If you want to treat your friends to dinner in a good restaurant at the weekend, you
A.in front
B.before
C.ahead of
D.in advance
A.in front
B.before
C.ahead of
D.in advance
M:Yes,but it's my treat this time.
Q:What does the man mean?
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A.He wants to pay.
B.He doesn't want to eat out.
C.He wants to eat somewhere else.
D.He doesn't like Japanese food.
M: Yes, but it's my treat this time.
What does the man mean?
A.He wants to pay.
B.He wants to eat somewhere else.
C.He doesn't want to eat out.
D.He doesn' t like Japanese food.
W: I'm not sure I can give you perfect dictionary definition, but I'll tell you how I feel. I want for us to sham all responsibilities equally. Both of us will con tribute to the life we share.
M: But I earn enough money for the both of us. What about the home?
W: I want to contribute financially so that we can both pay our own way; both of us will clean the house; both of us will raise the children, and so on. It may not exactly be equal, but we can try.
M: I was raised to treat women with a certain respect; to stand when they enter a room, to open car doors for them, to let them sit first and eat first.
W: I think those things are old fashioned. I'm perfectly able to open doors for myself, and do all sorts of other things. And besides, it makes me feel un comfortable when you treat me as though I were a china doll. I'm not more special than you; I'm your equal.
M: It sounds as though you think men and women—or in our case, boys and girls—can be friends just like two boys or two girls can.
W: I certainly do. And I think we'll all be better for it.
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A.Wives and husbands doing exactly the same thing.
B.Equality of the sexes.
C.Husbands earning enough money to support their families.
D.Wives making exactly as much money as their husband.
Silent Listening
If something bad just happened (happen) to your friend, what would you do? Would you mention it to him and say you feel sorry about it? Would you offer support or advice? According to Ruth Clark, such 41 (treat) could mean well, but it might not be what he 42 (real) wants or needs.
Clark asked some college students to imagine some 43 (pleasant) situations, e.g., a low exam grade or the dad’s 44 (lose) of his job.The students were then 45 (ask) how they would like to be treated by a friend who learned of the bad situation from someone else.The results were a little 46 (surprise).Some said they would want and expect their friend to mention the 47 (annoy) situation, but most of the students in the study 48 (respond) that they would like the friend not to do it.The students made the 49 (decide) for themselves whether to discuss their problem with a friend.So, there is value in being a silent 50 (listen) around a troubled friend.
W: I don't thinks so. My parents never interfered with my plans too much. They advised me but never forced me to do anything I didn't want to do. I was allowed to take up the career I wanted. I think I respect and love them more for this.
M: Are you quite independent of them now?
W: Yes. As soon as I left school and started my studies as a nurse I became independent financially. I have a government grant. It is enough for my daily life. But I still stay with them a lot, as you know.
M: You seem very close to your parents.
W: I am. Many young people today say they have nothing in common with their parents, but I'm rather lucky because I get on very well with mine. What about you?
M: Well, we value family life very much in my country. I'm very fond of my family, but I don't always get on very well with them. They try to control me too much.
W: But they allow you to come to study in England on your own.
M: Yes, but only after a lot of persuasion! Your parents treat you as an. adult; my parents treat me as a child.
W: As t said, I'm lucky. Some English parents are like yours. They interfere too much and they just refuse to understand our generation.
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A.Because her parents love her very much.
B.Because her parents never force her to do anything she doesn't want to do.
C.Because she is allowed to have her career.
D.Because she has too much freedom.
M: No, I have been around. It's just that I've got this pain in my elbow that's keeping me from playing tennis. And you know how much I love tennis!
W: I know. I used to see you practice every night. So what have you been doing to treat your elbow?
M: You name it pain-killers, heating pads, ice. But nothing seems to work.
W: Have you tried acupuncture?
M: Well, I've heard about it--they stick needles in all parts of your body, but I'm not too sure.
W: I don't blame you for being hesitant. I had a similar problem with my shoulder a while back. But I read an article about acupuncture for relieving pain, so I figured, why not? I'll try it.
M: And it worked?
W: It worked for me. The article was about an acupuncturist in California who's been successful in helping 90 percent of the people he's treated for the pain they get in their hands when they type too much.
M: That sounds promising. Now, isn't acupuncture a Chinese tradition?
W: That's right. The Chinese have been using acupuncture to treat pain for thousands of years. But it's really starting to catch on over here now. There are more than 9,000 licensed acupuncturists in the United States.
M: Wow! Is there an acupuncturist near campus?
W: There sure is. Are you busy now? I could walk you over there and you could make an appointment.
M: That'd be great. I want to get this problem taken care of as soon as possible so I can start playing tennis again.
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A.Places to play tennis.
B.A way to relieve pain.
C.Common sports injuries.
D.A topic for a research paper.
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Principles of Governing Persuasion
If leadership consists of getting thing done through others, then persuasion is one of the leader&39;s essential tools. Many executives have assumed that this tool is beyond their grasp, available only to the charismatic (有魅力的) and the eloquent. Over the past several decades, though, experimental psychologists have learned which methods reliably lead people to concede, comply, or change. Their research shows that persuasion is governed by several principles that can be taught and applied.<br>
The first principle is that people are more likely to follow someone who is similar to them than someone who is not. Wise managers, then, ask peers to help make their cases. Second, people are more willing to cooperate with those who are not only like them but who like them, as well. So it&39;s worth the time to uncover real similarities and offer genuine praise.<br>
Third, experiments confirm the intuitive truth that people tend to treat you the way you treat them. It&39;s sound policy to do a favor before seeking one. Fourth, individuals are more likely to keep promises they make voluntarily and clearly. The message for managers here is to get commitments in writing. Fifth, studies show that people really do defer to (服从) experts. So before they attempt to exert influence, executives should take pains to establish their own expertise and not assume that it&39;s self-evident. Finally, people want more of a commodity when it&39;s scarce; it follows, then, that exclusive information is more persuasive than widely available data.
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A.right
B.Wrong
C.Not mentioned
A.They don"t want to make family decisions.
B.They don"t want to share family responsibility.
C.They don"t want to go boating with their family.
D.They don"t want to cause trouble in their families.
A.Because it can treat emotional problems and stone kinds of cancer.
B.Because it can make stores brighter.
C.Because it can make skin tender.
D.Because people want to stay away from dark places.
1.What is the main idea of this passage? ()
A. It is not customary to telephone someone in the morning and in sleeping hours in the U.S.
B. The role of time in social life over the world.
C. If people are late, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible in the U.S.
D. Not every country treats the concept of time as the same.
2. What does it mean in the passage if you call someone during his or her sleeping hours? ()
A. A matter of work.
B. A matter of life or death.
C. You want to see him or her.
D. You want to make an appointment with him or her.
3. Which of the following time is proper if you want to make an appointment with your friend in the U.S. A.?()
A.at 7:00 am
B.at 4:00 pm
C.at the midnight
D.at 4 am
4. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? ()
A. In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date.
B. No misunderstandings arise between people from different cultures about the concept of time.
C. It may be considered foolish to make an appointment well in advance in the U.S.A..
D. Promptness is valued highly in American life.
5. From the passage we can safely infer that().
A. it’s a matter of life or death if you call someone in day time.
B. the meaning of time differs in different parts of the world.
C. it makes no difference in the U.S. whether you are early or late for a business party.
D. if a person is late for a date, he needn’t make some explanation.
What can we learn from the passage about Alaskans?
A.They are fond of bears.
B.They don't know how to treat tourists.
C.They want to frighten tourists away.
D.They live a very natural life.