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下列短文，从每题所给的
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、
B
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C
、
D
四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Known for its
complicated, seemingly wavelike sandstone walls
and the rays of sunlight that shine into
them, Arizona's Antelope
Canyon
（羚羊峡谷）
is an
everlasting attraction for tourists. It's a slot
canyon,
meaning it formed from water
carving it out over millions of years. It sits
about 3, 700 feet above sea level
and
takes its name from the antelope that once lived
in it.
The canyon forms part
of Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park in the Navajo
Nation. The Navajo Nation
limits visits
to either the Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon to
two hours and requires all visitors to be led by
authorized
guides.
If
you're
planning
a
trip
and
need
help
deciding
which
area
to
visit,
keep
these
recommendations in mind.
?
When
：
Tours are available twice a day during
the week year-round, though exact times vary by
season
；
tours are not available on weekends or
major holidays.
?
Cost
：
Tour companies
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fees vary, but tickets, including entrance to the
park, generally start at
around $$ 60
for 90-minute tours of Upper Antelope Canyon.
Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon tend to be
around an hour and generally cost
around $$ 40 per adult and $$ 20 for
children.
? Must-know
tip
：
Most of
Arizona does not follow daylight saving time,
though the Navajo Nation,
where
Antelope Canyon is located, does. Check with your
tour operator to confirm the precise time of your
tour.
Antelope
Canyon hosts tons of visitors and, in order to
protect the canyon walls from damage, no bags
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of any kind
are permitted in either the Upper or Lower
section. Also keep in mind that while
most tour
companies welcome
small children, not all of them will.
1.
What makes
Antelope Canyon attractive?
A.
Its remarkable
height.
B.
The origin of its name.
C.
Its unique
natural feature.
D.
The process of
its formation.
2.
How much may a couple pay for a one-
hour tour in Lower Antelope Canyon?
A. $$60.
B.
$$80.
C. $$ 100.
D. $$120.
3.
What must be
kept in mind about the Antelope Canyon
tour?
A.
The age limit for kids.
B.
The definite
tour time.
C.
Carrying a small backpack.
D.
Booking
tickets in tour agencies.
B
Philadelphia's
Magic Gardens makes up a folk art center, gallery
space, and a nonprofit organization
showcasing the works of
mosaicist
（镶嵌设计师）
Isaiah
Zagar.
Zagar devoted himself
to beautifying the South Street neighborhood in
the late 1960s, when he moved
to the
area with his wife Julia. The couple helped the
area by purchasing and repairing some old
buildings,
often adding colorful
mosaics on both their private and public walls.
The first such project was Julia's
still-
busy folk art store, the Eyes
Gallery at 402 South Street.
Zagar started working on the Magic
Gardens in 1994 in the deserted parking lot near
his studio. He
spent the next fourteen
years sculpting multi-layered walls and decorating
the 3, 000 square foot space. The
insta
llation
（装置艺术）
，
pri
marily consisting of found objects and
contributions from the community, finally
covers half a city block with countless
patterns and colors. It shows Zagar's many
artistic influences, as well
as the
events and experiences of his life.
In 2002
，
the owner
of the once-unused parking lot decided to sell the
land in response to rising
South Street
property values. Unwilling to witness the
destruction of Zagar's neighborhood art
environment, the community rushed to
support the artist. His creation, newly titled
Philadelphia's Magic
Gardens, turned
into a nonprofit organization with the intention
of preserving and promoting Zagar's works
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at the site of
the Magic Gardens and throughout the South Street
region.
The
Magic
Gardens
is
now
a
permanent
art
institution
that
is
open
to
visitors
throughout
the
year.
Trained
guides are available to lead tours of the Magic
Gardens and Zagar's surrounding public wall
paintings.
In addition, it offers
monthly mosaic workshops led by Zagar himself, and
regularly hosts concerts, dance
performances, and other public
events.
4.
How did Zagar help the South Street
neighborhood?
A.
He moved to the area with his
family.
B.
He worked to improve its
surroundings.
C.
He opened a folk art store with his
wife.
D.
He managed to buy all the old
buildings.
5.
What does Paragraph 3 intend to tell
us?
A.
Great achievements of Zagar.
B.
Special skills
of installing art.
C.
Location of
the Magic Gardens
D.
Early history
of the Magic Gardens.
6.
What do the
local residents think of Zagar's works?
A.
They harm
environment.
B.
They can bring in profits.
C.
They should be
removed.
D.
They are precious treasures.
7.
What can
tourists do in Philadelphia's Magic
Gardens?
A.
Paint the walls on the spot.
B.
Put on music
performances.
C.
Enjoy some Zagar's works.
D.
Attend some
dance courses.
C
Telling someone they are not hired is
never an easy job, but all hiring managers will
face this difficult
situation many
times in their careers. While everyone fears
denial on some level, it is important to
understand that not everyone will fit
in every job. Further, there are times when the
applicant quality will be
so great, a
decision to reject an applicant may not reflect on
that applicant's abilities but the overall quality
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of the
field.
There are a number of
methods that can be used to get the message across
that a person is not hired. In
many
cases, especially for those who were never called
for an interview, a simple form letter may be
sufficient.
In other cases, where
someone may have been called for an interview, a
phone call or letter could be chosen
to
deliver the message that they were not hired. In
cases where there may be an ongoing relationship
with the
person not hired, it may be
best to break the news in person, though this has
the obvious potential of being
more
uncomfortable. Above all, it is best to always be
honest with those who didn't get the job. Lying is
never
acceptable.
Generally, it is not a good idea to
tell someone specific reasons why they are not
hired for a job. This
can only lead to
resentment
（怨恨）
and regret.
However, there may be specific times when this
could be a
good idea. For example, if
an applicant is promising and the hiring manager
believes another position will
be
opening up that suits the applicant's skills, this
could be a way to let that person know they may
soon have
another
opportunity.
In all cases,
even if you feel someone has cheated to obtain an
interview, never behave in a way which
shows you are superior to them. This is
unprofessional and reflects very poorly not only
on the hiring manager,
but the
organization as a whole.
8.
Why are some
applicants refused according to Paragraph
1?
A.
They are interested in other
fields.
B.
They don't qualify for the
position.
C.
They are afraid of making
decisions.
D.
They lack the courage to face
failures.
9.
How may a not-interviewed applicant be
informed of the rejection?
A.
By receiving a
formal phone call.
B.
By getting a
simple form letter.
C.
By checking a
message online.
D.
By attending a
personal meeting.
10.
In what case
will applicants be told exactly why they are not
hired?
A.
They regret applying for the
job.
B.
They demand specific
explanations.
C.
They may be capable of another
post.
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