it. Email is a useful tool but many feel controlled by this new tool. The average business person is getting
about 80 emails per day and many feel that about 80%of the messages in their in box are of little or no value.
So, I have four suggestions to help you to become better at “Erasing Email”
1.get off the lists. The best way to deal with a problem is to never have it. If you are receiving a lot of
unwanted emails, ask to be removed from the various lists. This would include your inclusion in unwanted
lists.
2. “unlisted address”. Just as you keep an unlisted telephone number that you share only with those
whom you want to have direct access to , you might want to get a separate email address only for the
important communications you wish to receive.
3.check it once or twice per day. Many I speak with are becoming chained to their email server,
monitoring incoming email continuously. Maybe this is because email creates its own sense of urgency, but
most of the communications are not all that urgent. I respond to them a couple of times per day.
4. deal with it. As you open each email, do one of the following:
a. if it requires a quick response, respond to it and delete it.
b. if it requires a response but is not the best use of your time, try to find someone else to do it.
c. if it is going to take any serious amount of time to respond, schedule it for action in your day planner
and then download the message, save it, or print it out for future action.
I personally receive about 250 emails per day and by practising the suggestions above, I can handle that
volume in about an hour, taking advantage of this fantastic tool but not being controlled by it to make sure
I"m doing more important tasks in my day.
B. put them into unwanted lists
C. send them to a special address
D. ask to be deleted from different lists
B. have several email servers for them
C. get a separate email address for them
D. get an unlisted phone number for them
B. reply to all of them at the same time
C. handle them a couple of times daily
D. keep replying to emails all day long
B. downloading every email before you reply
C. scheduling it for later reply if it takes much time
D. asking someone else to reply to it if it"s not at your convenience
In Britain and other countries, young people sometimes take a gap year, a year off between high school
and college. This idea never gained a big following in America. Recent news reports have suggested that
interest may be growing , though there are no official numbers.
Charles Deacon, Dean of Admissions at Georgetown University in Washington, DC estimate that in the
current first-year class of 1600 students, only about 25 decided to take a year off. He says this number hasn"t
changed much over the years.
Mr.Deacon says the most common reason for taking a gap year is to have a chance to travel, but he says
inernational students may take a gap year to meet requirements at home for military duty.
Some high school graduates see a year off as a chance to recover after twelve years of required education,
but it can also give students a chance to explore their interests. Students hoping to be doctors, for example,
could learn about the profession by volunteering in a hospital. Many colleges and universities support gap-year
projects by permitting students to delay their admission. Experts say students can grow emotionally and
intellectually as they work at something they enjoy.
The Harvard admissions office has an essay on its Web site called “Time Out or Burn Out for the Next
Generation.” It praises the idea of taking time off to step back, think and enjoy gaining life experiences
outside the pressure of studies. It also notes that students are sometimes admitted to Harvard or other colleges
partly because they did something unusual with that time.
Of couse, a gap year is not for everyone. Students might miss their friends who go on directly to college ,
and parents might worry that their children will decide not to go to college once they take time off. Another
concern is money. A year off, away from home, can be costly.
Holly Bull"s job is to specialize in helping students plan their gap year. She notes that several books have
been written about this subject. She says these books along with media attention and the availability of
information on the Internet have increased inerest in the idea of a year off, and she points out that many
gap-year programs cost far less than a year of college.
B. More and more American students are choosing to take a year off.
C. It is likely that taking a gap year is becoming popular in America.
D. Americans hold different opinions towards students taking a gap year.
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
B. some famous universities encouage students to gain more life experiences
C. taking a gap year can make students free from life learning
D. the stress of studies does harm to the students" health
B. Books and media have contributed to the students" inerest in school learning
C. Parents might disagree with the program, concerned about their children"s future.
D. Experts agree taking a year off will benefit the students emotionally and physically.
itself is alive and thriving (兴盛)。As Skolnick notes, Americans are marrying people-relative to
Europeans, more of us marry and we marry at a younger age. Moreover, after a decline in the early 1970s,
the rate of marriage in the United States is now increasing. Even the divorce rate needs to be taken in this
pro-marriage context: some 80percent of divorced individuals remarry. Thus, marriage remains, by far,
the preferred way of life for the vast majority of people in our society.
What has changed more than marriage is the nuclear family. Twenty-five years ago, the typical American
family consisted of a husband, a wife and two or three children. Now, there are many marriages in which
couples have decided not to have any children. And there are many marriages where at least some of the
children are from the wife"s previous marriage, or the husband"s, or both. Sometimes these children spend
all their time with one parent from the former marriage; sometimes they are shared between the two former
spouses.
Thus, one can find the very type of family arrangement. There are marriages without children; marriages
with children from only the present marriage; marriages with full time children from the present marriage and
part time children from former marriages. These are stepfathers, stepmothers, half-brothers, and half-sisters.
It is not all the unusual for a child to have four parents and eight grandparents! There are enormous changes
from the traditional nuclear family. But even so, even in the midst of all this, one thing remains constant: most
Americans spend most of their adult lives married.
B. Americans expect more out of marriage than Europeans
C. there are more married couples in USA than in Europe
D. Americans are more traditional than Europeans.
B. Many types of family arrangements have become socially acceptable.
C. Americans prefer to have more kids than before.
D. There are no nuclear families any more.
B. most Americans prefer a second marriage
C. the vast majority of Americans still have faith in marriage
D. marriage is still enjoyed by all Americans.
根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
before.
But just as in face to face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when
on line 1 imagine how you"d feel if you were in the other person"s shoes.
For anything you"re about to send, ask yourself,"Would I say this to the person"s face?" if the answer is no,
rewrite and reread. 2
If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. 3 if it was caused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely
discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room.
4 offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, whether it"s a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about
it. If it"s a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Have good manners yourself doesn"t give you license to correct everyone else. 5 at the same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended.
It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as age, sex, and marital status. Unless you know the
person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing personal information, don"t ask such questions.
B. if you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, point it out politely
C. It"s natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online
D. The basic rule is simple: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated
E. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages
F. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear
G. Repeat the process till you feel sure that you"d feel comfortable saying words to a person"s face
sand. Almost 20 percent of this area is well below sea level, and Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280
feet below sea level and the lowest point in the United States.
Long ago the Panamint Indians called this place “Tomesha”- the land of fire. Death Valley"s present
name dates back to 1849, when a group of miners coming across from Nevada became lost in its
unpleasantness and hugeness and their adventure turned out to be a sad story. Today Death Valley has
been declared a National Monument and is crossed by several well-marked roads where good services can
be found easily. Luckily the change created by human settlement has hardly ruined the special beauty of this
place.
Here nature created a lot of surprising scenes, almost like the sights on the moon, ever-changing as the
frequent wind moves the sand about, showing the most unusual colors. One of the most astonishing and
colorful parts of Death Valley is the Devil"s Golf Course, where it seems hard for one to tell reality from
dreams. Sand sculptures stand-on a frightening ground, as evening shadows move and lengthen.
B. the death of the miners
C. the local people
D. a National Monument
B. it"s still not easy to travel across the desert
C. people can find gas-stations, cafes and hotels in the desert
D. people have changed the natural sight of the desert
B. the moon-like sights
C. the dream-like sights
D. the ever-changing sights
B. is fearful of
C. dislikes
D. is tired of
path, walking ladder, and breaking a mirror are all bad luck. In addition to these, there are many other
superstitions that are worth knowing. Understanding them will keep you safe from evil spirits-if you believe
in such things- and impress your American friends when you mention them.
Like the superstitions in other cultures, American superstitions often involve the things important in daily
life, such as health, numbers, and marriage. For example, have you ever had a cough that would not go
away? According to one American superstition, you should take a piece of your hair and put it between two
slices of buttered bread. Next, feed this hair sandwich to a dog and say,"Eat well, you hound, may you be
sick and I be sound." This will trick the evil spirits and help your cough. It will also raise some eyebrows if
you try it.
In American superstitions, the number three is very important. Often, Americans will say, "All things
come in threes." Three is lucky because it represents the traditional family: mother, father, and child.
Therefore, gifts, letters, and guests will often arrive at your home in groups of three. However, it is also
possible for bad events, like accidents and funerals, to come in threes as well.
Another time people pay attention to superstitions is when they get married. During a wedding, brides
must wear or carry"something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue." The old and
borrowed things will bring luck to the person who gives them to the bride. The new and blue things will
bring good fortune to the bride herself. The next time someone you know is getting married, be sure to
recite this phrase.
As it would be unlucky to discuss one more superstition, we will wind things up here. Keep your fingers
crossed, and stay lucky!
B. Cross-culture and Superstitions
C. American Superstitions
D. Daily Life in Superstitions
means _____.
B. you will make some people surprised when you try this trick
C. only if you raise your eyebrows can the trick work
D. you will believe in the trick after you try it
B. unlucky
C. special
D. ordinary
B. bring good luck to the people who gave them to the bride
C. give the good luck to the bride herself
D. pass the bad luck to others
B. serious
C. humorous
D. critical
- 1“无锡-----充满温情和水的地方”。美丽的无锡依太湖而建,昼夜温差较小,而内陆沙漠地区的昼夜温差较大,这主要是因为(
- 2盒中装有编号为1,2,6,0,5,6的卡片各两张,每张卡片被取出的概率相同.(1)从中任取2张,求两张卡片上数字之和为1
- 3SF6是一种优良的气体绝缘材料,分子结构中只存在S—F键。发生反应的热化学方程式为:S(s)+ 3F2(g) = SF6
- 4集合A={0,2,a2},B={1,a},若A∩B={1},则a的值为( )A.0B.1C.-1D.±1
- 5一定条件下,在体积为3 L的密闭容器中,一氧化碳与氢气反应生成甲醇(催化剂为Cu2O/ZnO)∶CO(g)+2H2(g)
- 6秦始皇三十一年,“令黔首(民)自实田”,这一举措对社会变革所产生的影响是A.核实全国土地数量B.全国范围内确立土地私有C
- 7下面加点的实词解释不正确的一项是( )A.沛公不胜杯杓,不能辞。(《鸿门宴》)胜利B.而犹有可以不赂而胜之之势
- 8sin2120°等于( )A.±32B.32C.-32D.12
- 9一只小球从高处自由下落,下落0.5s时,一颗子弹从其正上方小球下落的位置开始向下射击,正好在球下落的总高度为1.8m处击
- 10阅读下边一首诗,完成(1)—(2)题。渡湘江 杜审言迟日园林悲昔游,今春花鸟作边愁。独怜京国人南窜,不似湘江水北
- 1西双版纳的热带雨林景观是热带雨林气候影响的结果。[ ]
- 2下列事实与相应的解释不一致的是( ) 选项事实解释A充气的篮球有弹性分子间有间隔B氧气和臭氧(O3)性质不完全相同构成
- 3中国共产党是中国特色社会主义建设事业的领导核心,面对当今国际国内的新形势,中国共产党必须始终坚持 [ ]①科学执
- 4—Is Sandy ______ at volleyball? —Yes. And she can also play
- 5下列词语中没有错别字的一组是:( )A.商榷 威慑 轻歌曼舞 利令智昏 B.蕴藉 勘察 名门旺族 闲情逸致C.辐射 谈资
- 6联合国创立的“世界人口日”是每年的:[ ]A、3月22日; B、4月22日; C、7月11日; D、6月5日。
- 7现有三瓶失去标签的无色溶液,分别是稀硫酸、澄清石灰水、食盐溶液.下列试剂能够一次性鉴别出三种溶液的是( )A.紫色石蕊
- 8游在海里与河里相同深度的两条鱼,河里的鱼比海里的鱼受到的压强_____(填“大”、“小”)。
- 9依次填入下面一段文字横线处的语句,衔接最恰当的一组是(3分) ( )慈善事业,自有人类社会以来实际上始终都没有中断
- 10阅读下面的文言文,完成题目。(11分)(甲)钱氏据两浙时,于杭州梵天寺建一木塔,方两三级,钱帅登之,患其塔动。匠师云:“