The office has always been a place to get ahead. Unfortunately, It is also a place where a lot of natural resources start to fall behind. Take a look around next time you’re at work. See how many lights are left on when people leave. See how much paper is being wasted. How much electricity is being used to run computers that are left on. Look at how much water is being wasted in the rest-rooms. And how much solid waste is being thrown out in the rubbish cans. We bet it’s a lot.
Now, here are some simple ways you can produce less waste at work. When you are at the copier, only make the copies you need. Use both sides of the paper when writing something less important. Turn off your lights when you leave. Use a lower watt bulb in your lamp. Drink your coffee or tea out of your mugs instead of single-use cups. Set up a recycling box for cans and one for bottles. And when you’re in the bathroom brushing your teeth or washing your face, don’t let the tap run. Remember, if we use fewer resources today, we’ll save more for tomorrow.
1.The main purpose of the passage is to tell people _______.
A.the disadvantages of working in an office
B.the waste produced in an office
C.to save resources when working in an office
D.how to save water in a restroom
2.How many kinds of waste are mentioned in the passage?
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.
3.From the passage we can infer that in the office ________.
A.using computers is a waste of resource
B.many people don’t turn off the computers after using them
C.computers are run by electricity
D.a computer is not a must for working
4.It is suggested that we use both sides of the paper at the copier because _______.
A.we are short of paper B.the printing is not important
C.we should save paper D.we have to pay for the paper
5.The underlined word mugs is most likely to be _______.
A.a machine that makes coffee
B.a container that can be used again and again
C.a paper product for tea
D.something that can only be found in an office
The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 16 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 17 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 18 people feel like that.” My father asked me 19 __ I meant. “I want to be a motivational(激发积极性的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A(An) 20 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 21__a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 22 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 23 _. Many people were __ 24 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income(收入). And they asked __25__ I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 26 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position(职位)after _27__a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a 28 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 29 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 30 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 31 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 32 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately 33___. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off (下岗) from his job, and now we had no 34 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 35 engagements(业务)with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
1. A.rise B.do C.put D.raise
2. A.left B.came C.arrived D.reached
3. A.get B.hope C.make D.cheer
4. A.that B.what C.which D.if
5. A.dream B.idea C.girl D.speaker
6. A.After B.Before C.Because D.While
7. A.beginning B.working C.acting D.regarding
8. A.life B.love C.money D.career
9. A.disappointed B.moved C.surprised D.delighted
10. A.when B.why C.if D.how
11. A.plan B.promise C.decision D.mind
12. A.attending B.joining C.entering D.holding
13. A.newspaper B.book C.report D.speech
14. A.day B.second C.week D.moment
15. A.love B.worker C.god D.company
16. A.everything B.anything C.nothing D.something
17. A.alive B.dead C.missing D.born
18. A.examined B.searched C.found D.tested
19. A.help B.harm C.income D.money
20. A.selling B.speaking C.writing D.listening
---- Is everyone here?
----Not yet…Look, there _________ the rest of our guests.
A.come B.comes C.is coming D.are coming
One-third of the country ________ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens _______ black people.
A.is; are B.is; is C.are; are D.are; is
Jane won’t join us for dinner tonight and ___________.
A.neither won’t Tom B.Tom won’t either
C.Tom will too D.so will Tom
More and more high-rise buildings have been built in big cities________ space.
A.in search of B.in place of C.for lack of D.in memory of