The main cause of the layoffs in the pottery industry is ________.

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• 1It can be learned from the passage that Royal Doulton is ________.

  A.a retailer of stainless steel tableware

  B.a dealer in stoneware

  C.a pottery chain store

  D.a producer of fine china

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• 2Which of the following may be the best reason for casual dining、

  A.Family members need more time to relax.

  B.Busy schedules leave people no time for formality.

  C.People want to practice economy in times of scarcity.

  D.Young people won’t follow the etiquette of the older generation.

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• 3The trend toward casual dining has resulted in ________.

  A.bankruptcy of fine china manufacturers

  B.shrinking of the pottery industry

  C.restructuring of large enterprises

  D.economic recession in Great Britain

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• 4To be successful in negotiations, one must ________.

  A.meet his boss at the appropriate time

  B.arrive at the negotiation table punctually

  C.be good at influencing the outcome of the interaction

  D.be familiar with what the boss likes and dislikes

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• 5To get a pay raise, a person should ________.

  A.advertise himself on the job market

  B.persuade his boss to sign a long-term contract

  C.try to get inside information about the organization

  D.do something to impress his boss just before merit pay decisions

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• 6Refined table manners, though less popular than before in current social life ________.

  A.are still a must on certain occasions

  B.axe bound to return sooner or later

  C.are still being taught by parents at home

  D.can help improve personal relationships

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• 7After the tragedy caused by Hurricane Hugo, new houses built along South Carolina’s shore line are required ________.

  A.to be easily reinforced

  B.to look smarter in design

  C.to meet stricter building standards

  D.to be designed in the shape of cubes

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• 8The award-winning beach house is quite strong because ________.

  A.it is strengthened by steel rods

  B.it is made of redwood

  C.it is in the shape of a shell

  D.it is built with timber and concrete

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• 9Huff raised the house 2.7 meters off the ground on timber pilings in order to ________.

  A.withstand peak winds of about 200 km/hr

  B.anchor stronger pilings deep in the sand

  C.break huge sea waves into smaller ones

  D.prevent water from rushing into the house

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• 10The main function of the shell is ________.

  A.to strengthen the pilings of the house

  B.to give the house a better appearance

  C.to protect the wooden frame of the house

  D.to slow down the speed of the swelling water

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