is more useful to identify a “best achievable” top line. The negotiators of course hope for the best, but the fact is that their “best” is hardly satisfied. The limitation of the top line is affected by many factors. The negotiators should be considerate of the other party. They should not be too aggressive even when they are in a favourable position. They can not be too optimistic. If one party demands too much, the negotiation often results in a failure. The bottom line, on the other hand, is the last “line of defence”, which the negotiators will not give up. When setting the bottom line, over-optimism about probable outcome is often linked to a failure to give the bottom line adequate consideration. Identifying the bottom line is perhaps more important then setting the original target. Flexibility in setting the best achievable target is essential.

单选题Business College, UH Real Estate Math 6*4-hours lessons Bi-weekly A. The lesson will last for two weeks. B. Each lesson will last 6 hours. C. It is a 24-hour-lesson course.

单选题 Public companies have been the {{U}}locomotives{{/U}} of capitalism since they were invented in the mid-19th century. They have installed themselves at the heart of the world's largest economy, the United States. In the 1990s they looked as if they would spread round the world, shunting aside older forms of corporate organisation such as partnerships, and newer rivals such as state-owned enterprises (SOEs). China's former president, Jiang Zemin, described NASDAQ as "the crown jewel of all that is great about America". Russia rejected five-year plans in favour of stockmarket listings and Wall Street banks abandoned cosy partnerships in favour of public equity: Goldman Sachs, the last big holdout, went public as the decade came to an end. Public companies triumphed because they provided three things that make for durable success: limited liability, which encourages the public to invest, professional management, which boosts productivity, and "corporate personhood", which means businesses can survive the removal of a founder. In 1997 the number of American companies reached an all-time high of 7,888. Even now, American listed companies are as profitable as they have been for 60 years. But during the past decade, the title of a 1989 essay, "Eclipse of the Public Corporation", by Michael Jensen of Harvard Business School, has turned out to be prescient. In 2001-2002 some of America's most prominent public companies imploded. They included Enron, Tyco, WorldCom and Global Crossing, which, before their demise, were admired. Six years later Lehman Brothers collapsed and Citigroup and General Motors turned to the government for salvation. Meanwhile, SOEs were growing in emerging markets, challenging the idea that public companies are the biggest fishes in the sea. Private-equity firms flourished in the West, challenging the idea that public companies are the best managed. And the rise of the Asian economies, with their legions of family-owned conglomerates, challenged the idea that they are best equipped to advance capitalism's geographical frontier. So, even though public companies are flush with cash (American firms are sitting on $2.23 trillion, see Free Exchange) and even though the world's most talked-about entrepreneur, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, is due to take his company public on May 18th, the signs of health are misleading. Public companies are in danger of becoming like a fading London club. Their membership is falling. They spend their time fussing over club rules. And, as they peer out of the window, they see the bright young things heading elsewhere. The number of public companies has dropped dramatically in the Anglo-Saxon world—by 38% since 1997 in America and by 48% in Britain's main markets. The number of initial public offerings (IPOs) in America dropped from an average of 311 a year in 1980-2000 to just 81 in 2011. Going public no longer has the glamour it once had. Entrepreneurs have to wait longer—an average of ten years for companies backed by venture capital, compared with four in 1985—and must jump through more hoops. Lawyers and accountants are increasingly specialized and expensive; bankers are less willing to take them public; qualified directors are harder to find, since even "non-execs" can go to prison if they sign false accounts.

单选题26/6-11 am URGENT MESSAGE FOR KATE JOHNSONYOUR FLIGHT TO LONDON TOMORROW IS NOW POSTPONED TO 6:15-28/6.When will Mrs. Johnson fly to London?

单选题Chinese currency is the Renminbi (RMB). It is also known as "yuan". The sign of it is " ￥ ", the same as that of Japanese currency. But Japanese currency is called "yen". The Renminbi, China's legal tender, is issued and controlled solely by the People's Bank of China. The exchange rates of the Renminbi are decided by the People's Bank of China and issued by the State Administration of Exchange Control. China operates foreign exchange in a unified way, with the State Administration of Exchange Control exercising the functions and powers of exchange control. Before 1994, the Chinese government managed the system as a dual-track foreign-exchange system. The dual-track system provided for two government-approved exchange rates, one was the official exchange rate, the other was the swap-market rate. The State Administration of Exchange Control (SAEC) set the official exchange rate for the RMB based on China's balance of payments and the exchange rates of her major competitor countries, such as South Korea. In 1986, the SAEC first set the official rates at 3.72 RMB per dollar. Primarily state-owned companies used the official exchange rate, mostly to buy Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs). FECs are a separate form of currency developed in 1980 for the foreigners to use when they paid for their expenses in China. But, in 1994, the People's Bank of China stopped issuing FECs and gradually withdrew them from circulation. The swap market, the other half of the dual-market system, was created in Shenzhen (the newly-built modern city located opposite Hong Kong) in 1985 for foreign and local businesses that had received official approval to exchange RMB and hard currency, there were quite a lot of swap centres, the one in Shanghai being the largest. During that period, about 80 % of the hard-currency transactions in this country took place in the swap market. The swap rate was 8.7 RMB per dollar. The dual-track foreign exchange system was not favorable to China's international trade and affected China's application for joining the WTO. So in 1994 the Chinese government decided to close the swap centres. The swap centre in Shanghai was replaced by the National Foreign Exchange Centre, which is a national inter-bank centre at which authorized banks can trade and settle foreign currencies.

单选题Reciprocal visits by members of the host communities may or may not be possible, ______ the ever-tightening constraints of border controls. A. since B. given C. for D. subject to