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1、托业-阅读 13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

2、r A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.COOPER VISTA GALLERY10th Annual Arts AuctionFeaturing hundreds of modern paintings early 1970sWednesday, 1st April250 Sawyer Road, City of WellingtonPreview from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.Reception from 6:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Auction begins at 7:30 P.M.Tickets: $5 at

3、door and $3 before April 1stfor advance tickets, visit our new Web site: or call us at 080-3656-2135.Ticket price includes catalogue of auction items.All proceeds to benefit the Local Young Artist Foundation.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the purpose of the brochure? A. To sell local young artists art work B.

4、 To advertise the sale of art work C. To invite residents to attend the opening of art gallery D. To encourage artists to take part in the annual event（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is NOT indicated in the event? A. Profits will be used for a local artist foundation. B. Tickets cost less if purchased in

5、advance. C. The auction will take place on the first day of April. D. There is an additional fee to receive an event catalogue.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Do you own an old appliance?Do you own a household appliance such as a refrigerator or a washing machine thats beyond repair or well past warranty?One optio

6、n for disposing of unwanted small or large appliances is to donate them to a charity or a donation center, and some centers operate with proceeds going to environmental research or another worthwhile cause. There are also centers that accept appliances to recycle them for use by needy families.If re

7、moving the appliance is your concern, there are organizations and service entitles that pick up used appliances to save you the bother, and recycle them at their discretion. This service benefits you by removing the old so you can bring in the new appliance and eliminates disposal fees you might oth

8、erwise have to pay at your community landfill.For the location of those centers near you, call 0352-258-7368 or visit the Web site, www. .（分数：4.00）(1).What is stated in the article? A. Used appliances can be repaired at no charge. B. Disposal fees will be waived for local charity centers employees.

9、C. Owners of appliances should renew their warranty periodically. D. Some organizations are collecting used appliances for needy families.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the article, what can be found on the Web site? A. A new line of household appliances B. Donation centers location information C

10、 Donation forms D. A list of possible donation items（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the purpose of the e-mail? A. To offer Mr. West a new position at Miles Construction Company B. To give Mr. West basic information about a work procedure C. To request Mr. West to submit an accurate time sheet

11、 D. To remind Mr. West about an upcoming seminar（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is suggested about Mr. West? A. He needs technical support for computer problems. B. He has requested a new password. C. He recently attended a company information session. D. He is a human resources consultant.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.

12、D.Grand Opening Celebration!Mill Creek Company20 Queens Street(Opposite Jacksons Furniture)Salem, OR 23698356-276-3698Free meal coupon with purchase of $30 or more(Harding Store Only)Grand Opening Specials:30% off all shorts25% off womens blouse15% off mens suitOffers good for this week onlyStore ho

13、urs: 9:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.Sign up for the Mill Creek Company perk card-for just $20 per year, get an additional 10% off everythingyou buy at any store near you as well as online!Visit our Web site at （分数：6.00）(1).What type of merchandise does Mill Creek Company sell? A. Footwear B. Apparel C. Books D.

14、 Food（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is indicated from Mill Creek Company? A. It provides free meal coupons to all new customers. B. It stays open until 9 p.m. everyday. C. Its salespeople are very knowledgeable. D. It has more than one location.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).How long will the offer probably last?

15、A. 1 day B. 7 days C. 15 days D. 30 days（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Dream Movers, Inc,30 Martin Street, Norwell QLD 3206(08) 2536-3678We Take Care of Your BusinessMoving a business needs to be viewed as a mission critical event. During the office moving process, it is probable some segments of your company wil

16、l be essentially out of business. Files, computers, records and phones will be inaccessible. Your staff may not be able to access the tools they require to serve your customers needs.Can you afford to trust your future to a moving company that may not perform? We supply everything you need to make y

17、our relocation as stress free as possible. Reinstallation of equipment Long-term and short-term storage options Packing in shrink wrap and crates Bulk transport by truck, train, air or boat Industrial-machinery dismantlingYour business is exposed to risks well beyond the cost of the movers you engag

18、e. Hiring an experienced, commercial office relocation company will assure your business is moved quickly, efficiently and cost effectively, minimizing downtime while maximizing productivity.With over fifteen years of experience with commercial moves, we understand that an efficient move is importan

19、t to our clients. Call us today to schedule a free consultation and estimate from the best in the industry!（分数：6.00）(1).What type of service does Dream Movers, Inc. offer? A. Building inspection B. Business relocation C. Equipment maintenance D. Moving-truck repair（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is indica

20、ted about Dream Movers, Inc.? A. It only serves local companies. B. It has its own airplane. C. It has highly skilled employees. D. It is a brand new company.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What will Dream Movers, Inc., do at no charge to the client? A. Provide packaging materials B. Complete change-of-address

21、 forms C. Evaluate service needs D. Free commercial expedite shipping（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.To: All personnelFrom: Nicholas PriceRe: Melissa Ross, Vice PresidentI am pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Melissa Ross as Vice President. She takes the place of Mr. Ted Woods who retired last month.Melissa

22、 has been with the company for almost 20 years. After working at our Manila and Taiwan offices for twelve years, she joined us here in Seattle as Marketing Manager.Recently, Melissa has played an important role in the development of our new marketing strategies which have become very popular in the

23、market. She will continue to supervise the training of junior marketing staff, but will now be in charge of the companys overall strategy to produce state-of-the-art electronic equipment.I hope all of our employees will attend the party to celebrate Melissas promotion tomorrow, 12 noon, at the cafet

24、eria. See you there!Nicholas PriceHuman Resources Manager（分数：6.00）(1).What is the purpose of the notice? A. To introduce a new product B. To announce a training session C. To present a corporate plan D. To announce a promotion（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What happened last month? A. Melissa transferred from

25、 the Taiwan office to the Seattle office. B. A coworker of Nicholas Price left the company. C. The company won a big contract. D. The employees celebrated Melissas promotion.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is suggested in the notice? A. Ted Woods worked at the Manila office. B. Nicholas Price will be in c

26、harge of the marketing department. C. Ted Woods was a previous Vice President. D. Melissas promotion party will be held at a hotel.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Attn: All residential ownersThe general misconception is that a building permit is required only if you are building a new home or undertaking a major c

27、onstruction, like the addition of another story to your home. However, building permits are equally critical for domestic remodeling. Home-improvement projects that require alterations to an existing structure may also require a permit. Any person applying for a permit to construct a facility or ren

28、ovate a house must submit the following to the municipal office at least two weeks before the proposed start of construction:1. Completed application form.2. Erosion control plan (if the project will result in disturbing the ground due to use of mechanical equipment).3. Four copies each of the site,

29、 architectural, and structural plans of the areas affected by such work.4. Please indicate your proposed building schedule and the name of your building contractor.Construction work begun before a permit is granted will be subjected to stoppage and outright demolition at cost to the owner. After you

30、r application is approved, your building contractor will be issued a permit, which must be posted at the work site throughout the period of construction.Inspector Lyle BarnsRockhampton City Building Inspector（分数：8.00）(1).What is the subject of the memo? A. Policies on building demolition B. Requirem

31、ents for purchasing a house C. Procedures in getting a construction permit D. Guidelines for newcomers in the city（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Where must the documents be submitted? A. To the building inspectors office B. To the municipal office C. To the office of the building contractor D. To the bureau o

32、f construction services（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Who wrote the memo? A. Owners of affected houses B. An erring building contractor C. The mayor of Rockhampton city D. The city building official（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What will happen if construction is begun prior to the issuance of the permit? A. Construct

33、ion will be disapproved permanently. B. The building contractors will be suspended. C. Building materials will be confiscated. D. The structure may be demolished.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：8.00）(1).When did Mr. Morrison receive an e-mail from Ms. Meyer? A. On May 9 B. On May 10 C. On May 11 D. On May 12（分

34、数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).The word “conditions“ in paragraph 2, line 5 is the closest in meaning to A. predictions B. circumstances C. requirements D. provisions（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is NOT indicated about ESS? A. Its Web site is in the process of being updated. B. It improves the efficiency of water u

35、se. C. It was created 3 years ago. D. It can help gardeners save money.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What is suggested about Ms. Meyer? A. She wanted to place an order on the companys Web site. B. She read the product information on the companys Web site. C. She is considering buying one of Evergreens produc

36、ts. D. She won an award for her achievements in gardening.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：10.00）(1).What is suggested about travel requests? A. They must include an itinerary. B. They must be approved by a manager. C. They must include receipts. D. They must estimate meal costs.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why does Ms

37、 Porter want to go to London? A. To attend a job interview B. To make a hotel reservation D. To see her division manager D. To attend a business function（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).At what time does the flight to London leave? A. 7:00 .M. B. 10:20 .M. C. 2:30 RM. D. 5:00 RM.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What the c

38、ompany will NOT pay for in advance? A. Airline flights B. Dining expenses C. Hotel rooms D. Car rentals（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What is Ms. Porter asked to do? A. Call the hotel B. Revise a travel itinerary C. Contact Ms. Hamilton D. Get a signature from the supervisor（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：10.00）(1).What

39、 is NOT indicated about Biostar Cleaning Service, Inc.? A. Its based in Trenton. B. It provides free price estimates. C. It does indoor and outdoor work. D. It buys cleaning detergent from several suppliers.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the invoice, what place was cleaned on March 5? A. Toilets

40、B. The foyer C. Seminar rooms D. The backyard（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Who is Mr. Wright? A. An owner of a company B. A customer of department store C. A cleaning staff at Biostar Cleaning Service D. A manager at a software company（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What charge does Mr. Wright ask Mr. Cook to remove fr

41、om the invoice? A. $40 B. $60 C. $75 D. $80（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What did Mr. Wright do on March 9? A. He cleaned seminar rooms. B. He trimmed bushes and trees in the backyard. C. He had a team meeting. D. He went to his headquarters.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：10.00）(1).Why did Ms. Bell contact Mr. Baily?

42、A. To ask him to attend a job interview B. To notify him of the cancellation of a company event C. To invite him to attend the opening ceremony D. To hire him for an upcoming event（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Who most likely is Ms. Victoria Bell? A. A musician B. A company owner C. An event planner D. An em

43、ployee of KMC hospital（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Where will Mr. Baily go on July 20? A. To the company anniversary party B. To KMC hospital C. To Ms. Bells company auditorium D. To the local charity concert（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What is implied about Mr. Brooks? A. He recently had a charity concert. B. He i

44、s a guitarist. C. He met Ms. Bell for the first time in July. D. He used to perform regularly at Ms. Bells company.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What does Mr. Baily ask Ms. Bell do? A. Attend his bands performance at the hospital B. Purchase tickets for the event C. Send him her contact information D. Invite

45、 him for the next company event（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Meeting with a Nominee for the Best Author of the YearBy Mike Taylor-Staff WriterDenver-October 25. Author Jennifer Lewis is one of the nominees for Best Author for the NNWA(National Novel Writers Association) awards show. In order to receive the award

46、 she will need more than 150 votes. This will be the 10th annual NNWA annual awards show.This will be an extremely busy month for Author Jennifer Lewis. She is in the process of releasing a new novel, Babel Tower. She will make a TV appearance on David Fisherman Talk Show, introducing her new book

47、and a film to be released based on her novel. The film, Babel Tower, is due out in December to coincide with the novel.Jennifer is truly honored to be considered one of the best authors. The fact that she is nominated as the Best Author is something that she did not anticipate. “I was surprised, ela

48、ted and honored to receive word that I was nominated for Best Author,“ says Jennifer Lewis. “There are various authors nominated and I feel it is a privilege to be considered. Being a writer is very difficult because the masses and the chosen are few. I wish everyone that is nominated the best luck.“From: Kyle WilliamsonTo: Jennifer LewisSubject: CongratulationsDear Ms. Lewis,I am pleased to inform you that you are selected as the recipient of Best Author of the Year. The awards ceremony will be held a