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级考前冲刺试题二Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Social Network Sites. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1. 当今社会，社交网站很流行2. 各人对此看法不同3. 我的看法Social Network Sites_Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Dogs Make Employees More Productive At WorkLeib Lurie never intended for his company, message delivery service One Call Now, to be pet-friendly. But his dog, Ivy, had other ideas. Five years ago, the German shepherd showed up unannounced at One Call Nows Troy, Ohio-based officea 1.5-mile trek from Luries home. When he continued to make the trip each day he wasnt brought to the office, Lurie realized it was time for a change in company policy. Today, four or five employees dogs, as well as a variety of fish, birds, and other caged animals join Ivy in the office daily to make One Call Now a workingmans menagerie (动物园). “Theyre not very good at sending voice messages,” Lurie jokes of the pets in his office. “But weve gotten them down with using the computer, at least the point part.”One Call Now joins a growing force of companies across the United States to welcome pets in the workplace. While only 17 percent of U.S. employers currently allow animals in the workplace, according to a survey from the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, pet-friendly, often specifically dog-friendly, environments are building steam. From major companies like Google, Zynga, and A to growing start-ups, more and more canine companions are showing up to work.For many entrepreneurs, the inception of a dog-friendly environment begins long before offices enter the picture. “My dog, Blueberry, was the founding dog,” explains Randy Hetrik, founder of TRX Training. “Literally, it was him and me before any other people came in, so he takes great pride in what weve accomplished.” As Hetrik built his company, he never forgot his first partner. Today, up to ten dogs wander with Blueberry through the four floors of TRXs San Francisco office.Many pet-friendly work environments develop as a part of the companys larger mission or company culture. After spending years in uptight corporate climates, Nancy Squires founded her own consulting firm, The Squires Group, with a distinctly homey atmosphere, which included her two Italian greyhounds.Marketing software company G5s dog-friendliness fits into the animal-friendly climate of their mountain town Bend, Oregon, as well as the companys own cultural backbone. “We try to have a culture that promotes freedom for the employees and helps them thrive,” says G5 CEO Dan Hobin. “If that involves bringing your dog to work, bring your dog to work.” Having dogs underfoot might seem to some like a distraction, but advocates of animals in the workplace see quite the opposite. Dogs in the office foster friendlier, more collaborative work environments. At G5, this includes dogs posing as mascots for the companys various divisions. “Everyone rallies around the dogs,” Hobin says. Employees surrounded by dogs also have a tendency to rally around their jobs. According to a survey of 50 small and large companies by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association in 2008, companies that allow pets in the workplace see a lower rate of employee absenteeism (旷工) and more willingness to work longer hours. “There are a lot of people who know they have to spend extra hours at work, particularly in this economic climate,” says Debrah Schnackenberg, vice president of emergency services for the American Humane Association. “People feel comfortable spending that extra hour or two at the office when they know their dog is right there with them.” Dog-friendliness may generate more loyalty for the company as a whole. In the last two years, One Call Now has seen a two or three percent turnover rate. Lurie attributes this small number in part to the office pets. “You ask someone who is in a $12-an-hour job, Would you work anywhere else? And they say, No way. Where else could I bring my dog to work?” he says.This sense of loyalty stems from a simple concept: Dogs make people happy. “Theyre always happy to see you, theyre happy for the smallest things, and theyre ever optimistic,” says Hetrik. “Having a dog wandering around just seems to make people smile.” In high-performance or high-stress work environments, dogs can not only spread smiles but also ease tension. Taking a walk, practicing a trick, or even absentmindedly scratching a dog behind the ear allows even the most worked-up employee to relax and reprioritize. “Its their cigarette,” says Squires. “The dogs are a sense of peace, gentleness, a diversion, something other than what we define as work. I think its a great break.” And, a dog break is certainly healthier than a smoke break. Numerous studies have shown that having the companionship or even being in the presences of a pet, for instance in the workplace, lowers blood pressure and cortisol levels while heightening endorphins and oxytocin, the hormone linked to maternal bonding. Such an emotional connection is healthy for your dog as well. “Dogs bond to their humans and would rather be with them than not,” says Schnackenberg. “From an emotional well-being perspective, its healthy for a dog to be with their owner throughout the day.” With their many attributes and benefits, dogs play a critical role in pet-friendly companys hiring processes. All of the aforementioned companies and many more like them use their dogs in the interview process to introduce potential employees to the corporate climate. Their reactions to the animals also serve as a compatibility test. “Ive never met a dog-friendly person who wasnt a customer-friendly person,” says Lurie. “And we hire customer-friendly people.” The dog un-friendly or the allergenic, however, need not apply.“You try to build a company of people who can rally around a vision, and dogs play a part of that,” Hetrik says. “People who look at that and say how stinky or hairy or whatever probably arent people that are going to mold well into the casual, rough and tumble, work hard, play hard work environment that Ive created.” The Squires Group maintains a similar mantra (口号). “If people dont do dogs, there may be another part of the company they dont do,” Squires says. “Im not saying theyre bad people or that they wouldnt be great for other companies, but they wouldnt fit our company greatly.” Companies considering introducing a dog-friendly work environment should consider adopting a pet policy. When advising companies in this transition, the American Human Association suggests highlighting clear rules about when you can bring your dog in, what behavior is expected, and what happens when the pet or person does not conform to those rules. Many small companies adopt these advised policies, but govern their pets in a more ad hoc (非正式的) manner. After a few minor “accidents,” G5s HR Department developed a detailed pet policy to include in the company handbook. “I dont think I actually ever read it,” admits Hobin. “In short, though, the policy is to be responsible and respectful.” At TRX, dogs are under the same considerations as people. “You wouldnt tolerate a lot of barking, snapping and snarling from the people you work with,” Hetrik says. “Neither should you tolerate it from the canine pals they bring to work. Were pretty clear on all that.” Growing companies should also be flexible to changing the stipulations in their policy as they develop.Adjustments to the TRX pet policy are under consideration as the company intends to expand its workforce from 120 to 300 employees. The company may introduce a sign-up, limiting the total number of dogs to the current two to three per floor. No matter the changes, though, dogs will remain a fixture in the company. “Dogs were part of the fabric from the very beginning,” says Hetrik. “And theyll be here until the very end. I like having these pups around.” 1. Leib Lurie realized he should change the company to be pet-friendly when _.A) employees brought their pets to the officeB) his pet dog showed up in the office dailyC) he found dogs make employees more productiveD) his company moved to the office in the suburban2. What do we learn from the study by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association?A) Living environments for pet dogs have improved.B) Small companies tend to adopt dog-friendly policy.C) More businesses welcome pets in the workplace.D) Employees show a growing interest in raising pets.3. According to G5 CEO Dan Hobin, employees can bring their dogs to work as long as _.A) they thrive with their dogs companyC) their dogs are friendly to customersB) they can keep the dogs from barkingD) the office is located at a mountain town4. According to advocates of animals in the workplaces, dogs in the office _. A) can attract employees attention sometimes B) wont distract employees from their workC) force inefficient employees to work harderD) seldom pose a threat to other employees5. To some degree, the low turnover rate of One Call Now was attributed to _. A) the relatively high pay C) its excellent conditions B) the economic recession D) its pet-friendly policy6. What does Schnackenberg say about dogs being with their owners throughout the day? A) It does great harm to their owners health. B) It benefits dogs more than their owners. C) It is unrealistic in this economic climate.D) It is good for dogs emotional well-being.7. Lurie believes that a dog-friendly person _. A) is less likely to work efficiently C) is welcome in all companies B) is a customer-friendly person D) is usually disloyal to the company8. According to Squires, people who dont like dogs are not _ for her company The Squires Group.9. The American Human Association advises companies to make and highlight _ in their transition to dog-friendly companies.10. TRX is considering _ its pet policy as it intends to increase the number of its employees.Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) The results of her finals are ironic.B) The man should have attended the lectures. C) The result of the final is unbelievable, too.D) The man should not have chosen urban planning.12. A) She wanted to please the man.B) She bought the ticket on impulse.C) She wanted to invite her professor to the concert.D) She meant to ignore the appointment with her professor.13. A) He declined the bookstore job once.B) He really wants to work in the bookstore. C) He didnt know where the bookstore was.D) He wasnt offered the job in the bookstore.14. A) The tailors. C) The theatre. B) A dress-up party. D) A shopping mall.15. A) Her mom has approved without hesitation, while her dad hasnt. B) Her dad has approved of it, and her mom will probably do the same.C) Her dad still needs time to think, while her mom has already agreed. D) Her dad needs time to think, while her mom definitely wont consider it.16. A) He couldnt make time for it. C) He was not in the mood for it. B) He had probably caught the flu. D) He went floating with some other students.17. A) She feels very hot in the room.C) She wants to avoid meeting people.B) She doesnt like the smell inside.D) She wants to smoke a cigarette there.18. A) He dislikes this job, so he will quit soon. B) He likes the job, if not for those working hours. C) Hes not decided, but he knows he shouldnt quit. D) He wants to change his job for all he likes about it. Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) The climate there is too cold. C) He has visited it twice before. B) The air-fare is quite expensive. D) He does not have the passport. 20. A) He has just reconditioned his house. C) He has just come back from abroad. B) His old car has just been repaired. D) He doesnt have long enough time. 21. A) He hasnt been there before.C) His friend will accommodate him. B) He can meet his girlfriend there.D) He can find a temporary job there. Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) Frank.C) Indirect. B) Modest.D) Confident.23. A) Money is important. B) Responsibility means more than salary. C) High salary secures better performance. D) Future income is more important than starting salary.24. A) “Can do” spirit.C) Honesty and responsibility. B) Motivation and teamwork. D) Hard-working and cooperation.25. A) Tolerance. C) Clearer wording. B) Civilization. D) Communication.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) A little girl. B) A little boy. C) A secretary. D) A dog. 27. A) The medical treatment in Sweden. C) The daily life of the Swedes. B) Keeping a dog in Sweden. D) Social welfare in Sweden. 28. A) Dog owners in Sweden neednt to pay any taxes on their pets. B) Dog owners in Sweden are greatly subsidized by government. C) Dog owners in Sweden must pay for any damage their dog does. D) Two thirds of people in Sweden keep pets. Passage TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) One that is already extinct in some parts of the world. B) One that is extremely dangerous to humans. C) One that will naturally die out in its natural surroundings. D) One that is confronted with extinction in its living environment. 30. A) Polluted water. B) Decreasing fish. C) Climate change. D) Over-hunting. 31. A) About 15%. B) About 20%. C) About 25%. D) About 30%. Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) The unequal distribution of housework between men and women. B) The change of womens attitude towards housework. C) The influence of men sharing the housework in American families. D) The change of the time spent on housework in American families. 33. A) Marriage gives men more freedom. B) Marriage has effects on job choices. C) Men shares more housework nowadays than before. D) Having children means doubled housework. 34. A) About 12 hours. B) About 13 hours. C) About 17 hours. D) About 21 hours. 35. A) Unmarried men. C) Younger married men.B) Older married men. D) Married men with children. Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered fro