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1、托业-阅读 1及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part 5(总题数：40，分数：40.00)1.Workers _ the entire organization are encouraged to make suggestions relating to any area of company operations.（分数：1.00）A.amongB.betweenC.towardD.throughout2.Management experts consider it highly _ that internal communications not only be

2、 “top-down“.（分数：1.00）A.desireB.desirableC.desirablyD.desirability3.In 2001, Michael Pennington qualified _ an architect and began working at his fathers firm, where he soon established a reputation as one of Englands most innovative designers.（分数：1.00）A.ofB.asC.forD.into4.As you are aware, a wide ra

3、nge of issues was _ at the meeting last Thursday, and I am pleased to announce that several action committees have already been set up.（分数：1.00）A.discussesB.discussedC.discussingD.discussion5.The lunch menu today consists of a choice of _ chicken or pork served with a salad or vegetables.（分数：1.00）A.

4、bothB.otherC.eitherD.another6.Recyclers believe that _ will be well-placed to take advantage of the rapid rise in the prices of all metals.（分数：1.00）A.sheB.itC.theyD.he7.A committee of senior managers has designed a new interest rate schedule that it believes will _ many new investors.（分数：1.00）A.obse

5、rveB.appealC.attractD.engage8.If _ has found a wallet containing cash and valuable papers, could that person please hand it in to the security desk?（分数：1.00）A.anyoneB.everyoneC.theyD.oneself9.All possible _ will be taken to ensure that this mine is entirely accident- and injury-free.（分数：1.00）A.rules

6、B.detailsC.guidelinesD.measures10.Fine Fare is a journal devoted _ to the subject of exquisite foods and wines from all over the world.（分数：1.00）A.mutuallyB.generouslyC.impulsivelyD.exclusively11.Despite the companys unspectacular profit performance, Glasnost Investments has remained _ popular with i

7、nvestors.（分数：1.00）A.strikeB.strikingC.strikinglyD.strikingness12.Mr. Smith wants you to know that he will be _ job applicants all day on Thursday, and that all enquiries should be directed to his secretary.（分数：1.00）A.interviewB.interviewsC.interviewedD.interviewing13.The main _ of completing a postg

8、raduate business qualification is that it allows you to make valuable contacts in related fields.（分数：1.00）A.useB.meritC.advantageD.improvement14.Earthquake damage has caused some of the communications networks to shut down _ until essential repairs are carried out.（分数：1.00）A.completeB.completelyC.co

9、mpletenessD.completion15.Investors should realistically _ the potential of any startup before investing their hard-earned funds.（分数：1.00）A.compensateB.convinceC.evaluate16.Answering mobile phone calls while you are at a work meeting is not only discourteous, but it can also destroy the _ of the meet

10、ing.（分数：1.00）A.capablenessB.efficacyC.factsD.impression17.All female employees are advised to be _ when entering and leaving the building after-hours due to a recent spate of attacks.（分数：1.00）A.cautionB.cautiousC.cautiouslyD.cautiousness18._ long it may take, no final decision will be made until aft

11、er all the short-listed applicants have been interviewed twice.（分数：1.00）A.HoweverB.WheneverC.AlthoughD.Despite19.It wont be _ to take notes during the seminar, as we will be handing out detailed summaries.（分数：1.00）A.basicB.compellingC.necessaryD.natural20.The Business Advisory Council has been speci

12、fically designed for those in _ of advice about setting up new businesses.（分数：1.00）A.needB.wantC.dutyD.absence21.Could you please tell Mr. Parsons that I tried to contact him _ this morning, but there was no answer at the number he gave me?（分数：1.00）A.exactlyB.genuinelyC.diligentlyD.repeatedly22.As p

13、art of the takeover agreement, the new owners have agreed to _ the existing senior managers.（分数：1.00）A.enquireB.containC.retainD.absorb23.Unfortunately, many _ of our latest product have found faults which should have been picked up by quality control.（分数：1.00）A.reviewsB.reviewedC.reviewerD.reviewer

14、s24.The selection committee will consider applications from any employee _ to apply for these positions.（分数：1.00）A.valuableB.impressiveC.eligibleD.flexible25.Payment of telephone or Internet orders is _ within 7 working days of the receipt of the goods and invoice.（分数：1.00）A.dueB.comingC.payableD.co

15、mplete26.Mrs. Szubanska has made a great contribution to our company through _ wide knowledge and practical, down-to-earth approach.（分数：1.00）A.sheB.hersC.herselfD.her27.During high school, Richard was _ by his uncompromising determination to win at any cost.（分数：1.00）A.distinguishB.distinguishedC.dis

16、tinguishableD.distinguisher28.Our rapid courier service guarantees to _ your urgent documents anywhere within the city limits within an hour of pickup.（分数：1.00）A.checkB.deliverC.commuteD.respond29.The organizing committee has not yet set a _ date for the seminar, but it will be sometime in the first

17、 week of November.（分数：1.00）A.fullB.factualC.explicitD.specific30.The _ of the most recent customer satisfaction survey are generally positive, and we would like to congratulate all of our employees.（分数：1.00）A.effectsB.repliesC.resultsD.amount31.Due to time-consuming security clearances, Lightning Co

18、urier _ that delivery will be delayed by approximately 2 days.（分数：1.00）A.hopesB.preparesC.anticipatesD.hinders32.Should you have _ regarding the new contracts, dont hesitate to contact your union representative.（分数：1.00）A.relationsB.concernsC.significanceD.attachments33.Dont forget that any purchase

19、s over $1,000 must first be submitted to the finance section for _.（分数：1.00）A.on approvalB.approvedC.approvalD.approves34.Entry to the seminar is restricted to those who have received a personal _ from the general manager.（分数：1.00）A.biddingB.appealC.invitationD.honor35.At the last meeting, many enqu

20、iries were made _ the proposed shift in the companys mission statement.（分数：1.00）A.regardB.regardingC.in regardD.with regard36.Employees wishing to _ professional congresses or seminars will continue to receive their pay during the time they are absent.（分数：1.00）A.enrollB.attendC.participateD.perform3

21、7.The new head of marketing has been criticized for being too _ to please senior managers.（分数：1.00）A.eagerB.happyC.ambitiousD.simple38._ recent changes in government small business regulations, we will be holding a series of practical workshops to assist owners and managers.（分数：1.00）A.Even ifB.Howev

22、erC.As soon asD.Because of39.We are happy to announce that all employees will be receiving a bonus this month, as we have had no _ at all for 6 weeks.（分数：1.00）A.complainB.complainingC.complainerD.complaints40.Senior managers assured investigators that _ no time were they aware of illegal activities

23、in their Accounting Department.（分数：1.00）A.atB.overC.byD.in二、Part 6(总题数：4，分数：12.00)Your Invitation to saturdaysartswaveScenarioSaturday, casual wear, inspired space, scented oils, soothing music, ambient lighting, warm cups of green tea, lost in the experience, sketch the day away, pure bliss.Saturda

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25、g). But hurry, (143) places are available.saturdaysartswave 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Light lunch included.Unwind your mind at phone 1-800-755-4554 for a free catalogue.（分数：3.00）A.themselvesB.herselfC.himselfD.yourselfA.exposedB.expectedC.extendedD.expelledA.littleB.partialC.fewD.limitedDear Samantha,I am

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29、ith Global Tech in the past.Thank you.Best regards,（分数：3.00）A.settlementB.selectionC.connectionD.referenceA.checkB.checksC.checkingD.checkedA.answerB.commitmentC.estimateD.respondDEL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. is pleased and (147) once again to have received the Consumers Choice Award for excellence

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31、han 50 years in business.DEL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.Specializing in Professional Condominium Property Management Services（分数：3.00）A.prideB.proudC.pridefulD.proudlyA.ownersB.advisorsC.recipientsD.spectatorsA.thatB.whoC.whichD.whoseENTER TO WIN!4 tickets to the Blue Jays in (150) at the Sky Dome and

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33、t Downsview Park Events, please include YES in your e-mail (152) . Visit for more information!Contest closes Friday, October 6 at 9 p.m.（分数：3.00）A.activeB.actionC.activenessD.activelyA.accessB.enterC.insertD.penetrateA.solicitationB.submittingC.subjectionD.submission三、Part 7(总题数：13，分数：48.00)For: Te

34、renceDate: November 4thTime: 3:55 PMTaken by: BrendaMr. Bradley called about the seminar being held at the Roy Thomson Hall this Friday. He said he is looking forward to it very much. He asked me to tell you to make sure to pick him up at 6 oclock at the North York branch office since he will be spe

35、nding his day there to attend a meeting. He also wants you to call him at home this evening after 7 oclock.（分数：2.00）(1).Why did Mr. Bradley call?（分数：1.00）A.To send an invitation to a seminarB.To remind Terence of a trip to the North York branch officeC.To offer a ride to the sales seminarD.To reques

36、t to be picked up at another location(2).What will Mr. Bradley do before heading over to the seminar?（分数：1.00）A.Pick up TerenceB.Attend a meetingC.Call the Roy Thompson HallD.Hang around the houseOpportunity for International ExperienceCurrently we have four positions open for middle managers who wi

37、sh to participate in a six-month, international exchange program. The program will involve sharing with our counterparts in the respective country best practice principles learned while on the job here in our head office. During your brief excursion, you will spend a considerable amount of time lear

38、ning about the domestic branches markets, with a specific focus on market research in the area of domestic consumers preferences. Afterwards, a comprehensive report of our research results will be submitted to the head office on your return.Interested applicants must fill out an application in addit

39、ion to submitting a maximum two-page essay on the benefits of participating in an international exchange and how that experience can add value to the corporation. The deadline to apply is October 31.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the purpose of the notice?（分数：1.00）A.To announce the promotion of some managersB

40、.To invite staff members to the international conferenceC.To request a report on the domestic marketD.To recruit people interested in participating in a special program(2).What must be turned in at the end of the six-month period?（分数：1.00）A.An essayB.An application formC.A reportD.The course fee(3).

41、Which of the following is NOT required to be done by the applicants?（分数：1.00）A.Complete a formB.Write about what they have learnedC.Provide a reason for their applicationD.Get permission from their immediate managersTo: charlesdanOne.cdmFrom: jgibsonkalpine,netSubject: Upcoming visitDear Charles,The

42、 purpose of this letter is to confirm the travel dates for Sharon and myself. We had some difficulty working out our schedules but have finally agreed that the best time for our trip would be from February 14 to 21. We will be traveling to France by Air France, and then we will proceed to Switzerlan

43、d by train three days later, whereupon we will leave for home after weve had plenty of chances to catch up on old times.Please note below the times and dates of our schedule:Travel itinerary:February 14-Air France departure point: New York, New YorkFebruary 15-Air France arrival point: Paris, France

44、February 17-Eurostar departure point: Paris, FranceFebruary 18-Eurostar arrival point: Zurich, SwitzerlandFebruary 20-Swiss Air departure point: Zurich, SwitzerlandFebruary 21-Southwest Airlines arrival point: New York, New YorkAs you can see from our schedule, we will be changing destinations twice

45、. During our travel, we were hoping to rent a car in each city. If you could arrange that one be sent to the airport with a driver on our arrival in each city, that would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to getting reacquainted with you after such a long time.Best regards,John（分数：3.00）(1).What

46、 does this e-mail confirm?（分数：1.00）A.A car has been rented for John.B.Accommodation arrangements have been taken care of.C.The dates of travel have been set.D.The plane tickets have been reserved.(2).What is being requested by the writer?（分数：1.00）A.To be picked up at the airportB.To have transportat

47、ion arrangedC.To send the plane tickets right awayD.To convince Sharon to go on the trip(3).What does the letter imply about the relationship between Charles and John?（分数：1.00）A.They will be meeting in France for the first time.B.Charles is Johns superior.C.They have not seen each other for a long t

48、ime.D.John cant wait for Charles to meet Sharon.Making it Big with only a Dollar a Day!NOW lets be real. Life is much more complex today compared to the way things were 50 years ago. The introduction of personal computers in our homes and workplaces and the vast number of investments available in th

49、e market make our lives much more confusing. And with the world changing so fast, its hard to keep up with the latest trends and new investment products that are made available by our local investment advisors or institutions. This means having to do your homework on learning about the constant, changing, investment opport