自考高级英语练习题及答案(1)

以产品领先见长的公司并不为每年可能发生的意外事件准备计划,也不花很多时间去作详细分析。

问题很简单站在哪一边，采取什么样的方法。

而后他开始认真地不紧不慢地写信，字迹细长而清晰。

至于那些常见的疾病势利者,他们因患了富人易得的病便自称与众不同,人们对他们更没有多少同情来减少对他们的恼恨了。

实际上，一直令我感到震惊的是，我们公司的人竞为自己的宣传所欺骗。

你把邦尼当成足球抱着在大街上跑，到底想干什么?

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How to achieve the balance between work and life in your opinion?

Between Elvis and Alice, rock ___1___ say, a number of rock stars have helped our society ___2___ its beliefs and attitudes. Bob Dylan touched a nerve of ___3___ . He spoke of civil rights, nuclear fallout, and loneliness. He ___4___ of change and of the ___5___ of an older generation.

Chavel was filled with a huge and ___6___ joy. It seemed to him that already he was ___7___- twenty-nine men to draw and only two ___8___ papers left. The chances had suddenly grown in his ___9___ from ten to one to-fourteen to one: the greengrocer had drawn a slip and indicated carelessly and without ___10___ that he was safe.

But now he's going to do something about it. He's going to ___11___ all the goodness of his ___12___, all the apple pie and ___13___ and medals in the ___14___ of his country, and he's going to place it before the people of this country, telling it ___15___ it really is.

The value of snobbery in general, its humanistic" point", consists in its power to ___16___ activity. A society with plenty of snobberies is like a dog with plenty of ___17___ it is not likely to become comatose, every snobbery demands of its devotee's unceasing efforts, a ___18___ of sacrifices. The society snob must be ___19___ lion-hunting; the modernity-snob can never ___20___ from trying to be up-to-date.

I believe that over a period of decades newspapers have become a habit ___21___ than a function. They have held their franchise so long that change has become ___22___ . I do not know, in fact, of any ___23___ that has changed as little in the last twenty years as the ___24___ press. And this resistance to change is the end of ___25___ -which, in turn marks the end of usefulness.

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If you regularly work extra hours, you may be given more responsibility.

For most people, juggling(巧妙处理) the demands of career and personal life is an ongoing challenge.

If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yourself regularly working more than 40 hours a week to achieve and exceed expectations.

There's nothing as stressful and potentially dangerous as working when you're sleep-deprived.

If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for trouble- shooting or consulting.

What does the real balance mean according to the author?

How to save a lot of time and avoid misunderstandings according to the passage?

What will NOT happen if you don't get enough sleep?

What does the underlined sentence in the passage mean?

What will happen if you're spending most of your time at work?

According to the passage, you'd better say no to mandatory overtime when ______.

The boundaries between work and home have blurred for the following reasons, EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following statements is NOT true according the passage?

What does the word "blur" in the sentence" But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers" mean?

Since then, the contrast between his two careers has become even more ______.

Work-life balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress

(1)Finding work-life- balance in today's frenetically(疯狂地) paced world is no simple task.

(2)Spend more time at work than at home, and you miss out on a rewarding personal life. Then again, when you face challenges in your personal life, such as caring for an aging parent or coping with marital problems, concentrating on your job can be difficult.

(3)Whether the problem is too much focus on work or too little, when your work life and your personal life feel out of balance, stress-along with its harmful effects-is the result.

(4)The good news is that you can take control of your work-life balance-and give yourself the time to do the things that are most important to you. The first step is to recognize how the world of work has changed. Then you can evaluate your relationship to work and apply some specific strategies for striking a healthier balance.

How work invades your personal life

(5)There was a time when employees showed up for work Monday through Friday and worked eight-to nine-hour days. The boundaries between work and home were fairly clear then. But the world has changed and, unfortunately, the boundaries have blurred for many workers. Here's why:

●Global economy. As more skilled workers enter the global labor market and companies out- source or remove more jobs to reduce labor costs, people feel pressured to work longer and produce more just to protect their jobs.

●International business. Work continues around the world 24 hours a day for some people. If you work in an international organization, you might be on call around the clock for troubleshooting or consulting.

●Advanced communication technology. Many people now have the ability to work anywhere from their home to their car and even on vacation. And some managers expect this.

●Longer hours. Employers commonly ask employees to work longer hours than they're scheduled. Often, overtime is mandatory(强制性的). If you hope to move up the career ladder, you may find yourself regularly working more than 40 hours a week to achieve and exceed expectations.

●Changes in family roles. Today's married worker is typically part of a dual-career couples, which makes it difficult to find time to meet commitments to family, friends and community.

Married to your work

(6)It can be tempting to rack up the hours at work-especially if you're trying to earn a promotion or some extra money for a child's education or a dream vacation. For others, working more hours feels necessary in order to manage the workload.

(7)But if you're spending most of your time at work, your home life will likely pay the price. Consider the pros and cons of working extra hours on your work-life balance:

●Fatigue. Your ability to think and your eye-hand coordination decrease when you're tired. This means you're less productive and may make more mistakes. These mistakes can lead to injury or rework and negatively impact on your professional reputation.

●Family. You may miss out on important events, such as your child's first bike ride, your father's 60th birthday or your high-school reunion. Missing out on important milestones may harm relationships with your loved ones.

●Friends. Trusted friends are key part of your support system. But if you're spending time at the office instead of with them, you'll find it difficult to nurture those friendships.

●Expectations. If you regularly work extra hours, you may be given more responsibility. This could create a never-ending and increasing cycle, causing more concerns and challenges.

(8)Sometimes working overtime is important. If you work for a company that requires mandatory overtime, you won't be able to avoid it, but you can learn to manage it. Most importantly, say no when you're too tired, when it’s affecting your health or when you have crucial family obligations.

Striking the best work-life balance

(9)For most people, juggling(巧妙处理) the demands of career and personal life is an ongoing challenge. With so many demands on your time-from overtime to family obligations-it can feel difficult to strike this balance. The goal is to make time for the activities that are the most important to you.

(10)Here are some ideas to help you find the balance that's best for you:

● Learn to say no.Whether it's a co- worker asking you to spearhead(充当先锋) an extra project or your child's teacher asking you to manage the class play, remember that it's OK to respectfully say no.When you quit doing the things you only do out of guilt or a false sense of obligation, you'll make more room in your life for the activities that are meaningful to you and bring you joy.

●Leave work at work. Make conscious decision to separate work time from personal time. When with your family, for instance, turn off your cell phone and put away your laptop computer.

●Manage your time. Organize household tasks efficiently. Do one or two loads of laundry every day, rather than saving it all for your day off. A weekly family calendar of important dates and a daily list of to-dos will help you avoid deadline panic. If your employer offers a course in time management, sign up for it.

●Get enough sleep. There's nothing as stressful and potentially dangerous as working when you're sleep-deprived. Not only is your productivity affected, but also you can make costly mistakes. You may then have to work even more hours to make up for these mistakes.

●Communicate clearly. Limit time-consuming misunderstandings by communicating clearly and listening carefully. Take notes if necessary.

●Nurture yourself. Set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as walking, working out or listening to music.

●Set aside one night each week for recreation Take the phone off the hook, power down the computer and turn off the TV. Discover activities you can do with your partner, family or friends, such as playing golf, fishing or canoeing. Making time for activities you enjoy will rejuvenate (使年轻)you.

(11)Remember, striking a work-life balance isn't a one-shot deal. Creating balance in your life is a continuous process. Balance doesn't mean doing everything. Examine your priorities and set boundaries. Be firm in what you can and cannot do. Only you can restore harmony to your lifestyle.

What will happen if your work life and personal life feel out of balance?

I told them my ideas but they ______ at them.

Be careful not to fall ______ to online banking fraud.

Some students never think it wrong and ______ to cheat in exams.

All individuals are required to ______ to the laws made by their governments.

They took ______ measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping.

The commission would find itself ______ at every turn if its members couldn't reach an agreement.

This cake is too large for one person, we shall have to ______ it.

When she heard the bad news, her eyes ______ tears as she struggled to control her emotions.

Allen will soon find out that real life is seldom as simple as it is ______ in commercials

Modern medicine has increased man's life ______.

They are bending with great ______ over the computer.

Her education made it likely that she would be an engineer more ______ than the average.

They ______ water all over each other.

The emergency services said it was ______ that no one was seriously injured in the air crash