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A different sort of generation gap is developing in the workplace. Someone --- specifically the father-daughter team of Larry and Meagan Johnson --- has figured out that on some American job sites, five generations are working side by side.
In their new book about generations in the workplace the pair argue that while such an age difference adds a lot of texture and a variety of life experiences, it can also bring tensions and conflicts.
The Johnsons are human-resource trainers and public speakers. Dad Larry is a former health-care executive; daughter Meagan is a onetime high-level sales manager.
Here are the oldest and youngest of the five generations they identify:
They call the oldest group Traditionals, born before 1945. They were heavily influenced by the lessons of the Great Depression and World War Two. They respect authority, set a high standard of workmanship, and communicate easily and confidently. But they’re also stubbornly independent. They want their opinions heard.
At the other extreme are what the Johnsons call Linksters, born after 1995 into today’s more complicated, multi-media world. They live and breathe technology and are often social activists.
You won’t find many 15-year olds in the offices of large companies, except as volunteers, of course, but quite old and quite young workers do come together in sales environments like bike shops and ice-cream stores.
The Johnsons, Larry and Meagan, represent a generation gap themselves in their work with jobsite issues. The Johnsons’ point is that as the average lifespan continues to rise and retirement dates get delayed because of the tight economy, people of different generations are working side by side, more often bringing with them very different ideas about company loyalty and work values.
The five generations are heavily influenced by quite different events, social trends, and the cultural phenomena of their times. Their experiences shape their behavior and make it difficult, sometimes, for managers to achieve a strong and efficient workplace.
Larry and Meagan Johnson discuss all this in greater detail in a new book, “Generations, Inc.: From Boomers to Linksters --- Managing the Friction Between Generations at Work,” published by Amacom Press, which is available in all good bookstore from this Friday.
小题1:The type of generation gap in paragraph 1 refers to the difference in beliefs ________.
A.between managers and workers
B.among family members
C.among employees
D.between older and newer companies
小题2:Which of the following statements is NOT true about Traditionals?
A.They’ve learned much from war and economic disaster.
B.They’re difficult to work with as they are stubborn.
C.They respect their boss and hope to be respected.
D.They’re independent workers with great confidence.
小题3: According to the passage, the Linksters are usually ________.
A.found working in the offices of large companies
B.influenced by media and technology
C.enthusiastic multi-media activists
D.ice-cream sellers
小题4: According to the passage, modern workforces are more diverse because ________.
A.people want to increase their average lifespan
B.many young people are entering the workforce
C.employees with different values can benefit their companies
D.retirement dates are being delayed for economic reasons
小题5:What’s the main purpose of the passage?
A.To promote a new book by Larry and Meagan Johnson.
B.To describe the five different workplace generations.
C.To introduce the Johnsons’ research about diverse workforces.
D.To identify a major problem in modern workforces.

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小题1:C
小题1:B
小题1:B
小题1:D
小题1:A
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Lawrence, KS 66045
913-243-1682
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Objective
To work with the client (委托人) population in a social service position.
Education
B.A., University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 2009
Major: Social Services
Minor: Applied Psychology
Experience
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Hotline VolunteerTeen Crisis Center, Lawrence, KS, September 2006- May 2007.Handled crisis calls from teenagers in the community.Dealt with drug use, unwanted pregnancies, failing grades, and the breakdown of parent-teen relationships.
Nurse’s Aide, Danyers General Hospital, St.Louis, MO, Summer 2006.Assisted nurses in patient care.Took histories, updated charts, and helped prepare patients for surgery.
Activities
University Concert BoardWork with other board members to plan and implement on-campus concerts.
Senior Gift CampaignHelp manage the campaign to raise funds for the senior class gift to the university.
Residence Hall Programming BoardPlanned social events for Eggar Residence Hall.
Skills
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Interests
Skiing, softball, classical music, and guitar.
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C.a self-introduction meant to apply for a job
D.a part of a recommendation letter from a university
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A.a wise leaderB.a skillful performer
C.a gifted scientistD.a good social worker
小题3:From the passage we can learn that Donald Sloan ______.
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BRITAIN is a popular tourist place. But tours of the country have pros and cons.
Good news
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Pop music: Britain is the only country to rival (与……比敌)the US on this score.
Black cabs: London taxi drivers know where they are going even if there are never enough of them at weekends or night.
Choice of food: Visitors can find everything from Ethiopian to Swedish restaurants.
Fashion: Not only do fashion junkies love deeply and respect highly brand names such as Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen; street styles are justly loved, too.
Bad news
Poor service: “It’s part of the image of the place. People can dine out on the rudeness they have experienced,” says Professor Tony Seaton of Luton University’s International Tourism Research Center.
Poor public transport: Trains and buses are promised to defeat the keenest tourists, although the over-crowded London tube is inexplicably(不可解的) popular.
Lack of language: Speaking slowly and clearly may not get many foreign visitors very far, even in the tourist traps.
Rain: Still in the number one complaint.
No air-conditioning: So that even splendidly hot summer become as unbearable as the downpours.
Overpriced hotels: The only European country with a higher rate of tax on hotel rooms is Denmark.
Licensing hours: Alcohol is in short supply after 11 p.m. even in 24-hour cities.
小题1:What do tourists complain most?
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B.Poor public transport.
C.Rain.
D.Overpriced hotels.
小题2:What do we learn about pop music in Britain and the US through this passage?
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B.Pop music in Britain is as good as that in the US.
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D.Pop music in Britain is quite different from that in the US.
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小题1:If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend_______.
A.The Art of the Review
B.New York Writers, New York Stories
C.Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
D.Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game
小题2:If you like sports writing, you will most probably _______.
A.go to Blue Tent at 11:15 a.m B.enjoy Jami Bernard’s talk
C.listen to Christine BrennanD.attend the Art of the Review
小题3:Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________.
A.The Art of the Review
B.Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food
C.New York Writers, New York Stories
D.Sports Writing:For the Love of the Game
小题4:All the four activities above _______.
A.are about writingB.will last 45 minutes each
C.can be attended freelyD.will attract many readers
小题5:We can learn from the text that________.
A.sports writers are a type of audience
B.the New York Times is popular
C.Denise Grady will discuss politics
D.book reviews may affect book sales

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