author means that Abusiness management should be included in educational programs B human wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speed C)human intellectual development has reached new heights D the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked 19. Studying the diverse wisdom of others can A) create varying artistic interests Help people see things in their right perspective chelp improve connections among people D)regulate the behavior of modern people 20. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A) Businessmen absorbed in their career are narrow-minded B)Managers often find it hard to tell right from wrong C) People engaged in technical jobs lead a more rewarding life. D Career seekers should not focus on immediate interests only Passage Three Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. It's now a"global village" where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills. Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets success overseas often helps support domestic business efforts. Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear beingout of sight and out of mind He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the companys plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United states where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent (Bj). Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets English is still the international language of business. But there is an ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. a second language isn 't generally required to get a b in business but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other ons appear to be equal The employee posted abroad who speaks the country's principal language has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and cam have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign dients over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm 21. What is the authors attitude toward high-tech communications equipment?author means that ________. A) business management should be included in educational programs B) human wisdom has accumulated at an extraordinarily high speed C) human intellectual development has reached new heights D) the importance of a broad education should not be overlooked 19. Studying the diverse wisdom of others can ________. A) create varying artistic interests B) help people see things in their right perspective C) help improve connections among people D) regulate the behavior of modern people 20. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A) Businessmen absorbed in their career are narrow-minded. B) Managers often find it hard to tell right from wrong. C) People engaged in technical jobs lead a more rewarding life. D) Career seekers should not focus on immediate interests only. Passage Three Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage. New technology links the world as never before. Our planet has shrunk. It’s now a “global village” where countries are only seconds away by fax or phone or satellite link. And, of course, our ability to benefit from this high-tech communications equipment is greatly enhanced by foreign language skills. Deeply involved with this new technology is a breed of modern businesspeople who have a growing respect for the economic value of doing business abroad. In modern markets, success overseas often helps support domestic business efforts. Overseas assignments are becoming increasingly important to advancement within executive ranks. The executive stationed in another country no longer need fear being “out of sight and out of mind.” He or she can be sure that the overseas effort is central to the company’s plan for success, and that promotions often follow or accompany an assignment abroad. If an employee can succeed in a difficult assignment overseas, superiors will have greater confidence in his or her ability to cope back in the United States where cross-cultural considerations and foreign language issues are becoming more and more prevalent (普遍的). Thanks to a variety of relatively inexpensive communications devices with business applications, even small businesses in the United States are able to get into international markets. English is still the international language of business. But there is an ever-growing need for people who can speak another language. A second language isn’t generally required to get a job in business, but having language skills gives a candidate the edge when other qualifications appear to be equal The employee posted abroad who speaks the country’s principal language has an opportunity to fast-forward certain negotiations, and cam have the cultural insight to know when it is better to move more slowly. The employee at the home office who can communicate well with foreign clients over the telephone or by fax machine is an obvious asset to the firm. 21. What is the author’s attitude toward high-tech communications equipment?