【正文】 t insist on degree subject, a third prefer to hire those with a Stemrelated subject. The research worries about the lack of progress in improving basic skills in the UK . Half of employers expressed worries about employees39。s economy and our individual wellbeing. For example, but for the savings and loan debacle, there might be funds available to reduce the national debt and pay for education. In sum, we all have a mon stake in our school, our munity, and our society. Our actions do matter. It is essential that we act with integrity in order to build the kind of world in which we want to live. Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) 1. A person of integrity not only sets high moral and ethical standards but also _______. A) sticks to them in their daily life B) makes them known to others C) understands their true values D)sees that others also follow them 2. What role does integrity play in personal and professional relationships? A) It helps to create team spirit B) It facilitates munication C) It is the basis of mutual trust D) It inspires mutual respect 3. why must we learn to identify the risks we are going to take？ A. To ensure we make responsible choices. B. To avoid being overwhelmed by stress. C. so that we don’t break any rules. D. so that we don’t run into trouble. 4. Violation of a rule is misconduct even if _______? A. it has caused no harm. B. it is claimed to be unintentional. C. it has gone unnoticed. D. it is mitted with good intentions. 5. What should one do if he doesn’t wish to fool himself? A. Avoid making excuses. B. Listen to other people’s advice. C. Make his intensions public. D. Have others watch over his shoulder. 6. Those who take risks they regret later on _______. A. will often bee more cautious B. are usually very aggressive C. value immediate benefits most. D. may lose everything in the end 7. According to the author, a cheater who doesn’t get caught right away will _______. A) pay more dearly B) bee more confident C) be widely admired D) feel somewhat lucky 8. Cheaters at exam don’t care about their education, all they care about is how tostealing a grade 9. Integrity matters in that all social activities rely on people’s honesty and good faith. 10. Many Americans lost faith in the integrity of their political leaders as a result of the Watergate scandal. 翻譯 87. Charity groups anized various activities to ________（為地震幸存者籌款） . money for the survial in the earthquck 88. Linda_______（不可能收到我的電子郵件）； otherwise, she would have replied. can’ t receive my 89. It39。 all I care about is stealing a grade, regardless of the effect on others. The and destructive attack on the quality of your education. Finally, cheating can hurt the reputation of the University, and harm those who worked hard for their degree. Why Integrity Matters If cheating bees the norm, then we are in big trouble. We must rely on the honesty and good faith of others every day. If not, we couldn39。m not interested in what you39。t cheat, I can39。t really hurt anyone. But individual choices have a profound cumulative effect. Cheating can spread like a disease, and a cheater can encourage others just by being seen from across the room. Recent statistics suggest 30% or more of college students cheat. If a class is graded on a curve, cheating hurts others39。t get this simple message: Honesty is the ONLY policy that works. Cheating Hurts Others, Too Cheaters often feel invisible, as if their actions don39。t learn from the test, depriving him/herself of an education. Cheating undermines confidence and independence: the cheater is a fraud, and knows that without dishonesty, he/she would have failed. Cheating destroys selfesteem and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, guilty, and afraid of getting caught. Worst of all, a cheater who doesn39。t many things that fall in this category. Getting Away With ItOr Not Those who don39。 transcript notation。 an F in the class。s in it for me), and simply haven39。s a good indication that you39。re makingand that leads to bad decisions. To avoid fooling yourself, watch out for excuses and try this test: Ask how you would feel if your actions were public, and anyone could be watching over your shoulder. Would you feel proud or ashamed of your actions? If you39。re not doing anything wrong, we can39。s not cheating because I39。s exam, even though I39。m not hurting anyone, or I really need this grade. Excuses can get very elaborate: I know I39。t know the rules about plagiarism may accidentally use words or ideas without giving proper credit, or one who fails to keep careful research notes may unintentionally fail to quote and cite sources as required. But the fact that such a violation is unintentional does not excuse the misconduct. Ignorance is not a defense. But Everybody Does It Most people who get in trouble do know the rules and facts, but manage to fool themselves about the risks they39。re taking, we can39。s hard choices, choices which may be clouded by stress, pressure to succeed, or temptation. What happens if we lie, cheat, steal, or violate other ethical standards? We feel disappointed in ourselves and ashamed. But a lapse of integrity also affects our relationships with others. Trust is essential in any important relationship, whether personal or professional. Who can trust someone who is dishonest or unfair? Thus, integrity must be one of our most important goals. Risky Business We are each responsible for our own decisions, even if the decisionmaking process has been undermined by stress or peer pressure. The real test of character is whether we can learn from our mistake, by understanding why we acted as we did, and then exploring