大学英语三级B级-阅读理解(八)及答案解析.doc

1、大学英语三级 B 级-阅读理解(八)及答案解析(总分：25.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、填空题(总题数：5，分数：25.00)Task 1MEMORANDUMTo: All consultantsFrom: Sue TateDate: dan. 3, 2007Re: Agenda for meeting with Inner Asia Investment BankAs you know, representatives of the Inner Asia Investment Bank will be visiting our offices tomorrow. We must make

2、 good impressions on them. l want all department heads (with the exception of Information Systems) to be ready to make their presentations in the morning. We will start off with Financial Services, followed by Government Relations, and Products and Manufacturing. After lunch we will continue with th

3、e Information Systems presentation and close with a question-and-answer session. After the meeting, we will have a cocktail reception in the executive dining room, starting at 6:00 p.m.Any comments? Send them to me as soon as possible.（分数：5.00）(1).Who are the intended recipients (接受者) of the memo?Th

4、e memo is intended to be read by_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).What is the purpose of the memo?To remind all the department heads to get ready to _ tomorrow morning.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Which department will be the first to make the presentations tomorrow?They will start off with_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Why do all

5、 department heads have to have a meeting tomorrow?Because they must _ on the representatives of the Inner Asia Investment Bank.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Where will they have the cocktail reception?They will have a cocktail reception in the_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Task 2HYDE GRAPHIC DESIGN88 West 77th StreetNew Yo

6、rk, NY17992-0081january 19,2011Dear Mr Aguilar,As you know, Huck Advertising downsized earlier this winter. I was one of the designers who were laid off.The downsizing gave me the opportunity to open my own design firm and to serve my past clients, like you, at a lower rate.Hyde Graphic Design is pl

7、eased to offer you a variety of professional, top-quality design services Brochure and catalog design Advertising Logos and image promotion Product packaging Letter heads Business cardsAll design orders taken within 30 days of the date of this letter will receive a 10 percent discount.Hyde graphic d

8、esign may be a new name on the block, but our quality services compete with the best. I look forward to continuing to provide you with the same superior level of service you have come to expect.Thank you for your interest in Hyde Graphic design. Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.S

9、incerely yours,Roy Hyde, President（分数：5.00）(1).When did Huck Advertising reduce its staff?.Huck Advertising downsized_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).What kind of services does Hyde graphic design offer?Hyde Graphic Design offers a variety of professional, top-quality_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).How much discount will

10、design orders taken on February 3 receive?Design orders taken on February 3 will receive a_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Where does Hydes design firm locate?Hydes design firm locates at _ New York.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).What was the relationship between Roy Hyde and Mr Aguilar when Hyde was in Huck Advertising?M

11、r Aguilar was Roy Hydes_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Task 3Your ISP is Your Key to All KnowledgeDont you think you should choose your Internet service provider carefully?Country West Phones is a familiar name, known for its reliable and low-cost local telephone service. Did you know that Country West Communicati

12、on offers this same reliable, low-cost service in providing you Internet access?Starting March 1, Country West is pleased to hand you the key to knowledge. With unlimited Internet access, you will have the world at your fingertips. Our rates, as low as $9.99 a month, cant be beaten. And our fiber op

13、tic cables ensure a clean connection every time. No busy signal, no automatic disconnections. Friendly technical support.（分数：5.00）(1).What services did Country West Phones originally provide?Country West Phones originally provides_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).What does Country West offer too?Country West off

14、ers_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).What is the rate of Country Wests Internet access?Country Wests Internet access is a set rate of_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).What name is Country West changed into?Country West Phones becomes_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).When does Country West start to provide services of Internet access?Coun

15、try West starts its services of lntemet access_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Task 4From: “Pat Huoy“ Date: Mon 26 Feb 2011 15:13:12To: Roy Hyde Subject: Internet connectionDear Roy,You asked about our Internet connection. We have an Integrated System Digital Network (ISDN) dedicated line that provides the “direct

16、Internet connection“ that you asked about. We are connected 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our speed is 64Kbps.What do you have now, a dial-up connection?PatFrom: “Pat Huoy“Date: Mon 26 Feb 2011 17:28:12To: Roy Hyde Subject: OopsDear Roy,About our Internet connection, I made a mistake. Our ISDN ac

17、tually has the capacity to run at 128 Kbps. The default operation is at 64 Kbps, which is somewhat cheaper. My colleague Terry Caffey tells me that our network is perfect for our needs. 1 agree I do not have any complaints about it. For an office your size, a similar system would cost about $120 a m

18、onth.As you can see, I don t understand a lot of this technical stuff. Another person in our office is more familiar with the system than I am if you have any more questions, you can contact our technical support. His direct line is 328-555-3434.Pat（分数：5.00）(1).What are the two e-mails mainly about?

19、They are mainly about_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Who are the two e-mails to?They are e-mails to_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).When can Roy Hyde contact with Pat Huoy?He can contact with him 24 hours a day,_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).What is the actual speed of ISDN?The ISDN actually has the capacity to run at_（分数：1.00）填空项

20、1:_(5).Why did Pat send two e-mails to Roy in the same day?Because he had made a mistake about the _ of their ISDN.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_Task 5MELGAVISION“See things our ways“Melgavision specializes in graphics software and peripherals for design, virtual reality, 3-D visioning and art. Product Overview C

21、atalog Search Contact Us Facts on Availability and Quality Technical Support Retailers Product Specifications（分数：5.00）(1).Which item should be clicked if one wants to find a store located near him?If one wants to locate a store near him, he should click_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(2).Which item should be click

22、ed if one wants to see a general picture of the Melgavision product line?He should click _ if one wants to see a general picture of the Melgavision product line.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(3).Which item should be clicked if one needs to solve a problem with a Melgavision peripheral that he owns?He should click

23、 _ if one needs to solve a problem with a Melgavision peripheral that he owns.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(4).Which item should be clicked if one wants to learn what types of questions other Melgavision customers have had?He should click _ and Quality if one wants to learn what types of questions other Melgavis

24、ion customers have had.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_(5).Which item should be clicked if one wants detailed information about a Melgavision scanner he is thinking to buy?He should click _ if one wants detailed information about a Melgavision scanner he is thinking to buy.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_大学英语三级 B 级-阅读理解(八)答案解析(总分：

25、25.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、填空题(总题数：5，分数：25.00)Task 1MEMORANDUMTo: All consultantsFrom: Sue TateDate: dan. 3, 2007Re: Agenda for meeting with Inner Asia Investment BankAs you know, representatives of the Inner Asia Investment Bank will be visiting our offices tomorrow. We must make good impressions on them.

26、l want all department heads (with the exception of Information Systems) to be ready to make their presentations in the morning. We will start off with Financial Services, followed by Government Relations, and Products and Manufacturing. After lunch we will continue with the Information Systems prese

27、ntation and close with a question-and-answer session. After the meeting, we will have a cocktail reception in the executive dining room, starting at 6:00 p.m.Any comments? Send them to me as soon as possible.（分数：5.00）(1).Who are the intended recipients (接受者) of the memo?The memo is intended to be re

28、ad by_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：all consultants。）解析：从备忘录的抬头 To：All consultants 可知。(2).What is the purpose of the memo?To remind all the department heads to get ready to _ tomorrow morning.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：make their presentations。）解析：从正文的第三句 I want all department heads(with the exception of Infor

29、mation Systems) to be ready to make their presentations in the morning 可知。(3).Which department will be the first to make the presentations tomorrow?They will start off with_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：FinanciN Services。）解析：从正文第四句前半部分 We will start off with Financial Services 可知。(4).Why do all department

30、heads have to have a meeting tomorrow?Because they must _ on the representatives of the Inner Asia Investment Bank.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：make good impressions。）解析：从正文第二句 We must make good impressions on them 可知。(5).Where will they have the cocktail reception?They will have a cocktail reception in t

31、he_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：executive dining room。）解析：从正文最后一句 After the meeting，we will have a cocktail reception in the executive dining room，starting at 6:00 pm可知。Task 2HYDE GRAPHIC DESIGN88 West 77th StreetNew York, NY17992-0081january 19,2011Dear Mr Aguilar,As you know, Huck Advertising downsized

32、earlier this winter. I was one of the designers who were laid off.The downsizing gave me the opportunity to open my own design firm and to serve my past clients, like you, at a lower rate.Hyde Graphic Design is pleased to offer you a variety of professional, top-quality design services Brochure and

33、catalog design Advertising Logos and image promotion Product packaging Letter heads Business cardsAll design orders taken within 30 days of the date of this letter will receive a 10 percent discount.Hyde graphic design may be a new name on the block, but our quality services compete with the best. I

34、 look forward to continuing to provide you with the same superior level of service you have come to expect.Thank you for your interest in Hyde Graphic design. Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions.Sincerely yours,Roy Hyde, President（分数：5.00）(1).When did Huck Advertising reduce its sta

35、ff?.Huck Advertising downsized_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：earlier this winter。）解析：从信正文第一句 As you know,Huck Advertising downsized earlier this winter 可知。(2).What kind of services does Hyde graphic design offer?Hyde Graphic Design offers a variety of professional, top-quality_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：design

36、 services。）解析：从正文的第三段第一句 Hyde Graphic Design is pleased to offer you a variety of professional，top-quality design services 可知。(3).How much discount will design orders taken on February 3 receive?Design orders taken on February 3 will receive a_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：10 percent discount。）解析：从正文第四段第一句

37、 All design orders taken within 30 days of the date of this letter will receive a 10 percent discount 可知。(4).Where does Hydes design firm locate?Hydes design firm locates at _ New York.（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：88 West 77 th Street。）解析：从信内写信人地址栏 88 West 77th Street 可知。(5).What was the relationship betw

38、een Roy Hyde and Mr Aguilar when Hyde was in Huck Advertising?Mr Aguilar was Roy Hydes_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：client。）解析：从正文第二段第一句 The downsizing gave me the opportunity to open my own design firm and to serve my past clients，like you，at a lower rate 可知。Task 3Your ISP is Your Key to All KnowledgeDon

39、t you think you should choose your Internet service provider carefully?Country West Phones is a familiar name, known for its reliable and low-cost local telephone service. Did you know that Country West Communication offers this same reliable, low-cost service in providing you Internet access?Starti

40、ng March 1, Country West is pleased to hand you the key to knowledge. With unlimited Internet access, you will have the world at your fingertips. Our rates, as low as $9.99 a month, cant be beaten. And our fiber optic cables ensure a clean connection every time. No busy signal, no automatic disconne

41、ctions. Friendly technical support.（分数：5.00）(1).What services did Country West Phones originally provide?Country West Phones originally provides_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：local telephone service。）解析：从广告的第二段第一句 Country West Phones is a familiar name，known for its reliable and lowcost local telephone ser

42、vice 可知。(2).What does Country West offer too?Country West offers_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Intemet access。）解析：从第二段第二句 Did you know that Country West Communication offers this same reliable，low-cost service in providing you Internet access?可知。(3).What is the rate of Country Wests Internet access?Country

43、 Wests Internet access is a set rate of_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：$9.99 a month。）解析：从第三段第二句 as low as$9.99 a month 可知。(4).What name is Country West changed into?Country West Phones becomes_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：Country West Communication。）解析：从广告第二段中的第一句和第二句话的变化可知。(5).When does Country West start to pr

44、ovide services of Internet access?Country West starts its services of lntemet access_（分数：1.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：on March 1。）解析：从第三段第一句 Starting March 1，Country West is pleased to hand you the key to knowledge 可知。Task 4From: “Pat Huoy“ Date: Mon 26 Feb 2011 15:13:12To: Roy Hyde Subject: Internet connecti

45、onDear Roy,You asked about our Internet connection. We have an Integrated System Digital Network (ISDN) dedicated line that provides the “direct Internet connection“ that you asked about. We are connected 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our speed is 64Kbps.What do you have now, a dial-up connection

46、PatFrom: “Pat Huoy“Date: Mon 26 Feb 2011 17:28:12To: Roy Hyde Subject: OopsDear Roy,About our Internet connection, I made a mistake. Our ISDN actually has the capacity to run at 128 Kbps. The default operation is at 64 Kbps, which is somewhat cheaper. My colleague Terry Caffey tells me that our network is perfect for our needs. 1 agree I do not have any complaints about it. For an office your size, a similar system would cost about $120 a month.As you can see, I don t understand a lot of this technical stuff. Another person in our office is more familiar with the system