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Part 2 Multiple choices (每小题：1 分) Directions: Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. 1. He burned all the important documents for fear that they ________________ into the enemy's hands. A. fell B. fallen C. fall D. filled 2. It is a comprehensive document that was drafted by people from both Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland after ________________ four years of consultation and discussion. A. any B. some C. certain D. none 3. We did hold a meeting yesterday, but you ________________, so we did not inform you. A. did not need attending B. needn't have attended C. did not need to attend D. needn't to attend 4. He seemed to be working hard. His results, ________________, did not improve. A. however B. therefore C. although D. anyhow 5. In vain ________________ to get in touch with the Embassy. A. they tried B. tried they C. did they try D. they have tried 6. They climbed to the top of the hill ________________ they could get a bird's eye view of the city. A. for fear that B. in order that C. in case D. as a result 7. "The additional work will take ________________." Said the director. A. another four weeks B. other four weeks C. four other weeks D. four another weeks 8. I won't see you off at the airport tomorrow, so I wish you ________________. A. have a good journey now B. a good journey now C. would have a good journey now D. to have a good journey now 9. We had a meeting and talked the matter over face to face, for fear that there ________________ any misunderstanding. A. must be B. would be C. was D. be 10. He is not a regular customer here, just ________________ casually today. A. to be dropping on B. dropping at C. calling on D. having dropped in 11. The next big issue ________________ the workers is the question of low wages. A. confronts B. confronting C. to confront D. confronted 12. They are left gazing upon a vista of ruined businesses, ________________ borrowings and inadequate public services. A. crippling B. cripples C. cripple D. to cripple 13. I take the trouble ________________ my schedule, but he does not even want to go another round. A. rearrange B. rearranging C. to rearrange D. and will rearrange 14. Valuable experiences ________________ from project to design construction and monitoring are presented through the engineering case study. A. that range B. ranged C. ranging D. which will range 15. Another moment of tension descends while students ________________ the domestic flight that will take them to their temporary home in America. A. are awaiting B. awaited C. will await D. await 16. The chemical constituents and traditional uses of 20 species ________________ to the genus are reviewed and compared. A. attributed B. attributing C. attribute D. will attribute 17. Books lying idle in the library are ________________ wasted ammunition. A. a B. \ C. the D. an 18. Indeed, ________________ are the expectations of Mr Obama that one of his biggest challenges will be to manage them so that he does not disappoint too much. A. such B. much C. so D. that 19. I very much doubt if it ________________ the first edition of his novel. A. be B. is C. will be D. must be 20. In many ways, children live, ________________, in a different world from adults. A. as they were B. as it is C. as they are D. as it were Part 3 Banked Cloze (每小题：2 分) Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following passage by selecting suitable words from the Word Bank. You may not use any of the words more than once. Questions 1 to 10 are based on the following passage. A. fortunately B. effective C. images D. articulate E. facial F. manage G. decisions H. connect I. advanced J. integrate K. progressive L. concepts M. pictures N. performance O. important Videoconferencing is nothing more than a television set or PC monitor with a camera. Through the videoconferencing, not only your voice but also your face, the surroundings and any other graphic and physical 1.  can be captured and transmitted through the communication system with or without wires. Of course, when you go into the details, the technology involved is very 2.  and the subject matter littered with jargon. Such as ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network), POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) or the 3.  behind bandwidth, explaining how videoconferencing works. Good people communication is 4.  in any business, and the more interaction you can achieve, the more likely it is that your 5.  will be the right ones. Videoconferencing not only allows you to speak to people in different locations, but also note 6.  expressions and gestures that let you know what the other person is really thinking. Meetings are made more 7.  by sharing documents and computer applications that a simple telephone cannot 8.  . Increasingly, organizations are discovering the competitive advantages and the power of videoconferencing. With advances in 9.  , economical pricing, the ability to 10.  essential meeting tools and connectivity to global telephone networks and standardized videoconferencing protocols, videoconferencing is now a practical reality for any organization. Part 4 Multiple choices (每小题：2 分) Directions: Read the following passages carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the same passage. The term "corporate culture" refers to an organization's value system. Managerial philosophies, workplace practices, and organizational network are included in the concept of corporate culture. Tyson Food's corporate culture is reflected in the fact that everyone—even CEO Don Tyson—wears clothes of a yellowish brown colour on the job. The leaders who developed the company and the corporate culture typically shape the corporate culture. One generation of employees pass on a corporate culture to newer employees. Sometimes this is part of formal training. New managers who attend McDonald's Hamburger University may learn skills in management, but they also pick up the basics of the organization's corporate culture. Employees can absorb corporate culture through informal contacts as well, by talking with other workers and through their experiences on the job. Corporate culture has a major impact on the success of an organization. In organizations with strong cultures, everyone knows and supports the organizations' objectives. In those with weak cultures, no clear sense of purpose exists. In fact, the authors of the classic book In Search of Excellence concluded the presence of a strong corporate culture was the single common thread among many diverse but highly successful companies such as General Electric and McDonald's. Management expert Peter Duckers feels that, rather than trying to change the existing culture, managers should focus on changing employees and corporate practices. For instance, change the reward system—or develop a new one—to recognize some effective new practices. When employees realize that the organization really does reward the new approach, they will adopt it much more quickly. As you can imagine, changing a company's corporate culture can be very difficult. But some managers try to do just that when they feel the current culture is weak, or when the organization's objectives change and the old culture no longer fits. Sometimes they are obliged to change the corporate culture because the competitive situation of the company changes. For instance, electric utilities, which once had their profits guaranteed by public regulation, now face more competition than ever. Firms that were competing against other American companies now find themselves fighting competitors from overseas, too. Whether one wants to change an organization culture or not, it is important to choose managers and employees whose personal styles fit the organization's goals. 1. According to the passage, corporate culture ________________. A. is the cultural atmosphere in a company B. is established by top leaders and can't be changed C. involves the core values of a company D. has little influence on the performance of a company 2. In McDonald's Hamburger University, new managers ________________. A. learn the company's corporate culture at length B. are only interested in learning management skills C. learn all the necessary skills and practices of the company D. have chances to know about the company's corporate culture 3. If an organization has a strong corporate culture, ________________. A. it can be sure of achieving great success B. it will be as successful as General Electric and McDonald's C. its staff tend to work for a common goal D. it may have a strong influence on the market 4. One reason why some managers try to change a company's corporate culture is that ________________. A. the existing corporate culture is very strong B. the company is facing a lot of competition C. they try to adapt the corporate culture to new situations D. they are not so conservative as the old generation 5. What is the writer's purpose in writing this article? A. To give readers some factual information about corporate culture. B. To criticize managers who try to change the existing corporate culture of their companies. C. To argue against Peter Duckers' opinion. D. To promote the corporate culture of successful companies. Questions 6 to 10 are based on the same passage. I can remember the first time I got lost in a book. I was in the first grade, sitting in the library with the rest of my class, and the teacher was calling my name as the class was over. I never heard her. I was so enthralled with reading that the rest of the class was out the door and the teacher had to come over to me and tap me on the shoulder. That is the power of reading. From that moment on, I knew I had found something special. I thought that reading was the ticket to go to places, experience things, and immerse myself so completely all with the power of a good book. I have never found a valid replacement for reading. Movies have their place, and there is nothing like a good movie. But realize that it is someone else's view. Not yours. You don't really have the power to daydream with a movie. It happens too fast on someone else's timetable. All those images speed by and your brain tries to make sense of the images. With reading, you can stop and ponder. You can go back and reread a passage. You can build your own fantasy out of the raw material in the book. There is no substitute for reading. I take books with me when I know I will be waiting a fair amount of time. For instance, when I go to the doctor's office. The waits are usually long, and I like to fill the time with a good book. I don't even notice the wait, and sometimes don't even like to get interrupted! Yes, books take the boring parts out of life. How about a plane trip? When you can immerse yourself in a book, then nod off, and wake up in a different city is a real pleasure. I honestly don't know what I'd do without reading. Has reading become a lost art? I went to the library the other day and saw what kids were checking out. The ratio leaned more towards videos than books. Something like 80 per cent. I got quite depressed. These kids need to read more, not watch more. Are we going to lose a generation of creativity? By looking at the checkout line I can see it happening. This is the parents' fault, not the kids'. Parents need to enforce the importance of reading, not watching movies. The ratio needs to reverse itself. 6. The word "enthralled" in Paragraph 1 means ________________. A. frightened B. tired C. sleepy D. attracted 7. Which of the following statements about watching movies is true according to the writer? A. Watching movies won't be replaced by other recreations. B. One can express his own idea when watching movies. C. Watching movies is less interesting than reading. D. It's impolite to nod off when watching a movie. 8. What makes reading different from watching movies is that in reading ________________. A. one can take a nap if necessary B. one can read whenever he wants C. one is given enough time and space to reflect D. one will not be disturbed by others 9. The writer usually takes books with him when going to the doctor's office because ________________. A. reading may distract him from the disease B. reading will make the waiting hour less boring C. it frees him from being disturbed by doctors D. he wants to share his favourite book with his doctor 10. The author thinks reading has become a losing art because ________________. A. children are not encouraged to read by teachers B. books are less appealing to children than videos C. there are less and less worthy books D. there are not enough books available in libraries Questions 11 to 15 are based on the same passage. I just returned from speaking to hospitality executives in Oslo and Amsterdam as part of my work as a communications coach. While preparing for the presentations, I asked the organizers about the biggest challenge facing hospitality managers in their countries. The answer was exactly what I hear from their US counterparts: motivating employees to offer exceptional customer service. The challenge is universal across countries and industries. Fortunately, so is the solution. Motivation starts with employee engagement, and engagement begins with effective communication skills. In my presentation to hotel and travel executives, I quoted Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric (GE) and current Business Week columnist, who once said: "No company, large or small, can succeed over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it." Three key points in this quotation hold the secret to motivating employees: "energized employees," "believe," and "understand". Successful companies have energetic employees. Nothing energizes employees more than public recognition and praise for their accomplishments. Praise fills emotional tanks, giving your team the fuel to perform to its peak potential. Not too long ago, a friend and her husband were treated to an all-expense-paid trip to Hawaii. She was one of the select few who made "President's Club" based on her high sales. She returned from the trip and started looking for a new job. Why? Her boss had failed to recognize her accomplishment publicly—first woman to make President's Club in the company's 18-year history. Yes, people want to be famous—especially in front of their peers. Successful companies have employees who understand how to achieve success. The CEO of Dominos Pizza India, Ajay Kaul, says the company's mission must be simple enough to be understood by all 4,000 of his employees. Once it has been set, it's up to you to communicate constantly how well the company is performing against the objective. If you're genuine, passionate, and have a clear vision, it resonates (产生共鸣) with your employees and they will spare no efforts to accomplish the objective. Don't confuse employee motivation with price of admission to compete as a successful company. A company has to meet basic expectations to motivate top talents. In the US, an employee expects two weeks vacation. In Europe, an employee expects five weeks. But while expectations might differ in countries and cultures, whether or not your own business will stand apart depends on the quality of your interaction with your employees and, in turn, how they engage with your customers. 11. From the first paragraph, we can learn that ________________. A. European employees are not hospitable to clients B. there is no easy way to solve the problem concerned C. American employees are exceptional in offering customer service D. hospitality managers in America and Europe are faced with the same problem 12. According to the second paragraph, which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Jack Welch believed large companies would be more successful in the long run. B. Jack Welch has retired from GE and is now writing a particular column. C. The writer believes good communication will lead to strong staff motivation. D. The writer quotes Jack Welch's words in that he strongly agrees on his viewpoint. 13. A good way to motivate an employee is to ________________. A. treat him/her to expensive holidays B. make him/her popular and fashionable C. recognize his/her accomplishment in public D. offer him/her the membership of "President's Club" 14. According to the text, in a successful company, ________________. A. employees are all successful people B. employees compete with each other for the objective C. managers keep a close watch on the employees' performance D. employees are well-informed of the company's objective and progress 15. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. Employees around the world have the same expectations. B. Good communication with the staff is crucial to a company's success. C. Customer recognition and loyalty will lead to stronger staff motivation. D. A company can be sure of success if it meets the employees' basic needs. Questions 16 to 20 are based on the same passage. Speed reading is a useful skill which can be attained with regular practice. Today's student of speed reading is bombarded with many different books, websites, programmes, and courses on speed reading. One essential part of his study, however, will not be found in the majority of these sources—the development of a strong short-term memory. By strengthening his memory, a reader can increase both his speed and his level of comprehension. Even when a slow reader reads a text, images of the words are automatically stored in his brain. How strongly they are imprinted and how quickly they can be recalled is a matter of training. Whole blocks of words can be retained during the reading process. Memory is vital for quick comprehension of reading material. As the reader's eyes move forward to read new blocks of words, a sharp memory is critical since the mind's "decoding" processes rely on mental images. By retaining words, the memory frees the mind to continue reading while working on words that have already been "read." A strong memory enables accurate assimilation (吸收) and cross-referencing of information in the brain-mental processes that are key to comprehension. If a reader could enhance his memory while reducing his eye fixation time and acquiring other good reading habits, his speed would increase dramatically. That much is clear. But can memory be developed? And if so, how? It is first of all necessary to understand the type of memory involved in speed reading—short-term memory, capturing "images" not only of words but also of full blocks of text. Memory in general can be developed significantly through "brain games." To the speed reader, however, most mnemonic (帮助记忆的) devices and long-term memory techniques are useless. His focus must be on exercises that serve to increase his attention span and his capacity for mental concentration. The oldest and simplest such exercise is accomplished simply by choosing reading material more difficult than what one is accustomed to. This challenges the memory to retain larger "morsels" of information for longer periods of time. Other than that, timed exercises, the use of either words or pictures are also useful. In these, the individual tests himself to see how much he can recall of a "data sheet" after a study period of a given number of seconds. It is important to keep a log noting the number of memorized items and the times so that the progress can be recorded. As long as you have a strong memory and stronger reading skills, you will be an expert speed reader. 16. What can be learned from the first paragraph? A. Excellent short-term memory plays a fundamental part in speed reading. B. Students have too many speed reading exercises to do. C. The books, websites, programmes and courses on speed reading are useless. D. With just a good short-term memory, one will be able to do speed reading very well. 17. What is true about slow readers according to the second paragraph? A. They cannot remember images of words at all. B. They find it hard to concentrate on what they're reading. C. The words are not stored strongly enough in their brain. D. They have a very limited vocabulary. 18. When does the brain of a reader process the words that have been read? A. After finishing reading the whole passage. B. When the reading passage is very simple. C. When he/she pauses in reading. D. While he/she is reading new blocks of words. 19. If one intends to improve his reading speed, he should be trained to ________________. A. enlarge his vocabulary B. lengthen the time he could concentrate C. strengthen his long-term memory D. acquire all kinds of mnemonic techniques 20. What kind of reading material can be used in the training to improve short-term memory? A. The material whose topic is familiar to the trainee. B. The material that has few new words. C. The material that is more difficult than those one usually reads. D. The material that the trainee has read before. Part 1 Multiple choices (每小题：1 分) Directions: Choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. 1. He pushed open the door and left Catherine ________________ to complain about her misery. A. preceded B. proceeded C. processed D. propelled 2. Furthermore, many pensioners who are struggling ________________ do not qualify for income support. A. emotionally B. physically C. financially D. spiritually 3. As in any mathematics teaching, clever use of questions can ________________ people along. A. pull B. extend C. punch D. nudge 4. The sister said that her brother ________________ the psychiatrist after feeling depressed, homesick and lonely. A. consulted B. highlighted C. sympathized D. proceeded 5. The first priority is to ________________ a good reference book to identify the pest and choose the most effective control. A. concede B. concise C. consent D. consult 6. It is therefore orientated towards the young and is not intended to provide adults with channels of communication with the police for joint ________________. A. concession B. conciseness C. consumption D. consultation 7. The investment will provide the hotel with some of the most ________________ and up-to-date training and presentation facilities in North Yorkshire. A. tricky B. comprehensive C. upcoming D. detached 8. Picking the select few to make the ________________ from a successful playing career in football to television reporting has become a minor entertainment in itself. A. show B. display C. illustration D. transition 9. My injuries have not yet completely ________________ from the last fight with bully McNab — only three weeks previously. A. cured B. treated C. healed D. diagnosed 10. Despite strong objections, Mr De Silva said the government would ________________ with plans to increase the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly. A. precede B. programme C. proceed D. process 11. On my first day at work I was ________________ with the task of chairing a meeting. A. met B. tackled C. confronted D. encountered 12. Death, for us, is the sorry end of the human story, not the ________________ prelude to a new one. A. mystery B. mysterious C. mythology D. mythological 13. What is truly ________________ about the story is the result of the fall, and the divine purpose behind it. A. disconcerting 　 B. embarrassing C. puzzled D. disapproving 14. There is also a games room with table tennis, pool and video games and ________________ some sort of activity or entertainment goes on. A. normally B. actually C. formerly D. typically 15. He becomes absorbed with the search for answers, not from an ________________ curiosity, but out of a deeply felt need to find out why people live. A. ideal B. absolute C. isolated D. idle 16. The measures we have taken to ________________ the crisis are starting to work. A. deal B. challenge C. tackle D. oppose 17. The packing must be strong enough to ________________ rough handling. A. withstand B. resist C. repel D. ensure 18. Up the garden path, there is no house, but a ________________ of a majestic lake. A. vision B. prospect C. image D. vista 19. Venice ________________ each visitor as soon as their arriving. A. attracted B. enchanted C. charmed D. captivated 20. The Sherman Act was amended in 1982 to ________________ trade or commerce with foreign nations. A. expel B. remove C. exclude D. eliminate