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第一套题How to Make Friends at WorkFrom being well-connected to having someone lend you a hand when needed, the advantages of having friends at work are many. If you regularly find yourself in a cold corner on your office floor, here are tips that you can use to win friends and make office buddies for life. Bring something for everyone in your office every once in a while Whether it is a bag of lollies, biscuits, Tim Tams or a box of doughnuts from Dunkin Donuts, it would be nice if you brought your office colleagues a little something every now and then. Food is a sure-fire way of letting your office mates know that you are putting in a genuine effort to be friends with them and that you care about them. And best of all, if you consider yourself an amateur baker, why not bake a lot of your best brownies or cookies for your friends at work? Sympathize with your colleagues at work Everyone at work has their own share of problems. There are really no exceptions. If you want to make friends at work, you must learn to sympathize with fellow colleagues and help them out in whichever way you can. For example, if your colleague is going through a rough patch with her husband and her marriage is on the rocks, dont hesitate to ask if you can temporarily help her out by picking up some of her daily tasks. Genuine sympathy never goes unnoticed and a work place is no different. Work for your team, not for yourself While it is easy to get carried away and think about your own benefit all the time, you should remember that your progress at work lies in the progress of your teammates and vice versa. If you go out of the way to help your colleagues at work, they will hopefully reciprocate by crediting you with their success. Go out for lunch with your colleagues We all love to have lunch buddies at work, dont we? Thats exactly why you should make an attempt to go for lunch with the people who you want to be friends with at work. A chat over lunch will not only allow you to be better friends with your workmates, but will also provide a window of opportunity for you to catch up on all the latest gossip at work. So catch up with a buddy at work for lunch, whether it is in the office cafeteria or at the neighborhood take-away joint. Involve your colleagues in your life outside work Involving your colleagues in your life outside word is one of the first signs of trust and friendship that you can give out. Tell your workmates about your family, tell them about your relationships tell them about the problems you face in your personal life and tell them what youve been up to outside the confines of the walls of your office. Your colleagues will feel connected to you in a more-than-just-professional way. For all you know, you may even find your next vest friend right in your workplace! However, make sure that you share only the things that are t host appropriate to be shared in an office environment. Be human-Have an opinion If you really want to make friends at work, dont be afraid to have an opinion or voice out how you feel, even if it means being bad-tempered at times. While most management experts and books will tell you to carry a positive attitude at work all the time, that may not go well in helping you be popular at work. Your workmates expect you to have a mind of your own and more importantly, expect you to voice your opinion. If you are going to hold a poker face all the time, you may seem like your bosss puppet who only does what the boss says.1. According to the writer, giving some desserts to your colleagues is a way to_.A. show your favorite food and taste B. prove you are a god cook C. let your office mates know you are friendly D. let your office mates know you are generous标准答案：C2. What is suggested for sympathizing with your colleagues at work in the passage? A) Sharing their problems in private life B) Helping them get through hard times C) Feeling sorry for their misfortune D) Asking whats going on about their marriage标准答案：B3. Teamwork is emphasized in making friends at work because_. A. you may easily lose control of yourself at work B. your colleagues will help you at work C. your success depends on others progress D. your sympathy for others is very important标准答案：C4. Why is going out for lunch with colleagues advisable for making friends at work?A. Because chatting over lunch allows you to know more about the latest news at work. B. Because people all love to have lunch together. C. Because gossip over lunch is very funny. D. Because cafeterias and take-away joints are very popular.标准答案：A5. By involving your colleagues in your life outside work, you can_. A. tell them your personal problems B. show your trust and friendship C. reduce your stress at work D. overcome the limitations of office work标准答案：B 第二套题 All You Remember All you remember about your child being an infant is the incredible awe you felt about the precious miracle you created. You remember having plenty of time to give all your wisdom and knowledge. You thought your child would take all of your advice and make fewer mistakes, and be much smarter than you wee. You wished for your child to hurry and grow up. All you remember about your child being two is never using the restroom alone or getting to watch a movie without talking animals. You recall afternoons talking on the phone while sitting in the bedroom closet, and being convinced your child would be the first Ivy League college student to graduate wearing pullovers at the ceremony. You remember worrying about the bag of M&Ms melting in your pocket and ruining your good dress. You wished for your child to be more independent. All you remember about your child being five is the first day of school and finally having the house to yourself. You remember joining the PTA and being elected president when you left a meeting to use the restroom. You remember being asked “Is Santa real?” and saying “yes” because he had to be for a little bit longer. You remember shaking the sofa cushions for loose change, so the tooth fairy could come and take away your childs first lost tooth. You wished for your child to have all permanent teeth. All you remember about your child being sever is the carpool schedule. You learned to apply makeup in two minutes and brush your teeth in the rearview mirror because the only time you had to yourself was when you were stopped at red lights. You considered painting your car yellow and posting “taxi” sign on the lawn next to the garage door. You remember people staring at you, the few times you were out the car, because you kept moving your foot and making acceleration noised. You wished for the day your child would learn how to drive. All you remember about your child being 10 is managing the school fund raisers. You sold wrapping paper for paint, T-shirts for new furniture, and magazine subscriptions for shade trees in the school playground. You remember storing a hundred cases of candy bars in the garage to sell so the school band could get new uniforms, and how they melted together on an unseasonably warm spring afternoon. You wished your child would grow out of playing an instrument. All you remember about your child being 12 is sitting in the stands during baseball practice and hoping your childs team would strike out fast because you had more important things to do at home. The coach didnt understand how busy you were. You wished the baseball season would be over soon. All you remember about your child being 14 is being asked not to stop the car in front of the school in the morning. You had to drive two blocks further and unlock the doors without coming to a complete stop. You remember not getting to kiss your child goodbye or talking to him in front of his friends. You wished your child would be more mature. All you remember about your child being 16 is loud music and undistinguished lyrics screamed to a rhythmic beat. You wished for your child to grow up and leave home with the stereo. All you remember about your child being 18 is the day when he was born and having all the time in the world. And, as you walk through your quiet house, you wonder where he went and you wish your child hadnt grown up so fast.1. How did you feel when you faced the lovely infant you created?A. Nervous.B. Worried.C. Awesome.D. Optimistic.标准答案：C2. You wished your child aged two to_.A. become more independentB. use the restroom aloneC. watch movies without talking animalsD. like popular M&Ms标准答案：A3. You finally had the house to yourself because_. A. the kid went to the grandparents house B. the kid went to play outside C. the kid went to school D. the kid became very quiet标准答案：C4. You had to brush your teeth in the car because_. A. this was your habit B. it was your job to drive for your child and you were very busy C. your child enjoyed seeing you do it D. you often got up late标准答案：B5. Which of the following is not true according to paragraph 4? A. You once considered painting your car yellow. B. Sometimes you withed your child could drive himself. C. People stared at you because you made acceleration noises. D. Sometimes you wanted to be a taxi driver.标准答案：D 第三套题 College Freshman Year MistakesYou are bound to mess a few things up during freshman year, and thats okay! Here are some common mistakes that students make during their first semester or two, and suggestions about how to avoid them.Skipping classSo much freedom! Nobody can force you to do to class anymore! However, nobody can force you to pass your classes anymore either, so youd better take responsibility and go.Not studying enoughIts time to readjust your expectations of workload from what you had in high school. In college, teachers expect you to put in 2-3 hours of work outside of the classroom for every credit of coursework- and sometimes more.Not doing the readingThis is a mistake that high school students make too, but its one you might be able to get away with in high school. Read your syllabus frequently and make sure you keep up, at least most of the time.Frequent and excessive partyingSpeaking of freedom, it can be intoxicating to have the freedom to party whenever you want and for as long as you want. Many freshmen go completely overboard, which can lead to a host of serious problems. Remember, you have your whole life to have fun. It doesnt all have to happen the second you leave your parents home.Going home too oftenHomesickness is a common freshman problem, and its tempting to go back to the comforts of home as much as possible. But youre never going to get over your homesickness if you keep going home. Instead, get involved on campus and make new friends. Similarly, if you come to campus with a ready-made group of friends, branch out.Not finding “your own thing”Many incoming students do what they think theyre supposed to do, based on peer pressure, parental expectations, or from watching too many bad TV shows and movies about college. College gives you an opportunity to try out lots of new things and befriend lots of new people, so explore! Dont join a fraternity or sorority because thats what you think college is supposed to be like- and dont not join a fraternity or sorority because your friends turn up their noses. Dont get involved with student government because thats what your dad did. Be yourself.Not opening your mindOn campus, youre bound to be exposed to all kinds of ideas that are different from your own, and all kinds of people you never thought youd be dealing with. While this may be uncomfortable, its one of the reasons why college is such a great learning experience, so be prepared to listen and learn.Unhealthy eating habitsGetting used to eating healthfully on your own is tricky, and its no wonder that so many students gain the Freshman Fifteen. Dont worry about being perfectly healthy your first semester, but avoid doing things like eating pizza in the middle of the night or eating fries with every meal. And try to get a little exercise, even if that just means walking to class.Not asking for helpYes, you need to learn to be independent. But part of being independent is taking the initiative to get help if you need it. If youre having problems in class, visit the professors office hours, or spend some time at the campus tutoring center. If youre having trouble coping, get some help at the campus counseling center. Find out what resources are available and use them.1. Whats the writers suggestion concerning going to class?A. You should enjoy the freedom of not being forced to go to class.B. You should be responsible for your study and go to class.C. You should reduce the burden of study.D. You should set aside two to three hours for after-class study.标准答案：B2. What will result in a lot of serious troubles for the freshmen?A. They spend too much money on partying.B. They have fun all the time.C. They become extremely keen on partying.D. They enjoy themselves the moment they leave home.标准答案：C3. To overcome homesickness, what can freshmen do on campus?A. Keeping away from old friends.B. Participating in campus activities and making new friends.C. Going to the same college with the ready-made friends.D. Making the dormitory as comfortable as home.标准答案：B4. We can know from the passage that freshmen can find their own thing through_.A. being themselvesB. taking part in a student governmentC. joining a fraternity or sorority because it is popular with most peopleD. exploring new things and making a lot of new friends标准答案：A5. Which of the following expressions has the closest meaning to “turn up ones noses” in paragraph 7?A. look up to someoneB. ignoreC. investigateD. look down upon someone标准答案：D 第四套题Animal, Vegetable, Science, Ethics: Interview with Jonathan BalcombeAuthor, ethologist and biologist Dr. Jonathan Balcombe is breading new ground in our understanding of and appreciation for animals. For many, Second Nature, his last book, was the first introduction to his fascinating and brace new world of animal behaviorism. His new book, The Exultant Ark: A Pictorial Tour of Animal Pleasure, promises to broaden even more the base of his audience with compelling visual references for all of the major insights in the book.Not only does Balcombe make us rethink our attitudes toward and relationships with non-human animals; he also compels us to turn that knowledge into action. FFh (Free From Harm) interviewed Balcombe to get a deeper understanding of his ideas and in particular how they apply to animals used in agriculture.FFH: Some scientists just do their research, write their reports and visit conferences. But you seem to have a more active role in being an animal advocate. To what extent do you apply your study or animals to action for animals?JB: I consider my job as an animal advocate at least as important as my role as a scientist. I apply my study and knowledge of animals to action through my writings-books, blogs, scholarly papers, book chapters, etc., and through public speaking.FFh: How does science intersect with ethics in your analysis of animal behavior?JB: Animal behavior is one of the nearest windows onto animals inner lives. The way animals behave helps to demonstrate their feelings, and I like to say that feelings are the bedrock of ethics.FFH: How do you explain why the study of animal behavior, ethology, has remained so underdeveloped up to the present time?JB: Observing animal behavior is so absorbing that Im a bit puzzled as to why there was so relatively little written about it before Darwins time. But lets give science its due; after a period of near-sighted denial when it was doubted even whether animals were conscious, the latter 20th century has seen the emergence of ethology as a lively and very active field. I view ethologys contributions to our understanding of animals as one of the pillars supporting the animal rights movement.FFH: In what major directions do you see this discipline is heading?JB: I am encouraged by the recent rise in studies on animal emotions and cognition. I think these trends will continue. We are beginning to see more studies that combine behavior with non-invasive brain imaging and measures of biochemical changes to show parallels between humans and non-human animals. This sort of evidence is very persuasive, and I believe it has a key role in compelling the sort of paradigm shift people in this social movement are hoping for.FFH: What can a better understanding of pleasure in animals do to help us understand ourselves better?JB: Recognizing and accepting animal pleasure is an act of basic empathy. It is recognizing that- when it comes to the experience of a quality of life-they are us and we are them.FFH: How did you go about selecting the images in The Exultant Ark?JB: Some images were easy to select because they were both beautiful and they “shouted” animal pleasure. Others were more subtle and requited communication with the photographer to help clarify what was going on when the photo was taken. I also had a framework into which I wanted to organize the photos, and some otherwise legitimate images just didnt fit that framework.FFH: With regard to farmed animals, what unique ethical questions do we face with the knowledge we have of their behavior and intelligence?JB: Theres really just one primary ethical question here: How can we possibly justify damaging these animals, crowding them into place