An invention is a solution to a specific technological problem, which may be a product or

What may be the best title for this passage?

A．How to Complete a Job Application Form．

B．An Introduction to Job-seeking Situations．

C．An Attempt to Find Better Jobs．

D．Writing Skills Help Job-seeking．

It stands to reason that for an organization to act intelligently, first and foremost, it must have a clear and unambiguous sense of purpose.

The leaders of the enterprise have to provide direction or a sense of destiny before they can harness the collective talents and skills of everyone to move forward. And unless that reason for existing resonates with the rank-and-file, not much forward momentum will be created.

An organization's sense of purpose has three distinct elements:

First, a sound strategic concept which details why the organization has been formed and what it is hoped it will achieve. This may be articulated in a succinct and applicable mission statement.

For example, Disney's strategic concept is "to deliver a rich customer experience which is full of fun and fantasy delivered in a theatrical environment".

To retain its relevance, the strategic concept should be systematically evaluated each year and updated to reflect new trends, threats or opportunities.

Second, a workable value proposition by which the organization will convert the value it adds for customers into revenue. The value proposition is the organization's promise to the marketplace.

Third, a good business model which will provide the infrastructure by which the value proposition will be executed week-in and week-out.

In an organization where these three elements are under constant evaluation and discussion, the leaders are able to respond to the evolving business environment appropriately.

In practice, strategic vision is the capacity of an organization's leaders to create, evolve and express the purpose of the business enterprise. If the leaders are incapable of evolving that business concept over time, the organization will drift from one idea to the next.

Conversely, strong leaders will have a vibrant and robust strategic concept in place, value proposition and business model. They will bring to the task what can be termed "bifocal vision", that is, strong leaders will have the capacity to respond to the challenges of the present without losing sight of where the organization needs to be heading in the future.

A Red Clause Documentary Credit is a Documentary Credit with a special condition incorporated into it that authorizes the Confirming Bank or any other Nominated Bank to make advances to the Beneficiary before presentation of the documents.

The clause is incorporated at the specific request of the Applicant, and the wording is de- pendent upon his requirements. The Red Clause Documentary Credit is so called because the clause was originally written in red ink to draw attention to the unique nature of this Documentary Credit. The clause specifies the amount of the advance authorized, which, in some in- stances, may be for the full amount of the Documentary Credit.

The Red Clause Documentary Credit is often used as a method of providing the seller with funds prior to shipment. Therefore, it is of value to middlemen and dealers in areas of commerce that require to a form. of pre - financing and when a buyer would be willing to make special concessions of this nature.

For example, it could be used by a wool importer in England to enable a wool shipper in Australia to obtain funds to pay the actual suppliers (either by direct purchase or through the wool auctions) by obtaining a loan from the Australian bank, either on an unsecured basis or against the security of interim documents. This would enable repayment of the loan, plus interest, from the proceeds due to the Australian Beneficiary when the wool was shipped and documents were presented in accordance with the terms of the Documentary Credit. If, however, the Beneficiary failed to ship the wool so as to repay the loan by presenting documents called for by the Documentary Credit, the Australian bank would have the right to demand repayment, with interest, from the Issuing Bank and that bank would have a similar right of recourse against the Applicant.

This kind of arrangement places the onus of final repayment on the applicant, who would be liable for repayment of the advances if the Beneficiary failed to present the documents called for under the Documentary Credit, and who would also be liable for all costs--such as interest or foreign exchange hedging-- incurred by the Issuing Bank, the Confirming Bank, if any, or any other Nominated Bank.

What does a Red Clause Documentary Credit mean?

A．It is a kind of Documentary Credit with a special condition incorporated into it that authorizes the Confirming Bank to make loans to the sellers prior to shipment.

B．It is a Documentary Credit without recourse as a "Confirming Bank" to the Issuing Bank, which clearly did not request or authorizes the bank to "add its confirmation".

C．It is a Documentary Credit with a special condition incorporate into it that authorizes the Confirming Bank or any other Nominated Bank to provide the Beneficiary with funds before presentation of the documents.

D．It is a Documentary Credit that may provide for automatic reinstatement immediately upon presentation of the specified documents.

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It can be inferred that which of the following situations is likely to be most problematic to an adherent of the "essentialist" method of pathological taxonomy?

A．A patient suffering from fever, in which the virus that is apparently responsible for the symptoms has not been isolated

B．A patient suffering from lung inflammation which, though resembling other inflammations, does not respond to any known treatments

C．A patient suffering from a genetic anomaly whose cause may be known but whose consequences remain unidentified

D．A patient infected with a variety of bacteria that is known to cause two diseases with dissimilar symptoms

E．A case of a patient with symptoms that may have arisen from two known diseases of different sources

It can be inferred that which of the following situations is likely to be most problematic to an adherent of the "essentialist" method of pathological taxonomy?

A．A patient suffering from fever, in which the virus that is apparently responsible for the symptoms has not been isolated

B．A patient suffering from lung inflammation which, though resembling other inflammations, does not respond to any known treatments

C．A patient suffering from a genetic anomaly whose cause may be known but whose consequences remain unidentified

D．A patient infected with a variety of bacteria that is known to cause two diseases with dissimilar symptoms

E．A case of a patient with symptoms that may have arisen from two known diseases of different sources

?Read the following extract from an article about Security Markets.

?For each question 15—20, mark one letter (A, B, C, or D) on your Answer Sheet for the answer you choose.

Stocks may be purchased in either the primary or the secondary market. The primary market is a market in which all investor purchases financial securities (via an investment bank or other representative) directly from the issuer of those securities. Usually, an investment-banking firm an organization that assists corporations in raising funds — is involved in the marketing and distribution process. A corporation can also obtain equity by selling securities directly to current stockholders.

The secondary market involves transactions for existing securities that are currently traded between investors and are usually bought and sold through a securities exchange or the over-the-counter market. Securities exchanges are marketplaces where members buy and sell securities for their clients. The New York Stock Exchange is the largest in the United States; it accounts for about 50 percent of stock bought and sold in the United States. Other securities exchanges include the American Stock Exchange and several regional exchanges. The over-the-counter market is a network of account executives(stockbrokers) who buy and sell the securities that are not traded in exchanges. If you invest in securities, chances are that you will use the services of an account executive who works for a brokerage firm. Most full-service account executives not only process your orders to buy and sell securities but also provide valuable information and advice. For these services, they are paid a commission based on the size and value of tile transaction. An investor should choose an account executive who is ethical ,compatible, and able to provide the level of service required by the investor. Personal investment planning begins with formulating measurable and realistic investment goals. A personal investment plan is then designed to implement those goals. Many financial planners suggest, as a first step, that the investor establish an emergency fund equivalent to three to six months' living expenses. Then additional funds may be invested according to the investment plan. Finally, all investments should be carefully monitored and, if necessary, the investment plan should be modified.

Depending on their particular investment goals, investors seek varying degrees of safety, income, growth, and liquidity from their investments. Safety is, in essence ,freedom from the risk of loss. Generally, the greater the risk, the greater should be the potential return on all investment.

Income is the periodic return from all investment. Growth is an increase in the value of the investment. Liquidity is defined as the ease with which an asset can be converted into cash. Among the traditional investment alternatives are bank accounts, corporate bonds, government bonds, common stock, preferred stock, mutual funds, and real estate. High-risk investment techniques can provide greater returns, but they entail greater risk of loss. They include buying stock on margin, selling short, and trading incommodities and options.

Information on securities and the firms that issue them can be obtained from the newspapers, brokerage-firm reports, business periodicals, corporate reports, and investors’ services. Most local newspapers report daily securities transactions and stock indexes, or averages. The averages indicate price trends but reveal nothing about the performance of individual stocks. State and federal regulations protect investors from unscrupulous securities trading practices. Federal laws, which are enforced by the Securities and Exchange Commission, require the registration of new securities, the publication and distribution of prospectuses, and the registration of brokers and securities deale

A．Most full-service account executives can process your orders to buy and sell securities.

B．You can pay the full-service account executives commission whatever you wish.

C．Full-service account executives should be ethnical, compatible and able to provide the level of service required by the investor.

D．Most full-service account executives can provide valuable information and advice.

"Culture shock" occurs as a result of total immersion in new culture. It【C1】______to "people who have been suddenly transplanted abroad. " Newcomers may be anxious【C2】______they do not speak the language, know the【C3】______, or understand peoples behavior. in daily life. The visitor finds that "yes" may not always mean "yes", that friendliness does not【C4】______mean friendship or that statements that appear to be serious are really intended【C5】______jokes. The foreigner may be unsure as to when to shake hands or embrace, when to【C6】______conversations, or how to approach a stranger. The【C7】______of "culture shock" helps explain feelings of bewilderment and disorientation. Language problems do not account for all the frustrations that people feel. When one is【C8】______of everything that was once familiar, such as understanding a transportation system, knowing how to register for university classes, 【C9】______knowing how to make friends, difficulties in coping with the new society may【C10】______.

【C1】

A．occurs

B．appears

C．happens

D．exists