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When foreigners negotiate, or register in certain areas of China, they may be 1.(surprise) at Chinese’s special fondness and preference for seals. To Chinese, seals are an art of deep cultural roots, 2. combines the essence of both calligraphy(书法) and sculpture and inspires generations to study, to appreciate and to collect.
It is believed that seals came out as early 3. 8,000 years ago after our ancestors could make pottery wares(陶瓷)and had private property. They were assumed to make marks on 4.(they) own possessions to prevent them from being stolen. When the first dynasty 5.(found),the king began to use seals to empower(授权)and to show lordly credits. Only the king’s special seal was then called “Xi”, 6.(represent) the highest authority. The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, had his “Xi”7.(make) out of the invaluable and beautiful jade “Heshi Bi”.
Then the local governments also needed seals for 8. same function. Meanwhile, private seals were carved in a variety of lucky 9.(character)and vivid animal patterns.10.(gradual). the sphragistics (印章学) came into being.
I come from one of those families where you have to yell at the dinner table to get in a word. Everyone has a strong __________, and talks at the same time, and no one has a __________ leading to heated arguments. We often talk or even debate with each other on different topics. __________ a family like mine has made me more __________ about the world around me, making me tend to question anything anyone tells me. But it has also made me realize that I’m not a good listener. And when I say “listening”, I’m not __________ to the nodding-your-head-and-__________-answering-Uh-huh-or-Ooh-I-see variety. I mean the kind of listening where you find yourself deeply __________ with the person you’re speaking with, when his story becomes so __________ that your world becomes less about you and more about him. No, I was never very good at that.
I spent summer in South Africa two years ago. I worked for a good non-profit __________ called Noah, which works __________ on behalf of children affected by AIDS. But __________ you asked me what I really did in South Africa, I’d tell you one thing: I listened, and I listened. Sometimes I __________, but mostly listened.
And had I not spent two months __________, I might have missed the __________ moment when a quiet little girl at one of Noah’s community centers, orphaned（孤儿）at the age of three, whispered after a long __________, “I love you.”
________ that summer, I knew how to hear. I could sit down with anyone and hear their __________ and nod and respond at the __________ time—but most of the time I was __________ about the next words out of my own mouth. Ever since my summer in South Africa, I have noticed that it’s in those moments when my mouth is closed and my __________ is wide open that I’ve learned the most about other people, and perhaps about myself.
1.A.qualification B.influence C.opinion D.assumption
2.A.commitment B.problem C.schedule D.request
3.A.Belonging to B.Believing in C.Bringing up D.Struggling for
4.A.anxious B.curious C.nervous D.adventurous
5.A.objecting B.appealing C.turning D.referring
6.A.rudely B.loudly C.politely D.gratefully
7.A.identifying B.quarreling C.debating D.competing
8.A.vivid B.magical C.mind-numbing D.time-consuming
9.A.school B.organization C.factory D.church
10.A.effortlessly B.timelessly C.aimlessly D.tirelessly
11.A.unless B.because C.although D.if
12.A.applauded B.spoke C.wept D.complained
13.A.studying B.traveling C.listening D.working
14.A.touching B.frustrating C.astonishing D.fascinating
15.A.delay B.course C.journey D.silence
16.A.Before B.After C.Except D.Since
17.A.needs B.stories C.comments D.cases
18.A.valuable B.free C.right D.same
19.A.talking B.arguing C.learning D.thinking
20.A.sympathy B.spirit C.mind D.family
When your pet is sick, you know it needs medication. But pets, like babies, don’t know the pill you want them to take will help them. 1. Here are some tips to help get your pet to take liquid medicine.
2. If the answer is yes, then your easiest path is to mix it with canned food. First give your hungry pet a small amount of canned food without the medication. It’s important that the pet nibbles (啃) at the food and sees that there's nothing wrong.
Next, while the pet is still hungry, mix the medication in a small amount of food and present it. Repeat as necessary to get the entire dose (剂量) down. 3. If the pet decides not to finish the meal, the dose will be wasted.
If the chemist says the medication cannot be taken with food, you need a syringe (注射器) or a dropper to get the liquid down your pet’s throat.
4. Keep a cheerful tone in your voice so the pet doesn’t sense your stress or hesitation. Position your pet where it cannot run away, perhaps having a dog sit with his back against a wall or chair – or a cat on your lap.
5. Use your other hand to insert the syringe or dropper between the cheek and back teeth. Slowly squeeze the medication so the pet won’t choke. Try to keep your pet’s mouth closed for about 30 seconds until you see it has swallowed. If your pet is being obstinate (倔强的) , stroke its throat gently or blow on the face.
Be sure you end the process with praise and perhaps a treat so your pet will not associate medication with a bad experience.
A. Before you call your pet in, be sure to have the medication and any other materials you’ll need ready.
B. Once the pet is in position, use one hand to gently open the pet’s mouth from above, tilting back the head slightly.
C. Ask the vet if the liquid medication can be given with food.
D. You should know the reason why the pet refuses to take medicine.
E. Never mix the medication with the full meal.
F. They just know it smells funny and they don’t want it.
G. Don’t force your pet to swallow all the medicine.
Making employees feel happy and healthy at work is good for many businesses. But it isn’t always an easy thing. A study suggests that only 33% of the U. S. employees consider themselves fully engaged （投身于）in work, while 16% are greatly disengaged, and 51% are just showing up.
But there is an exception. When it comes to employee engagement, it seems that employees in small companies are doing better. According to the same research, the largest U. S. companies are at the lowest levels of engagement, while companies with fewer than 25 employees are at the highest. And in one recent report, 75% of small business workers surveyed said they were “very” or “extremely” satisfied with their role as a small company employee.
Unlike big companies, small companies are often short of resources but the employees can get more surprises there. Small companies offer excellent career opportunities to their employees. The bosses often know their staff very well and understand their personal needs. Employees of small companies are more likely to receive free meals, paid leave, and they can even bring their pets to work.
But of course ? there are many other draws in small businesses. One of the top draws is flexible scheduling (弹性工时). Another is being able to really see the fruits of one's labor. Besides, non-cash award is also a big draw. This could be something small that reflects employees’ interests and lifestyles.
While a parental leave might lead to some financial problems, small companies may do something to improve it. “It may be impossible for a five-person team to be reduced to four for six months,” writes Camillia Velasquez, head of HR management platform, Justworks. “But it could be possible to allow new parents to take on reduced hours in a work-from-home environment. ” This kind of method has been realized in some small companies.
1.What can we know about employees in big and small companies?
A. Employees can develop better in small companies.
B. Employees can earn more money in small companies.
C. Employees in big companies are hard to be satisfied.
D. Employees in small companies are more engaged in work.
2.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. Working for small companies has many benefits.
B. All the employers in small companies know every staff member very well.
C. Staff in small companies may face many challenges.
D. Staff in big companies have more material benefits.
3.Compared with big companies, what is the advantage of small companies?
A. Employers in small companies have more choices.
B. Small companies have more attractions to employees.
C. Employees of small companies may have higher salaries.
D. Employees of small companies have fixed working time.
4.What can be most probably inferred from the passage?
A. Small companies may have more employees with much happiness.
B. Big companies should learn from some small companies.
C. Employees should have their own hobbies and lifestyles.
D. Employers should pay more attention to the staff’s needs.
That cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was, walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.
As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possible robbers. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.
About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.
Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.
Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eyes. “Is this what you’re looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape.
It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn’t get much sleep that night, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.
1.How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?
A.Cold and sick. B.Lucky and hopeful.
C.Satisfied and cheerful. D.Disappointed and helpless.
2.According to Paragraph 1, what was the writer busy doing?
A.She was solving her problem at the bank.
B.She was taking part in various city activities.
C.She was learning acting in an evening school.
D.She was preparing for the first night show
3.On her way home the writer____________.
A.lost her wallet unknowingly
B.was stopped by a garbage truck driver
C.was robbed of her wallet by a man with a knife
D.found some homeless people following her
4.What can we infer from the text?
A.The writer would stop working at night.
B.The writer would stay on in San Francisco.
C.The writer would make friends with the man.
D.The writer would give up her job at the bank.
There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibilities and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.
Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friend: don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying.
While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.
Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. The mother and child relationship is closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. It isn’t that they don’t care deeply about their mothers. It’s just that they shouldn’t be burdened with their mother’s well-being.
The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mothers always “trump (胜过)” friends.
1.What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.Differ. B.Prevent.
C.Benefit. D.Change.
2.What do we know from the text?
A.The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.
B.A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.
C.The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship.
D.Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.
3.How does the author mainly prove his statements?
A.By listing data. B.By giving explanations.
C.By quoting sayings. D.By making comparisons.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.How to Be a Good Mother and Daughter?
B.Who Is a Mother’s Best Friend?
C.Mothers or Friends?
D.Can a Mother Be a Daughter’s Best Friend?
