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PAGE 1 2018C Part A For thousands of years, human beings have been fascinated by whales. It is uncertain when, how or why the ancestors of the whale gradually moved into a purely aquatic environment. Freed from the gravity of the land, the whales evolved to become the true ocean beings of the planet. For most of our shared history, our relationship with the whales has been a distant one. If a memory remains behind the eyes of these gentle creatures, it is rarely if ever shown. Rather our first furtive attempts to enter the whale’s domain seem greeted with curiosity and a longing for communication and understanding. Part B 视频录音 W: Hi, Dr. Brown. I know you just got back from a business trip. M: Yes, I just came back last Friday. W: How was the trip? M: It was good. I did a training program for a trade company. W: Hum, what was the program about? M: It was about how to dress properly at work places. W: Really? I am going to start my first job, but I am a bit worried about what to wear for work. M: Don’t worry. Most employers are flexible with dress code. They allow their employees to wear casual clothes at work. 1. 他们为什么这样做？ Why do they do so? 电脑回答 Some studies showed that people are more productive when they are wearing casual clothes. Employees also like the casual wear, because they don’t need to buy many clothes especially for work. Actually, people started to wear casual clothes on Fridays in the 1990s. Today, employees in many companies can wear casual clothes on most weekdays. 2. 那意味着我可以穿任何衣服吗？ Does that mean we can wear any clothes? 电脑回答 Not exactly. For example, if you need to do a business presentation or attend a formal meeting, you need to dress formally. Generally speaking, some types of clothes are not considered suitable at work places. Sandals, sports wear, vests and shorts are clothes that are usually too casual for the office. 3. 我怎么知道在我的公司该穿什么？ How can I know what to wear in my company? 电脑回答 Usually, many companies have rules and regulat