Even if you get work done and generally get along with co-workers, you could have habits that bug your boss (not to mention your officemates). While these quirks may not necessarily get you fired, they certainly can keep you from climbing the corporate ladder. We’ve uncovered a number of habits that bug your boss and offer tips on how to avoid them.
According to LaRhonda Edwards, a human resources manager with thirteen years of HR experience, tardiness is one of the biggest concerns for managers. “If the normal work day starts at 8 o’clock, then the expectation is that you’re in the office ready to start your day,” she explains. Her advice to the chronically late? “Plan ahead,” she urges. “If you live 50 minutes away, you don’t leave 50 minutes early. Tag on extra time and anticipate road blocks.” Some people even set their clocks a few minutes early to ensure that they’re on time. Different bosses prefer different modes of communication. Lindsey Pollak, a workplace expert and author of Getting from College to Career, says if you text your boss and she prefers in-person meetings, “either your information won’t get across or you’ll irritate [her].” Fortunately, there’s a simple fix: ask your boss how and when to send updates. If you’re too shy to ask outright, then Pollak suggests observing how they
communicate with you. “If you have a boss who communicates once a day by email, that’s the boss’ preferred frequency and method of communication,” explains Pollak.
A cluttered, messy work space can give your boss the impression that you’re lazy or disorganized, so try to keep your desk neat. “Never put more on your desk than you’re going to work on for the day,” recommends Edwards. “At the end of the day, make sure you set up for the next day. I may be working on five things at once, but at the end of the day, they’re gone, and I set up for the next day.” Most managers would rather you ask a question than make a mistake, but many questions can be answered on your own. “Is this something you could Google or ask a colleague?” wonders Pollak. “The internet is so vast that a lot of information you can get yourself.” If you must approach your boss with a question or issue, then Pollak recommends brainstorming beforehand. “Rather than saying ‘This client is terrible. What should I do?’ think about potential solutions,” she says. Cell phones are practically ubiquitous in the workplace these days, but it’s still disruptive and disrespectful when they go off during a meeting. Edwards says that you should, “put your cell phone on vibrate or leave it in your own office so it’s not a distraction.” That way you won’t be tempted to text either
( )6.According to the article, how many pieces of advice are offered here? . A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five(B)
( )7.What is this article about? .
A. How to be successful in the workplace. B. How to communicate with your boss. C. How to avoid quirks that annoy your boss. D. How to utilize your mobile phones at work.
( )8.What does the phrase “to get across” in the sentence “…she prefers in-person meetings, “either your information won’t get across or you’ll irritate …” of the second paragraph mean? .
A. To be communicated B. To be passed C. To be promoted D. To be anticipated(A)
( )9.According to the article, which of the following modes of communication is the best when communicating with your boss? . A. Any ways you think are appropriate. B. In-person meetings. C. Correspondence.
D. The way your boss communicates with you.(D)
( )10.Which of the following statements is not mentioned? A. Employees should pay respect to their bosses anytime.
B. Employees should plan beforehand so as to show up at work on time. C. Employees should not let their mobile phones go off during meetings. D. Employees should keep their desks neat and organized.(C)
III.Business Translation: 20%(商务翻译，20分) Section A
Directions: There are ten terms in this section. Translate the English terms or phrases into Chinese and the Chinese terms or phrases into English. Then write down the translation on the paper. This section totals 10 points, one point for each term. 1.sales literature 2.bulk cargo 3.weight memo 4.shipping advice 5.operative instrument 6.不可抗力 7.往来行 8.单独海损
9.索款通知书 10.销售确认书 Section B
Directions: Translate the following five Chinese sentences into English. Then write down the translation on the paper. This part totals 10 points, two points for each sentence. 1.请报你方最低的CIF上海价，并注明最早交货期。
2.若你方在本月底前下订单，我方可保证在收到订单后两个月内交货。 3.随函寄上售货确认书MU356一式两份，请签退一份以便我方存档。 4.请将信用证中的单价从3美元增至3.5美元，将金额增至70，000美元。 5.粉笔用纸盒包装，每盒装30支，100 盒装一纸板箱。 IV.Business Writing: 20%(商函写作，20分)
Directions: In this section, you are required to write an English letter in the full correct layout based on the information given below. Then write down the letter on the paper. This section totals 20 points.
1.对方公司名称和地址：Datex Trading Co. Ltd. 536 Huayuan Street, Dalian, Liaoning, China 收件人姓名和头衔：Wang Hua Sales Manager 2.写信日期：2010年11月28日
3.谢谢您如此迅速将有关我们上次第KK10101号订单的销售确认书寄给我们。我们已开立了有关信用证，银行不久将会通知你方。
4.我们以信用证付款方式进行交易已有一年多了，现在希望改用30天远期付款交单的付款方式。 5.去年8月我们首次与你方接洽时，您曾说一旦我们双方建立起贸易关系，你方愿意重新考虑付款条件。我们认为自那时起到现在时间已经不短了，你方可以答应我们所要求的付款方式了。如需资信证明人，我们将及时提供。
6.下个月我们将再订一批货，你方是否能确认同意以上新的付款条件。 7.随函寄上我们已会签的第1010913号销售确认书，供你方存档。 8.写信人： Fred Johns Purchase Manager 公司名称和地址：Kiddie Korner, Inc.
385 Richards Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6B3A7
参考答案
I Listening 听力：20% Section A (5分，每题1分)
1. contract 2. in cash 3. prefer to 4. separated from 5. agreement Section B (10分，每题2分)
1. 现附上备件细目表一份，供贵方参考。
2. 虽然打乱了工厂的生产计划，我们还是按贵方要求撤回了订单。 3. 考虑到当前疲软的市场，我们建议你们降价3%。 4. 这些玻璃制品的新式包装很适合长途海运。
5. 贵方给的10%的现金折扣，我方非常满意并愿向贵方定期订购。 Section C (5分, 每题1分) 1. D 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C
II Reading & Comprehension阅读与理解：40% Section A (10分，每题1分)
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. D Section B (10分，每题1分)
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. C Section C (20分，每题2分)
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. A III Business Translation商务翻译：20% Section A (10分，每题1分)
1 促销资料 2 散装货 3 重量单 4 已装船通知 5 有效票据
6 force majeure 7 correspondent bank 8 particular average 9 debit note 10 Sales Confirmation Section B (10分，每题2分)
1 Please quote us your best price on CIF Shanghai basis, stating the earliest date of delivery.
2 If you place an order by the end of this month, we can assure you of delivery within two months after receipt of you order.
3 We enclose our S/C No.MU356 in duplicate; please sign and return one copy for our file.
4 Please increase the unit price of the L/C from USD3.0 to USD3.5 and the total amount to USD70,000.
5 The chalk is to be packed in boxes of 30 pieces each, 100 boxes to a carton. . IV Business Writing商函写作：20% Kiddie Korner, Inc.
361385 Richards Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6B3A7 (1分) November 28, 2010 (1分) Mr Wang Hua Sales Manager