Reading 1

To be a good manager,you must be careful to distinctly define the proper boundary（界限）between yourself and your staff.Here are some points to remember:

Be clear about the relationship. To maintain the respect of your employees while being friends with them,you must be direct about the nature ofyour business relationship.This means being clear about what the goals are,how your employees are to help you reach them,and what they can expect from you.By communicating these things clearly,you avoid the risk that an employee can misinterpret your friendship and behave in an unprofessional manner.

Be social to a degree. In most offices,there's usually a lot of social networking,whether it's a Friday lunch or drinks after work.It's natural for managers to be a part of that.Just remember to socialize（交际）with everyone,be careful with the alcohol,and don't be the last one at the party.Also,keep socializing at the office to a minimum.You want to ensure that you are respected as well as liked.

Don't fake it. Maybe you want to try to be friends with all your employees,because you think that would strengthen your team.While some management training courses stress that bosses should ask their staff about their personal lives,such as their weekend plans,their families,or their children,such efforts can backfire if the manager is viewed as not being sincere.It's okay to ask occasional questions of staff,but don't make a big production out of it.Getting to know people takes time.

1.To prevent employees from behaving unprofessionally,managers should______.

A.show respect to their employees,individual needs

B.let them know about their future career development

C.set short-term and long-term goals for their business

D.make them clear about the nature of business relationship

2.According to Paragraph 3,managers are advised______.

A.to create a friendly work environment for their staff

B.to keep socializing with the employees to a degree

C.to avoid socializing with their employees after work

D.to be the first person to a party or to a gathering

3.Some managers believe they can strengthen their team by______.

A.making friends with all their employees

B.attending a management training course

C.providing a free Friday lunch to the staff

D.encouraging their staff to exercise regularly

4.The word“backfire”in the last paragraph most probably means______.

A.strengthen the relationship

B.start a fire in the backyard

C.produce an undesired result

D.improve management skills

5.The passage is mainly about the importance of______.

A.management training courses for employers

B.proper relationship between managers and staff

C.setting business goals for both managers and staff

D.being a part of social networking for a good manager

Reading 2

Before renting the equipment from U-Haul,be clear about the following information.

I understand that this equipment must be returned to the same U-Haul location where it was rented.I understand that the minimum rental charge for equipment returned to a different location is twice the amount of the current rate.

I understand that the equipment rented is water resistant and not water proof.

I acknowledge that I have received the appropriate User Instructions and acknowledge my responsibility to fully read and understand these User concerns or requirement that I have about my rental.

I understand that I can also contact U-Haul Customer Service at uhaul.com/contact/E-mail.aspx.

I agree that distracted driving is dangerous and that driving while distracted is likely to lead to an accident/crash causing serious injury or death.I agree not to use a hand-held mobile phone(other than for an emergency call).My agreement not to do so is material to U-Haul decision to enter this Agreement.My failure to comply is material breach of this Agreement.

I acknowledge that I have received and agreed to the terms and conditions of this Rental Contract and the Rental Contract Addendum（附录）.

1.Where are you asked to return the equipment rented from U-Haul?______

A.To a free parking lot.

B.To any U-Haul location.

C.To where it was rented from.

D.To the nearest U-Haul location.

2.According to item 3,it is the renter's responsibility_______.

A.to fully read and understand the User Instructions

B.to buy insurance before renting the equipment

C.to confirm the receipt of the User Instructions

D.to repair the equipment when necessary

3.The phrase“distracted driving”in item 5 means_______.

A.changing lanes without signaling

B.driving without wearing a seat-belt

C.running a red light by over-speeding

D.carrying out other activities while driving

4.While driving,you are allowed to use your hand-held mobile phone to______.

A.chat with your assistant

B.make an emergency call

C.look for a U-Haul location

D.receive and send messages

5.This passage is most probably taken from______.

A.an announcement

B.an advertisement

C.an agreement

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