Passage 2Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage. The holidays are the most wasteful time of the year. The amount of waste produced increases by more than 25% from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. Waste from shopping bags alone amounts to four million tons in the U.S. and 28 billion pounds of food is wasted annually. That's about 100 pounds per person. Now for the good news. You can simplify the holidays, do something about the amount of waste. Most issues surrounding food safety and food waste involve leftovers (剩饭). Plan ahead for the number of people you will be feeding, including a day or two of leftovers, but don't try to keep food too long. Preparing the right amount of food will keep everyone feeling well and eliminate the need to throw away extra food this time of year. Plan thoughtfully when giving gifts. Waste-free gifts of time and talent are appreciated. Tickets to concerts, the zoo, movies or sporting events make fun gifts and don't come with any waste. Wrapping paper can be recycled as long as it isn't the metal variety. Better yet, reduce waste by wrapping gifts in shopping bags or other reusable items, to save the wrapping part of the package.1. What is said about holidays according to the passage?
A. 28 billion pounds of food is wasted.
B. They are the busiest time of the year.
C. They are the most wasteful time of the year.
D. 4 million tons of shopping bags are consumed.
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四、仔细阅读 (40分)Directions: There are 4 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage.To be a good manager, you must be careful to distinctly define the proper boundary (界限) between yourself and your staff. Here are some points to remember: 1. Be clear about the relationship. To maintain the respect of your employees while being friends with them, you must be direct about the nature of your business relationship. This means being clear about what the goals are, how your employees are to help you reach them, and what they can expect from you. By communicating these things clearly, you avoid the risk that an employee can misinterpret your friendship and behave in an unprofessional manner. 2. Be social - to a degree. In most offices, there's usually a lot of social networking, whether it's a Friday lunch or drinks after work. It's natural for managers to be a part of that. Just remember to socialize (交际) with everyone, be careful with the alcohol, and don't be the last one at the party. Also, keep socializing at the office to a minimum. You want to ensure that you are respected as well as liked. 3. Don't fake it. Maybe you want to try to be friends with all your employees, because you think that would strengthen your team. While some management training courses stress that bosses should ask their staff about their personal lives, such as their weekend plans, their families, or their children, such efforts can backfire if the manager is viewed as not being sincere. It's okay to ask occasional questions of staff, but don't make a big production out of it. Getting to know people takes time.1. To prevent employees from behaving unprofessionally, managers should ______.
A. show respect to their employees' individual needs
B. let them know about their future career development
C. set short-term and long-term goals for their business
D. make them clear about the nature of business relationship
3. What is required of the candidates for the job position?
A. They should have strong communication skills.
B. They should be good at testing and inspection.
C. They should be willing to work at weekends.
D. They should have overseas working experiences.
5. Those who want to apply for the position should ______.
A. make an appointment with the HR Department
B. visit the company’s website for details
C. take part in the company’s volunteer program
D. send their resumes to the company
4. Once they are hired, the candidates will ______.
A. be offered ongoing training
B. be paid a competitive salary
C. be asked to buy life insurance
D. be given a two-week paid holiday