The author thinks highly of older employees because ______.
A．they are good at marketing themselves
B．they are obedient and can be easily controlled
C．they possess better qualities in the growth phase
D．they have more wisdom, experience and affordability
Double-Chocolate Cappuccino Cocoa Prep Tims: 20 Minutes Start to Finish: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 （1 cup each) 1 cup whipping （heavy) cream 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee （dry) 1 half-gallon （8 cups) milk 1/2 cup baking cocoa 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee （dry) 4 oz sweet baking chocolate, cut up 8 cinnamon sticks
In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon espresso coffee with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.Mix milk, cocoa, 1/3 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons espresso coffee in 3-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just to simmering （do not boil).Stir in chocolate until melted. Pour mixture into cups or mugs. Top each with whipped cream. Garnish with cinnamon sticks for stirring.Nutrition Information Per Serving: 1 Serving: Calories 345（Calories from Fat 170); Total Fat 18 g （Saturated Fat 12 g); Cholesterol 90 mg; Sodium 140 mg; Total Carbohydrate 36 g （Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 11 g Tips DO-AHEAD Pour hot mixture into slow cooker set on Low, and add 2 cinnamon sticks. Cover and keep warm up to 8 hours SPECIAL TOUCH Garnish the cocoa with shaved chocolate, and chocolate-covered spoons. Look for the spoons at gourmet shops, or make your own by dipping plastic spoons into melted candy coating and placing on waxed paper until firm. Subject: New taste drink From: marrylam@ gmail. com To: lucylee@yahoo. com Dear Lucy, Haven't seen you for a long time! How are you recently？ The autumn is coming and the weather at this time is fine. Would you like to camp in the countryside with our Camping Team？ If you like, please connect with me before next Friday. We will discuss the detailed plan with you about our trip. Today I'm writing not only talk about our tour, but I also want to introduce a new drink to you. I know you like coffee and chocolate very much, so the new taste drink must be suitable for you. It is called Double-Chocolate Cappuccino Cocoa. I have made it at home and it is really easy to prepare. In the recipe, there are tips about making it by yourself. You can try it in the afternoon-tea time. With the bright sunshine of the deep autumn, enjoy a cup of your self- made coco- it is really a wonderful time! I hope you can enjoy it not only yourself but also with your family. I have to stop now, see you later! Best wishes. Yours Sincerely, Mary If there are 16 members in a party, how many packed brown sugar should one prepare？ A．1/2 gallon B．2 tablespoon C．2/3 cup D．8 oz
Some chicks hatched by re-released condors died because ______.
A．they fell into pools of water
B．they fell prey to other animals
C．they had odd drinking habits
D．they swallowed dangerous objects
Which of the following statement is correct？
A．Two cups of this kind of drink include 24g total fat.
B．To prepare the drink, it will take about 40 minutes.
C．They will meet each other after the camping.
D．Mary doesn't like this kind of new taste drink.
The word "guarantee" in Paragraph 2, Line 2 is closest in meaning to
A．security
B．agreement
C．insurance
D．direction
Now it seems America's love affair with Barbie may be coming to an end- US sales of Barbie fell 15% in the first quarter this year, which combined with other problems to see overall profits at the Barbie maker Mattel slump by 73% .
Barbie's career has spanned hundreds of jobs, and her makers have striven valiantly to keep up with the latest trends. Barbie now uses computers and sends text messages on her mobile phone.
A Barbie-branded range of designer clothes for girls, and branded perfume are also in the pipeline.
But Mattel's attempts to keep pace with modern life have not always gone down well with customers. One letter to the New York Times following Barbie's split from long time partner Ken complained that "the breakup-discourages-even insults - permanence and commitment".
Meanwhile, Barbie has some hip new rivals on the scene. MGA Entertainment's Bratz doll come in a range of different ethnic groups, and boast fashions described as "totally dangerous, totally ferocious and totally cruel". They have won two Toy Industry Association's Toy of the Year Award, and figures suggest rising sales are eating directly into sales of Barbie.
But analysts say with thought and investment Barbie could still have a future ahead.
Note
Feb. 19th
Dear Carol,
Have you seen the news on TV？ The American toy maker Mattel will come to Beijing the day after tomorrow. And they will have a Barbie Toy Exhibition in the National Exhibition Center. This morning, I booked two tickets on the internet and I hope you can go with me together to see the exhibition . From it, we can understand the development of （Bardie industry in America. The National Exhibition Center will be opened at 9 that morning, and I will wait for you in front of the center. If you are not convenient on that day, you can contact with me on the telephone number 5673490.
Best wishes
Yours,
Oliver
How many profits are reduced for the Barbie maker Mattel over this year？
A．73%
B．15%
C．19%
D．65%