The floor _____ wet and slippery, we stayed outside.

The firemen managed to _____ the fire in time.

Is promotion the most powerful drive to work? This has been an intensely discussed question for years. The following are the supporters' and opponents' opinions. Read carefully the opinions from both sides and write your response in about 200 words, in which you should first summarize briefly the opinions from both sides and give your view on the issue. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.YES Getting promoted is the most powerful drive to work To be honest, the main purpose of doing jobs is to earn money for life. For most people, getting promoted means a pay raise, which enables them to live a better life. When you are promoted to a high level in the company, you will have more power in making decisions in your job. Getting a promotion also means that you will gain more respect and attention from the whole society.NO As a young man, finding a sense of fulfillment in his career life is the most important thing. Everyone wants to make his life meaningful. Work becomes an effective way for ordinary people to achieve their goals, which could put a sense of fulfillment into their life. The biggest drive for people to work hard is that his effort can be valued and respected by other people. Without recognition, one will feel his work is nothing important and then lose his enthusiasm for working hard. In this sense, to realize one's personal value is the most important.

Which of the following is a stative verb (静态动词)?

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There are big ______ in the accounts; would you please explain it to me?

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He didn't attend the negotiation ______ he was ill.

Although she's a(n)______ talented dancer, she still practices several hours every day.

A. contrary B. exclaimed C. extensively D. affected E. priorF. demands G. so H. impact I. reasons J. relate toK. specifically L. accuracy M. extreme N. declines O. appropriate Our bodies experience an ebb and flow of energy throughout the day. This is called a circadian rhythm, and it has been studied【C1】______ by scientists. Our energy level builds gradually to a peak, then【C2】______, reaching a trough (低谷) about 12 hours later. The exact nature of this cycle varies from person to person, and【C3】______do our preferences for activity versus rest. Our natural rhythms are【C4】______ by internal drives and external stimulation. Typically, external stimulation wins out over what our internal guide tells us. For example, when we fly across six time zones, we have to fit into a different time frame whether we like it or not. The same is true when we work the night shift. These are【C5】______examples of what most of us experience every day on the job. So here we are, many of us working hours that are【C6】______to what our internal rhythms would prefer. Too bad. Or is it? Some forward-looking companies are looking at internal rhythms as they【C7】______productivity and are finding that a mid-afternoon nap increases work output and【C8】______. But can naptime really fit into the American workday? While experts seem to agree that napping is a good idea, the reality of napping is probably a long shot at best. There are lots of 【C9】______for this. One is the need for predictability and standardization in the workplace, especially in companies that do business around the world. Another is the longstanding American work ethic that【C10】______total commitment from beginning to end of the workday. Napping is viewed as slacking, a real no-no for the go-getter who wants to get ahead.

Mary was in a lather when she heard that she would be transferred to another department. The underlined part means ______.

He's ______ as a "bellyacher"—he's always complaining about something.

In "Would you pass me the dictionary ?", the underlined part is _____ of the sentence.

There was a flash of lightning and a______ crash of thunder.

Pointing at his new designed map, Tom proudly said that it was not a piece of paper, but a record of_______.

There's no denying that as we age ______, our body ages right along with us.

Little ______ what was upsetting me.

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{{B}}PART I DICTATIONDirections: Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work.{{/B}}

She has taken great pain to conceal her emotions, and thereby made them______ conspicuous.