Americans are proud of their variety and individualty, yet they love and respect few things more
than a uniform. Why are uniforms so __1__ in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms, one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they
look more __2__ than civilian（百姓的） clothes. People have become conditioned to __3__
superior quality from a man who wears a uniform. The television repairman who wears a uniform
tends to __4__ more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes. Faith in the __5__ of a garage
mechanic is increased by a uniform. What an easier way is there for a nurse, a policeman, a barber,
or a waiter to __6__ professional identity（身份） than to step out of uniform? Uniforms also have
many __7__ benefits. They save on other clothes. They save on laundry bills. They are often more
As is known to all, the organization and management of wages and salaries are very complex.
Generally speaking, the Accounts Department is __1__ for calculations of pay, while the
Personnel Department is interested in discussions with the employees about pay.
If a firm wants to __2__ a new wage and salary structure, it is essential that the firm should
decide on a __3__ of job evaluation and ways of measuring the performance of its employees. In
order to be __4__, that new pay structure will need agreement between Trade Unions and
employers. In job evaluation, all of the requirements of each job are defined in a detailed job
description. Each of thsoe requirements is given a value, usually in "points", which are __5__
together to give a total value for the job. For middle and higher management, a special method is
The first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens（雅典)in 1896and only twelve nations
participated. Besides the host nationman participants were tourists who __1__ to be in Greece
atthe time. Though the whole affair was __2__ and the standardwas not high, the old principle of
amateur sport was kept up.Since then the games had been held every four yearsexcept during the
__3__ of the two World War. This was __4__ adeparture from the old Olympic spirit when wars
had to stoPandmake way for the games.The games have grown enormously in scale and
__5__performances have now reached unprecedented heights.Unfortunately the same cannot be
said about their __6__ standard.Instead of Olympia, the modern games are now held in
differentcities all over the world. Inevitably politics and commercialismget involvedas countries
2019英语四级选词填空习题及答案(3)
Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your
money go further. The way you go about purchasing an article
or a service can actually 1__________ you money or can add to
the cost. Take the 2__________ example of a hairdryer. If you
are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making
the 3__________ buy if you choose one whose look you like and
which is also the cheapest 4__________ price. But when you
get it home you may find that it takes twice as long as a
more expensive 5__________ to dry your hair.The cost of the
electricity plus the cost of your time could well make your
hairdryer the most expensive one of all.
So what principles should you 6__________ when you go
out shopping? If you keep your home, your car or any valuable
7__________ in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in
