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1、托业-阅读 11及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPART 1/B(总题数：13，分数：100.00)Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as a magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the lette

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4、hree convenient sizes that can fit in almost any office space. Call us to see how new desk organizers can help your business today!（分数：4.00）(1).Who is the intended audience for the advertisement? A. Office cleaning staff B. Business owners C. New employees D. Desk manufacturers（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).W

5、hat feature of the product is mentioned? A. It is easy to move. B. It is reasonably priced. C. It is sold in major department stores. D. It has multiple shelves.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the purpose of the e-mail? A. To announce the opening of a computer laboratory B. To describe a new s

6、oftware C. To request feedback D. To correct the earlier message（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What must employees do before installing programs? A. Get permission from the computer manufacturer B. Talk to the program manager C. Conduct a maintenance check D. Purchase a cutting-edge program（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.（分

7、数：4.00）(1).Why might Greg Saito receive many calls? A. He has been assigned a large amount of clients. B. The employee directory has not been updated. C. He is gathering information for the employee directory. D. There are technical problems with the telephone system.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is NOT

8、 mentioned in the e-mail? A. Mr. Saitos current phone extension number is 3256. B. Mr. Saito is invited to tour the office on the first of April. C. Trevor Jackson resigned from the company. D. Mr. Saito will be working at room number 320.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Paragon InternationalSince its founding 25 y

9、ears ago, Paragon International is the worlds tenth largest auto maker. With the opening of two newest plants in Madrid and Barcelona, we are now inviting qualified professionals for the following position:PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGERSResponsibilities:-Travel frequently to overseas branches in Asia: Seo

10、ul, Hong Kong, and Tokyo-Attend press conferences, briefings, and other media activities-Assist in conceptualizing publicity projectsRequirements:-Must be creative and innovative-Must have excellent writing and communication skills-Must have college degree in Journalism, Communication Arts, or Socia

11、l Sciences-Must have at least two years work experience in a public relations firmWe offer competitive salary, bonuses, incentives, car plan, and health insurance. Applicants may submit their resume with ID picture to our main office.Paragon InternationalHuman Resources DepartmentUnit 205 Alfredo Bu

12、ilding5th Street, New York, NY 32156（分数：6.00）(1).Where is the companys head office located? A. In Madrid B. In Tokyo C. In New York D. in Barcelona（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is NOT stated as a requirement for the advertised position? A. A journalism degree B. Experience in public relations C. Good co

13、mmunication skills D. Residence in Madrid（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is suggested about the company? A. It is now opening new branches in Asia. B. It is a leading publishing company. C. It is a brand-new company. D. It offers a good salary to its employees.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Willys Department Store256 G

14、rant Rd.Hillside Town, Memphis 25630Feel free to express your thoughts and ideas in the blank space below.Name (Optional): Eric SandsPosition: _Plant: _Department: _Date: _Contact Number: 725-3690The company appreciates and encourages suggestions, recommendations, and proposals aimed at improving wo

15、rking procedures, conditions, and safety in all our facilities and company premises. The Board will forward the suggestions to the appropriate department head who will evaluate the idea. The Board will review the findings, and determine whether the employee is eligible for a monetary or honorary awa

16、rd.You may choose to remain anonymous if you feel that your statements might compromise your position or of those who might be affected by them. If you wish to get a written response from management, however, indicate your contact number, with our assurance that it will be kept strictly confidential

17、.Workplace Situation:(Describe in sufficient detail the procedures, conditions, or situations that you want improved or corrected. Indicate specific locations, dates, and times involved to give a clear picture of the situation.)I suspect there must be a water leak in one of the customer toilets I re

18、ported the matter to my supervisor but no action has been taken for two days.Suggestion/Recommendation/Proposal:(Please state the action you want taken.)It might cause our customers to get injured, so send an maintenance crew immediately to stop the leak.Once filled out, please have this form sent t

19、o the Human Resources Office, 2nd floor, head office building. Thank you for your concern and cooperation.（分数：6.00）(1).What is indicated about the form? A. It must be filled out anonymously. B. It should be sent with a supervisors signature. C. It can be used for an employees promotion. D. It should

20、 be turned in to the Human Resources Department.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The word “compromise“ in paragraph 2, line 1, is closest in meaning to A. deal B. balance C. endanger D. determine（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is suggested about Mr. Sands? A. He wants his supervisor to call him. B. He wants a written

21、 response. C. He appreciates what his supervisor did. D. He does not want to be traced.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.The BDDS CompetitionBy Richard CoxThis year the Best Digital Design Society reinvented its annual digital competition in a big way. With new categories and divisions, they sought to showcase the v

22、ery best the industry has to offer, from photography to product designs and way beyond.Best Digital Design Competition launched this summer when 5 industry leaders spent a week poring over more than 150 entries. They met in person at Midtown State University in July to discuss the top 10 entries.The

23、 first-prize winner was the design by Elizabeth Burns, a 33-year-old designer, connected with a leading design firm in the city. The contest judges deemed her design for a smart phone monitor the most attractive, functional, and cost-economic among the 150 entries submitted.The second prize-winning

24、design, by 26-year-old Kevin Davis, a recent college graduate, rated higher in beauty and elegance for laptop computers.The third prize went to the design by Richard Cox, a 38-year-old independent designer. His battery design was adjudged the most creative, but was deemed too advanced for mobile pho

25、ne users.GX Electronics Co., the oldest and most prestigious electronics company in the nation, sponsored this contest.（分数：8.00）(1).Approximately how many submissions were received for the contest? A. 3 B. 10 C. 33 D. 150（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).In what aspect did the third-prize entry rate higher than

26、other entries? A. Creativity B. Elegance C. Beauty D. Price（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is indicated about the first-prize entry? A. The design would make a product too costly. B. The design was excessively modern. C. It was considered practical in concept. D. It was designed by a college student.（分数：2

27、.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What is stated about the competition? A. It takes place every other year. B. It was limited to mobile phone designs. C. It has 10 jurors from around the world. D. It was sponsored by an electronics company.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.April 15Bryan Walker34680 Hoover RoadSt. Paul, Minnesota 0395

28、23U.S.A.Dear Mr. Walker,I am writing this letter to confirm Mondays telephone conversation about the purchase of the XB3000 Laser Printer and to thank you again for the invitation to take part in the Continental Project in Toronto. I appreciate your thinking of me.I found out today that I will be in

29、 Middleton City on Tuesday, May 3rd. If it works for you, I could meet you in Vancouver either on the morning of the fourth or the fifth. It would be an excellent opportunity to work out the details of the ad campaign in Boston. Ill be staying at the Hillside hotel on Madison Street until the sixth.

30、Im hoping that Melissa Baily will be able to join us. Did you know that she won the competition for the “Best Advertisement“ this year? Her experience would be invaluable for the Continental Project.I look forward to working with you again.Sincerely,Robin EvansMarketing Manager, TNT International（分数

31、：8.00）(1).What is the purpose of the letter? A. To complain about the shipment B. To express appreciation and confirm a call C. To invite Mr. Walker to take part in the Continental Project D. To order a new laser printer model（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Where will their meeting probably take place? A. In B

32、oston B. In Toronto C. In Middleton City D. In Vancouver（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Who is Robin Evans? A. A company executive B. An event planner C. A designer D. An advertising agent（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).How could Melissa Baily be of assistance? A. She could advise on the laser printer. B. She could contr

33、ibute ideas to the Continental Project. C. She could work out the travel itinerary. D. She is familiar with the competitors.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Dear company owner,If you want to install vending machines in your office building, why dont you use our Super Mom Vending?Although a healthy snacks vending ma

34、chine from Super Mom Vending has many advantages to offer, many customers are concerned with its cost. First and foremost, it should be noted that a healthy snacks vending machine from Super Mom Vending will have all of its operations conducted at no cost to you.The list of services for the healthy

35、snacks vending machine that will be performed for free include stocking, restocking the machine, cleaning it, and maintaining the machines day to day functionality. The purchase, maintenance, and continual stocking of a traditional vending machine can potentially cost thousands of dollars. By compar

36、ison, Super Mom Vending strives to keep the cost of the average healthy snacks vending machine affordable.For a complimentary price quote of the cost of a healthy snacks vending machine for your business, you are encouraged to contact Super Mom Vending through our Web site, for a personalized quote

37、.Here are some of the snacks and beverages your employees can buy from our Super Mom Vending.Snacks:Chocolate biscuits (per box) $1.10Butter cookies (per box) 1.25Sweetbreads with cheese 0.80Shortcakes 0.70Drinks:Soft drinks in can $0.70Brewed coffee w/sugar 0.80Unsweetened milk 0.70Fruit juices 0.6

38、0（分数：6.00）(1).What is the purpose of this brochure? A. To advertise a food company B. To encourage employees to use vending machines C. To publicize a company product D. To notify customers of a sale event（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is NOT mentioned as a free service? A. Daily maintenance B. Restockin

39、g services C. Snacks and beverages D. Price quote services（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the snack items has the lowest price? A. Shortcakes B. Milk C. Butter cookies D. Fruit juice（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Updated Second EditionBy Lauren CollinsNo matter where youre headed and why, a good travel guidebook ca

40、n help you make the most of your trip by acting as your own personal tour guide. Choosing a guidebook to fit your needs can save you time, money and headaches.A new edition of Guidebook to the Cranbrook Region will be released by Travel Buddy Publishing in February. The release date of the new editi

41、on, written by Shawn Green, a seasoned traveler, has been set to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the first edition.As Emily Foster from Travel Buddy Publishing explains, “Over the last five years, the region has experienced some significant changes, and we felt it was important to recognize t

42、hem.“ Information about newly opened places of interest, such as the Cranbrook Golf Resort, is now included. The latest edition also provides more detailed information on old favorites such as the Whistler Plantation and Panorama Bistro. In addition, the well-known local artist, Amber Woods created

43、a drawing that appears on the front cover.The number of maps of the areas many hiking trails was increased. Also, the author could make the contents more exciting since many residents from a number of towns in the region donated snapshots from their own collections to him. Says Yorkton Village resid

44、ent Nicole Tucker, “My father sent in a photograph of my grandparents that was taken in front of the Whistler Plantation 50 years ago. Were excited that it was chosen for the new edition!“ Panorama Bistro owner, Mike West notes, “Were thrilled to be included in the guidebook again. Many customers wh

45、o come to our restaurant while on vacation tell us they would not have known about us had we not been in the guide book.“（分数：10.00）(1).When was the first edition of the guidebook published? A. Last March B. 3 years ago C. 5 years ago D. 10 years ago（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is implied about the Cran

46、brook Golf Resort? A. It was the most popular destination for visitors to the region last year. B. It was not yet built when the first edition of the guidebook was published. C. It was built using donations from area residents. D. It is owned by Travel Buddy Publishing Company.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).W

47、hat is stated about the Cranbrook region? A. Yorkton Village is the largest town in it. B. It has numerous hiking trails. C. Mike West has written several guidebooks about it. D. An art museum recently opened in a town there.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What is NOT mentioned as a feature of the latest editi

48、on of the guidebook? A. A drawing by Amber Woods B. Photographs contributed by local people C. Information about a plantation D. Maps printed in color（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What is suggested about Nicole Tucker? A. She is a well-known artist. B. Her favorite local place is the Panorama Theater. C. She

49、 works for Travel Buddy Publishing. D. Her family members are longtime residents of the region.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.August 7Frank PorterGreenville Branch Office ManagerNelson Construction Company6985 Greenville AvenueDear Mr. Porter,I am writing to tell you that the workshops will not be held at the Hillside Hotel sinc