Questions 11 to 15 are based on the
following passage. Most of us have seen a dog staring
at, sometimes snarling at, and approaching a reflection of itself. For most
animals, seeing their own image in a mirror acts as a social stimulus. But does
the dog recognize itself, or does the reflection simply signal a potential
companion or threat This question is interest for a number of
reasons. Apart from curiosity about the level of animals’ understanding,
research on self-recognition in animals has several benefits. It provides
some insight into the evolutionary significance of this skill of self-
recognition and into the level and kinds of cognitive competence that the skill
requires. Such research also indicates the kinds of learning experiences that
determine the development of self-recognition. In addition, work wi A. whether dogs recognize themselves in mirrors B. whether the grooming practices of chimps can be altered C. whether nonhumans have a self-concept D. whether chimps change their behavior when a mirror is present
[单项选择] Directions : There are 4 reading passages in this part. 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. 阅读理解一
Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following
passage. The main idea of these business-school
academics is appealing. In a word wt ere companies must adapt to new
technologies and source of competition, it is much harder than it used to be to
often good employees job security and an opportunity to climb the corporate
ladder. Yet it is also more necessary than ever for employees to invest in
better skills and sparkle with bright ideas. How can firms get the most out of
people if they can no longer offer them protection and promotion
Many bosses would love to have an answer. Sumantrra Ghos A. had job security and an opportunity of promotion B. had to compete with each other to keep his job C. had to undergo training all the time D. had no difficulty climbing the corporate ladder
[简答题]另一个文化差异是中国人传统上爱面子、讲形式、重礼貌。在对比美国人待人接物时,他们并不经常谈论丢脸、得脸、赏脸的事。美国人关心名誉,他们的确想到了“体面”,并使别人“显得体面”。无论如何,在日常交往上,他们更注重实质方面,而不介意一个特殊行动将使某人丢脸或得脸。像个人身份地位这样的问题,在中国之所以重要是因为他想的是面子,但美国人则认为面子不如实质那么重要。
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