[单项选择]With today’s advancements in communications combined with computers and handhold devices, we now have multiple ways to connect and socialize regardless of the distance. However, the communication method of choice is often dictated by one’s age, and each age group bas gravitated (受吸引) to that method with which they have become most familiar and comfortable.
For example, most of those in our young generation have embraced email and cell phones. We use email to communicate with our friends or business associates because it’s easy and convenient, especially for spanning times zones. Email also allows us time to work out our thoughts as we create the message and is less intrusive than a phone call. Most of us also own cell phones, although the primary reason is often to have a means of contacting others in the event of an emergency. Also growing in popularity are services such as Skype that enable us to make free or low-cost phone calls from our computers.
But many in my gener
A. They are too old to use these modern forms of communication.
B. Using the modern forms of communication may be expensive and complexed.
C. It is so slow for them to employ these forms of communication.
D. They have no opportunities to use computers or electrograph at all.

[单项选择]With today’s advancements in communications combined with computers and handhold devices, we now have multiple ways to connect and socialize regardless of the distance. However, the communication method of choice is often dictated by one’s age, and each age group bas gravitated (受吸引) to that method with which they have become most familiar and comfortable.
For example, most of those in our young generation have embraced email and cell phones. We use email to communicate with our friends or business associates because it’s easy and convenient, especially for spanning times zones. Email also allows us time to work out our thoughts as we create the message and is less intrusive than a phone call. Most of us also own cell phones, although the primary reason is often to have a means of contacting others in the event of an emergency. Also growing in popularity are services such as Skype that enable us to make free or low-cost phone calls from our computers.
But many in my gener
A. The author shows no interest in the change of communication methods.
B. The author thinks the new way is more convenient and helpful.
C. The author believes it is useless to change the communication method.
D. The author can accept the change but insist on the traditional way.

[单项选择]The speed of communications today, as opposed to ______, has greatly altered the manner in which business is conducted.
A. one of yesterday
B. those of yesterday
C. that of yesterday
D. the ones of yesterday

[填空题]A decreasing number of today’s workers expect to spend their working lives in the same field, ______________________________(更不用说同一家公司了).

[简答题]
You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.
In the last part, 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. instructions may result in a loss of marks.

[填空题]In today’s job market, basic skills in computer science and foreign languages are ______ (至关重要).

[单项选择]
In today’s business climate, every corporate decision is measured by one standard--how it influences bottom line. So for businesses in Saint John, New Brunswick, important decisions usually comes easier. The reason Saint John is the country’s most cost-effective city.
Many companies, including major telemarketing operations, are moving in to take advantage of substantially more competitive operating costs for human resources, workers’ compensation, telecommunications and business convenience.
1. In Saint John, city center rents run approximately one-third less than the national average. Downtown Class A office space ranges in price from the low to mid teens. Class B rents for much lower fees. Salaries cost an average of 23 percent less when compared to other major centers. These reduced costs and lower household expenses make for a winning combination where employers and employees both be
A. determine the cheapest city center
B. make important decisions
C. consider Saint John
D. to be their home

[填空题]By the 660s, China has great influence in today’s Xinjiang Province.

[填空题]Today’s U.S. athletes usually avoid being like a role model since that will ruin their reputation.