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Reading is to the mind____ food is to the body.
A . that
B . which
C . as
D . what
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As a high pressure system approaches，the barometer reading（）.
A . stays the same
B . falls
C . rises
D . falls rapidly
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In order to determine how efficiently an application is reading and writing data， which of the following utilities will report read and write sizes on disk I/O requests？（）
A . tprof
B . iostat
C . svmon
D . filemo
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AIX 5L and SUN Solaris have differing approaches at handling processor failures. Which statement best describes how AIX handles processor failures？（）
A . If AIX discovers a processor with too many recoverable errors during runtime， it will dynamically turn off that processor， while the rest of the system keeps running.
B . If AIX detects a failing processor it will automatically move all resources to another processor. The failed processor can be hot-swapped and the new replacement becomes the active processor.
C . If AIX determines a processor is failing， it will perform diagnostics to determine which processor function can be disabled and dynamically reallocate all CPU and memory resources thus isolating the failure condition and preventing a reboot.
D . If AIX senses a processor level error condition， internal diagnostics are activated to determine the severity of the problem. After the failure threshold is met， a message is broadcast to the service processor informing the operator to perform a system reboot.
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An overtaking situation would be one in which one vessel is approaching another from more than how many degrees abaft the beam? （）
A . 0°
B . 10°
C . 22.5°
D . None of the above
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Yet a euphoric approach to business is（）enough.
A . by all means
B . by means of
C . by no means
D . by means for
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Clarity refers to easy reading.
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Reading efficiently when researching on your topic means that you need to read from cover to cover just like reading a novel.
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What is the best way to describe Freuds approach to psychology?
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What can reading bring to us?
A、Reading provides the kind of repetition that makes learning a new language easier.
B、Reading is something that you can do on your own.
C、The context of articles, stories, and conversations help you figure out and understand the meaning of English words that are new to you.
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How to start reading a novel according the video?
A、Read what interests you according to your level.
B、Pay much more attention to the beginning of a novel.
C、Guessing the meaning of words from context.
D、Try to read regularly.
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A reader should stick to the______ when reading, especially when solving reading comprehension problems if you want to achieve scores.
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The word 〝approach\ in the sentence 〝...allow responders to make the best decision on how to approach the situation〞 means______.
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听力原文：Woman: My guest today is Ricky Bland, whose critical report on how service companies approach training has just been published. Hello, Ricky.
Man: Hello. Yes I looked at the provision of training by employers in this country, and found that most have a 'winner-takes-all' approach to training. Despite low- levels of basic skills, companies spend most of their training budgets on their most qualified employees, particularly managers. This simply doesn't result in the quality we need.
Woman: But does this really matter？
Man: Yes, because even though there have been enormous efforts to make training available to everyone, the under-development of the workforce in this country is a major factor in our poor productivity. It's also true that the time people spend being trained is below the average of the world's industrialised economies.
Woman: Training is particularly bad in the fast- food industry, isn't it？
Man: Well, the industry certainly has the image of offering low-paid, Iow-prestige jobs with no future prospects. And there are jobs that don't demand a great deal of skill, for instance using the latest technology for cooking. But in fact, that image isn't entirely accurate. Not only are pay and conditions improving, but some fast- food chains are better than many other service sector employers at combining commercial success with the development of its workforce.
Woman: Can you give us an example？
Man: Well, the Burger House chain gives its staff the chance to take courses in all sorts of things, not just those needed for cooking or serving. When the annual training programme is circulated, staff plan with their managers which courses to attend. They encourage people to spend as much time being trained as they think they can benefit from. In the long term, the company gains fmancially, because it creates a source of potential managers.
Woman: But still, working in a fast4ood establishment is much worse than in an expensive restaurant, isn't it？
Man: In both cases, the work can resemble a production line, with the pressure limiting the chances of job satisfaction. But, expensive restaurants depend on the reputation of one or two individuals; the rest have little chance to move from low to high-skilled work. In some fast-food chains, almost half the managers have worked their way up from the kitchens. And while the type of service varies, I've seen good and bad quality in expensive restaurants and fast-food places, and that depends on training.
Woman: Where will the pressure for improved training come from？
Man: In fact, it's internal. Although customers are affected by the end result of training, they also tend to be sensitive to prices. So, in fact, it's mostly people who have already worked their way up to managerial k'vels who want to help others in the same wa)'. Another advantage of course, is that training attracts job applicants, which makes recruitment easier.
Woman: What recommendations did you make in your report？
Man: My main one is that the government should support training by letting companies claim tax relief. Many companies already get this for certain types of training, but the proposal w. ould particularly help unskilled workers aiming at intermediate qualifications. The government should also work with the sector skills council to improve training and working conditions in those industries where it's necessary.
Woman: Do you think the government will act on your proposals？
Man: Well, I want to reintroduce the idea of people getting grants, so that they can choose training for themselves, but there were problems with this a few years ago, so the political will probably isn't there to try it again. I'm confident we'll see a review of all the vocational qualifications, though, which would remove some of the inconsistencies that are there now. And to be honest, my idea for all workers to spend a minimum time on training is unlikely to be introduced just yet.
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A．the total amount of money spent on training.
B．the way they allocate budgets.
C．the quality of the training provided.
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According to the author, how is the approach of 'physicists to solving scientific problems？
A．Practical for scientific purposes.
B．Detrimental to scientific progress.
C．Unimportant in most situations.
D．Expedient, but of little long-term value.
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How does a framework-based approach to a code of ethics differ from a rules-based approach？
A．A rules-based approach is based aound general principles．
B．A framework-based approach prescribes general guidelines on how to handle certain situations．
C．A rule-based approach is designed to cope with constantly evolving circumstances．
D．A framework-based approach requires members to learn specific rules covering every conceivalbe situations．
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How to approach Reading Test Part Three
•In this part of the Reading Test you read a longer text and answer six questions.
•First read the questions. Try to get an idea of what the text will be about. Then read the text quickly for general understanding.
•Then read the text and questions more carefully, choosing the best answer to each question. Do not choose an answer just because you can see the same words in the text.
•Read the article below about communication and the questions on the opposite page.
•For each question 13 - 18, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose.
How well do you communicate？
In today's fast-paced work environment, communication can come low down on your list of priorities. If you can't remember the last time you spoke to some of your friends, how do you find time to brief thousands of employees on a regular basis？ That said, internal communication plays an integral part in any healthy business strategy. If done well it ensures that staff are kept abreast of the visions and values of the company they work for; if done badly it can lead to speculation and rumour.
Jenny Davenport, a director of the change management and communications consultancy, People in Business, says ongoing dialogue with staff is a necessity. 'You must educate employees to understand your business if you want them to perform,' she says. 'Unless you do, people will not trust you when times are bad.' Communication is also about discussion rather than rhetoric. Flat communication devices- email, intranets, employee publications - have a part to play but must be mixed with more interactive methods involving face-to- face contact to encourage response.
Remember that individuals are different and like to receive information in different ways,' adds Davenport. 'As well as written communication via intranets or traditional employee magazines, team managers must talk to staff about how what they de affects the business. Twice a year, ensure employees come face to face with senior management- a conference is ideal.'
Khalid Aziz, chairman of communications consultancy The Aziz Corporatior), feels that company-wide conferences are an ideal way to interact with large numbers of staff. 'It is important to organise and plan correctly,' he says. 'Have a clear aim before you start and be careful not to pack too much in - facts that can be communicated via email, for example, are a waste of conference space. Ask for response but don't ask for questions - it always sounds like a threat,' he adds. 'Get people to raise their hands if they agree with a certain statement about the company and then ask one person to elaborate.'
The intranet plays a big part in the communications strategy at One 2 One, says Nell Lovell, the company's director of communications. 'Our intranet touches everybody,' he says. 'We have set up cybercafes for staff who don't have PC access.' One 2 One's intranet carries news and general information and is supported by a monthly magazine mailed to homes, a weekly email update on matters of fact and webchats which staff are invited to join.
Getting feedback from employees is the key to hi- fi company Richer Sounds' communications policy. 'Like other businesses, we run a suggestions scheme. The difference with ours is the way it works,' says John Clayton, training and recruitment director. 'Our chairman Julian Richer reads every suggestion and we answer them all. Each proposal is rewarded with up to f25 cash - we find this is more motivational than a big prize to one employee once a year.'
What point is made in the first paragraph？
A．Pressures of work have a negative effect on social relationships.
B．Poor communication can create an atmosphere of doubt.
C．Keeping records of employees should be a high priority.
D．Communicating effectively can take up a lot of time.
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I teach economics at UCLA. Last Monday in class, I【36】asked my students how their weekend had been. One young man said that it had not been so good. Then he proceeded to ask me why I always seemed to be so cheerful. His question【37】me of something I'd read somewhere before: "Every morning when you get up, you have a【38】about how you want to approach life that day," I said. "I choose to be cheerful." Then I told them a story.
One day I was【39】to the college I taught in at Henderson, 17 miles away from where I lived. When a quarter mile was left down the road to the college, my car died. I tried to start it again, but the engine wouldn't【40】So I walked to the college. My secretary asked me what had happened. "This is my lucky day," I replied, smiling. "Your car breaks down and today is your lucky day？" She was【41】. "What do you mean？" "I live 17 miles from here." I replied. "My car could have broken down anywhere along the freeway. It didn't.【42】it broke down in the perfect place: off the freeway,within walking distance of the college. I'm still able to teach my class and get help from the tow truck. If my car was meant to break down today, it couldn't have been in a more convenient way." The secretary's eyes opened【43】and then she smiled.
I scanned the sixty faces before me.【44】it was a big crowd, no one made any noise. Somehow, my story had【45】them. In fact, it had all started with a student's observation that I was cheerful.
(36)
A．nervously
B．carefully
C．cheerfully
D．eagerly
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How is the second part of the reading list different from the first part？
A．More minority authors are represented.
B．All of the writers are from North America.
C．It includes books from the Post Modern Period.
D．In addition to novels, some plays are on the list.
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Food is to the blood____reading is to the mind.
A．that
B．which
C．what
D．so
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Reading is a “guessing game”, which doesn’t require us to use any reading skills. ( )
A:对
B:错
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Just try to （) your views by reading.
A．lengthen
B．extend
C．large
D．enlarge
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X Co has an internal audit function. The external auditor has concluded that the internal audit function does not apply a systematic and disciplined approach to its work.How does this affect the exten
A．The external auditor must not use the work of the internal audit function．
B．The external auditor can use the work of the internal audit function provided the individuals have been assessed as competent ．
C．The external auditor can use the work of the internal audit function provided the organisational status of the function supports its objectivity．
D．The external auditor can use work performed by the internal audit function which relates to low risk areas of the external audit only ．
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In general, the bestlong-lasting approach to settling project conflict is the （） approach.
A．Problemsolving
B． Compromise
C． Withdrawal
D． Smoothing
