“Pay has little to do with motivation in the workplace”. That’s the argument put forward by best-selling author Daniel Pink in his new book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. “Pay for performance is supposed to be a folk tale,” he says.

       Daniel argues that, if employees receive a basic level of payment, three other factors matter more than money: a sense of independence, of mastery over one’s labor, and of serving a purpose larger than oneself. For example, in 2008 at the offices of Best Buy’s Richfield, salaried workers there were allowed to organize their own work day, putting in only as many hours as they felt necessary to get their jobs done. Productivity increased by 35% according to The Harvard Business Review.

       But the managers at Goldman Sachs aren’t exactly making some efforts to adjust. Like others on Wall Street, the banking giant argues that fat bonuses (extra rewards) are essential to make its numbers. “That’s exactly the attitude that leads to the recent financial crisis in the United States,” responds Daniel, “as managers always focus on short-term rewards that encourage cheating, shortcuts, and dishonest behavior.”

       Moreover, the 45-year-old author and former Al Gore speechwriter refers to social-science experiments and experiences at such workplaces as Google and 3M. In one 2005 experiment he describes, economists working for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston tested the power of incentives (激勵(lì)) by offering cash rewards to those who did well in games that included reciting a series of numbers and throwing tennis balls at a target. The researchers’ finding: Over and over, higher incentives led to worse performance --- and those given the highest incentives did the poorest job.

       From this and other cases, Daniel draws a conclusion that monetary incentives remove the element of play and creativity, transforming “an interesting task into a dull one.” It’s even possible, he adds, for oversized rewards to have dangerous side effects, like those of a drug dependency in which an addicted requires ever larger amounts. He refers to scientific testing that shows the promise of cash rewards increase a chemical in the brain similar to that brought on by cocaine or nicotine.

       Daniel, however, is also aware that his company examples --- no GE, no IBM, no Microsoft --- hardly represent the commanding heights of the economy. But he thinks his approach will catch on, even in the biggest companies. “Managers tend to be realistic, and in time they will respond,” he says.

53. In his book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Daniel Pink is promoting the idea that _____.

       A. it is a money-driven society     B. all workers are not driven by money

       C. money plays a key role in management    D. pay has nothing to do with workplaces

54. In Daniel’s point of view, many Wall Street managers are _______.

      A. dishonest        B. considerate      C. short-sighted          D. ridiculous

55. In paragraph 5, the example of drug-taking is given to show _______.

       A. money is as addictive as cocaine or nicotine

      B. big rewards bring about dangerous side effect

      C. nicotine and money bring the same chemical

      D. workers do not need the incentives of money at all

56. We can learn from the last paragraph that _______.

      A. Daniel’s approach will be popular in a wider field

      B. realistic managers will first consider Daniel’s approach

      C. Daniel’s approach meets the demand of economic crisis

      D. GE, IBM and Microsoft will join in Daniel’s approach next

Student loan is supposed to provide financial support for people who would _______ not be able to go to college.

       A. therefore    B. meanwhile  C. otherwise   D. nevertheless

– I rang you at about ten o’clock, but there was no reply.

   – Oh, that was probably ________ I was seeing the doctor.

   A. when          B. why         C. what        D. that    

______ almost all our time to our schoolwork in the past three months, we have almost no time for fun and play.

A.Having devoted    B.Devoted         C.To devote D.To have been devoted

第二節(jié) （共5小題，每題2分，滿分10分）

A. A "needs statement" is critical to your proposal.

B. Never write a grant proposal only for funding purpose.

C. About school grants.

D. Read and understand the investor’s guidelines and requirements.

E. Describe your project fully.

F. Let your investor know your progress.

61.____

You should always seek grant（獎(jiǎng)學(xué)金）opportunities that match your program's goals and objectives rather than the other way around. If you change your program based on an investor's guidelines, you may end up with a project or program that is a mere shell（框架）of the original plan. The goal of grant writing is not simply to bring more money in for your agency; the goal is to fund programs that will meet the needs of your investor.

62.____

Most funding agencies publish grant guidelines or requirements. Make sure you understand them and follow them exactly. Note the deadline and whether the proposal must be received by the deadline. Don't have your proposal thrown out because you didn't follow the guidelines properly. Exceptions are rarely made, regardless of the circumstances. Some investors have special requirements; follow them!

63.____

Your "needs statement" drives your entire grant proposal. The proposed program should revolve around the problems faced by your clients. The purpose of the grant is to meet the specific needs you have identified. If you have not adequately described the reason you need the program, including the research data when possible, the investor will see no reason to invest in your project.

64.____

Every proposal will require a section that describes the broad goals and measurable objectives of your project. You should detail the activities of your project. Your budget and budget narrative must closely match the described activities. Your evaluation should carefully measure whether the stated project objectives are being met on a timely basis. Foundation and corporate investors generally expect this section to be no longer than 5 to 10 pages. Federal grants may allow up to 50 pages or more for a thorough discussion of your project. Again, follow the guidelines of the investor.

65.____

If you are fortunate enough to have your proposal funded, send a thank-you note for the grant. Next, keep the funding agency informed about your activities, progress and accomplishments. Invite them to come to see your program in operation. Send reports that tell how you've used the funds. In short, make your investor your partner.

. — Would you mind if I asked you where you’re from?

—____.

A. Of course. I’m from London.         B. Sure. I was born in London.

C. Not really. You can do it.             D. Not in the least. I’m from London.

--- ________ I remind you of is to return the book to our English teacher.  

    ---I will give it to him _________  I see him.    

   A. That; immediately  B. What; the moment 

C. What; while       D. Whether; once

In view of lacking preparations for the competition and not wanting to lose face,

Johnson eventually decided to _____.

   A. drop in      B. drop off      C. drop back      D. drop out

When early colonial settlers went to America, they took many forms of dance to their new home. Square dancing, one of the oldest forms of American folk dancing, developed from several different Old World group dances, mainly English country dances, and the French quadrille(四對(duì)方舞).

   In the American version of square dancing, four couples form a square and dance to music. An American addition to square dancing is the caller. What do you think a caller does?

The callers---someone who calls out the dance steps in time to the music--- was a completely American invention. At first dancers memorized all the steps for a particular dance, but eventually the dances became so complicated that it was necessary to have someone call out cues (提示) so that dancers didn’t have to remember so many steps. The caller didn’t just call out “do-se-do your partner”; a good caller also came up with colourful sayings or witty lines that he said in between the cues such as “Don’t be shy and don’t be afraid. Swing on the corner in a waltz promenade (步伐).” A caller might also come up with new dance steps and routines.

   Although popular for years, square dancing seemed to be going out of style and fading away until the early 1930s, when Henry Ford helped revive interest in it. Ford, the automobile manufacturer, used to vacation at the Wayside Inn in Massachusetts, where he enjoyed the dance programme run by a man named Benjamin Lovett. Ford asked Lovett to come to Detroit and teach dances, but Lovett said he couldn’t because he had a contract with the inn. Ford solved that problem by buying the inn and Lovett’s contract. He took Lovett back to Detroit, where together they established a programme for teaching squares and rounds. Square dancing was updated and groups began forming all over the country.

53. What is the best title for the passage?

   A. The Different Steps of Square Dancing

   B. The Origin and Development of Square Dancing

   C. Who Was the Inventor of Square Dancing?

   D. Why Did Square Dancing Go Out of Style?

54. What does the underlined part “their new home” refer to?

   A. The United Kingdom.            B. France.

   C. Africa.                          D. America.

55. Why did the caller call out the steps for the dancers?

   A. Because the dance was invented by the caller.

   B. Because the dancers didn’t know the names of the steps.

   C. Because the steps were very particular.

   D. Because it was hard for the dancers to remember all the steps.

56. Why did the author mention Henry Ford in the last paragraph?

   A. Because he was the man who made the first car.

   B. Because he was vey fond of dancing.

   C. Because he helped make square dancing popular again.

   D. Because he taught people how to dance.

第一部分 英語(yǔ)知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共四節(jié)，滿分55分）

第一節(jié) 語(yǔ)音知識(shí)（共5小題， 每小題1分，滿分5分）

從A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，找出其劃線部分與所給單詞的劃線部分讀音相同的選項(xiàng)。

1.  honest         A. host           B. habit           C. hour             D.husband

2.  watched        A. judged              B. refused             C.worked          D.wanted

3．success        A．official          B．excuse           C．correct        D．exciting

4.  compare      A. company         B．continue        C．common     D．concert

5． raise         A．remain          B．certain           C．mountain      D．bargain