Being less than perfectly well-dressed in a business setting can result in a feeling of discomfort. And the sad truth is that “clothing mismatches” on the job can ruin the day of the person who is wearing the inappropriate attire(著裝)—and the people with whom he or she works.

Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very strict standards for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your company’s attitude is, you are working in a business environment and you should dress properly. Certain items may be more appropriate for evening wear than for a business meeting, just as shorts and a T-shirt are better suited for the beach than for an office environment. Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. A senior president has a different image to maintain than that of a secretary. Like it or not, you will be judged by your appearance.

This is never more apparent than on “dress-down days”, when what you wear can say more about you than any business suit ever could. In fact, people will pay more attention to what you wear on dress-down days than on “business professional ” days. Thus, when dressing in “business casual” clothes, try to put some good taste into your choices, recognize that the “real” definition of business casual is to dress just one notch(等級) down from what you would normally wear on business-professional attire days.

Remember, there are borders between your career and our social life. You should dress one way for play and another way when you mean business. Always ask yourself where you are going and how other people will be dressed when you get there. Is the final destination the opera, the beach, or the office? Dress properly and you will discover the truth in the principle that clothes make the man—and the woman. When you’re in doubt, it’s safe to be on the side of dressing slightly more traditionally than the situation demands.

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A．How to dress properly in a business setting.

B．How to choose appropriate attire.

C．Appropriate attire will make a big difference

D．Improper dress will make a person uncomfortable.

2.Which statement best describes “dress-down days”?

A．You can wear whatever you like.

B．People are usually more careful about dressing.

C．We can’t judge a person’s taste by his clothes.

D．People’s clothes don’t receive much attention.

3.Which of the following is NOT the rule offered in the passage about business dress?

A．Dress a bit traditionally if you are not sure about proper dress for an occasion.

B．Think about how others will dress if invited to a dinner.

C．For a business meeting and a concert, you should dress differently.

D．Ask others for advice when you are not sure about what to dress.

 

SYDNEY 2005-01-01 08:33—Mother of two, Jillian Searle, had to choose between her children when she made a life-or-death decision.

Swept up by mountainous tsunami (海嘯) waves at a Thai resort ( 旅游勝地), she could not hold on to both her young sons and survive . Fighting to stay above the waters , she had to choose which one would have to take his chances in the swirling torrent (漩流).

“I knew I had to let go of one of them and I just thought I’d better let go of the one that’s the older,” she told Sky News television in a report broadcast on Thursday. She said she was accompanied by the two boys, Lachie, 5, and two-year-old Blake, and their father, Brad, who had watched the drama helplessly from their first-floor hotel room, when the waves struck. “And I was screaming, trying to find him, and we thought he was dead,” she told reporters on arrival back in Australia. Lachie was found alive about 2 hours later clinging to a door and, looked uninjured as his mother spoke to reporters.

British surfer (沖浪運動員) Martin Markwell is also a lucky man. He had always dreamed of catching that perfect wave –but when it finally came along, it was a nightmare. He was on his surfboard when he was swept up by a tsunami wave.

“It was really terrible because I was surfing, I was really surfing on a wave I wasn’t supposed to be on,” he said. “As an experienced surfer, when I saw the wave come I realized something was wrong, but I couldn’t escape because my surfboard was tied to my ankle.”

His wife Vicki and son Jake looked on in horror from a hotel balcony as he crashed towards the shore. Luckily , he stayed on top of his board until he reached the hotel , jumped off and got to safety as the ocean rolled back to feed a much larger tsunami wave on its way . The family regrouped and ran to safety just minutes before a giant tsunami wave 10 meters high.

1.When the waves struck, the father Brad        .

A. reported the disaster to Sky News television

B. was watching a drama play on TV in the hotel

C. tried to find his son lost in the waters

D. watched things going on , unable to do anything

2.The underlined word “him” refers to        .

A. an old man    B. Lachie   C. Brad     D. Blake

3.Which of the following is wrong ?

A. Lachie and Martin were both with their family members when the disaster happened.

B. Lachie and Martin both survived from the high waves when tsunami struck.

C. Lachie and Martin were both travelers from Europe on holiday in Thailand.

D. Lachie and Martin were both alive owing to their good luck.

4.The best title of this news story would be         .

A. Narrow Escape     B. Disaster Caused by Tsunami

C. Exciting Surfing Experience   D. Struggle Against Tsunami

 

Researchers found that compared with teens who spent much of their free time in front of TV sets, those who were physically active often had higher self-respect, better grades and were less likely to have risky behavior like taking drugs, smoking, or drinking．The findings, based on a national survey of nearly 12,000 middle and high school students, were published in a journal．
"Across the board, children who engaged in any kind of activity were belier off than kids who watched a lot of TV," said study co author professor Penny Gordon Larsen of the University of North Carolina．
Other studies have linked certain content of television programs, such as violence and sex, to children's behavior．But beyond this issue, Gordon-Larsen said that kids who spend hours watching TV "miss opportunities" to develop skills, learn teamwork and have other experiences that their more active peers benefit from．
That doesn't mean, however, that kids have to be on the football team． The study found that some activities like skating and skateboarding——which adults sometimes frown upon——were also related to better self respect and less risk taking．
That skaters were better behaved than TV watchers might come as a surprise to some adults who consider these teens to be bad, according to Gordon-Larsen．Skateboarding is forbidden in many public areas, and some communities oppose building skating parks．But if kids who like to skate have nowhere to do it, "it's a shame," said Gordon-Larsen．
Not only should parents encourage their kids to engage iii the physical activities they enjoy, she said, but schools and communities should also do more to create opportunities for children to be active．
【小題1】From the passage we know that          .

A．physically active kids get into less trouble

B．more skating parks are being built

C．kids who spend hours watching TV benefit a lot

D．kids who have nowhere to skate tend to take drugs

【小題2】If your kid is a football player, he is more likely to ____

A．get into the habit of smoking or drinking

B．develop teamwork spirit

C．have risky behaviors

D．fail in the schoolwork

【小題3】This passage is mainly written to ___     ．

A．offer some information to teachers and parents

B．persuade kids not to watch a lot of TV

C．urge the public to help children be active

D．show the author's concern about children's growth

【小題4】What does the underlined sentence "which adults sometimes frown upon" in the 4th paragraph mean?

A．Some adults don't understand the sports．

B．Some adults are impatient with kids．

C．Adults consider it dangerous to go skating or skateboarding.

D．Some adults think them related to bad behaviors.

【小題5】It can be inferred from the passage that          .

A．kids are not expected to be active by some parents

B．professor Penny is a famous writer and journalist

C．skateboarding is popular in schools and communities

D．kids are not encouraged to join the football team

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You probably have lists of remember and steps to follow in order to have the best pet-friendly trip. There are, however, a few things that are best left at home. Here are a few things to forget when you’re traveling with pets. Forgetting them will make your trip run more smoothly and more effectively.

Time

Traveling with pets will take longer and will have unexpected turns. In reality, forgetting about time means leaving impatience behind. Don’t be in a rush. Your pets will require more extra stops than you will, and they’ll often surprise you with unpredictable delays. Plan on leaving early and arriving later and you’ll be right on time.

Anger

Getting angry at the delay will only make matters worse. Your feelings can add unnecessary stresses to you and your pets’ travel experience. If you feel yourself becoming out of control, stop and take a deep breath. Your pets have little control over their emotions, bowel movements, or motion sickness when traveling. Remember to be kind and understanding at all times, especially when under pressure.

Work Attitude

This may seem like a no-brainer, but when you are traveling, leave your work attitude behind. Traveling is not a task to be accomplished; it can be an enjoyable and memorable experience for both you and your pets as long as you have the right attitude.

Control

Part of the joy of traveling with pets is dealing with the unexpected. You can’t control everything and trying to do so will only end in frustration and anger. Knowing that things will happen beyond your control will bring great relief to you and your pets. Messes happen; accidents happen. Once you accept that, traveling with your pets will be far easier to manage.

Selfishness

Traveling with pets often requires an extreme amount of selflessness. Your pets rely on you to take care of their needs, and sometimes you will need to put their needs before your own. Leave your selfish ambitions behind when traveling with your pets. They need your attention and care more than anything else because of the stresses and strains of traveling.

Traveling with pets can and will be a joy if you remember to leave these five items behind. It can be difficult at times to handle, but the traveling will go well if you can manage to do so.

Traveling with pets

Benefit	You’ll have a(n)   2   and more effective trip by following the tips.
Five things to  1	Time	* Traveling with pets will take longer and have unexpected turns. * Plan on    3   early to be on time.
Anger	* Anger will only make matters worse when you are    4  . * Your pets can   5 control themselves during the trip.
Work Attitude	* Leave your work attitude behind. * Right attitude can    6   you an enjoyable and memorable traveling experience.
Control	* Dealing with the unexpected can be    7  . * Once you accept that, you will find traveling is not that    8  to manage.
Selfishness	* Traveling with pets often requires you to be    9   . * Your pets rely on you to take care of their needs. * At times you should put your needs behind theirs.
10	Traveling with pets can be a joy and your trip will be successful.

 

A major source of teen stress is school exams，and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress，how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?

Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work.   1   What they look for is your presence—to talk，to cry，or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express her worries and fears，but don’ t let them focus on those fears.

Help them get organized.  2  Together，you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.

Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy，balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best.   3   If this happens，encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet，rather than junk food，is best for reducing stress. 

  4   Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation，fun， and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.

Show a positive attitude.   5  Your panic，anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’ s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly，reassure your teen that things will be all right，no matter what the results are.

A．A parent’s attitude will dictate their teen’s emotions.

B．Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.

C．They will only make the situation worse.

D．Encourage your teen to relax.

E. The best thing is simply to listen.

F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.

G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.