For some employers, the policy of lifelong employment is particularly important because it

第1题

Employers frequently pay workers below the_______ wage,and some employers do not pay their workers at all.

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第2题

For some vacancies, employers receive a （) number of applications, so it is important

A.small

B.fair

C.large

D.enormous

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第3题

Some legislation requires employers to give their employees a fair wage. {A; B; C}A.

Some legislation requires employers to give their employees a fair wage. {A; B; C}

A. 有项立法要求雇主应给予雇员合理的工资。

B. 有立法要求雇员应给予雇主合理的工资。

C. 一些法规要求雇主应给予雇员的公平的机会。

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第4题

The “war for talent” reads like headlines from many years ago, but it has never gone away says Eleanor Nickerson,

director of UK operations for Top Employers. Many companies they have researched are short of talents. Though the companies may receive many applications, they can not find the people they want.

Top Employers’ research show that offering good career chances is the key to attracting and keeping the talent. Smart employees know their own value and will want to know what their employers can offer them after five or 10 years’ career development. So, keeping staff is the biggest challenge employers face in the long run.

Yet not every employee feels that they can better their career chances. Some are still nervous about losing their jobs, despite a recent fall in unemployment, says the Trades Union Congress (TUC). TUC points out that some four-fifths of new jobs created have been in parts of the economy where average pay rates are less than £8 an hour since the recession began. Many of these jobs are on temporary or zero-hours contracts.

A report from the Office for National Statistics published in February showed that real wages have been falling consistently since 2010. It’s the longest period since at least 1964. “We’re still in the hardest living standards squeeze for over a century and those who are already working have had years of real-terms pay cuts,” says TUC spokesperson Liz Chinchen. “Understanding the pressures that staff face is a good starting point for any employer. If employers want to show concern for their staff, they should be paying them well and understand that zero-hours contracts bring insecurity and extreme money worries.”

1.According to research by Top Employers, many corporations have enough talents for their development.

2.The data shows the key to attracting talents is to offer high salary.

3.The biggest challenge for employers to is keeping staff in the long run.

4.Not all employees believe that they can get a better offer.

5.The wages have been rising consistently since 2010.

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第5题

阅读理解阅读下面的文章，根据文章内容判断文章后的句子是正确（T)还是错误（F)。“WAR FOR TALENT”

阅读理解

阅读下面的文章，根据文章内容判断文章后的句子是正确(T)还是错误(F)。

“WAR FOR TALENT” GOES ON IN JOB MARKET

The “war for talent” reads like headlines from many years ago, but it has never gone away, says Eleanor Nickerson, director of UK operations for Top Employers. Many companies they have researched are short of talents. Though the companies may receive many applications, they cannot find the people they want.

Top Employers' research shows that offering good career chances is the key to attracting and keeping the talent. Smart employees know their own value and will want to know what their employers can offer them after 5 or 10 years' career development. So, keeping staff is the biggest challenge employers face in the long run.

Yet not every employee feels that they can better their career chances. Some are still nervous about losing their jobs, despite a recent fall in unemployment, says the Trades Union Congress (TUC). TUC points out that some four-fifths of new jobs created have been in part of the economy where average pay rates are less than ？8 an hour since the recession began. Many of these jobs are on temporary or zero-hours contracts.

A report from the Office for National Statistics published in February showed that real wages have been falling consistently since 2010. It's the longest period since at least 1964. “We're still in the hardest living standards squeeze for over a century and those who are already working have had years of real-terms pay cuts,” says TUC spokesperson Liz Chinchen. “Understanding the pressures that staff face is a good starting point for any employer. If employers want to show concern for their staff, they should be paying them well and understand that zero-hours contracts bring insecurity and extreme money worries.”

操作提示：句子正确选择下拉选项框为“T”;句子错误选择下拉选项框为“F”。

1. According to research by Top Employers, many corporations have enough talents for their development. {T; F}

2. The data shows the key to attracting talents is to offer high salary. {T; F}

3. The biggest challenge for employers to is keeping staff in the long run. {T; F}

4. Not all employees believe that they can get a better offer. {T; F}

5. The wages have been rising consistently since 2010. {T; F}

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第6题

？？Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:In cities with rent control,the cit

？？Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:

In cities with rent control,the city government sets the maximum（最高的）rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. The irrent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after along time, rent control may have negative（负面的）effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also berent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end resul to frent control is a short age of apartments in the city.

Some theorists argue that the minimum(最低的) wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. The price, which is the wage that employers must pay, increases. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics claim that an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.

Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity(尊严）Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Further more, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages. Economic theory predicts there sults of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control，and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correctonly if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.

There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may____.

？？A.cause a shortage of apartments

B.worry those who rent apartments as homes

C.increase the profits of landlords

D.encourage landlords to invest in building apartments

According to the critics, rent control _________.A.will always benefit those who rent apartments

B.is unnecessary

C.will bring negative effects in the long run

D.is necessary under all circumstances

The problem of unemployment will arise .

A.if the minimum wage is set too high

B.if the maximum wage is set too low

C.if the workers are unskilled

D.if the maximum wage is set

The passage tells us ________.A.the relationship between supply and demand

B.the possible results of government controls

C.the necessity of government control

D.the urgency of getting rid of government controls

Which of the following statements is NOT true？

A.The results of economic decisions cannot always be predicted.

B.Minimum wage cannot always protect employees.

C.Economic theory may predict the results of economic decisions if other factors are not changing.

D.Economic decisions should not be based on economic theory.

请帮忙给出每个问题的正确答案和分析，谢谢！

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第7题

•Read the article below about problems in the IT industry, and the questions on the

opposite page.

•For each question (13-18), mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.

Problems in the IT industry

In the information technology industry, it is widely acknowledged that how well IT departments of the future can fulfil their business goals will depend not on the regular updating of technology, which is essential for them to do, but on how well they can hold on to the people skilled at manipulating the newest technology. This is becoming more difficult. Best estimates of the current shortfall In IT staff in the UK are between 30,000 and 50,000, and growing.

And there is no end to the problem in sight. A severe industry-wide lack of investment in training means the long-term skills base is both ageing and shrinking. Employers are chasing experienced staff in ever-decreasing circles, and, according to a recent government report, 250,000 new IT jobs will be created over the next decade.

Most employers are confining themselves to dealing with the immediate problems. There is little evidence, for example, that they are stepping up their intake of raw recruits for in* house training, or retraining existing staff from other functions. This is the course of action recommended by the Computer Software Services Association, but research shows its members are adopting the short-term measure of bringing in more and more consultants on a contract basis. However, this approach is becoming less and less acceptable as the general shortage of skills, coupled with high demand, sends contractor rates soaring. An experienced contract programmer, for example, can now earn at least double the current permanent salary.

With IT professionals increasingly attracted to the financial rewards and flexibility of consultancy work, average staff turnover rates are estimated to be around 15%. While many companies in the financial services sector are managing to contain their losses by offering skilled IT stall 'golden handcuffs' - deferred loyalty bonuses that tie them in until a certain date - other organisations, like local governments, are unable to match the competitive salaries and perks on offer in the private sector and contractor market, and are suffering turnover rates of up to 60% a year.

But while loyalty bonuses have grabbed the headlines, there are other means of holding on to staff. Some companies are doing additional IT pay reviews in the year and paying market premiums. But such measures can create serious employee relations problems among those excluded, both within and outside IT departments. Many Industry experts advise employers to link bonuses to performance wherever possible. However, employers are realising that bonuses will only succeed if they are accompanied by other incentives such as attractive career prospects, training, and challenging work that meets the individual's long-term ambitions.

This means managers need to allocate assignments more strategically and think about advancing their staff as well as their business. Some employers advocate giving key employees projects that would normally be handled by people with slightly more experience or capability. For many employers, however, the urgency of the problem demands a more immediate solution, such as recruiting skilled workers from overseas. But even this is not easy, with strict quotas on the number of work permits issued. In addition, opposition to the recruitment of IT people from other countries is growing, as many professionals believe it will lead to

A．their success at retaining their skilled staff.

B．the extent to which they invest in new technology.

C．their attempts to recruit staff with the necessary skills.

D．the ability of employees to keep up with the latest developments.

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第8题

完型填空操作提示：通过题目中的下拉选项框选择恰当的词语补全填空。When it comes to selecting

完型填空

操作提示：通过题目中的下拉选项框选择恰当的词语补全填空。

When it comes to selecting candidates through interview, more often than not the decision is made with the first five munutes of a meeting. Yet employers like to {suggest; convince; advise} themselves that they are being exceptionally thorough in their selection processes. In today's marketplace, the {worth; credit; quality} of staff is fundamental to the company's success and, as a result, recruiters use all means at their disposal to secure the best in the field.

One method in particular that has risen in popularity is testing, either psychometric testing(心理测试), which attempts to define psychological characteristics, or aptitude testing. The idea is that those testing provide an organization with an extra way of establishing a candidate's suitability for a role.

The employment of psychometric or ability testing as one {component ; member; share} of the recruitment process may have some merits, but in reality there is simply no real {extent; measure; amount} . The answer to this problem is experience in interview techniques and a strong definition of the elements of each position to be filled. The instinctive decision that many employers make, based on a CV and the first five minutes of a meeting, are perhaps no less valid than any other tool employed in the {business; topic; point} of recruitment.

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第9题

请根据短文内容，回答题。 Traffic Jams——No End in Sight（1) Traffic congestion （拥堵) affects

请根据短文内容，回答题。

Traffic Jams——No End in Sight

(1) Traffic congestion (拥堵) affects people throughout the world. Traffic jams cause smog in dozens of cities across both the developed and developing world. In the U. S., commuters (通勤人员 ) spend an average of a full working week each year sitting in traffic jams, according to the Texas Transportation Institute. While alternative ways of getting around are available, most people still choose their cars because they are looking for convenience, comfort and privacy.＜br＞

(2) The most promising technique for reducing city traffic is called congestion pricing, whereby cities charge a toll to enter certain parts of town at certain times of day. In theory, if the toll is high enough, some drivers will cancel their trips or go by bus or train. And in practice it seems to work: Singapore, London and Stockholm have reduced traffic and pollution in city centres thanks to congestion pricing.＜br＞

(3) Another way to reduce rush-hour traffic is for employers to implement flextime, which lets employees travel to and from work at off-peak traffic times to avoid the rush hour. Those who have to travel during busy times can do their part by sharing cars. Employers can also allow more staff to telecommute (work from home) so as to keep more cars off the road altogether.＜br＞

(4) Some urban planners still believe that the best way to ease traffic congestion is to build more roads, especially roads that can take drivers around or over crowded city streets. But such techniques do not really keep cars off the road; they only accommodate more of them.＜br＞

(5) Other, more forward-thinking, planners know that more and more drivers and cars are taking to the roads every day, and they are unwilling to encourage more private automobiles when public transport is so much better both for people and the environment. For this reason, the American government has decided to spend some $7 billion on helping to increase capacity on public-transportsystemsandupgradethemwithmoreefficienttechnologies.But＜br＞

environmentalists complain that such funding is tiny compared with the $50 billion being spent on roads and bridges.

Paragraph 1 __________ 查看材料

A.Paying to get in

B.Changing work practice

C.Not doing enough

D.A solution which is no solution

E.Closing city centres to traffic

F.A global problem

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第10题

Last week Polly decided to give up her job. She is fed up with it, she finds it boring

and she wants to change her career. Her employers, 慙ucky Shops？ are not too bad. They give her quite good benefits, such as free lunches and paid holidays, but she does not get on with her boss. Her salary is quite good, but, because she is not happy, she wants to look for something else. Last Saturday she talked about it with David and Xiaoyan. They agreed with her. They said she should resign and try another career, so she took action. She looked at advertisements in the paper and picked out three jobs that looked interesting. She had to write out her CV to apply for a job, and she did that on Wednesday evening. Xiaoyan helped her with it. She has a lot of experience of selling and good business training but is worried about her lack of experience in some areas.

(1). Polly has decided to ask for a higher salary.

A、 Right

B、Wrong

(2). She doesn’t like her boss.

A、 Right

B、Wrong

(3). Her friends agreed that she should resign.

A、 Right

B、Wrong

(4). She has experience of teaching.

A、 Right

B、Wrong

(5). She’s worried about her lack of experience in some areas.

A、 Right

B、Wrong

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第11题

阅读材料，回答题。As any rniddleelass parent knows, unpaid work experience can give youngste

阅读材料，回答题。

As any rniddleelass parent knows, unpaid work experience can give youngsters a valuable introduction to a secure job. The government has recognized it too, abandoning rules in 2011 that had formerly stopped 16 to 24-year-olds from doing unpaid work while claiming unemployment benefit. But moving from that to forcing them to work without pay in order to collect these benefits has proved a big step.

More than one million young people in Britain are unemployed, the highest number since themid-1955s. Keen both to cut the welfare bill and to avoid the depressed future wages that may resuit from early unemployment, the government has introduced an ambitious program of reform. to get youngsters off welfare and into work. A key part of it is ensuring that no one gets benefit from the government for long; ministers are keen to avoid what happened after the early-1955s recession(衰退), when unemployment continued in some parts of the country for a long time after the economy began to improve.

To help young people into work, ministers had persuaded lots of employers, including bakerychains, bookshops and supermarkets, to take on unemployed youths, who receive work experience but no pay, with the prospect of a proper job for those who shine. Some 35,000 youngsters participated last year; half found paid work soon after finishing the scheme.

The idea of getting young adults used to showing up for work is popular with voters: according to a survey published in February, about 60% of people support the program. Equally attractive was the option of compelling them to work. Under the existing arrangements youngsters could choose whether or not to accept a place, but if they dropped out after the end of the first week, they stood to lose up to two weeks’ benefits.

Yet the scheme has also polarized(两极分化的) opinion a third of people are consistently opposed. Following a noisy "Right to Work" campaign that accused employers of cooperating secretly with the government in "forced labor", several firms dropped out of the program. To pre-vent this from getting worse, Clads Grayling, an employment minister, admitted that young people could leave their work experience at any time without being punished for doing so. This not only halted the flight of employers (for now, at least) but also enabled him to announce that new firrns have agreed to take part in the program.

According to the passage， young people in Britain________ 查看材料

A.are used to showing up for work

B.value unpaid work very much

C.are always opposed to unpaid work

D.could learn .something about job security through unpaid work

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