With a new year approaching,,many people have an “out with the old and in with the new” mentality — and work is usually a big part of that. If you’re feeling that way, here are several tips that can help you become better at your job in 2015.
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One of the most common mistakes made by both managers and employees today, is that too often, both are afraid to come to the table and talk about essential issues. Taylor says, “Fear of conflict is so overwhelming (无法抵抗的), but if you communicate bravely, more frequently, and honestly in 2015, and you’re not afraid to work through conflict, you’ll likely reduce your stress and be a better worker.” Too much time is spent reflecting on misunderstood employee communications, which, if left unaddressed, eventually leads to conflict.
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“Your boss controls your destiny (命运) so it’s in your best interest to get to know them better both personally and professionally,” says Andy Teach, author of From Graduation to Corporation: The Practical Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder One Rung at a Time. “It doesn’t mean you need to be friends with them or hang out with them, but you do need to learn what makes them tick. The more you communicate with your boss, the better it is for you.”
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“Share ideas with context and a clear path for implementation (执行) for the leader to evaluate. The more you present any issues with recommended solutions and then implement those solutions in a timely and effective manner, the more the leadership team will rely on you and think about you for future projects and new responsibilities,” Meador says.
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If you’re already an overachiever, have been called a “workaholic,” or are generally exhausted, then you need to slow down and break the habit of setting impossible goals for yourself in the New Year. You may have to readjust and expect, say 75% of your workload to be achieved in a set period in order to feel fulfilled. If you’re a manager, this approach may take some of unnecessary pressure off staff, too.
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“Your industry is changing all the time and you need to keep up with what’s happening now,” Teach says. Most industries have trade magazines or websites that have the latest news in that industry. It’s important to read these so that you are well informed and can discuss recent industry events and changes with your co-workers, supervisors, and management. Information is power.
A.Study your industry. |
B.Avoid common mistakes. |
C.Don’t overwork yourself. |
D.Get to know your boss better. |
E. Improve your communication skills.
F. Always come to the table with a solution.
A. Not named yet: baby, female
It’s a small grey cat with long hair and deep blue eyes. It is friendly and can get along well with dogs. I can’t keep it because I have too many pets, but I can’t just let it go outside.If you are looking for a cat, please let me know. And I will send it to you, but you’ll have to pay me travel fees.
B. Brooke: orange and white, young, female
She’s a shy cat and likes to be alone at first. Once she gets familiar with you, she is very sweet and loves to be in your lap and play with you. She also loves to talk. The owner shouldn’t be a smoker. For free.
C. Sammi Hammi: adult, male
Sammi Hammi, a blue and gold bird, is looking for his forever home. He loves dogs and likes to sing and dance. He will talk your ear off while you cook! He loves delicious food and he is a great boy who loves attention. The new owner will have to pay an adoption fee and for his cage.
D. Buster: black and white, young, male
He will be the sweetest cat you will never meet. He likes to play and gets along well with other pets. Anyone who gets this guy will love him! For free.
E. Zoey: American Bulldog, adult, female
My dog Zoey is three years old and is very outgoing.She loves the outdoors and she loves kids. She is good at looking after other dogs. She also likes being around people. I need to find her a good home. I would like someone with children and other dogs to take her. For free.
F. Rebel and Maverick: young, male
Both Rebel and Maverick will be 2 years old soon. They are wonderful dogs, but I can no longer keep them for some reasons. They love children. A home with children would be the best. They also get along well with other animals. The most suitable place for them is a home with a yard because they love to be outside.600 dollars.
阅读以下人员的信息, 然后为他们选择合适的宠物:Alice and her 10-year-old twin sons live in a house with a big yard. She’s looking for some pets to play with the boys. A pair of dogs is preferred.Money isn’t a problem.
Tom, 63 years old, has no children.His wife died last year and he’s very lonely. He would like to have a pet that he can talk to. He used to be a cook and loves birds very much, but he doesn’t like cats.
Bruce has a dog and he’s looking for another pet. It must be male and be able to get along well with his dog. Also, the pet has to be free.
Neil plans to find a female pet for his daughter. She loves orange and white cats. There are no smokers in the family. Free pets are preferred.
Max is looking for an adult dog to join his family. He has 3 children and two baby dogs. He hopes the new pet can help look after the baby dogs and play with his children.
I moved into an empty dormitory for the first time two years ago. ________Firstly,I realized that I didn’t know anybody at the school. Secondly,I knew that I wanted to work hard at my lessons and learn something useful. And thirdly,I wanted to have a good time with new classmates,without my parents around.
The first realization frightened me in the beginning. But that fear quickly disappeared. It was the other two goals that ended up being my difficulties. I knew that it was hard to devote enough time to class and to social efforts .________I knew this would be a challenge,but I didn’t realize how much until classes began.
I got on well with the other girls who lived in my dorm. Often,instead of finishing my homework before it was due,I went downstairs and had ice cream with my neighbor. ________ I knew it wasn’t very good and the grade I received showed my lack of effort.
I was aware that I needed to find some sort of balance. So I created a schedule that would divide my time up between going to class,doing homework,and relaxing. It seemed like a good idea,but I was only able to follow it for a few days. ________
So I tried another plan. Each week I made a list of everything I had to get done during that week. Then,under the list of things I had to get done,I made a list of things I could do if I had time. ________I’m glad that I’ve learned to balance things and it has helped prepare me for what is to come after graduation.
A.I was certain of a few things. |
B.But I wanted to succeed in both. |
C.I always finished it the next day between classes. |
D.I didn’t get along well with my teachers. |
E.This is the method I have used since then.
F.A schedule like that was too much pressure.
G.I made a plan to study hard and communicate with others.
Avoid Internet Addiction
____ Many people suffer from addition to the Internet and have a hard time paying attention to the important things around them. How can we prevent ourselves from going online too much?
Admit you have an addition. ____ Realize more and more people in the world are becoming addicted. You are not the only one with this problem. Do not be embarrassed; find others with the same problem and help each other beat it.
Limit your computer time. Make sure not to turn it on too many times a week. Before using your computer, decide on a time limit such as 30 minutes. Set the clock and make sure that you get off the computer when the time is up.___ ___ Try using the computer at the library. You won’t be as attracted to look at certain websites and they do have a limit on how long you can stay online. _____. So you won’t be as attracted to be on the Internet as at home.
______ Go for a run with a friend or get exercise some other way. Keep up with the local events in your neighborhood. There may be talks, films, concerts and sports events etc. Find some, as long as it is not on the Internet, and get involved.
A.You will be happier if you use the Internet less. |
B.There is no use avoiding the truth. |
C.Also, it is a good place to get some good books and magazines to read. |
D.Get a hobby or an interest. |
E.Internet addition affects a lot of people.
F.Get your family to remind you if you’ve been on a long time.
G.Try to reduce the amount of time by 5 minutes each time.
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请阅读以下人员信息,然后匹配人员与相关杂志:Mr. Jones likes military history very much. He knows well a lot of battles in World War Two. Now he wishes to know even more. He wants to learn about some other battles that happened in different parts of the world, so he wants to get a magazine to help him.
Mr. Spencer has a very big family and they have different interests, so he wishes to subscribe a magazine that can satisfy all of his family members' needs. For example, he is interested in politics and events, his wife cares about movies while his sons and daughters love music and fashion.
Mrs. Baker is trying to subscribe a magazine for her son, aged 10, and her daughter, aged 8. She needs one that includes fun facts about human body and animals, stories, and illustrations designed to spark her children's interest, educating while also entertaining.
Mrs. Bates has a full-time job while she has to take care of her family. Sometimes she finds it really difficult for her to get meals ready for them after she gets back from work. Now she needs to find a magazine that could help her prepare some quick and easy food for her family.
Mr. Barrow runs a small pub in downtown areas and every day he gets quite a lot of customers who come for beers. To offer better service to his customers, he wishes to know more about beer like new trends in beer. So he wants to find a magazine to do that.
A. Lion King
It’s a story of nature, love and friendship, all of which appear in one African adventure. See the young lion cub Simba grow up and overcome all the difficulties in order to become king of the jungle.
B. Little Mermaid
Adapted from Anderson’s fairy tale, Little Mermaid takes you into a deep-sea adventure, to see how Ariel sells her beautiful tail and voice for two legs to see her dream prince on land.
C. Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys is a Broadway classic that features four young men going out by themselves who finally rise up to become movie stars. Come and see more about the struggles and successes of these four young men.
D. Mary Poppins
It is a story of a magic nanny who comes flying in with her umbrella to work for a rather unhappy family with the most naughty kids and shows them what life is all about. Mary Poppins and the Bands family face some challenges and amusing moments.
E. Mama Mia
Mamma Mia is about Sophie’s wedding. It is a great combination of life lessons and laughter. Throw yourself in an 80’s disco theme and Mamma Mia will leave you singing and dancing out of the theater.
F. Stomp (the name of a band)
Come and enjoy a high-energy percussive symphony, coupled with dance, and played entirely on unusual instruments, such as buckets, brooms and sticks. Music is made through the use of everyday objects in a non-traditional way.
下面是观众的介绍,请把观众的介绍和适合他们的节目信息匹配起来。Todd is a DJ in college. In everyone’s mind, he does it quite well. He can always find the proper music to satisfy students’ needs. But secretly Todd always wants to find a new and special way to create music. He hates all kinds of tradition.
Friday finally comes. After a whole week of work, Brian just wants to relax, and have some entertainment that can make him laugh. He likes the music in the 80’s and the story of love and marriage, from which he can learn lessons.
Ann is a quiet girl. Her most enjoyable moment is when her dad reads her fairy tales. Dad bought her a lot of books. But her favorite is Anderson’s. A lot of stories are sad, making her shed tears. But she loves them. They are so beautiful.
Dan is a big fan of animals. He always asks his mom to buy him all kinds of animal books, CDs and Discovery programs or other animal films. This time his mom wants to take him to the theater to see a play, from which Dan can learn to be strong.
Tim and Tom are twins. They are famous “bad” brothers in their class and a headache to their mom. Someone suggests that making peer(同龄人)examples for them may be helpful, like in the movies, dramas and so on.