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B. 1) b) 2) b) 【原文】
When you stretch out in the sun you can do one of these three things.
You can use no suntan oil. You can use an ordinary suntan oil. Or you can use Bergasol.
If you don't use any suntan oil at all when you're in the sun that is stronger than you're used to, you will bum surprisingly quickly.
If you use an ordinary suntan oil you will protect your skin to a lesser or greater degree. How much depends on the \stay in the sun all day without burning—but you won't go very brown, either.
Bergasol will protect your skin like an ordinary suntan oil. But Bergasol oil also has a tan accelerator which comes from the oil of the bergamot fruit.
It speeds up the rate at which the sun activates the skin cells that produce melanin. And it is melanin which gives the skin its brown color.
So when you use Bergasol suntan oil you go brown faster, and as the days pass the difference will become more and more obvious.
Unfortunately this special formula isn't cheap. So Bergasol is rather more expensive than ordinary suntan oil.
However the price looks more attractive as you do.
Task 3
【答案】
A.1) b) 2) c) 3) a) 4) a) 5) d) B.1) F 2) T 3) F 【原文】
The insane laughter faded away behind me. To one side of the clearing sat a deserted house, as derelict and forgotten as the people who once lived there.
The door opened, and I was in the front room, a room so dark I felt I could reach out and run my fingers through its inky stillness.
From outside the window came the sounds of the night. Owls. Crickets. And from across the room.., drip, drip, drip.
My eyes, adjusting to the light, made out what appeared to be a coat hanging from a hat rack, but as the haze dissolved I saw that from the neck of the coat stared the lifeless face of Kuperman, his eyes frozen in horror. A shrieking laugh, as inescapable as a nightmare, rang out around me.
My heart, already shaking in the cage of my chest, exploded as a hand fell upon my shoulder. \ \
Task 4
【答案】 A.
TV Advertisements in Britain Where do we see TV You don‘t see TV advertisements on You see TV advertisements on ITV, advertisements in Britain? the BBC, which stands for the Britain which stands for Independent Television, Broadcasting Corporation, because it is because it is private and relies on the a public corporation and relies on the advertisements for its income. license fees for its income. What do people think of Not very subtle. Some people go and make a cup of tea or walk their dog when the TV advertisements in advertisements come on TV. Britain? TV Programmes in Britain What are people’s opinions of the Foreigners are supposed to say that There are some awful TV they are wonderful, but this is only programmes, but some are quite TV programmes in Britain? the story invented by the BBC. good. Why do people prefer to see films 1. It costs nothing to watch TV while it costs a lot if you go to a cinema. 2. It saves you the trouble of going to the cinema. on TV? 3. The films you see on TV are old ones, while those shown in cinemas tend to be new ones. Cons: What are the pros and cons of Pros 1. You can‘t fully enjoy the real watching football matches on 1. A better view of the game 2. The comfort of staying at atmosphere. TV? home 2. You don‘t feel like a part of the real event. B. 1) T 2) T 【原文】
Bob: You are not still watching television, are you?
Andre: Yes, I am. I enjoy it. The camera work was very good. It looked like the work of real experts. Er... do you
know the history of television in Britain?
Bob: Oh, television came to Britain in the year 1936. Andre: Ah!
Bob: Only in the London area at that time, though. There wasn't any television during the Second World War. It
was started up again afterwards. The BBC was the organization responsible for it. Andre: What do the initials BBC stand for?
Bob: The British Broadcasting Corporation. It's a public corporation. It isn't controlled by the government, but
it's not a private company either. That means that the government can't use the BBC for propaganda purposes, and nor can private individuals or firms. Andre: Is advertising allowed on the BBC?
Bob: No, though some satellite channels get more autonomy. ITV gets its money from advertising, though. Andre: ITV?
Bob: ITV stands for Independent Television. It was started in 1954—again in the London area. It covers the
whole country now, though.
Andre: Why does everything start in London?
Bob: Well... it's the capital after all—and the largest centre of population. If you start up a public service—like
TV—there, it gets to as many people as possible to start with. Andre: What do people think of the advertisements on television?
Bob: It depends. A lot of people think it's a good idea because it means that television can pay its way—ITV
gets all its money from advertisements. Andre: What about the BBC?
Bob: You have to buy a TV license and that money goes to the BBC. A lot of people don't like having to pay and
wish that there were advertisements on the BBC too. On the other hand, other people hate TV advertising because they think it's an insult to their intelligence. Andre: Mm. The advertisements are very subtle, then?
Bob: Well... some aren't, anyway. Lots of people go to the kitchen to make a cup of tea when the adverts are on...
or take their dog for a walk.
Andre: I see. What do you think of your television programmes? Do you like watching them? The programme
we've just seen was okay, but what about television in general?
Bob: Well, you know how you foreigners say our policemen are wonderful? It's... Andre: Do they? I didn't know they did.
Bob: American tourists are supposed to say that, anyway. Well, as I was going to say, people from overseas are
supposed to say that sort of thing about our television as well. Personally, I think the BBC has invented that story. There are some pretty awful programmes on TV, but some are quite good. Andre: What sort of things do you watch yourself?
Bob: I watch mainly news programmes. And I like old films, too.
Andre: Old films? I don't see how you can criticize television if you just watch old films. You might just as well go
to the cinema.
Bob: Oh—not on your life, the cinema costs money. Besides, it's a lot more trouble going out than staying at
home. And I like old films, not new ones. There are a lot of other people like me, too. Andre: Mm, reasonable enough, I suppose.
Bob: And it's not just films that people would rather watch on TV. Fewer people go to football matches
nowadays, for instance. They prefer to watch them on TV. Andre: Surely it's not as good on television as it is in real life?
Bob: Oh, you lose a bit of the atmosphere, of course, and you don't feel part of the occasion in the same way as
you do when you're actually there. But you get a much better view of the game on television, and you don't have to move from your armchair.
Andre: Ah... well, thank you very much. What's on next?
Bob: Oh, my goodness. Some people don't ever do anything but watch television and ask questions!
Task 5
【答案】 A.
1) b a d c 2) c b d a 3) a d b c 4) b a c d B.
certain changes were to be made in the office and some workers would probably be moved to other positions, see if there were any chance for her, she was moved to a higher position, find a job fro herself, became the person advertising jobs for others C.
frowned, was amazed, was more alarmed and seriously worried 【原文】
Cecilia was reading the details of a job that was being advertised.
\Candidates should be experienced in all branches of office work and should be qualified in shorthand and typewriting. The successful candidate must be prepared to work alone and will be expected to travel.
\company car. Three weeks' annual paid holiday will be allowed. Salary will be calculated according to experience. \interview will be held in London and candidates will be called for interview before the end of this month. Travel expenses for candidates coming from outside London can be claimed at the time of interview.\
Jason arrived home and looked over Cecilia's shoulder. \changes are going to be made in the office and that some of us are going to be moved. And since we might be put anywhere, I thought I'd find out what jobs were being publicized.\
The following evening when Jason came home he found Cecilia sitting at the table which was covered with papers advertising many different jobs. Over her shoulder he read:
\late hours. A good salary will be paid monthly into a bank for the right candidate. The successful applicant will be appointed for two years in the first case. Application forms, which should be sent in before July 31st, may be obtained from the address below.\
Jason frowned and turned to the next advertisement, which read:
\trained and qualified. Inexperienced typists may be appointed but must be prepared to be trained. Application forms, obtainable from the address below, should be filled in by each applicant in her own handwriting and returned before July 31st. All applicants will be interviewed...\
Amazed, Jason glanced from paper to paper, becoming more alarmed as he read:
\edical examination…salary will be paid weekly…ladders and other equipment will be provided…applications should be received before July 31st...\
Seriously worded now, Jason sat down. \
Cecilia turned to him. \at a higher salary and now I'm the one who writes out the details for all the jobs that are going to be advertised. It's fun.\
Task 6
【答案】
A. 1) d) 2) d) 3) b) 4) d) B. 1) F 2) T 3) T
C. insulted, intimidated, victim, patient, please, this treatment, be attacked and robbed, using force, badly, hurt her deeply, a university degree, a well paid job, the best car in the street, money in my pocket, his children and their mother, abused his position, badly, smart, change his ways, lose his family's love 【原文】
About four years ago I was attacked on the street, knocked down and my bag stolen. All my friends and family were very sympathetic and helped me go to the police to report it. Now I am a victim again, but this time it is my husband who is assaulting me—hitting, insulting and intimidating me. Yet my family doesn't see me as a victim now. They say if I was more patient and tried harder to please my husband he wouldn't beat me. But I don't think I deserve this treatment—just like I didn't deserve to be attacked and robbed.
Physical assault is a crime whether it happens in the home or on the street. Build family respect and harmony; speak out against domestic violence.
I might have a university degree, a well paid job, the best car in the street and money in my pocket—but I don't have what I value most in life—my children and their mother. I was a fool to think that by using force I could control those I loved. I admit I treated her badly and hurt her deeply. I thought that the children didn't know what was happening, but of course they did. Children can sense unhappiness in their mother.
Now when I look back on it, I realize that a home which has violence and disrespect scares away love and happiness. Domestic violence causes family destruction.
It was so hard coming to a new country, with a new life, and everything so different. I felt like everything was out of my control. Except in my home and family—at least there I could be boss. But I abused my position as head of the household and treated my wife badly. My wife—she's pretty smart—she got some information about the Australian law which says what I am doing is illegal.
Jeez, I don't want to end up in the court system with the police on my back! No way! I've got my kids to think about. I'm going to change my ways—before it's too late and I lose my family's love.
Love builds harmony in the family. Domestic violence destroys everything.
Task 7
【答案】
A. 1) d) 2) a) 3) d)
B. 1) F 2) F 3) T 4) T
C. self, yourself, consecutive, accomplishment, on, off, effective, patterns, marketable skills, accomplishments D.
1) This is a statement about your personality rather than your skill areas.
2) You should not apologize in your resume.
3) This information about your educational background is better not mentioned, since it is not a strong point. 4) The positive side of this experience is not adequately explored. 5) This statement is not specific about your strong points. 【原文】
The main purpose of a resume is to convince an employer to grant you an interview. There are two kinds. One is the familiar ―tombstone‖ that lists where you went to school and where you‘ve worked in chronological order. The other is what I call the ―functional‖ resume—descriptive, fun to read, unique to you and much more likely to land you an interview.
It‘s handy to have a ―tombstone‖ for certain occasions. But prospective employers throw away most of those unrequested ―tombstone‖ lists, preferring to interview the quick rather than the dead.
What follows are tips on writing a functional resume that will get read—a resume that makes you come alive and look interesting to employers.
Put yourself first. In order to write a resume others will read with enthusiasm, you have to feel important about yourself.
Sell what you can do, not who you are. Practice translating your personality traits, character, accomplishments and achievements into skill areas. There are at least five thousand skill areas in the world of work.
Toot your own horn! Many people clutch when asked to think about their abilities. Some think they have none at all! But everyone does. And one of yours may just be the ticket an employer would be glad to punch—if only you show it.
Be specific, be concrete, and be brief!
Turn bad news into good. Everybody has had disappointments in work. If you have to mention yours, look for the positive side.
Never apologize. If you‘ve returning to the work force after fifteen years as a parent, simply write a short paragraph (summary of background) in place of a chronology of experience. Don‘t apologize for working at being a mother; it‘s the hardest job of all. If you have no special training or higher education, just don‘t mention education.
How to psych yourself up? The secret is to think about the self before you start writing about yourself. Take four or five hours off, not necessarily consecutive, and simply write down every accomplishment in your life, on or off the job, that made you feel effective. Don‘t worry at first about what it all means. Study the list and try to spot patterns. As you study your list, you will come closer to the meaning: identifying your marketable skills. Once you discover patterns, give names to your cluster of accomplishments (leadership skills, budget management skills, child development skills, etc.). Try to list at least three accomplishments under the same skills heading. Now start writing your resume as if you mattered. It may take four drafts or more, and several weeks, before you‘ve ready to show it to a stranger (friends are usually too kind) for a reaction. When you‘ve satisfied, send it to a printer; a printed resume is far superior to photocopies. It shows an employer that you regard job hunting as serious work, worth doing right.
Isn‘t that the kind of person you‘d want working for you?
Task 8
【答案】
Ⅰ. increase your sales, travel very fast, secure and safe Ⅱ.
A. a web page, your past customers‘ testimonies, link to their email address, a potential customer can email them and verify the testimony, have the opportunity to speak with the past customers and find out all the great things about service or product, those who log onto your websites can in turn talk to their friends and this could tumble like a domino effect. B. your newsletter, visit your site
C. answer your potential customers' questions, This will answer their questions, This can show them how good your service or product is
D. give out their credit card details, they are afraid that someone will steal their credit card number, feel more comfortable and secure about buying your service or product Ⅲ.
A. deliver your product competently, this is merely what the customer expects, go beyond what is expected and make the process memorable B.
1. aluminum foil shaped like a swan, talk to people about this experience, not even a cent 2. clean, marketing
3. tours of the men's restroom
Ⅳ. distinguish your business from your competitors, performance standards, creativity, enthusiasm 【原文】
Have you ever purchased something that your friend recommended? Didn't this make you feel secure and safe since you knew that your friend was happy with the product or service?
The best kind of advertisement is word of mouth. Even though it doesn't travel fast, it can do some magnificent results. When one of your past customers tells other people how great your service is, it makes people feel secure, and safe. It gives them a reason why to buy your service or product. Give your past customers a chance to brag about you, use their testimonies. You can use them as powerful tools to increase your sales dramatically.