The Most Direct Solution to Any ProblemWhen trying to solve various problems in

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The Most Direct Solution to Any Problem
When trying to solve various problems in life, an approach I find very useful is to first identify what I’d consider the most direct solution, regardless of how I feel about actually implementing (实施) it. What is the clearest, most direct path to my goal or the most efficient way to get around an obstacle?
Many problems will have multiple direct solutions, but often these solutions will be unpleasant at first glance because they’ll require courage, self-discipline, creativity, or persistence to implement.  小题1:
For example, suppose you want to lose weight. And suppose we can say that one of direct solutions is to eat the same as you’re eating now and increase your exercise output by 500 calories a day.   小题2: It may require discipline and persistence, but most people would agree that it will work if you follow through.
Another example:   小题3:  However, you don’t know how that person feels about you. One direct solution would be to simply walk up, explain your thoughts and feelings, and ask if she or he is interested in discussing the possibility of a closer relationship. This will take less than a minute to say, and whatever the outcome is, at least you know where you stand.   小题4:          Anyhow it’s very simple and straightforward.
  小题5:  What’s the simplest and quickest way to reach your goal, assuming that you had limitless courage and discipline?

A．Of course this solution may require a lot of courage toovercome the possibility of rejection.

B．But if we can get ourselves to follow through, we know the solutions will actually work.

C．See if you can identify the most direct solution to some of your problems.

D．So the best way to overcome the difficulty is to ask your friends for advice.

E. If you implement this rather simple solution, you’ll lose weight.
F. Suppose you’re interested in starting a relationship with someone.
G. However, the solution implemented does not work.

答案

小题1:B
小题2:E
小题3:F
小题4:A
小题5:C

解析

试题分析:
小题1:由前面的句子Many problems will have multiple direct solutions, but often these solutions will be unpleasant at first glance because they’ll require courage, self-discipline, creativity, or persistence to implement可以得出答案B
小题2:由前面的句子suppose you want to lose weight. 可以得出答案E
小题3:由后面的句子you don’t know how that person feels about you. 可以得出答案F
小题4:由前面的句子This will take less than a minute to say, and whatever the outcome is, at least you know where you stand. 可以得出答案A
小题5:由后面的句子What’s the simplest and quickest way to reach your goal, assuming that you had limitless courage and discipline?可以得出答案C
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most drinks stating that they are fruit-flavored (水果味道的) contain no fruit at all, while most of the rest contain only a small quantity of fruit, according to a study carried by the British Food Commission.
“Shoppers need to check the labels (标签)before buying drinks, though sometimes the actual content can be non-existent,” said Food Commission spokesperson Ian Tokelove. “Food production is highly competitive.    1   It will increase profits, and consumers won’t always realize they are being tricked.”
Flavorings are focused on the flavors of natural food products such as fruits, meats and vegetables, or creating flavor for food products that do not have the desired flavors. Researchers analyzed the contents of 28 strawberry-flavored products sold in stores.    2   Of the 11 products that did contain strawberries, five of them contained less than one percent real fruit. In addition, each juice box contained nearly eight teaspoons of sugar.
   3   Let’s take jam as an example. Some strawberry-flavored jam was labeled as containing no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners, but it contained absolutely no strawberries at all.
   4   Consumers have the rights to know clearly about what they have bought. Under current UK law, food packages do not have to distinguish between natural and artificial flavoring. “Describing a product as strawberry flavor and covering the surface of the packet with pictures of strawberries is misleading.    5   Unfortunately, it is also legal and widespread,” Tokelove said. “It’s time to take measures to protect the consumers’ rights.”

A．The products which contain real fruit are popular with people.

B．Even products advertised as more natural often contained no fruit.

C．They found that about 60 percent of them didn’t contain any fruit at all.

D．If companies can cut their costs by using flavoring, they are likely to do so.

E. It is important and necessary to demand a small amount of flavoring in the products.
F. Actually the product contains just a tiny percentage of strawberry or even no fruit at all.
G. The Food Commission suggested all flavors used in a product should be listed on the packaging.

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I made a rapid progress and caught with the class. He was
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Because of the bad management, this restaurant was not _______ it was 10 years ago.

A．half as good as what	B．as half good as that
C．as good as half what	D．half as good as that

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How to be a good listener
Everyone loves a good listener. But there are more reasons to develop the skill of listening than to win hearts or popularity contests.
Listening heals hurts and builds bridges. It gives us the ability to understand and empathize, to view the world from our own point. It can bring us wisdom over and above mere intelligence. But most importantly, it allows us to give the people around us the gifts they crave (渴望) most—a sense of worth.
As it turns out, there’s more to good listening than just keeping quiet and allowing someone to speak. Effective listening is actually a combination of two key communication skills: listening and verifying (确认).
Even when we’ve managed to hear a person’s entire message, we often interpret it wrong—according to our own understanding, experience, or prejudice.
As an effective listener, your goal is to hear and absorb what another has to say…in exactly the way they mean it to be understood. Only then can you respond properly.
This is much easier read than done, so here are a few helpful tips:
1. Give the speaker your full attention.
Stop talking and remove all distractions. Turn off the TV, your phone, or computer. Watch your body language. The way you look at the speaker, or the way you stand or sit, makes a huge difference. The right listening body language communicates that we are listening openly and attentively, and puts the other person at ease.
2. Be patient.
Not everyone is a gifted speaker. Some people take longer to find the right word to make a point. Others are too worried to get their message across properly. If necessary, ask the speaker to explain further. It will help him / her speak more exactly and it will help you hear and understand better.
3. Keep your emotions in check.
If what someone is saying creates an emotional response in you, make an extra effort to listen carefully. When we’re angry, frightened or upset, we often miss key parts of what is being said.
4. Hold your fire.
Don’t jump to conclusions immediately. A good listener doesn’t react until comprehension is complete. If you respond in a way that makes the other person defensive, even if you “win” the argument, you may lose something far more valuable.
5. Even if you think you understand. VERIFY.
Never assume you got the message right. Pause, think about what was said, and then ask “Is this what you meant?” or “Am I understanding this right?”
6. Empathize.
Take a moment to stand in the other person’s shoes, to look at the situation from his / her point of view…especially when you’re being told something personal or painful, or something you strongly disagree with. The more shoes you are able to successfully stand in within your life time, the less puzzled you’ll find your life and relationships to be.

小题1: of good listening	小题2:hurts. Building 小题3:. Allowing us to小题4:and empathize, and viewing the world in an all-round way. Bringing us wisdom over and above mere intelligence. 小题5:the people around us feel worthy.
Components of effective listening	Good listening consists of two key communication skills: 小题6:and verifying.
小题7: to be a good listener	Listening to the speaker小题8:. Trying to be a 小题9:listener. Avoiding being affected by your emotions. Waiting before you take 小题10:. Verifying. Empathizing.

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请根据Helen, Sophie，Peter, Elena和Jacques五人各自的情况，从A、B、C、D、E、F六条信息中选出适合各人的匹配选项（选项中有一项为多余项）。
小题1:Helen: A foreign tourist who loves rare animals.
小题2:Sophie: An economical mother with three children on holiday.
小题3:Peter: A man traveling in the north on business who enjoys southern dishes.
小题4:Elena: A young lady who pays special attention to her appearance.
小题5:Jacques: A French businessman who is particular about lifestyle.

A．Shangri-La Hotel Harbin
Located on the banks of the picturesque Songhua River, S.hangri-La Hotel Harbin is close to the city’s bustling business district and about 50 kilometers from the airport. Its 404 guestrooms, combining comfort and luxury, include the specially designed Horizon Club Executive Suite on floors 14 though 16. These cater to discerning ousiness travelers and offer fast check-in and check-out privileges, free breakfast and afternoon tea. The hotel’s Chinese restaurant Shang Palace is renowned for its authentic Cantonese dishes, but serves local Heilongjiang dishes and Sichuan fare too. The hotel has an imposing l,350-square-meter banquet hall that can accommodate over l,000 diners.

B．Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin Square
Ideally located inside the Xi’an aty wall, Sofitel Xi’an on Renmin Square has 414 well-decorated guest rooms and suites equipped with elegant furniture and excellent facilities,including rainforest shower, broadband internet, and the specially designed Sofitel MyBed, which treats every Sofitel guest to the distinctions of a-French lifestyle. In addition, the ClubSofitel lounge and all its 560 rooms and suites are equipped with advanced facilities, with a staff ready to provide tailor-made services that meet the demands of discerning business travelers.

C．Millennium Hotel Chengdu
The Millennium Hotel Chengdu, the newest upscale 5-star hotel in the Millennium Hotels & Resorts family, has opened its doors. Situated in ‘the Chengdu Hi-tech Zone, the hotel features 360 elegant rooms, with beautiful views towering over the ‘Iush Shenxianshu ‘Park and nearby Zishan Road, which is also known as “European Street.” The hotel features a 400-square-meter banquet hall and 9 smaller meeting halls, providing an ideal place for conferences- or business activities. Special packages for company year-end parties and wedding celebrations are available.In addition, the hotel"s distinctive London cabs are on hand to whisk guests in style to destinations like the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and the Chengdu Panda Base.

D．Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

The Hilton Beijing Wangfujing presents its “Spring Essentials Spa Package”, inviting guests to indulge themselves in an organic body wrap, and lavish themselves with perfect moisture and skin-care, coupled with a massage (90 minutes) that will restore and renew the bodys energy flow. This promotion is now available for only RMB 780-35 percent off the normal rate of RMB l,260 for this luxurious service.
The Spa, located on the hotel"s sixth floor, is open daily from l0 am to 11 pm.
Address: 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
E.Legendale Hotel Beijing
On Easter weekend April 3 and 4 (Saturday and Sunday), chefs of the Legendale Hotel Beijing will serve up a special selection of delicious holiday cuisines, various desserts and traditional painted eggs to celebrate Easter. Plenty of traditional fun and games including egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting and Easter egg decorating for you and your kids to take part in．
Lunch time: 12:00 t0 14:30
Price: RMB 288 per adult (including sott drinks and wine but excluding service fee)
Up to two children per table a meal!
F, Zhaolong Hotel
The Zhaolong Hotel is conveniently located in Beijing’s Central Business District in Chaoyang, adjacent to the Yingke Center, home to many business giants and the well-known Sanlitun Village for shopping and entertainment. The hotel has 270 cozy, exquisitely decorated guestrooms set in a tranquil environment. VIP guests staying in the hotel’s suites on the Executive Floor will have a privilege to enjoy a variety of tailor-made services. The restaurants in the hotel, which include the Hanmeifang Chinese Restaurant, Treasure Food Palace, the Tandoor Indian Restaurant, the Emerald Cafe, Lobby Bar and Longxi Function Room, provide guests with a fine selection of cuisines and professional conference services.

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