一、单选题
1
If you receive several job____during your job searching, how do you choose the best one?
A、relations
B、regulations
C、benefits
D、offers
2
When_____ wisely, these loans can help you achieve your dreams.
A、use
B、to use
C、used
D、using
3
If you want to visit the museum, you have to book your visit at least 2 days___ advance.
A、on
B、in
C、for
D、with
4
_____average, call-center workers in this company make between$9and $14 an hour.
A、On
B、With
C、Over
D、To
5
The mechanical trouble has prevented them from finishing the task on_____.
A、duty
B、order
C、time
D、plan
6
Just before the plane______, the passengers were told there was an engine issue.
A、turned on
B、took off
C、set out
D、put down
7
We finally came to the conclusion_____ it was difficult to combine the two techniques.
A、which
B、who
C、where
D、that
8
The interviewer asked me to explain in ____ why I applied for the position.
A、difficulty
B、detail
C、base
D、belief
9
The customer service has refused to refund my money to me______ it is their fault.
A、as if
B、ever since
C、even though
D、in case
10
I could never watch any movie more than once, ______ good it is.
A、however
B、whichever
C、whatever
D、wherever
11
_____the robots were able to have hands like ours, we would still need to design a way to control them.
A、Even if
B、As if
C、Just because
D、Now that
12
Sometimes finding an ideal job is _____ difficult that you need to find another path to your goal.
A、much
B、such
C、very
D、so
13
In fact, it was this project____ made me interested in computer science.
A、that
B、who
C、when
D、what
14
My goal right now is to find a position at a company_____ I can grow and take on new challenges over time.
A、that
B、which
C、where
D、whom
15
I came across this website when_____ a job search online.
A、to do
B、done
C、was doing
D、doing
16
Remember to dress properly and take____ of your personal appearance when attending a job fair.
A、concern
B、attention
C、care
D、focus
17
We will keep in_____ with you throughout your job search via our Customer Service Center.
A、relation
B、touch
C、link
D、connection
18
They are seeking candidates who have _______ least 1 to 5 years of experience in sales.
A、in
B、for
C、at
D、on
19
In most cases, when you make a purchase online, your rights are the same_____ those when you buy things in a shop.
A、with
B、like
C、for
D、as
20
Our homeowner policy does not cover damage_______ poor maintenance
A、putting out
B、resulting from
C、showing off
D、taking off
二、阅读理解
1
Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of course, not all bosses are like that.
The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is not only your leader, he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can inform you of company direction that may affect your professional development. you can join if you would like to try it.
Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order to accomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful reports to upper management. But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with your boss?
The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and priorities (优先权). Observe and understand your boss’s work style. If he has not been clear with his expectations, ask! Likewise, ask for feedback and accept criticism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your job as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5, he may be more likely to help you.
In short, getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style.
(1) [单选题]
The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.
A、 bosses are hard to deal with
B、bosses have good character
C、bosses determine your career future
D、bosses must have similar personality
(2) [单选题]
In the second paragraph, “rise up the career ladder” (Line 2) means ________
A、going to work abroad
B、changing jobs frequently
C、being promoted in position
D、pursuing an advanced degree
(3) [单选题]
In order to achieve his objectives, your boss expects that you will ________.
A、do your best in your work
B、show your management skills
C、get along with your colleagues
D、write reports to upper management
(4) [单选题]
The most important factor for establishing a good working relationship with the boss is _________.
A、high expectation
B、quick feedback
C、frequent criticism
D、effective communication
(5) [单选题]
The best title for the passage might be ___________
A、How to Take Care of Your Boss
B、How to Get Along with Your Boss
C、How to Accept Your Boss’s Criticism
D、How to Accomplish Your Boss’s Objective
2
Starting a business takes time, and energy--not to mention funding. So it helps if you're enthusiastic about what you do. Some business owners, like Ms Walton, have managed to turn their hobby into a business.
Ms Walton is a former personal trainer and the founder and owner of a travel agency for runners of various adventure races. She describe running a business as "a big job" and says there have been lots of difficulties to overcome along the way.
A challenge for new companies is marketing, as business owners often need to create a website and develop a brand strategy for the company. As she explains, being present at these events attracts the attention of the public to their business and enables the brand to reach its target market.
She adds that her relationship with her banker has supported her through the ups and downs of running her company. A banker can help with small business financing, your business banking requirements and also advise on ways to expand your business.
(1) [单选题]
According to the first paragraph, to start a business, you should be_______.
A、healthy
B、wealthy
C、efficient
D、enthusiastic
(2) [单选题]
Why does Ms Walton say running a business is a big job?
A、You have to take part in adventure races.
B、You have many difficulties to overcome.
C、You must travel a lot at home and abroad.
D、You need to work on weekends frequently.
(3) [单选题]
One thing business owners often need to do for marketing is _____
A、to hire a team of experts
B、to expand the overseas market
C、to build up a brand strategy
D、to find a location downtown
(4) [单选题]
The expression"the ups and downs" in Para.4 means______
A、present and past situations
B、good and bad experiences
C、chances and challenges
D、happy and sad feelings
(5) [单选题]
According to the passage, a banker can help small business in ______.
A、financing
B、advertising
C、hiring personnel
D、training their staff
3
Does it seem like hotel costs just go up and up? It's true that they rise each year. Rates for rooms in 2019 are over 15% more than 2018. Here are some tips to help you make the best decision.
Look for extras.
The more services your rate includes, the more you can save your money. Make sure you use the facilities you will actually need, or you'll spend more than you need to. Common extras that can save you a lot are free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and kids eat free. So take advantage of them during your stay.
Stay in hotels right outside the city center.
If the costs for transportation aren't high, you can frequently get a good deal this way. You could also look into staying in the university district of a city. Hotels are more addordable, cheap eating places are plentiful and public transportation is convenient.
Go out to eat.
Though room service sounds really great, prices for food on the hotel menu can be twice as much as what you would pay for the same food at a restaurant.
(1) [单选题]
What is TRUE of hotels according to the first paragraph?
A、More hotels are to be built soon.
B、Hotel costs increase year by year.
C、Hotels are in great demand today.
D、Hotel costs rise over 15% each year.
(2) [单选题]
One piece of advice to hotel guests is ______.
A、to use all the hotel entertainment equipment
B、to take your family members along with you
C、to take advantage of the common extras included in the rate
D、to enjoy as many facilities provided by the hotel as possible
(3) [单选题]
One advantage of staying in the university district is _____.
A、the friendly environment
B、more entertainment activities
C、easy access to the university library
D、the convenient public transportation
(4) [单选题]
Why are you advised to go out to eat when you are staying at a hotel?
A、Food served in hotels is too expensive
B、Restaurants offer better services.
C、Food in a restaurant is really great
D、Room service has limited food varieties.
(5) [单选题]
The passage is mainly about how to_____
A、best enjoy room service in a hotel
B、save money while staying in a hotel
C、choose a hotel in a university district
D、make use of common extras in a hotel
4
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You can use PowerShow.com to find and download sample PowerPoint presentations on just about any topic you can imagine, so you can learn how to improve your own slides and presentations for free.
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(1) [单选题]
According to the first paragraph, PowerShow.com is a website which_____.
A、offers advertising spaces
B、provides training course
C、share slide shows
D、sells APPs
(2) [单选题]
Most of PowerShow.com's features are_____
A、convenient to develop
B、expensive to buy
C、difficult to log in
D、easy to use
(3) [单选题]
By using PowerShow.com, you can learn to______.
A、make your presentations better
B、create your personal website
C、develop your own software
D、conduct an online survey
(4) [单选题]
If you want to get the industry's best online privacy, you need to______.
A、sign a contract
B、pay a small fee.
C、ask for permission
D、register a new account
(5) [单选题]
Which of the following could be the title of the passage?
A、Introduction to PowerShow Website
B、Developing Presentation Skills
C、Setting up a Personal Website
D、Future of PowerShow.com