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单选题Status is an esteem need and regardless of where we fall on the economic ladder, we all strive to achieve status before we can move on to the highest need--fulfillment. (67) we admit it or not, we all want to feel as if we are a little better than the people around us. We begin to establish that--at least in our own minds--with the range of (68) , such as branded clothing, jewelry, (69) automobiles, and exclusive neighborhoods. (70) the poorest of people find symbols with (71) to establish their status. The visibility of these status symbols can create the (72) motivating emotion of envy. Most happiness that is acquired by (73) status symbols is short lived. Over time such ornaments become (74) to us, at which point we seek genuine achievements to prove our (75) . Studies have shown that after (76) a certain income level, an individual's happiness does not increase (77) they reach the status of super rich. But, status can continue to motivate us long after money (78) to do so. Presenting you a new (79) with added responsibilities, yet without any added pay, is a (80) method for rewarding employees. Volunteers can be motivated in a similar (81) I have been a Boy Scout (童子军)leader for the past five years. The Boy Scouts of America rewards its leaders with patches (82) with colorful square knots that are (83) on the adult uniform. Lacking status (84) us in the Un-Comfort Zone and (85) us to achieve. When you help someone up the social ladder,you can motivate them in a powerful and (86) way.

单选题Professor McDonald's______ knowledge on this subject resulted in his authority in this academic field.

单选题The word "jockeying" used near the end of the passage is closest in meaning to ______.

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单选题She has such a bad cold that she lost all ________ of smell.

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单选题 Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. One of the most important features that distinguish reading from listening is the nature of the audience. {{U}}(67) {{/U}} the writer often does not know who will read what he writes, he must {{U}}(68) {{/U}} to be as clear as possible. Time can be taken to plan the piece of writing so that it is eventually organized into some sort of {{U}}(69) {{/U}} sequence of events or ideas. When we speak, however, we normally have very little time to plan what we {{U}}(70) {{/U}} to say. Since we are actually {{U}}(71) {{/U}} our audience face to face we may {{U}}(72) {{/U}} some of the information we believe our audience shares. And the more {{U}}(73) {{/U}} we are with our audience, the more information we are likely to leave out. In any {{U}}(74) {{/U}} they can always stop and ask a question or ask for {{U}}(75) {{/U}} if we have left out too much. A reader, however, cannot do this but can at least attempt comprehension at his own speed; {{U}}(76) {{/U}}, he can stop and go backwards or forwards, {{U}}(77) {{/U}} to a dictionary or just stop and rest. When we listen we may have to work hard to {{U}}(78) {{/U}} out the speaker's thoughts by referring backwards and forwards while the speaker continues. As the speaker {{U}}(79) {{/U}} to organize his thoughts, he will use Filler phrases to give him time to plan. In spite of these fillers, he will {{U}}(80) {{/U}} make mistakes and repeat what he has already said. His speech will be characterized {{U}}(81) {{/U}} a limited range of grammatical patterns and vocabulary and the use of idioms to {{U}}(82) {{/U}} some general meaning quickly. It should be clear, then, that the listener has to take an active {{U}}(83) {{/U}} in the process by ignoring the speaker's {{U}}(84) {{/U}} and mistakes, and by seeking out the main idea information through recall and prediction. To keep the process going {{U}}(85) {{/U}} he also has to inform the speaker that he has understood {{U}}(86) {{/U}} actually interrupting.

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单选题It can be inferred from the passage that global warming is _______.

单选题 BQuestions 9 to 12 are based on the conversation you have just heard./B

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