John has bought himself a new Ford. He practically lives in the ______.
A、vehicle
B、Ford
A、vehicle
B、Ford
A.with
B.by
C.in
D.through
A.efficiency
B.foundation
C.determination
D.privilege
A.custom
B.hobby
C.nature
D.habit
A、My sister bought a lot of fruits for me,such as banana、orange、apple and pea
B、We will go there,if it is fine tomorrow
C、Why is he so happy today? Because he has won the lottery
D、He asked, “Where are you from?”
Dear Mr.Benson,
42()of March 12.
43()the computer you bought from us arrived in such poor condition.It might have been damaged during shipment.
44()a new computer as soon as possible.To ensure it reaches you safely, it will be double-packed this time.
45()for the inconvenience it has caused.
Yours sincerely,
Emily Watson
Emily Watson
Customer Service Manager
Historian John Keegan writes: “Nuclear weapons have, since August 9, 1945, killed no one. The 50,000,000 who have died in war since that date have for the most part, been killed by cheap, mass-produced weapons and small ammunition, costing little more than the transistor radios which have flooded the world in the same period. Because small weapons have disrupted life very little in the advanced world, outside the restricted localities where drug-dealing and political terrorism flourish, the populations of the rich states have been slow to recognize the horror that this pollution has brought in its train.
Why have small arms become the weapons of choice in recent wars? Part of the reason lies in the relationship between conflict and poverty. Most of the wars fought during the 1990s took place in countries that are poor----too poor to buy sophisticated weapon systems. Small arms and light weapons are a bargain. For example, 50 million dollars, which is approximately the cost of a single modern jet fighter, can equip an army with 200,000 assault rifles.
Another reason why small weapons are so popular is that they are lethal. A single rapid-fire assault rifle can fire hundreds of rounds a minute. They are also easy to use and maintain. A child of ten can be taught to strip and reassemble a typical assault rifle. A child can also quickly learn to aim and fire that rifle into a crowd of people.
The global traffic in guns is complex. The illegal trade of small arms is big. In some African wars, paramilitary groups have bought billions of dollars’ worth of small arms and light weapons, not with money, but with diamonds seized from diamond-mining areas.
Weapons are also linked to the illegal trade in drugs. It is not unusual for criminal organizations to use the same routes to smuggle drugs in one direction and to smuggle guns in the other.
11. It is implied in the passage that _____.
A、the nuclear arms-control talks can never reach an agreement
B、small arms-control is more important than nuclear arms-control
C、the power of nuclear weapons to kill people has been diminished
D、unclear weapons were the topic of arms-control talks 50 years ago
12. The advanced world neglect the problems of small arms because ____.
A、They have to deal with drug-dealing and political terrorism.
B、They have no such problems as are caused by small weapons.
C、They face other more important problems such as pollution.
D、They have not recognized the seriousness of the problems in time.
13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the reason for the prevalence of small arms?
A、Small arms are cheap.
B、Small arms are powerful.
C、Small arms are easier to use.
D、Small arms are easier to get.
14. We can conclude from the passage that _____.
A、small arms are not expensive in the black-market
B、it is unfair to exchange small arms for diamond
C、criminals use the same passage to smuggle drugs and small arms
D、where there are drugs, there are small arms
15. The best title for this passage is _____.
A、Small Arms Talks, Not Nuclear Arms Talks.
B、Neglect of Small Arms Control.
C、Global Traffic in Small Arms.
D、Small Arms, Big Problems.
her first job with a large supermarket chain. She knows there is a growing market for distinctive, quality cakes in the
bakery sections of the supermarket chains, as well as in supplying independent individual premium cake shops, and
also for catering wholesalers supplying restaurants and hotels.
Helen is very determined to set up her own business under the brand name of ‘Helen’s cakes’, and has bought some
equipment – industrial food mixers, ovens, cake moulds – and also rented a small industrial unit to make the cakes.
Helen has created three sets of recipes – one for the premium cake shop market, one for the supermarkets and one
for the catering wholesalers but is uncertain which market to enter first. Each channel of distribution offers a different
set of challenges. The premium cake shop market consists of a large number of independent cake shops spread
through the region, each looking for daily deliveries, a wide product range and low volumes. The supermarkets are
demanding good quality, competitive prices and early development of a product range under their own brand name.
The catering wholesalers require large volumes, medium quality and low prices.
Helen has learnt that you are a consultant specialising in start-up enterprises and is looking to you for advice.
Required:
(a) Acting as a consultant, prepare a short report for Helen advising her on the advantages and disadvantages
each channel offers and the implications for a successful start-up. (12 marks)
that its residents are very concerned with various forms of antisocial behaviour and minor crimes carried out by a
small number of people, which makes living, working, travelling and socialising in the city centre unpleasant rather
than life threatening. The city’s residents have recently voted for it being one of the five worst cities in the UK in which
to live. There is little or no contact between the police and these residents.
The city is split into a number of police districts, each with its own senior officer in charge. Their focus is on the
response to emergency calls and solving serious crimes in their district rather than the less urgent crimes affecting
everyday living in the city. Response times and serious crime solution rates are the traditional measures by which their
performance is measured and leave them open to criticism of simply reacting to events. There is little sense of being
part of a city police force and, consequently, little sharing of information and experience between the different districts.
The failure in policing antisocial behaviour in the city is seen as being largely the result of a shortage of resources.
There are also important internal and external groups varying in their support or resistance to any necessary change
in policing strategy. Key players include the mayor of the city anxious to improve the reputation of the city, the city’s
press, traditionally used to highlighting police failures rather than successes and finally the courts of justice, which
are reluctant to take on the increased workload that any moves towards reducing antisocial behaviour would produce.
John is aware of the complexity of the problem he faces in changing the way the city is policed to improve the quality
of life of its citizens. He has, however, an impressive track record as a change agent in previous appointments and is
confident that he can bring about the necessary change.
Required:
(a) Using change management models where appropriate, provide John with a brief report on the nature of
change needed in the way the city is policed in order to improve the city’s quality of life. (12 marks)