As a result of careless washing, the jacket ________ to a child’s size.
A. correspondedB. decreased
C. dropped D. shrank
--- I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.
--- I think so . He ______ for it for months.
A. is preparing B. was preparing
C. has been preparing D. has been preparing
Gottlieb Daimler, ______ German engineer, is normally believed to have invented ______ car.
A. a; 不填B. the; a
C. a; theD. 不填; a
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Hello , everyone !
You can’t avoid a conflict(冲突) at work. If you can avoid a conflict, it means you will win what you want regardless of what the other person wants. Since the potential issue has not been removed, it will appear later. Here are the necessary tips on handling conflicts at work.
★ Realize that some conflicts are unavoidable at work. On numerous occasions, conflict and disagreement are likely to happen. But when a conflict happens it’s not the end of the world. On the contrary, it can be the beginning of an interesting learning process. Conflicts mean that people care enough to disagree strongly. The trick is not to allow the conflict to go on forever.
★ Handle conflicts sooner rather than later. Solve a conflict when it starts, as it only gets worse with time going by. Conflicts at work arise not from something that was said, but from something that wasn’t said! Everyone’s waiting for the other to admit he’s wrong and gets more unpleasant after the conflict has lasted a while. It’s essential to interrupt the “waiting game” before it gets to that point.
★ Ask nicely. If somebody has done something that made you angry, or if you don’t understand their viewpoint or actions, simply asking nicely about it can make a world of difference. Never assume that people do what they do to annoy or hurt you. Sometimes there’s a good reason why that person does what he or she does, and a potential conflict disappears right there. Do remember to make an inquiry, not a blame of any sort.
★ Appreciate. Praise the other part in the conflict. Tell them why it’s worth it to you to solve the conflict. This can be difficult as few people find it easy to praise and appreciate a person they disagree strongly with, but it is a great way to move forward.
Topic | How to 1..________ conflicts at work |
Reason | Conflicts won’t 2..________if not dealt with. |
3.._______ on handling conflicts
| Don’t be afraid of conflicts which can happen on many 4..________and try to resolve a conflict soon or it will get 5..______. |
·Interrupt the “waiting game” and try to admit your 6..________actively. | |
Don’t imagine people do something to make you7..________ on purpose. | |
· Remember not to 8..________others, but ask them nicely about what they do, which may make a difference. | |
Try to appreciate the other part in the conflict although it is 9..________to do so. | |
10.._______ | As long as you learn to do with conflicts, you’ll work in joy. |
What do former American president Bill Clinton and rock musician Pete Townshend have in common.'? Both men have hearing damage from exposure(暴露，接触) to loud music, and both now wear hearing aids（助听器） as a result. As a teenager, Clinton played saxophone in a band. Townshend, who has the more severe hearing loss, was a guitarist for a band called the Who. He is one of the first rock musicians to call the public's attention to the problem of hearing loss from exposure to loud music.
Temporary（暂时） hearing loss can happen after only 15 minutes of listening to loud music. One early warning sign is when your ears begin to feel warm while you listen to music at a rock concert or through headphones. One later is that an unusual sound or a ringing is sometimes produced in your head after the concert.
"What happens is that the hair cells in the inner ear are damaged, but they're not dead," says physician and ear specialist Dr. Sam Levine. According to Dr. Levine, if you avoid further exposure to loud noise, it's possible to recondition the cells（细胞） somewhat. However, he adds, "Eventually, over a long period of time, hair cells are permanently damaged." And this is no small problem.
What sound level is dangerous? According to Dr. Levine, regular exposure to noise above 85 decibels (分贝) is considered dangerous. The chart below offers a comparison of decibel levels to certain sounds. Here's another measurement you can use. If you're at a rock concert and the music is so loud that you have to shout to make yourself heard, you' re at risk for hearing loss. That's when wearing protective devices such as earplugs becomes critical.
The facts are pretty frightening. But are rock bands turning down the volume.'? Most aren't. "Rock music is supposed to be loud," says drummer Andrew Sather."I wouldn't have it any other way. And neither would the real fans of rock. "
Continued exposure to loud music and the failure to wear earplugs can lead to deafness, according to Dr. Levine. He states, "There's no cure for hearing loss. Your ears are trying to tell you something. That ringing is the scream of your hair cells dying. Each time that happens, more and more damage is done. "
Levels of Common Noises Normal conversation 50 — 65 dB Food blender 88 dB Jet plane flying above a person standing outside 103 dB Rock band during a concert 110 — 140 dB |
1.From Paragraph 1, we can learn that ___________ .
A. loud music is a major cause of hearing loss
B. famous people may have hearing problems
C. teenagers should stay away from school bands
D. the problem of hearing damage is widely known
2.In Paragraph 3, the underlined word "recondition" means__________ .
A. not to be seen B. to fill with sound
C. to become larger in size D. to make good again
3.The purpose of the chart at the end of the article is to show__________ .
A. a list of harmful sounds
B. the effect of rock concerts
C. the noise levels of sounds
D. relationship between daily activities and hearing loss
4.Which of the following statements will Dr. Sam Levine probably agree?
A. When your ears feel warm, your hair cells are dead.
B. Drummer Andrew Sather gives good advice.
C. Many are at the risk of losing hearing.
D. Doctors know how to deal with hearing loss.
