There are many attractive places in the world and among them is Portland. Portland is a seaport and the largest city in the northwestern US state of Oregon. 1.(locate) at where two local rivers meet, the city was2.(tradition) known as a place for water transportation. While it once had the unfortunate reputation as one of the most dangerous port cities in the world due to wild organized crime, Portland set out 3.(make) changes in the 1960s.

In a recent survey, Portland ranks as the 4.(nine) most popular US city. It is frequently recognized as one of the world’s most environmentally-friendly cities because 5. its well-built pedestrian walkways, large community of cyclists and convenient public transportation. Its climate is marked by warm, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. This climate is ideal for growing roses, and Portland 6.(call) the “City of Roses” for over a century.

However, today’s Portland is better known for its music. In 2013, The Guardian named the city’s music scene as one of the “ 7.(much) lively” in the United States. And the New York Times called it not just “the capital of karaoke” in the US8.also “a most exciting music is the large number of movie theaters 9. (serve) beer, called “brew and view” theaters. That may be because Portland is known as a city of beer, 10.has the largest number of beer breweries of any city in the world.

In terms of food, Portland has also been named the best city in the world for street food. Food carts are extremely popular there, with over 600 licensed carts around the city.

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Investing in a good safety program brings with it other benefits too.When employees feel safe in the workplace and absence rates are kept down,they can focus on serving the company’s customers properly.Many companies offer produces or services that are similar to those that other companies carry or provide.Customers will decide which companies they want to deal with based on which one they feel provides the best customer service.Increased absence means longer wait times and customers are quite prepared to move on to another company they feel will be able to help them in a more timely manner if they are not getting the level of attention that they deserve.

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A. Workers may refuse to work again.

B. The quality of products may decline.

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D. The company may close down.

2.What do we know about the safe workplace form Paragraph 4?

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B. It can bring workers a higher pay.

C. It can put an end to worker’ absence.

D. It can bring the employer more money.

3.On what condition will the customers move on to another company according to the text?

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B. If they have to wait for a long time to get deserved attention.

C. If they feel the company can’t provide a safer workplace for them.

D. If they find the company provides the some products as others offer.

4.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?

A. How Employees Can Protect Themselves

B. Companies Are Ensuring Employees’ Safety

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