Holiday gift buying can feel a little empty,when all of those endless lists,long lines at the shopping center and dollars spent lead to a 5minute excitement of flying wrapping paper(包装纸).__16__The following tips can help make gift giving more meaningful for both the giver and the receiver.
1.Know the person
The most important thing in the exchanging of gifts is that it shows you really know the person well,and you really care about him.__17__
2.Donate(捐 )in their name
__18__Research suggests that happier people give more to others, and that giving more makes people happier.Moreover,charityrelated happiness is highest when people give in a way that promotes social connection. So,try giving to the less fortunate in someone’s name this holiday season.
3.Give handmade goods or handmedowns
__19__A study suggests that people feel that homemade items show more love,and love is what they want to express to the gift receiver.
Family heirlooms (传家宝) may be another good gift choice. A study found that when families hand down even a very depersonalized thing—money—to the generations,the symbolic value of the cash is greater than the numerical value alone.
4.Provide chances for involvement
If there’s a golden rule of gifts,though,it’s this:_20__People who receive experiential gifts,such as concert tickets or a zoo membership,feel more connected to the gift giver than people who received material gifts.
A.But it doesn’t have to be that way.
B.Give experiences rather than objects.
C.The new and storebought is not always best.
D.That is always beyond their expectation.
E.That means satisfy another’s pleasure.
F.Giving gifts to friends or to charity is linked to happiness.
G.Start listing every person you plan to give a holiday gift.
AEFCB
—Good afternoon. My name is Peter. I’m the general manager of the personnel department. I’ll be interviewing you. Please sit down.
— 61 , Peter. My name’s Jon. Jon Smash.
—Well, Jon, it’s a pleasure to meet you. 62 .
—I’ve been a manager at Nike for over three years. I won manager of the year award two years ago, and I got promoted last August.
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— 63 . I think before I act, and if something goes wrong in our company I always remain calm. I never scream at my employees. And I’ve never lost my temper.
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—I think I’m good at solving problems. 65 . I also love challenges. I work well under pressure. When my boss pushes me to finish a project early I always get it done and never complain.
—Jon, you seem like a very good manager. I like your ambition. You’re very confident and motivated. We like that here at Microsoft. Well, our interview is over……
A. I’m glad it’s you who will offer me the opportunity to get the job B. I enjoy approaching problems directly C. Nice to meet you D. What are your strengths E. I owe my success to my employees F. Tell me about your work experience G. I think I’m very level-headed |
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