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B.much than
C.much
D.less than
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A.more than
B.much than
C.much
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B.He has been in an academic conference.
C.He has been ill in hospital.
D.He has been on vocation.
W: I'm a bit nervous about it. When you interview people, what do you look for?
M: Well, a lot of people think it's about your qualifications and experience, but actually they aren't so important in the interview.
W: Really? Why not?
M: Well, your qualifications and experience have already been listed on your CV and in your cover letter. The interviewer might want to know how you think your previous experience relates to the job on offer, but…
W: I see. So what's the main purpose of the interview?
M: The interviewer wants to see what kind of person you are and decide whether you will fit in with the other employees. The interviewer wants to see if you have the right personality for the job.
W: You also have to give the right answers to their questions.
M: Usually, there are no "right" answers. Obviously, you don't want to say anything silly, but each question can be answered in different ways. The important thing is to be articulate.
W: Articulate?
M: Yes. Communication skills are valued by almost all employers nowadays. A person who can express themselves clearly and succinctly is considered a real asset.
W: Why's that? Surely communication skills can't outweigh qualifications and experience.
M: Good communication skills are vital because if there are breakdowns in communication, it would cost the company time and money. Communication skills might not outweigh qualifications and experience, but as I said before, the interviewer has already seen those on your CV.
W: So, you mean that your CV shows you have the qualifications and experience and gets you into the interview room. After that, other factors take over—particularly communication skills and your personality.
M: Right.
W: I was always told that the way you look is a key factor, too.
M: Well, of course you should always look smart, clean, and fairly formal. Whatever some people say, the way you look does create an impression on others.
W: I'll be sure to wear my best outfit then!
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A.Because he/she hasn't seen your CV.
B.Because he/she wants to make sure you are not lying on your CV.
C.Because he/she wants to know how it relates to the job you are applying for.
D.Because he/she wants to see if you are articulate.
听力原文: Once again in Richfield Heights today, there were no classes in the public elementary and secondary schools. This marks the eleventh day that the schools in that community have remained closed. Teachers are still on strike despite the back-to-work order issued yester day by the District Court. A spokesperson for the Teacher's Union stated at a press conference today that the strike would continue until such time as the School Committee agrees to a public hearing to settle the dispute. According to the spokesperson, wages are not an issue in the dispute. At issue is a new rule passed by the School Committee, which eliminates paid sick leave from the teachers' contract. Under the new contract, teachers would receive no salary for any day on which they failed to appear due to illness. School administrators, on the other hand, would continue to receive fifteen days of paid sick leave annually. The Parent Board, which was initially sympathetic to the teachers' position, has urged the teachers to return to work until a settlement can be reached. Spokespersons for the School Committee are refusing to comment on the latest developments.
(30)
A.Vacations.
B.Wages.
C.Overcrowded classrooms.
D.Paid sick leaves.
A.the protective envelope formed by the atmosphere around the living earth
B.part of the earth and its atmosphere in which life can exist
C.the living things on earth whose existence is made possible by circulation of the atmosphere
D.the circulation of the atmosphere's contribution to life on earth
A.periodic changes in the earth's orbit around the sun
B.fossil remains of one-celled animals
C.alternating cold and warm seasons
D.changes in distance of the earth from the sun
Sometimes it seems that life is just one big test. Pop quizzes. Chapter tests. Final exams. The daunting national examinations for those planning to go to college. You can't even get your driver's license without passing a test.
"Tests are a part of life," says Judy S. Richardson, professor of reading at Virginia Common wealth University in Richmond, Virginia. "We take tests all of the time. I recently had to take one, even at my age, just to apply for a research grant. We may have to take them to apply for a job; or to joint the armed forces."
Importance of Tests
Tests are not just commonplace; they're also important. "Our society places an emphasis on test scores," says Maureen D. Gillette, associate dean of the College of Education at William Paterson University in New Jersey. "Most colleges and universities look at SAT or ACT tests as a measure of a student's potential for success in college. Students should realize that some people and institutions will make certain judgments about them, whether accurate or not, based on test scores."
Talk about pressure! With so much depending on the results, exams can be overwhelming. But they don't have to be. The right frame. of mind and the use of smart test-taking strategies can help any student succeed.
Benefits of Tests
Too often, people take a negative view of tests. Yet they actually have some positive features, according to Richardson. "Tests help us practice sharp, alert thinking," she says. "Answering test questions involves more than knowing a specific, literal answer. It also means knowing how to read between the lines, and then apply it to a situation. That is what we are expected to do every day, and so tests may help us be ready for that daily experience."
Goals of Test-taking
In addition to these benefits, though, the primary goal in test taking is to do well. For some students, the objective might be a passing score. For others, the desired outcome might be an A grade. But what is the best guarantee of doing well in the testing process?
Proper Preparation
The most basic factor, experts agree, is preparation. "Always be prepared for the test," Richardson advises. "Take notes, ask questions, read the material, guess what the teacher will be asking. Then when you see the test, you will have a confident reaction. You will be able to think clearly and do better on the test."
On the other hand, failing to prepare is the biggest mistake you can make. This may seem obvious. But in addition to lacking the necessary knowledge, lack of preparation can weaken your mental state.
"If you do not prepare all along, when you see the test, you may panic," Richardson notes. When fear creeps in, even the best student is unlikely to succeed.
Making Use of Your Materials
Preparing for exams can include a variety of strategies. At a minimum, any important material should be read at least once, and preferably more, until you have absorbed the main points. Simply scanning over textbooks or notes is not enough.
"Reading it once is not studying," says Dr. Michael Epstein, professor of psychology at Rider University in New Jersey. He advocates taking a structured approach in which students review information both before a test and afterward.
Before taking an exam, you should commit important concepts to memory through focused study. Try using whatever memory techniques work best for you. This might mean writing notes, asking yourself questions and then answering them aloud, or employing clever memory devices.
Managing Time
Key to the process is time management. Don't assume you can wait until the last minute and then make up for lost study time. Rather, be sure to prepare in advance.
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Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the 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.
听力原文: Everyday dress is appropriate for most visits to peoples' homes. You may want to dress more formally when attending a holiday dinner or cultural event, such as a concert or theater performance.
When you meet someone for the first time it is proper to shake hands with everyone to whom you are introduced, both men and women. An appropriate response to an introduction is "1 am happy to meet you". If you want to introduce yourself to someone, extend your hand for a handshake and say "Hello, I am…". Hugging is only for friends.
The evening meal is the main meal of the day in most parts of Britain and many people enjoy eating together with friends and family.
Food may be served in one of several ways: "family style", by passing the serving plates from one to another around the dining table; "buffet style", with guests serving themselves at the buffet; and "serving style", with the host filling each plate and passing it to each person. Guests usually wait until everyone at their table has been served before they begin to eat. Food is eaten with a knife and fork and dessert with a spoon and fork.
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A.Family, buffet and serving.
B.Take away, restaurant and snacks.
C.Home cooking and fast food.
D.French, Chinese and Italian.
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