单选题That family are always quarreling ______ themselves. A. within B. with C. between D. among
单选题Just as relaxation is an important part of our lives, _____ stress.A. so is B. as it isC. and so is D. the same is
单选题To: Bertrand Fournier, Plant manager b_fournier@dawson.comFrom: John Reynolds, Industrial production manager j_reynolds@dawson.comRe: Valbonne, France plantDate: January 13Dear Mr. Fournier, Thank you for your e-mail requesting that our engineers from London examine your chocolate production plant in Valbonne again next month. All of us at Dawson corporate headquarters appreciate your factory's desire to manufacture the finest chocolate, and we want to provide a support team to ensure that this is possible. Before we schedule a trip for Edith Singh and Barry Weinstein to visit your plant again. I have a few questions in regard to the production problems you mentioned. First, I was wondering when the refrigeration unit was inspected last. Some Dawson plants in Geneva and Warsaw recently reported problems with their refrigeration systems, so I suggest that the temperature of the refrigerators during the cooling phase be checked. Second, do you think it is necessary for Ms. Singh and Mr. Weinstein to stay in Valbonne an entire week? I believe their examination could be completed within two days. Please let me know your views on these issues. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards John Reynolds To: John Reynolds, Industrial production manager j_reynolds@dawson.com From: Bertrand Fournier, Plant manager b_fournier@dawson.com Re: Valbonne, France plant Date: January 15Dear Mr. Reynolds, Thank you for your reply. In response to your questions, we have carefully examined all of our equipment and the entire production process, from the grinding of the cocoa beans to the pressing of the chocolate. The refrigerators are cooling the product at the appropriate temperature, but we are still producing chocolate that is too bitter. We believe the problem may be either in the grinding or roasting of the cocoa beans, but we need your engineers to verify our suspicion. As to the duration of the engineers' visit, you may be correct. They do not need to stay a week in Valbonne, but I would suggest they stay at least three days. Please confirm the dates of February 12-14 for their trip. Regards, Bertrand Fournier
单选题—What if I do badly at the job interview? —______You should have confidence in yourself.
单选题My husband Bill and I have received comments from other parents expressing their sympathies ever since Douglas"s 14th birthday, since our son is a teenager now. We"ve heard a lot, such as "Well, when kids become teenagers, they are awful, just do your best to go through this tough period." or "I know he"s a good child, but just wait, now that he"s a teenager."
I know that teenagers at times can be difficult to deal with, but I"m in my mid-thirties and I can also be tough. We are concerned about the future of our kids and want today"s children to know that we do love and care them and that there are opportunities waiting for them. Nevertheless, when they just start their journey toward adulthood, we stand there expecting them to make mistakes. "Just like we knew they would." We tell them to respect themselves and to say no to drugs, yet we are not setting a positive example by showing our respect for them, and fail to treat them with consideration and kindness.
At times I have felt guilty of this behavior but I now realize that the more I see each person as a person, the more I am pleasantly surprised in some way or another. For instance, a few days ago Bill and I were having dinner at our favorite restaurant to celebrate my birthday and three teenage boys entered and sat down right beside us. The first thought came into my mind, I must admit, was, "Gosh, there goes our peaceful and quiet dinner." But, the fact proved I was very wrong! The three teenagers were quiet, well behaved and even left a nice tip for the waiters. Once I looked beyond their colored hair and the loose jeans that were practically falling off, I saw what fine people these young men were.
Many parents are upset about the fact that teenagers adore sports stars and pop singers, yet they themselves, perhaps unknowingly, treat their kids with disrespect. As far as I think we really shouldn"t complain unless we give them something better to go after.
单选题Please make sure all items have been ______ from the desks before the new employees arrive next week. A. removed B. remove C. removes D. removing
单选题The woman over there is ______ mother.
A.Julia and Shelley's
B.Julia's and Shelley's
C.Julia and Shelley
D.Julia's and Shelley
单选题
Have You Filled up the Form?
Of all things in the world, I most dislike filling up forms; in fact, I
have a {{U}} {{U}} 1 {{/U}} {{/U}}horror of it. Applying for a
driving license, {{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}}for an evening
course, booking a holiday abroad—everything nowadays seem to involve {{U}}
{{U}} 3 {{/U}} {{/U}}information about one's personal life and
habits that has little or nothing to do with the matter {{U}} {{U}}
4 {{/U}} {{/U}}hand. When applying for a job, it may be {{U}}
{{U}} 5 {{/U}} {{/U}}some obscure interest to a {{U}} {{U}}
6 {{/U}} {{/U}}employer to learn that I collect stamp or had measles as
a child, but why should he conceivably want to know that my father was a
tobacconist who died in 19887 The authorities who {{U}}
{{U}} 7 {{/U}} {{/U}}one to fill up forms, frequently demand answers
to questions that one would hesitate to put {{U}} {{U}} 8
{{/U}} {{/U}}one's intimate friends. The worst of it is that, when {{U}}
{{U}} 9 {{/U}} {{/U}}with such questions, my mind goes blank. Have I
ever suffered from a serious illness? My mother always assured me I was
"delicate". Do I suffer from any personal defects? Well, I wear contact lenses
and my upper teeth are not my own, but perhaps the word "defects" {{U}}
{{U}} 10 {{/U}} {{/U}}to my character. Am I supposed to {{U}}
{{U}} 11 {{/U}} {{/U}}that I like gambling, and find it difficult to
get up in the morning? Both of them are true. Of all, I think
job applications are the worst, education, previous experience, post held, give
{{U}} {{U}} 12 {{/U}} {{/U}}... Terrified by the awful warning
about giving false {{U}} {{U}} 13 {{/U}} {{/U}}which appear at
the bottom of the form, I struggle to remember what exams I passed and how long
I worked for what firms. {{U}} {{U}} 14 {{/U}} {{/U}}hard I try,
there always seems to be a year or two for which I cannot satisfactorily account
and which I am certain, if left {{U}} {{U}} 15 {{/U}} {{/U}},
will give the impression that I was in prison or engaged in some occupation too
dubious to mention.
单选题From: Chad Becker, the Director of Personnel To: Employees Our financial advisors have finally reached a【K4】______on a plan designed to balance the company's finances. The plan will require us to make some sacrifices, but the good news is that we will not have to give up any of our medical or retirement benefits. Beginning next year, the vacation allowance for regular full-time employees will be reduced from 12 working days to 10 working days. While this means less time off, we still have two full weeks of leave each year, which is【K5】______with the national average. Policies concerning overtime have also changed. Unfortunately, salaried employees will no longer be eligible to receive overtime bonuses for putting in extra hours. In addition, the overtime pay rate for part-time workers will be【K6】______by 5.5%, and this rate will only be applied when one full hour or more of overtime is worked. I realize these changes are upsetting, but they are necessary for the company to continue operating at a profit. If you have any questions, please stop by my office. Thank you.
单选题【2015农业银行】Tens of thousands of sportsmen
assembled
in Stratford Olympic Stadium in London to take part in the opening ceremony of the 30th Olympic Games.
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单选题【2015招商银行】We have got to
abide
by the rules.
单选题Miss Green saw the robbery and she reported it to the police.A. robberyB. sheC. itD. to
单选题_____the technicians in the technology department wondered was how to install the data storage device.
单选题For years, Mary lived lonely in New York, but she never felt (lonely).A. yearsB. lonelyC. butD. (lonely)
单选题Because his partner had to go to Sydney, Mr
单选题All the recycling bins have been( )with refuse and its still overflowing everywhere
单选题Anyone may borrow books, and it cost nothing to borrow them.
单选题—______did the professor give you much advice? —The choice of a career. A. On what B. In what C. What D. For what
单选题Like a ticking time bomb,the falling dollar has grabbed the attention of Japan and West Germany,forcing them to consider adopting economic polices the United States advocates.The U.S.government wants the dollar to fall because as the dollar declines in value against the yen and Deutsche mark,U.S.goods becomes cheaper.U.S.companies then sell more at home and abroad,and U.S.trade deficit declines.Cries for trade protection abate,and the global free-trade system is preserved. Then,the cheaper dollar makes it cheaper for many foreign investors to snap up U.S.stocks.That prompts heavy buying from abroad-especially from Japan.Also,if the trade picture is improving,that means U.S.companies eventually will be more competitive.Consequently,many investors are buying shares of export-oriented U.S.companies in anticipation of better profits in the next year or so.But that is a rather faddish notion right now;if corporate earnings are disappointing in interest rates,the stock market rally could stall.Improving U.S.competitiveness means a decline in another’s competitiveness. Japan and West Germany are verging on recession.Their export-oriented economies are facing major problems.Japan is worried about the damage the strong yen will do to Japanese trade.West Germany is also worried.Share prices in Frankfurt plummeted this past week.Bonn is thought to be considering a cut in interest rates to boost its economy. Could the falling dollar get out of hand? If the dollar falls too far,investors might lose confidence in U.S.investments—especially the government bond market.The money to finance the Federal budget and trade deficits could migrate elsewhere.Inflation could flare up,too,since Japanese and German manufacturers will eventually pass along price hikes—and U.S.companies might follow suit to increase their profit margins.The U.S.Federal Reserve then might need to step in and stabilize the dollar by raising interest rates.And higher interest rates could cause the U.S.economy to slow down and end the Wall Street Rally. Worried about these side effects,Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcher has said the dollar has fallen far enough.What is the equilibrium level? Probably near where it is or slightly lower.It all depends on when the U.S.trade deficit turns around or if investors defect from U.S.Treasury Bonds.“It requires a good deal of political patience on the part of the U.S.Congress,”says Dr.Cline,“And there must be an expectation of patience on the part of private investors.The chance are relatively good that we will avoid an investor break or panic.”