Question: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: "Come in . Kim . Have a seat , please ." said Bill Williams , the manager . This was Kim's first experience with an assessment . After only six months he was due for a raise if this assessment was satisfactory "Kim," began Bill Williams . "I am very pleased with the quality of your work . I have nothing but praise for your devotion and your hard work . My only concern is that you are not active enough in putting forward your suggestions ." "But." Replied Kim. "I have always completed every assignment you have given me . Mr. Williams." "I know that , Kim . And please, call me Bill .But what I expect is for you to think independently and introduce new ideas . I need more input from you --more feedback on how things are going I don't need a "yes man". You never tell me what you think . You just smile as though everything is fine ." "But," said Kim," " I feel that since you are my superior , it would he presumptuous of me to tell you what to do ." "I'm not asking you to tell me what to do, but what you think we could do .To make suggestions . I employed you because I respect your experience in this field, but you are not communicating your thoughts to me ." "Yes . I see I'm not accustomed to this , but I will try to do as you say ..., Bill" "Good, then , I expect to hear more from you at staff meetings or at any other time you want to discuss an idea with me ." "Yes , of course . Thank you Mr. Will...Bill ." Question: Kim is the sort of employee who_. Options: A: does not speak out his own ideas B: is not devoted to the job C: laughs too much over work D: can not finish his work on time
Answer: A

Question: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Are you a dog person or a cat person? With so many photos and videos of cats and dogs doing cute things online, it's easier than ever to answer which of these furry friends you like more. There are many reasons why people prefer one type of pet over the other. So, have you ever wondered what your preference for cats or dogs says about you? In fact, a 2010 study done by Sam Gosling, a psychologist at the University of Texas, US, and his graduate student Carson Sandy found that dog people are more extroverted , agreeable and conscientious than cat people. "Cats will occasionally engage in social activities, but usually after only a few minutes they will give up the game. Dogs, on the other hand, will often engage in play, like fetching a thrown ball, for hours at a time," said Modern Dog magazine. Just on the basis of dogs' nature being more sociable than cats', you may expect that the personalities of dog people also reflect higher sociability. And Gosling's study found that dog people are generally about 15 percent more extroverted and 13 percent more agreeable, both of which are associated with social orientation . In addition, dog people are 11 percent more conscientious than cat people. "Conscientiousness" is a tendency to show self-discipline, to complete tasks and aim for achievement. This trait also shows a preference for planned rather than spontaneous behavior. In comparison, cat people are about 12 percent more anxious, but they are also 11 percent more "open" than dog people, due to a general appreciation for art, emotion, imagination, curiosity, adventure, unusual ideas and variety of experience. And people high on openness are more likely to hold unconventional beliefs. Despite so many differences, there are some things that cat people and dog people have in common. "Both types of people consider themselves close to nature, dislike animal-print clothing and generally look on the better side of life," noted Mother Nature Network. Question: According to the article, both dog people and cat people _ . Options: A: are generally self-disciplined B: are usually positive and care about nature C: are likely to hold unconventional beliefs D: like to wear animal-print clothing
Answer: B

Question: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: The train was already half an hour late. I had to arrive in Vienna at 7:15 in time to catch the 7:20 train to Paris, but there was no hope of that now. I told my problem to the conductor . He advised me to get off two stops before Vienna Station and take a taxi. When the time came, he even helped with my bag. He wished me good luck as I jumped off. A few minutes later I was racing towards the center of the city in a taxi. It was almost 7:25 when we stopped outside the station. I paid the driver quickly, picked up my bag and hurried inside. "Paris train?" was all I had time to say to the official I saw. You can see how I felt when he pointed to a train that was just moving out of the station. Question: The writer couldn't arrive in Paris in time because _ . Options: A: he didn't pay the driver B: he took the wrong train C: the train was late D: the conductor advised him to get off early
Answer:
C