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Vacations All employees are entitled to a minimum of two weeks paid vacation time annually. The actual days to be used as vacation are subject to approval by the individual employee’s supervisor. Insurance All employees are qualified for any of the health insurance plans offered by the college. Information on the various plans is available from Human Resources. This benefit is extended to members of the employee’s immediate family. Part-time employees may apply for this benefit but will pay a higher percentage of the premium. Use of College Facilities All employees, full and part time, may use any of the college facilities, including the library, gym, swimming pool, and tennis courts, free of charge. A faculty or staff ID card must be shown when requesting access to these facilities. Immediate family members also have the right to enjoy this benefit, but must obtain an ID card from Human Resources before using college facilities. Parking Free parking is available on campus for all college employees; however, a parking sticker must be obtained from Human Resources. The sticker must be displayed on the windshield at all times when parked on campus. The sticker is valid for parking in specially designated employee parking areas as well as in any parking space marked “Visitor.” Student parking areas are reserved for student parking only. Taking Classes Employees may take classes in any department at the college. Show your faculty or staff ID when registering for the class. Employees may enroll in up to three classes per year free of charge. Any additional classes beyond that must be paid for at the full tuition rate. In addition, any employee wishing to pursue a degree must apply for and be accepted into the program of his or her choice before being considered a degree candidate. In this case, student service fees will apply. 【1】Who is qualified for health insurance benefits? A.Full-time employees only. B.All employees, but not their family members. C.All employees and their immediate family. D.Part-time employees and their immediate family. 【2】Where can employees park their cars? A.In the employee parking areas only. B.In both employee and visitor parking areas. C.Anywhere on campus. D.In both employee and student parking areas. 【3】What is required of employees who want to study for a degree? A.Permission of their supervisors. B.Student service fees and the full tuition rate. C.Payment of full tuition. D.Application for admission into a program. |
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Dan studied the tracks on the ground. For the third night in a row, the adult bear had returned. Was she here because she was just looking for an easy meal? Or was she here because of the baby bear locked in the pen? If that was the reason, what did she want with the cub? Dan thought about the cub. He knew there was a lot the cub could learn from an adult bear. He did not want to disturb or interfere with the bears getting to know each other. But the cub had been brought in injured. As the cub’s guardian, Dan had a responsibility to make sure that the cub was safe. Perhaps he had been hurt by this very bear. On the other hand, what if the adult were friendly? She could teach the cub things he had to learn if he were to live in the wilderness. Dan decided it was worth taking a chance. He would let the adult bear near the cub. But he would be ready for trouble, if this turned out to be a mistake. That night, Dan waited in the shadows near the pen. In his hand was a big flashlight. If the adult bear tried to hurt the cub, he would try to scare her off with the light. If that did not work, he had a loud horn with him. He thought that the sudden noise from the horn would drive her away. Dan did not have to wait very long. Soon there was a rustling in the woods. Then the adult proclaimed her presence with a low growl and emerged from behind a tree. She was quick in movement and healthy. Dan hoped she would scare easily. As soon as the cub heard her a frightening low noise, he became active and started toward the fence in an awkward run. When the two bears met at the fence, the adult stood and put her front paws against it. The cub tried to do the same, but tottered and fell forward. The adult bear snorted. Dan was not sure what the snort meant. Then the cub stuck his nose through the fence in a friendly greeting. How would the adult respond? Dan’s heart raced. He raised the flashlight and the horn, ready to act. The adult leaned forward and gently rubbed her nose against the cub. Dan lowered the flashlight. Everything was going to be fine. 【1】The author writes this passage chiefly for the purpose of_______. A.showing people how to behave at the zoo B.informing the reader about extinct animals C.persuading the reader to give money to zoos D.entertaining the reader with a story about bears 【2】The author asks questions at the beginning of the story to_______. A.help people remember the story B.find out if the reader can answer them C.get the reader interested in the story D.see how much the reader knows about bears 【3】Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “tottered” in paragraph 5? A.Walked proudly with its head high. B.Moved in a way that was not steady. C.Walked with heavy steps in an angry way. D.Moved lightly as if it was dancing. 【4】Why did Dan lower the flashlight at the end of the story? A.He saw the adult bear was not going to hurt the cub. B.He wanted to scare away the adult bear. C.He was concerned about what might happen. D.He wondered if the two bears would get along well. |
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More than 450 kinds of plants eat insects. These plants use their special leaves as traps. When insects land on the leaves, they are eaten. One of these insect-eating plants is the Venus flytrap(捕蝇草).It grows only in North Carolina and South Carolina. The Venus flytrap has special juices on its leaves. Insects land on its leaves to taste the juices. When the insects land, their bodies touch tiny “trigger hairs“ on the leaves. The insects struggle, making a vain effort to free themselves. Then the leaves close up suddenly, taking the insects prisoner. The sundew(茅膏菜)is another insect-eating plant. It has red vines that look and move like arms and can close around things. These vines are covered with sticky drops. When an insect lands on one of these drops, it gets stuck in it. Then the sundew's “arms” hold the insect close. The leaves of a butterwort(捕虫堇属植物)plant also are covered in a sticky substance. An insect attracted to the sticky material gets stuck on the leaf. Then the leaf of the butterwort rolls up, trapping the insect inside. The pitcher plant(瓶子草类)is another insect eater. However, this plant gets its prey in a different way. It cannot move its leaves the way the other insect-eating plants do. The leaves of the pitcher plant, covered with tiny spikes(钉状物),make a sweet-smelling juice, which insects approach the leaves to taste. When they touch the leaves, they get caught by the spikes. The insects cannot escape, and they drown in a pool of juice before becoming a meal for the pitcher plant. Insect-eating plants are an important part of nature. They do not need to get their food from the soil as other plants do. Because of this, they can grow in poor soil. Some of them even live on trees or underwater. In many cases, they survive after a disaster when other plants do not. They can live through floods and freezing weather and often are the first plants to grow again after a fire. Insect eating plants are among nature's most interesting forms of plant life. 【1】How does the pitcher plant trap insects? A.By closing around their legs. B.By holding them with spikes. C.By keeping them from eating. D.By hurting them with vines. 【2】What happens when an insect lands on the leaf of the butterwort plant? A.It drowns in a pool of juice. B.It gets caught by tiny spikes. C.It gets stuck in a sticky material. D.It gets caught in leaves that close up. 【3】The author of this passage would most likely agree that . A.insect-eating plants are interesting to observe B.insect-eating plants are the most dangerous form of life C.after a disaster, an effort should be made to grow more insect-eating plants D.a butterwort plant kills insects more efficiently than other insect-eating plants 【4】Which of the following can be the best title of this passage? A.How insect-eating plants get their food B.How insect-eating plants grow in poor soil C.Why insect-eating plants survive other plants D.Why insect-eating plants can live through a disaster |
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The term “telecommuting” refers to a workforce arrangement in which there is no central office where employees gather and work. Instead, these employees work wherever they can access the people and materials needed to complete their projects and daily tasks. One of the most common locations for telecommuters to work is their own homes. However, with today's advanced technological equipment, employees can work anywhere. Laptop computers and tablets allow for facile mobility, as do wireless Internet “hot spots” and even smartphones with highspeed Internet connectivity. More employers should consider the advantages of a telecommuting arrangement. It allows employers to hire people who otherwise would not be available. This includes parents with small children, the physically disabled, and people living far from urban centers. Plus, it allows for a more globalized business, since the company can employ people in all parts of the world, regardless of location or time zone. According to a recent poll, approximately one in five workers telecommutes frequently, and nearly 10 percent never set foot in a traditional office. Still, some barriers do exist to more employers, adopting a telecommuting work model. Liability insurance and worker's compensation in case of accidents can become serious issues, and all other applicable laws and regulations must be fully investigated. In addition, the long-established way to manage employees has been to observe workers firsthand. Therefore, many companies do not allow full-time telecommuting for fear of a drop in productivity levels. However, most studies find that frequent face-to-face interactions through video-conferencing, as well as allowing for periods of adjustment to the new work system, are often all that is needed to overcome any obstacles. The advantages of telecommuting-even two or three days a week—far outweigh any possible disadvantages, and most of the employer concerns about telecommuting are unfounded. They are simply based on ignorance of new hi-tech breakthroughs or on fear of change to the traditional workforce environment. Clearly, employers today should not overlook the option of telecommuting. 【1】Which of the following best describes the author's attitude toward telecommuting? A.Afraid. B.Enthusiastic. C.Disapproving. D.Indifferent. 【2】What is the main point of the second paragraph? A.Virtual offices are not limited to the home. B.Telecommuting reduces rent and electricity costs. C.Telecommuting has numerous benefits. D.Living far from urban centers is no longer a problem. 【3】Why did the author write the passage? A.To describe the technical terms used by telecommuters. B.To criticize the greed of companies that do not allow telecommuting. C.To explain the reasons why some companies do not permit telecommuting. D.To praise the advantages of telecommuting. 【4】Which of the following states the author's opinion? A.Companies considering telecommuting should check on legal issues and union rules. B.There are no serious barriers in organizations, attempting to adopt telecommuting. C.To make telecommuting common, all companies must adopt video-conferencing. D.Telecommuting should not be allowed for fewer than three days a week. |
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If you are thinking about asking for a raise in salary, there are several things to keep in mind. First, consider whether you deserve a higher salary. 【1】 Sit down and make a list of your job accomplishments. Be as specific as possible. For example, think about important projects you have worked on, things you have done to improve the organization of work in your department, or how your efforts have brought more money to the company. Also include any professional development opportunities you have taken advantage of recently and be ready to explain how they have improved your performance on the job. 【2】 Bear in mind that salary levels are based not only on performance but also on the market for your particular skills. Before you ask for a raise, you need to do some research. You should investigate the industry standards for salaries for people in similar positions with similar levels of experience. 【3】 Your initial request should actually be slightly higher than the amount you want in order to leave some room for negotiation. Then, if you have to go lower than this amount, you still end up with something close to what you want. 【4】 If you have recently been given new responsibilities, it makes sense to ask for a higher level of compensation. On the other hand, if the company is going through financial difficulties, a request for more money will probably not be met with a favorable response. It would be better to wait until the company is in a better financial position. Finally, never give personal reasons for wanting a higher salary. Your need to pay your child's college tuition or buy a bigger house is of no concern to your boss. 【5】 That is where you need to keep the conversation. A.This will help you determine what would be a reasonable amount of money to ask for. B.Skills play a key role in your salary level. C.A crucial point is the timing of your request. D.Everyone is eager for a raise in salary. E.You probably do, but you should be able to explain exactly why to your boss. F.Your salary level should be based on professional considerations alone. G.Then you will be better prepared when you meet with your boss. |
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I was excited when Mr. Dudley at the newspaper office said I could have Nina's paper route. Nina's family was moving to Texas. When I told my parents the news, they were pleased but_______ . Dad said, “Nina has had two years' _______handling that paper route. Do you think you can _______ it?” I told him I was sure I could learn. My primary purpose was to make more money, but I also looked forward to the_______of a larger route. I would work hard at it. My parents finally said that I could try. Mom added, “Try it_______ an experiment, Marlene.” I began the experiment by working with Nina for two weeks. The first morning, Nina didn't _______to think I could handle the route. She acted as if it were a lot of trouble to show me_______she rolled and packed the papers. That weekend when the carrying bag was _______of Sunday papers, Nina watched me riding _______down the street on my bicycle. As I changed gears, I lost my________ . I fell, spilling papers all over Travis Street. Nina and I both burst out laughing, and she told me that the ________ thing had happened to her. ________ my little accident, Nina gave me all the help I needed. During the next few weeks, I learned to balance a________bicycle. I improved my throwing arm and got used to ________dogs and changing weather. I also learned how to ________vacations, new customers, and collections. The experiment was working out just fine. 【1】A.admirable B.ambiguous C.cautious D.casual 【2】A.difficulty B.commitment C.experience D.operation 【3】A.manage B.afford C.evaluate D.hold 【4】A.honor B.maximum C.enthusiasm D.challenge 【5】A.as B.in C.for D.during 【6】A.refuse B.like C.seem D.need 【7】A.why B.when C.where D.how 【8】A.packed B.crowded C.tight D.full 【9】A.confidently B.suddenly C.unsteadily D.improperly 【10】A.heart B.balance C.face D.speed 【11】A.remarkable B.same C.curious D.risky 【12】A.After B.Around C.Without D.By 【13】A.coasted B.hired C.loaded D.mended 【14】A.walking B.feeding C.chewing D.barking 【15】A.spend B.book C.take D.handle |
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On a two-acre field in England's Midlands, Gavin and Alice harvest trees which they train 【1】(grow) into chairs. The couple have a furniture farm where they are nurturing 250 chairs, 100 lamps and 50 tables. It is their answer 【2】the inefficient and carbon-heavy process of cutting down mature trees to create furniture. Instead of growing a tree for 50 years and then cutting it down and making it into smaller and smaller bits, the idea is to grow the tree into the shape that you want 【3】 (direct). Part of the inspiration for the idea came 【4】Gavin was a young boy. He spotted an overgrown bonsai tree which 【5】 (look) like a chair. He was also born with a curved spine and as a child spent several years 【6】 (wear) a metal frame to reset his back. "The medical staff were just brilliant. The nurses and the doctors combined kindness and competence in a way that really, really impressed me. I wanted to combine care and competence and hopefully this is 【7】we're doing here,“ he said. Progress has been bumpy. One of their first attempts at a crop ended in disaster when it【8】(step) on by cows and eaten by rabbits. They have also had to discover the【9】 (effective) way to shape a tree without harming its growth. The couple has learned to guide shoots already heading in the right direction, rather than force shoots the wrong way against their will. The average chair takes six to nine years to grow—and another year to dry out. The longest commission the company has is for 2030. It is a chair for a customer's 【10】(retire). Ancient Romans, Chinese and Japanese are known to have shaped trees to customize their forms. Gavin and Alice hope to be harvesting annually by 2022. |
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假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你因新冠疫情无法按时参加赴英交换生的活动。请给项目负责人写一封电子邮件致歉并说明理由。邮件的内容包括： 1.表达歉意； 2.说明理由； 3.提出补救方案。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头已给出，不计入总词数。 参考词：冠状病毒coronavirus ；新冠疫情the Covid-19 pandemic Dear Sir or Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的 词数应为150左右。 When life throws us a dirty curveball, it typically doesn't make any sense to us, and our natural emotional reaction might be to get extremely upset and scream at the top of our lungs. But how does this help our trouble? Obviously, it doesn't. This evening I met a friend at a local bar. She brought her brand-new laptop along so she could show me some of her latest digital art designs. As we chatted and scanned through her artwork, the laptop suddenly started making an unhealthy buzzing noise, then the screen flashed on and off and then cut off completely. And as we both stared at one another in confusion, the smell of fried computer circuits consumed our noses. The barkeeper and even some customers came up afterwards and asked what was wrong with the computer. I grabbed the laptop to inspect it and the problem instantly revealed itself. The bottom of the laptop was wet and an empty, spilt water glass rested against the side of her purse just behind where the laptop was sitting. In the midst of us chatting and shifting the laptop's 17 inch screen back and forth, we somehow spilt a glass of water that the barkeeper had placed behind the screen by mistake, which was out of our view. This situation, running normal logic, the next thing would soon get into a heated argument over damage. When I glanced at my friend with a little bit of worry, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The smartest, and oftentimes hardest, thing we can do in these kinds of situations is to be more sensible in our reactions. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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