(10小题X2.5分=25分) In this section, there is a passage with 10 blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in the word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. While some of us say they don’t want to get “caught up” in politics at work, most HR experts argue that playing the game is crucial to your career success. The ability to establish valued interpersonal connections is now appreciated by companies as they see it as a part of one’s excellent 1. ___________ intelligence. Especially at higher levels, political acumen might be rewarded more than the 2. ____________ of job goals. And if not getting involved in the office politics game, you may find your talents ignored and your success limited, and you may feel left out of the loop. When playing the game, please remember you still need to keep a solid track record. The 3.__________ performance matters especially when you’re still lower on the food chain in corporate life. And even in a highly political work environment, diligence, 4. _________________, ability to follow through, all these 5. _______ many achievers into excellent entry level positions. But politics gets 6. ______ and nasty when an employee uses any 7. ___________ to get ahead, trampling on his co-workers. You need always try to play office politics in a positive way, and learn the art of 8. __________ engagement. Think of playing politics as a(n) 9. ________ through which you are able to get the resources and influences you need to accomplish your goals. Make the best of the situation, just do what’s necessary to fit in. “Playing politics” is a(n) 10. _____ phrase. This is a bit of a game, but it’s worthwhile for you to get in the game.