1、考研英语（阅读）模拟试卷 403 及答案与解析Part B (10 points) 0 The following paragraphs are given in a wrong order. For Questions 1-5, you are required to reorganize these paragraphs into a coherent article by choosing from the list A-G to fill in each numbered box. The first and the last paragraphs have been placed f
2、or you in Boxes. A I just dont know how to motivate them to do a better job. Were in a budget crunch and I have absolutely no financial rewards at my disposal. In fact, we 11 probably have to lay some people off in the near future. Its hard for me to make the job interesting and challenging because
3、it isntits boring, routine paperwork, and there isnt much you can do about it.B Finally, I cant say to them that their promotions will hinge on the excellence of their paperwork. First of all, they know its not true. If their performance is adequate, most are more likely to get promoted just by stay
4、ing on the force a certain number of years than for some specific outstanding act. Second, they were trained to do the job they do out in the streets, not to fill out our forms. All through their career it is the arrests and interventions that get noticed.C Ive got a real problem with my officers. T
5、hey come on the force as young, inexperienced men, and we send them out on the street, either in cars or on a beat. They seem to like the contact they have with the public, the action involved in crime prevention, and the apprehension of criminals. They also like helping people out at fires, acciden
6、ts, and other emergencies.D Some people have suggested a number of things like using conviction records as a performance criterion. However, we know thats not fairtoo many other things are involved. Bad paperwork increases the chance that you lose in court, but good paperwork doesnt necessarily mean
7、 youll win. We tried setting up team competitions based on the excellence of the reports, but the guys caught on to that pretty quickly. No one was getting any type of reward for winning the competition, and they figured why should they labor when there was no payoff.E The problem occurs when they g
8、et back to the station. They hate to do the paperwork, and because they dislike it, the job is frequently put off or done inadequately. This lack of attention hurts us later on when we get to court. We need clear, factual reports. They must be highly detailed and unambiguous. As soon as one part of
9、a report is shown to be inadequate or incorrect, the rest of the report is suspect. Poor reporting probably causes us to lose more cases than any other factor.F So I just dont know what to do. Ive been groping in the dark in a number of years. And I hope that this seminar will shed some light on thi
10、s problem of mine and help me out in my future work.G A large metropolitan city government was putting on a number of seminars for administrators, managers and / or executives of various departments throughout the city. At one of these sessions the topic to be discussed was motivationhow we can get
11、public servants motivated to do a good job. The difficulty of a police captain became the central focus of the discussion.5 You are going to read a text about the tips on how to be a good boss, followed by a list of illustrations. Choose the best example from the list A-F for each numbered subheadin
12、g (1-5). There is one extra example which you do not need to use.Have you ever considered what makes a good boss good? The answer to that question is admittedly mercurial, as one persons view of a top-notch employer will differ from somebody elses. However, there are a number of traits, attitudes an
13、d abilities that are common to all good bosses. Moreover, the need for solid leadership skills is especially telling with smaller businesses.“Being a good boss is important in any organization, but its particularly important for small business,“ says Rob Sheehan, director of executive education at t
14、he James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland. “With smaller businesses, you really have the opportunity to set the tone for the entire company.“Bearing in mind the importance of good leadership to business, consider the following lineup of skills, strategies and attri
15、butes:【C1 】Be inclusive:With a smaller operation, its essential that everyone feels like an equal and involved part of the team. A good employer is certain to treat each employee fairly, not only in terms of salary and other forms of compensation, but also in how that employee is involved in the dai
16、ly function of the business. Encourage feedback, innovation and creativity so employees feel genuinely engaged.【C2 】Mission, not just money:Very few businesses operate out of sheer altruism, but thats not to say that turning a profit is the primary philosophical and practical focus. Rather, an effec
17、tive boss establishes a genuine business mission. How that takes shape depends both on the business and on the overriding focus the boss wants to set.【C3 】Nothing to fear but fear itself:Many of us have had bosses who would be right at home with a knife next to their desk calendars. Make one mistake
18、 on the job and feel free to slip your head right in beneath the blade. Conversely, an effective boss encourages his or her employees not to be gun shy about occasional chaos along the road toward better job performance.【C4 】Its their careers, too:Dont forget that the people who work for you are loo
19、king to you to help them navigate and advance their careers. As I said, its not all about money. But it is all about making your employees see how to improve and create meaningful careers for themselves.【C5 】Made, not necessarily born:One final aspect of being a good boss is recognizing that much of
20、 what goes into being an effective leader is, in fact, learned behavior. Of course, there always have been and will be bosses who seem to have a flawless touch in leading and motivating. But for every natural, there are just as many top -flight bosses who got that way by attending management classes
21、 and seminars, reading books on effective leadership and, just as important, understanding that a good employer naturally attracts first -rate employees.A“Its important to use that different perspective to educate and encourage. But its also important, like a good coach, to lead your team by example
22、. For instance, while you should point out mistakes by your employees, be sure to admit when you yourself make a mistake,“ says Sheehan.B “You need to create an environment of integrity, trust and respect to make absolutely certain that everyone is treated fairly, regardless of the differences they
23、may have,“ says Sheehan.C “People can definitely develop good leadership capabilities,“ says Sheehan. “To a certain degree, we all have innate traits that make us good bosses. All you really have to do is work to develop those traits to their utmost.“D If an employee has a goal of becoming a manager
24、 or running his or her own business someday, nurture that goal. Tell them the traits they need to work on to achieve their ultimate plans.E For instance, a restaurant owner may push speedy lunchtime service as a way of serving the time-strapped business community. By contrast, a medical supply outfi
25、t may emphasize how its products improve customers health. Not only can a clear mission(responsibility) serve to motivate employees, it can also infuse a sense of importance in their jobs.F “This requires a mentality that encourages learning rather than being afraid of making a mistake. Try somethin
26、g new and different, but know were not going to kill each other if things dont work out,“ says Sheehan. “I was a swimmer in college and I swam fast when I imagined a shark was after me. I swam just as fast when I imagined I was in the Olympics. Its a question of what you want to focus on.“6 【C1 】7 【
27、C2 】8 【C3 】9 【C4 】10 【C5 】10 You are going to read a text about the tips on business on the Internet, followed by a list of examples. Choose the best example from the list A-F for each numbered subheading (1-5). There is one extra example which you do not need to use.Today, some 30% of small busines
28、s owners dont have a Web presence at all, while the vast majority who do are watching their sites sit stale, waiting and wanting for business. Where did things go wrong? There are common principles followed by those whose dreams of online success have become reality.【C1 】Build your site around your
29、customer:Thinking of your site as your online storefront, built around delivering the highest-quality customer experience from the moment your customer steps through the “door“.【C2 】Just because you built it doesnt mean theyll come:If you arent seeing a large volume of targeted traffic to your site,
30、 its time to up the ante.【C3 】Integrate customer loyalty programs and promotions:Methods contain discounts, news, or friendly service reminders. Use discount promotional offers to stay in touch with past visitors to your site.【C4 】Justify your monthly spending through product bundling:While pay-per-
31、click Internet advertising is much more cost-effective than traditional media channels, bundling products together will not only increase your sales revenue, but also enable you to get more out of your per-click ad rates.【C5 】Measure your progress:Your site may be live, but how is it performing?Arme
32、d with these simple lessons, vow to make your business realize the true promise of the Internet.A A manufacturing company selling $50 items was having trouble justifying the cost of online keyword ads. By bundling products to create packages of $100 or more and advertising to wholesale customers loo
33、king to buy in bulk, the manufacturer dropped its sales representative agencies and focused on large-volume buyers, such as Wal-Mart and Target. Needless to say, the company had no trouble exceeding its yearly sales quota.B One of my past clients had a well-designed physical storefront, solid prices
34、, and quality offerings. However, he wasnt able to drive enough store traffic despite targeted advertising efforts in print publications and other offline venues. We decided to shift those ad dollars to an online pay-per-click campaignin which the advertiser pays whenever someone clicks on its entry
35、 posted during the course of a site search based on keywords relevant to his business. The immediate impact was staggering. Online revenue soared tenfold to $1 million from $100,000 within only a few months.C With todays technology, your return can be easily measured. If you rely on your Web site as
36、 a sales tool, you cant afford not to invest in site analytics. Make sure your Web solution includes an easy-to-use reporting tool that presents this information in a clear, concise format. After all, while metrics are a critical part of the Web equation, you dont have the time to spend hours diggin
37、g through reams of data.D Years ago, I worked with a woman who sold purses online through a home-built site that lacked critical e -commerce components. After a simple redesign including product descriptions, comprehensive navigation, and a secure, user-friendly ordering system, her revenue increase
38、d fivefold. And she began receiving rave reviews from customers impressed with the ease and convenience of the online shopping experience.E Online success demands more than simple presence. Your Internet investment should pay for itself with new customers and increased sales. Find a trusted partner
39、who can help you navigate todays (and tomorrows) technology and who understands the bottom-line realities of your business.F One villa rental company had a Web site that generated very few calls and online bookings. I helped the company set up a “last minute deals“ distribution list. By subscribing,
40、 site visitors would receive weekly e-mails offering 11th-hour discounts on villa rentals. As a result, the company captured contact information for thousands of possible customers, reduced its unused inventory to almost zero, and increased revenue significantly.11 【C1 】12 【C2 】13 【C3 】14 【C4 】15 【C
41、5 】15 You are going to read a text about the tips on resume writing, followed by a list of examples. Choose the best example from the list A-F for each numbered subheading (l-5).There is one extra example which you do not need to use.The main purpose of a resume is to convince an employer to grant y
42、ou an interview. There are two kinds. One is the familiar “tombstone“ that lists where you went to school and where youve worked in chronological order. The other is what I call the “functional“ resumedescriptive, run to read, unique to you and much more likely to land you an interview.Its handy to
43、have a “tombstone“ for certain occasions. But prospective employers throw away most of those unrequested “tombstone“ lists, preferring to interview the quick rather than the dead.What follows are tips on writing a functional resume that will get reada resume that makes you come alive and look intere
44、sting to employers.【C1 】Put yourself first:In order to write a resume others will read with enthusiasm, you have to feel important about yourself.【C2 】Sell what you can do, not who you are:Practice translating your personality traits, character, accomplishments and achievements into skill areas. The
45、re are at least five thousand skill areas in the world of work.Toot your own horn!Many people clutch when asked to think about their abilities. Some think they have none at all! But everyone does, and one of yours may just be the ticket an employer would be glad to punchif only you show it.【C3 】Be s
46、pecific, be concrete, and be brief.Remember that “brevity is the best policy.“【C4 】Turn bad news into good:Everybody has had disappointments in work. If you have to mention yours, look for the positive side.【C5 】Never apologize:If youve returning to the work force after fifteen years as a parent, si
47、mply write a short paragraph (summary of background) in place of a chronology of experience. Dont apologize for working at being a mother; its the hardest job of all. If you have no special training or higher education, just dont mention education.How to prepare yourself: The secret is to think abou
48、t the self before you start writing about yourself. Take four or five hours off, not necessarily consecutive, and simply write down every accomplishment in your life, on or off the job, that made you feel effective. Dont worry at first about what it all means. Study the list and try to spot patterns
49、. As you study your list, you will come closer to the meaning: identifying your marketable skills. Once you discover patterns, give names to your cluster of accomplishments (leadership skills, budget management skills, child development skills etc.) Try to list at least three accomplishments under the same skills heading. Now start writing your resume as if you mattered. It may take four drafts or more, and several weeks, before youve ready to show it to a stranger (friends are usually too kind)
