资料：It's almost considered sacrilegious today to leave work at the end of your workday or（for shamel）on a Friday and simply not check your email until you return the office during normal working hours.The constant need to check email is the trade-off the modern workforce has made for the ability to work anytime, anywhere, thanks to smartphones and tablets that keep us always connected.But three university researchers have found that it's not just doing a bit of work after hours that cause burn out. The true culprit is actually the constant worrying about off-hour email.A new study Exhausted But Unable to Disconnect. by Lehigh University's Liuba Belkin, Virginia Tech’s William Becker and Colorado State University's Samantha Conroy shows that employees are growing exhausted by the expectation that they will always be available, never knowing what kind of work requests will asked of them off hours.Typically, companies don't mean to stress employees out like that. Most companies don't have formal policies that say people must answer work emails after-hours. （expect, perhaps, in cases where an employee is on call during specific times）.But policies and culture tend to be two different things. If supervisors routinely email employee after hours and expect a fast response （often because their supervisors are doing the same to them）, then the message is clear: whenever the boss emails, the employee is expected to be available.The solution is for bosses to tell employees that an after-hours email doesn't necessarily require a response before the next work day, and to also set some times when after-hours emailing is considered acceptable and prohibited, such as no emails via the dinner hour, on weekends, or after 10 p. m, the researchers say.What is true about the policy and the culture?A.They are inconsistent about the attitude toward after hour's emails.B.They both push the employees to be available all the time.C.They are consistent about the attitude towards after hour's emails.D.They both don't mean to stress the employees out.
资料：It's almost considered sacrilegious today to leave work at the end of your workday or（for shamel）on a Friday and simply not check your email until you return the office during normal working hours.
The constant need to check email is the trade-off the modern workforce has made for the ability to work anytime, anywhere, thanks to smartphones and tablets that keep us always connected.
But three university researchers have found that it's not just doing a bit of work after hours that cause burn out. The true culprit is actually the constant worrying about off-hour email.
A new study "Exhausted But Unable to Disconnect." by Lehigh University's Liuba Belkin, Virginia Tech’s William Becker and Colorado State University's Samantha Conroy shows that employees are growing exhausted by the expectation that they will always be available, never knowing what kind of work requests will asked of them off hours.
Typically, companies don't mean to stress employees out like that. Most companies don't have formal policies that say people must answer work emails after-hours. （expect, perhaps, in cases where an employee is on call during specific times）.
But policies and culture tend to be two different things. If supervisors routinely email employee after hours and expect a fast response （often because their supervisors are doing the same to them）, then the message is clear: whenever the boss emails, the employee is expected to be available.
The solution is for bosses to tell employees that an after-hours email doesn't necessarily require a response before the next work day, and to also set some times when after-hours emailing is considered acceptable and prohibited, such as no emails via the dinner hour, on weekends, or after 10 p. m, the researchers say.
What is true about the policy and the culture?
The constant need to check email is the trade-off the modern workforce has made for the ability to work anytime, anywhere, thanks to smartphones and tablets that keep us always connected.
But three university researchers have found that it's not just doing a bit of work after hours that cause burn out. The true culprit is actually the constant worrying about off-hour email.
A new study "Exhausted But Unable to Disconnect." by Lehigh University's Liuba Belkin, Virginia Tech’s William Becker and Colorado State University's Samantha Conroy shows that employees are growing exhausted by the expectation that they will always be available, never knowing what kind of work requests will asked of them off hours.
Typically, companies don't mean to stress employees out like that. Most companies don't have formal policies that say people must answer work emails after-hours. （expect, perhaps, in cases where an employee is on call during specific times）.
But policies and culture tend to be two different things. If supervisors routinely email employee after hours and expect a fast response （often because their supervisors are doing the same to them）, then the message is clear: whenever the boss emails, the employee is expected to be available.
The solution is for bosses to tell employees that an after-hours email doesn't necessarily require a response before the next work day, and to also set some times when after-hours emailing is considered acceptable and prohibited, such as no emails via the dinner hour, on weekends, or after 10 p. m, the researchers say.
What is true about the policy and the culture?
A.They are inconsistent about the attitude toward after hour's emails.
B.They both push the employees to be available all the time.
C.They are consistent about the attitude towards after hour's emails.
D.They both don't mean to stress the employees out.
B.They both push the employees to be available all the time.
C.They are consistent about the attitude towards after hour's emails.
D.They both don't mean to stress the employees out.
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解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】 true about;policy and the culture
【主题句】倒数第三自然段Typically, companies don't mean to stress employees out like that. But policies and culture tend to be two different things.通常情况下，公司政策并不是想让员工如此紧张。但政策和文化往往是两种不同的东西。
【解析】题目意为“关于政策和文化，哪一项是真的？”选项A意为“他们对下班后邮件的态度不一致”；选项B意为“他们都要求员工随时待命”；选项C意为他们对下班后邮件的态度是一致的”；选项D意为“他们两个都不想给员工施压”结合主题句，故选A。
【关键词】 true about;policy and the culture
【主题句】倒数第三自然段Typically, companies don't mean to stress employees out like that. But policies and culture tend to be two different things.通常情况下，公司政策并不是想让员工如此紧张。但政策和文化往往是两种不同的东西。
【解析】题目意为“关于政策和文化，哪一项是真的？”选项A意为“他们对下班后邮件的态度不一致”；选项B意为“他们都要求员工随时待命”；选项C意为他们对下班后邮件的态度是一致的”；选项D意为“他们两个都不想给员工施压”结合主题句，故选A。
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资料：It’s almost considered sacrilegious today to leave work at the end of your workday or（for shame！）on a Friday and simply not check your work email again until you return the office during normal working hours。The constant need to check email is the trade-off the modern workforce has made for the ability to work anytime，anywhere，hanks to smartphones and tablets that keep us always connected。But three university researchers have found that it’s not just doing a bit of work after hours that cause burnout。The true culprit is actually the constant worrying about off-hour email。A new study。“Exhausted But Unable to Disconnect，”by Lehigh University’s Liuba Belkin，Virginia Tech’s William Becker and Colorado State University's Samantha Conroy shows that employees are growing exhausted by the expectation that they will always be available，never knowing what kind of work requests will be asked of them off hours。Typically，companies don’t mean to stress employees out like that。Most companies don't have formal policies that say people must answer work emails after-hours，（except，perhaps，in cases where an employee is on call during specific times）。But policies and culture tend to be two different things。If supervisors routinely email employees after hours and expect a fast response （often because their supervisors are doing the same to them），then the message is clear: whenever the boss emails，the employee is expected to be available。The solution is for bosses to tell employees that an after-hours email doesn’t necessarily require a response before the next work day，and to also set some times when after-hours emailing is considered acceptable and prohibited，such as no emails via the dinner hour，on weekends，or after 10 p.m.，the researchers say。Why the study said people are “Exhausted But Unable to Disconnect”？A.Because they never know what kind of work requests will be asked off hours.B.Because they are required by the company to answer emails off hours.C.Because smart phones and tablets keep us connected all the time.D.None of above.
资料：It’s almost considered sacrilegious today to leave work at the end of your workday or（for shame！）on a Friday and simply not check your work email again until you return the office during normal working hours。The constant need to check email is the trade-off the modern workforce has made for the ability to work anytime，anywhere，hanks to smartphones and tablets that keep us always connected。But three university researchers have found that it’s not just doing a bit of work after hours that cause burnout。The true culprit is actually the constant worrying about off-hour email。A new study。“Exhausted But Unable to Disconnect，”by Lehigh University’s Liuba Belkin，Virginia Tech’s William Becker and Colorado State University's Samantha Conroy shows that employees are growing exhausted by the expectation that they will always be available，never knowing what kind of work requests will be asked of them off hours。Typically，companies don’t mean to stress employees out like that。Most companies don't have formal policies that say people must answer work emails after-hours，（except，perhaps，in cases where an employee is on call during specific times）。But policies and culture tend to be two different things。If supervisors routinely email employees after hours and expect a fast response （often because their supervisors are doing the same to them），then the message is clear: whenever the boss emails，the employee is expected to be available。The solution is for bosses to tell employees that an after-hours email doesn’t necessarily require a response before the next work day，and to also set some times when after-hours emailing is considered acceptable and prohibited，such as no emails via the dinner hour，on weekends，or after 10 p.m.，the researchers say。What is this passage mainly about？A.Bosses push employees to work by sending emails anytime.B.Employees are exhausted by the constant need to check emails.C.Companies mean to stress the workers out by sending emails.D.None of above
资料：As a startup founder, my daily tasks include everything from long-term strategic planning to approving team outings and company culture initiatives. Day after day, things inevitably come up that need to get handled ASAP. But l've also learned that if you don't have a strategy for making time for those bigger ambitions and your truly lofty goals, they'll simply never get done. And that means you won't make the progress that's really going to move your business forward.1. FIND YOUR MOST PRODUCTIVE TIMEFace it. You aren't cranking out work at absolute peak productivity for the entire day. Instead are likely certain times when you are at your most focused and other times when your energy wanes. That's normal. Maybe for you, it's bright and early in the morning, before anyone else arrive in the office, when you do your best work. Whenever it is, identity that when you feel your most productive, and then reserve it on your calendar like you would any other important meeting. You need to protect this block of time from intrusion-it isn't optional. That way you're guaranteed to have a regular, designed period when you can at least on those bigger to-dos.2. CREATE PHYSICAL BARRIERS Nobody works in a vacuum. We all have to collaborate with others to some degree or another. And it's the people we work closest with whom we tend to put first-we want to be readily available if they need our help. But there are times you need to tune out the distractions and forces if you're going to get any meaningful work done.One of the most effective methods l've found is to put physical barriers between us. I'll work from a conference room or even from home on accession in order to get some literal space from people needing "just one quick thing. "What may the author discuss later ?A.The author may like about the administration system.B.The author may teach the readers to make a timetable.C.The author may put forward another suggestion.D.The author may discuss the office environments.
资料：As a startup founder, my daily tasks include everything from long-term strategic planning to approving team outings and company culture initiatives. Day after day, things inevitably come up that need to get handled ASAP. But l've also learned that if you don't have a strategy for making time for those bigger ambitions and your truly lofty goals, they'll simply never get done. And that means you won't make the progress that's really going to move your business forward.1. FIND YOUR MOST PRODUCTIVE TIMEFace it. You aren't cranking out work at absolute peak productivity for the entire day. Instead are likely certain times when you are at your most focused and other times when your energy wanes. That's normal. Maybe for you, it's bright and early in the morning, before anyone else arrive in the office, when you do your best work. Whenever it is, identity that when you feel your most productive, and then reserve it on your calendar like you would any other important meeting. You need to protect this block of time from intrusion-it isn't optional. That way you're guaranteed to have a regular, designed period when you can at least on those bigger to-dos.2. CREATE PHYSICAL BARRIERS Nobody works in a vacuum. We all have to collaborate with others to some degree or another. And it's the people we work closest with whom we tend to put first-we want to be readily available if they need our help. But there are times you need to tune out the distractions and forces if you're going to get any meaningful work done.One of the most effective methods l've found is to put physical barriers between us. I'll work from a conference room or even from home on accession in order to get some literal space from people needing "just one quick thing. "What is the article mainly about?A.How to manage your time well.B.How to overcome different challenges in the office.C.How to win competitions and get promotions.D.How to prevent distractions and focus on big issues.
Boredom at Work ① You might find yourself staring at the clock, willing it to move faster so the boring workday will finally end. If your job offers little in the way of stimulation, there are steps you can take inside and outside the workplace. ② If you're bored with your job, it could be a sign that you've mastered the basic requirements and are ready for more of a challenge. You might not have been in your position long enough to request a promotion. Still, you can take steps to enhance your current role. Ask your boss if there are any projects you can help with. Volunteer to train less experienced colleagues. You'll feel more stimulated at work and also increase your chances of future advancement. ③ If you feel there is nothing left to learn in your present position, take steps to increase your knowledge. Your company's website might have online courses you can take during your slow periods, with your manager's permission. Enroll in training classes your company offers in areas that interest you. You also can pursue educational opportunities outside of the workplace, such as college classes, industry-specific training programs or self-improvement courses. If the knowledge you acquire doesn't help you in your present position, it might eventually help you move into a more fulfilling position. ④ Look for ways to challenge yourself. If your job involves performing repetitive tasks, set a quota for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task during the course of a shift. This will give you something to shoot for. If you have co-workers who perform the same tasks, make a friendly wager to see who can do the most. You'll form stronger bonds with your colleagues, and your employer is likely to notice your increased productivity. ⑤ According to psychotherapist and career coach Nina Ham, boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. Finding sources of stimulation outside of work can have a positive impact on your attitude toward your job. Seeking counseling for an emotional issue can also be of benefit. If your personal life is going well and nothing you try seems to improve your engagement level at work, it might be time to consider a job or even a career change.With your manager′s permission, you can take your company′s online courses during（）A、strong desire for friendly relationshipsB、your slow periodsC、dissatisfaction with your personal lifeD、the basic requirementsE、performing repetitive tasksF、inside and outside the workplace
You are the network administrator of a medium-sized company， and users are complaining that they cannotsend emails to some organizations. During your troubleshooting， you notice that your DNS MX record isblacklisted by several public blacklist filters. After clearing these listings for your IP address， and assumingthat your email server has the right virus protection in place， what are two possible solutions to prevent thisfrom happening in the future？（）A、Change your Internet provider.B、Change your public IP address.C、Allow the email server to send traffic only to TCP port 25.D、Put your email server in a DMZ.E、Use a separate public IP address for your email server only.
You work as the enterprise exchange administrator at TestKing.com. TestKing.com makes use of Microsoft Exchange Server messaging solution. The TestKing.com network consists of a single ActiveDirectory domain named testking.com. TestKing.com is configured to run an exchange 2010 environment. You are planning to design the installation of numerous Mailbox servers. TestKing.com Service LevelAgreement （SLA） requires the following： * The servers need to support 1，500 concurrent connections to mailboxes.* The servers need to maintain a latency of less than 20 milliseconds. You ensure deployment success you need to ensure that your design comply with the Service LevelAgreement （SLA） of TestKing.com. What should you do？（）A、The best option is to use the Exchange Server User Monitor （ExMon） tool to check if your design meets the requirements.B、The best option is to use the Exchange Server Load Generator （LoadGen） 2010 tool to check if your design meets the requirements.C、The best option is to use the Exchange Server Connectivity Analyzer （ExRCA） tool to check if your design meets the requirements.D、The best option is to use the Exchange Server Jetstress 2010 tool to check if you design meets there quirements.
You install a new CD-ROM on your computer. After installing the appropriate drivers and restarting the computer you notice that it is not working correctly. You check resources and find out that it is not using “Automatic resource settings”. How do you get your CDROM to work? （）A、Check ‘Use Automatic Settings’B、Update the drivesC、Use the windows troubleshooterD、Manually set the interrupt，I/O port， and memory address to that of the hardware manufacturers specifications.
单选题Boredom at Work ① You might find yourself staring at the clock, willing it to move faster so the boring workday will finally end. If your job offers little in the way of stimulation, there are steps you can take inside and outside the workplace. ② If you're bored with your job, it could be a sign that you've mastered the basic requirements and are ready for more of a challenge. You might not have been in your position long enough to request a promotion. Still, you can take steps to enhance your current role. Ask your boss if there are any projects you can help with. Volunteer to train less experienced colleagues. You'll feel more stimulated at work and also increase your chances of future advancement. ③ If you feel there is nothing left to learn in your present position, take steps to increase your knowledge. Your company's website might have online courses you can take during your slow periods, with your manager's permission. Enroll in training classes your company offers in areas that interest you. You also can pursue educational opportunities outside of the workplace, such as college classes, industry-specific training programs or self-improvement courses. If the knowledge you acquire doesn't help you in your present position, it might eventually help you move into a more fulfilling position. ④ Look for ways to challenge yourself. If your job involves performing repetitive tasks, set a quota for the number of times you can accomplish a particular task during the course of a shift. This will give you something to shoot for. If you have co-workers who perform the same tasks, make a friendly wager to see who can do the most. You'll form stronger bonds with your colleagues, and your employer is likely to notice your increased productivity. ⑤ According to psychotherapist and career coach Nina Ham, boredom at work might be a symptom of dissatisfaction with your personal life. Finding sources of stimulation outside of work can have a positive impact on your attitude toward your job. Seeking counseling for an emotional issue can also be of benefit. If your personal life is going well and nothing you try seems to improve your engagement level at work, it might be time to consider a job or even a career change.With your manager′s permission, you can take your company′s online courses during（）Astrong desire for friendly relationshipsByour slow periodsCdissatisfaction with your personal lifeDthe basic requirementsEperforming repetitive tasksFinside and outside the workplace
问答题Directions: Two months ago, you and some former classmates decided to go for an outing to the Summer Palace during the National Day holidays. As the organizer, you are to write an email message to remind the others of: （1）when and where to meet, （2）what to bring, and （3）why they have to tell you in advance whether they will come. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Li Ming” instead. You do not need to write the address.
单选题You install a new CD-ROM on your computer. After installing the appropriate drivers and restarting the computer you notice that it is not working correctly. You check resources and find out that it is not using “Automatic resource settings”. How do you get your CDROM to work? （）ACheck ‘Use Automatic Settings’BUpdate the drivesCUse the windows troubleshooterDManually set the interrupt，I/O port， and memory address to that of the hardware manufacturers specifications.
问答题Task I (10 marks) You have made an email appointment with your foreign language teacher, Peter Brown, but failed to keep it. Write an email to your teacher to ● apologize for your failure to keep the appointment, ● explain your reason, ● express your wish to make another appointment. Write an email between 100 and 120 words in an appropriate style on the Answer Sheet. Do not write your name or address.