A few common misconceptions. Beauty is
only skin-deep. One’s physical assets and liabilities don’t count all that much
in a managerial career. A woman should always try to look her best.
Over the last 30 years, social scientists have conducted more than 1,000
studies of how we react to beautiful and not-so-beautiful people. The virtually
unanimous conclusion: Looks do matter, more than most of us realize. The data
suggest, for example, that physically attractive individuals are more likely to
be treated well by their parents, sought out as friends, and pursued
romantically. With the possible exception of women seeking managerial jobs, they
are also more likely to be hired, paid well, and promoted.
Un-American, you say, unfair and extremely unbelievable Once again, the
scientists have caught us mouthing pieties (虔诚) while acting just the contrary.
T A. a person’s property or debts do not matter much B. a person’s outward appearance is not a critical qualification C. women should always dress fashionably D. women should not only be attractive but also high-minded
[单项选择]After the guests left, she spent half an hour ______ the sitting-room. A. ordering B. arranging C. tidying up D. clearing away
[单项选择]Ann: Do you still have a headache, BillBill: Yes, I do. And now I have a fever and cough constantly.Ann: ______
[单项选择]James: Can I borrow your notes for today's geology classJane: ______
[单项选择]In no country ______ Britain, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day. A. other than B. more than C. better than D. rather than
[单项选择]The British constitution is a large extent a product of the historical events described above. A. within B. to C. by D. at
[单项选择]Paul: Do you have to have that TV on quite so loudCarol: ______ Is it bothering youPaul: Yes, I'm trying to sleep.
[单项选择]I'd ______ his reputation with other farmers and business people in the community, and then make a decision about whether or not to approve a loan. A. take into account B. account for C. make up for D. make out
[单项选择]I was ______ the point of telephoning him when his letter arrived. A. to B. on C. at D. in
[单项选择]Wilson: Are you feeling any better today I hear you got the flu.Jim: ______
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Smoking, which may be a pleasure for
some people, is a serious source of discomfort for their fellows. Medical
authorities express their (31) about the effect of smoking on
the health not only (32) those who smoke but also of those
who do not. In fact, nonsmokers who must involuntarily inhale the air polluted
by the tobacco smoke may (33) more than the smokers
themselves. As you are doubtless aware, a considerable number of
our students have (34) an effort to (35)
the university to ban smoking in the classrooms. I believe they are
entirely right in their aim. (36) , I would hope that it is
possible to achieve this by (37) on the smokers to use good
judgment and show concern for others rather than (38)
regulation. Smoking is prohibited by city laws in
theaters and in halls used for sh A. concern B. trouble C. interest D. displeasure
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