There has been a long ___________ of dry weather

There has been a collision a number of cars on the main road to town.

A) engaging           B) composing   C) involving          D) consisting

 

There has been a great deal of research into the art of negotiation, and, in particular, into what makes a “go od negotiator” .One point most researchers seem to agree on is that good negotiators try to create a harmonious atmosphere at the start of a negotiation.They make an effort to establish a good rapport with their opposite member, so that there will be a willingness — on both sides — to make concessions, if this should prove necessary.Good negotiators generally wish to reach an agreement which meets the interests of both sides.They therefore tend to take a long-term view, ensuring that the agreement will improve, at least not harm, their relationship with the other party.On the other hand, a poor negotiator tends to look for immediate gains, forgetting that the real benefits of a deal may come much later.Skillful negotiators are flexible.They do not “lock themselves” into a position so that they will lose face if they have to compromise.They have a range of objectives, thus allowing themselves to make concessions, for example, “I aim to buy this machine for ￡2 000” and not “I must buy it for ￡2 000” .Poor negotiators have limited objectives, and may not even work out a “fall-back position” .Successful negotiators do not want a negotiation to break down.If problems arise, they suggest ways of resolving them.The best negotiators are persuasive, eloquent people, who select a few key arguments and repeat them.Finally, it is essential to be a good listener and to check frequently that everything has been understood by both parties.

1.The best title for the passage is ()

A.Benefits on Both Sides

B.Art of Negotiation

C.Skills of Communication

D.How to Be a Good Negotiator

2.Negotiators’ good rapport can make it easy for negotiators()

A.to make them fully understood

B.to make necessary concession

C.to create a positive environment

D.to increase negotiators’ status

3.If we understand that the some real benefits of a deal may come much later()

A.we will take a long term view in the negotiation

B.we will pay more attention to the benefits on both sides

C.we will try much harder to improve the agreement

D.we will try to change the relationship with the other party

4.Many poor negotiators may not make any concession for themselves in that ()

A.they are afraid of losing face

B.they have no clear objectives

C.they are not flexible

D.they are not skillful

5.Good negotiators are usually very persuasive and eloquent in order to()

A.work out ways to resolve problems

B.make sure that everything is understood

C.have better communication with their partners

D.avoid the breakdown of the negotiation

A．There are a wide range of cases.

B．They are very destructive.

C．There has been a rise in such crimes.

D．They have aroused fear among the residents.

Directions:

There has been a discussion recently on the issue of challenge in a newspaper. Write an essay of about 200 words to the newspaper to

1. show your understanding of the symbolic meaning of the picture below

1) the content of the picture

2) the symbolic meaning

3) the special understanding

2. give a specific example/comment, and

3. give your suggestion as to the best way to treat challenge.

A．There has been an increase in the number of jobs advertised.

B．There has been an increase in the number of applicants with degrees.

C．Jobs axe becoming much more complicated nowadays.

D．The other processes of applying for jobs axe more complicated.

A．There has been an increase in the number of jobs advertised.

B．There has been an increase in the number of applicants with degrees.

C．Jobs are becoming much more complicated nowadays.

D．The other processes of applying for jobs are more complicated.

During the twentieth century there has been a great change in the lives of women. A woman marrying at the end of the nineteenth century would probably have been in her middle twenties, and would be likely to have seven or eight children, of whom four or five lived till they were five years old. By the time the Youngest was fifteen, the mother would have been in her early fifties and would expect to live a further twenty years, during which chance and health made it unusual for them to get paid work. Today women marry younger and have fewer children. Usually a woman' s youngest child will be fifteen when she is forty-five and she can be expected to live another thirty-five years and is likely to take paid work until sixty.

This important change in women' s life has only recently begun to have its full effect on women's economic position. Even a few years ago most girls left school and took a full-time job. However, when they married, they usually left work at once and never returned to it. Today the school-leaving age is sixteen, many girls stay at school after that age, and though women marry younger, more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born. Very many more afterwards return to full or part-time work. Such changes have led to a new relationship in marriage, with the husband accepting a greater share of the duties and satisfactions of family life.

We are told that in a family about 1900 ______.

A．few children died before they were five

B．seven or eight children lived to be more than five

C．the youngest child would be fifteen

D．four or five children died when they were five

There has been a growing body of evidence to suggest that global warming is worsening and much needs to be done to curb it. While the governments should shoulder the major responsibility of finding a solution to this problem, each individual can help, too. What, do you think, university students can do to help curb global warming? Write an essay of about 400 words on the following topic: What can university students do to help curb global warming?

There has been a new trend in economic activity—the sharing economy. The biggest sector of the sharing economy is travel. You can find a potential host through a website. If you both get along and they are available during your planned trip, you stand a chance of getting a place to stay for free. In addition, people also use websites and apps to rent out their cars, houses, tools, clothes and services to one another. Time magazine has included this trend in a list titled "10 ideas that will change the world". It said: "In an era when families are scattered and we may not know the people down the street, sharing things—even with strangers weve just met online—allows us to make meaningful connections. " What do you think of Times comment? Write an essay of about 400 words on the following topic: My Views on the Sharing Economy In the first part of your essay you should state clearly your main argument, and in the second part you should support your argument with appropriate details. In the last part you should bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks. Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET FOUR.