托业-阅读2及答案解析.doc

1、托业-阅读 2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.To celebrate our tenth year in the stationery supply business, wed like to offer a special bonus discount _ our most loyal customers.（分数：1.00）A.toB.byC.asD.at2._ recent adjustments in income tax rates, workers will find themselves pleasant

2、ly surprised by an increase in the size of their paychecks.（分数：1.00）A.Due toB.WhileC.In factD.Whether3.In the interests of consumer safety, the senior management unanimously _ to recall all versions of the Alphington and Executive sedans.（分数：1.00）A.settledB.pickedC.decidedD.established4.Media organi

3、zations can be called before a tribunal if they fail to operate _ the guidelines laid out by federal legislation.（分数：1.00）A.withinB.amongC.betweenD.from5.The judges _ words were directed to the companys head of financial accounting, who freely utilized investors funds for his own benefit.（分数：1.00）A.

4、harsherB.harshlyC.harshestD.more harshly6.If you wish to register for State Universitys new Academic News Update _ , please log-in, click on the “register“ box, and then list your preferences.（分数：1.00）A.serviceB.servicingC.servicedD.serviceable7.During the one-month trial period, customers are under

5、 no _ to sign any contracts.（分数：1.00）A.pledgeB.promiseC.obligationD.engagement8.We will be welcoming our keynote _ at a reception to be given in the Emerald Room, which is located on the mezzanine, at 8:00 p.m.（分数：1.00）A.speakB.spokenC.speakerD.speaking9.It remains _ that a merger will increase prof

6、itability in the medium term because of the high cost of redundancy packages.（分数：1.00）A.doubtB.doubtedC.doubtfulD.doubtfully10.The most _ piece in the collection was acquired by our founder and principal patron during an archaeological expedition he undertook in 1935.（分数：1.00）A.valueB.valuingC.value

7、sD.valuable11.Encounter Environmental Tours offers trips to some of the most beautiful and isolated wildernesses in the world _ all the comforts of five-star accommodations.（分数：1.00）A.bothB.plusC.thoughD.together12.These days managers and designers are expected to work _ to a greater extent than in

8、the past.（分数：1.00）A.collaborativelyB.collaborativeC.collaborationD.collaborate13.Our latest customer _ survey reveals some problems in the after-sales service area, especially the lack of a telephone hotline.（分数：1.00）A.satisfyingB.satisfiedC.satisfactionD.satisfactory14.Our on-going, _ development s

9、eminars allow staff members to develop their skills in various directions.（分数：1.00）A.professionB.professionallyC.professionalD.professionalism15.Any new staff member who has not already submitted a recent photo should go _ to the Personnel Office, where a staff photographer is in attendance.（分数：1.00

10、）A.unexpectedlyB.immediatelyC.especiallyD.recently16.Professor Barkley is not _ an expert in classical economics but also a world-renowned specialist in international banking laws.（分数：1.00）A.overB.onlyC.lessD.alone17.The Public Transport Commissions commitment to running our citys trains and buses a

11、s _ as possible has reduced cost to the taxpayer by 5%.（分数：1.00）A.efficientB.efficiencyC.efficientlyD.efficiencies18.The Hytex Hotel, in _ with the organizers of the annual film festival, is offering a package which includes travel, accommodations, and movie tickets.（分数：1.00）A.agreementB.alignmentC.

12、relationD.conjunction19.Other _ grammatical errors include failure to use appropriate punctuation, especially apostrophes, colons, and semi-colons.（分数：1.00）A.commonB.genuineC.levelD.even20.The unemployment figures _ last June, no doubt due to the surprise closure of several leading Australian manufa

13、cturers.（分数：1.00）A.enlargedB.reachedC.peakedD.magnified21.At the latest meeting of the Business Advisory Council, the newly elected president _ that the council extend its activities to the field of social justice.（分数：1.00）A.proposeB.proposalC.proposingD.proposed22.In addition to improvements to the

14、 company cafeteria, the company sports facility will _ be upgraded.（分数：1.00）A.besidesB.eitherC.alsoD.too23.Educational expenses are tax-deductible _ the taxpayer can show that these expenses enhanced his or her professional skills or expertise.（分数：1.00）A.only ifB.as ifC.as many asD.as much as24.The

15、company admitted that it had been entirely at fault and announced that all professional fees that it had collected were to be fully _ .（分数：1.00）A.refundsB.refundingC.refundedD.is refunded25.The Springborg Hotel chains attention to detail and business-friendly pricing structure make our hotels _ to a

16、ny others in the mid-priced hotel bracket.（分数：1.00）A.betterB.improvedC.superiorD.advanced26.Our new social organizers personal favorites do not include jazz or classical music, but she loves listening to techno, world music, _ rock.（分数：1.00）A.soB.butC.yetD.and27.Much of investors long-held esteem in

17、 the company _ during the share-market boom when executives were involved in accounting irregularities.（分数：1.00）A.losingB.losesC.was lostD.is lost28.A new health report today warned of the _ tendency for newly qualified doctors to refuse practices in the country.（分数：1.00）A.worryB.worriedC.worriesD.w

18、orrying29.A senior management committee believes that we should immediately _ the new government guidelines on sexual harassment.（分数：1.00）A.spendB.wasteC.achieveD.implement30.At this years orientation session, the general manager _ took the time to personally welcome all new recruits in her usual, a

19、ffable manner.（分数：1.00）A.sheB.herC.hersD.herself31.The business council stated its opinion that the new penalties for tax evasion are out of _ with the seriousness of the crime.（分数：1.00）A.sizeB.proportionC.equivalenceD.combination32.The music faculty offers free weekly seminars designed to encourage

20、 young musicians to begin _ their own masterpieces.（分数：1.00）A.composerB.composesC.composedD.composing33.Under the new law, consumers are entitled to _ if products malfunction or fail to perform as promised.（分数：1.00）A.compensateB.compensatedC.compensatingD.compensation34.The company is pleased to ann

21、ounce that we have invited several members of our experienced _ and casual staff to become permanent employees.（分数：1.00）A.minorB.lengthyC.temporaryD.duplicate35.Unfortunately, any benefits gained by lowering prices never _ if they are achieved by a reduction in quality.（分数：1.00）A.lastB.passC.spendD.

22、retain36.If you cannot make up your mind _ destination to choose for your summer holidays, why not talk with our experienced travel consultants?（分数：1.00）A.whomB.whichC.onD.about37.A recent survey showed that the increase in the number of random tax audits on businesses has been _ unpopular.（分数：1.00）

23、A.predictB.predictionC.to predictD.predictably38._ unnamed sources, the central bank is unlikely to raise interest rates over the next 6 months.（分数：1.00）A.According toB.In case ofC.On behalf ofD.In common with39._ serious disadvantage of the existing plant is the lack of adequate ventilation; worker

24、s frequently complain of nausea and headaches.（分数：1.00）A.AnyB.OtherC.AnotherD.One another40.It is strongly advised that you check that you have all your essential documents in a briefcase _ you set out on an international trip.（分数：1.00）A.uponB.beforeC.besideD.next to二、Part 6(总题数：4，分数：12.00)The High

25、Park Harvest, FestivalA trio of colorful fall events gets underway in October with a horse and wagon ride (141) High Park from Grenadier Caf to Colborne Lodge.All ages. Oct. 1. $2. Storytelling, face painting, nature-themed crafts, and a marketplace full of autumn treats take (142) residence at the

26、Childrens Garden.Ages three and up. Oct. 1. Free. When the sun sets, brave the Haunted High Park tour, a moonlit stroll set to the eerie tales of old Chicago. Pre-registration is required.Ages eight and up. Oct. 27 and 28. Adults $10, ages eight and up $5. The playground in the northwest corner of t

27、he park becomes pumpkin carving center, when creations are set adrift on the water (143) the annual High Park Pumpkin Float. Warm up afterward with some hot cider and storytelling. Ages two to 10. Oct. 29. $2 per pumpkin.（分数：3.00）A.afterB.beforeC.duringD.throughA.offB.onC.upD.careA.untilB.whileC.dur

28、ingD.betweenMr. Sean Ronald1385 Midland Ave.SydneyAustraliaDear Mr. Ronald, On September 3, you asked me to make hotel reservations for your guests. As per your instruction, 2 rooms (double-bed requested) have been booked at the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel (144) details as shown:Guest Names: Mr. John

29、 Simpson Mr. Mark FritzlerCheck-in Date: Sept. 22, 2010Check-out Date: Sept. 25,2010Hotel Address: 3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, KowloonHotel Telephone: (852) 2113 0088Room Rate: HK$1,250 net per room per nightTotal Room Rate: HKS1,250 3 nights 2 rooms = HK$7,500There is a hotel shuttl

30、e bus that can take the guests to the Hotel. Simply proceed to counters A16 or B16 (Parklane Counter) at the Arrival Hall and pay HK$130 per person for the shuttle bus fare.The shuttle bus will take you to the hotel.Apex/HKG will (145) the room rate for the guests first.Thus.the guests are not requi

31、red to pay the room rate when checking out. Apex/HKG will (146) them later. However, if room service such as the mini-bar is used, the guests will need to settle them when checking out.Sincerely,（分数：3.00）A.withB.byC.forD.alongA.decideB.selectC.settleD.detourA.accuseB.loanC.creditD.chargeOverviewThe

32、Grand Hotel, which is situated at Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, has a covered, climate-controlled skywalk that connects the hotel directly to Terminal 3 and to an Automated People Mover going to Terminal 1.Our check-in kiosks, recently installed in the lobby, allow our guests to check

33、in for flights and receive their boarding passes (147) from the hotel. Guests can also check their baggage here and not have to worry about lining up at the airport. The monitors set up next to the kiosks display flight departure and arrival times to ensure that youre (148) on time. At the Grand Hot

34、el, you will feel right at home the moment you set foot in our hotel. Our warm and friendly staff will go out of their way to make you feel right at home. Relax and unwind from the stresses of (149) in one of our recently renovated guest rooms, complete with a jacuzzi in each room.So the next time y

35、oure in Dallas, experience how comfortable and convenient travel can be. When you check into the Grand hotel, you dont just stay, you belong.（分数：3.00）A.rightB.rightlyC.rightfulD.rightfullyA.oftenB.finallyC.alwaysD.almostA.visitB.tourC.travelD.arrival（分数：3.00）A.jobB.chanceC.limitD.pursuitA.howB.thatC

36、.whatD.whetherA.defendedB.refusedC.incurredD.conveyed三、Part 7(总题数：13，分数：48.00)（分数：2.00）(1).How much would a combo special with Lemon Chicken and Curry Beef cost before taxes?（分数：1.00）A.$4.25B.$5.25C.$6.25D.$7.25(2).What can NOT be inferred from the menu?（分数：1.00）A.A cash payment must be made to get

37、a discount on the daily combo specials.B.A choice of any one dish on the menu will cost $4.25 plus tax.C.A delivery charge will be added for orders that add up to a total of less than ten dollars.D.Several kinds of credit cards are accepted by the restaurant.Christmas and Boxing Day ArrangementsAs C

38、hristmas and Boxing Day fall on a Thursday and Friday this year, all periodical payments falling on those two days will be paid early on Wednesday. Staff will be processing authorizations and transferring funds until midnight (Australian Western Standard Time) on the 24th of December. Regular bankin

39、g services will resume on the following Monday, the 29th of December.There will be no change in the operations of our Automatic Teller Machines or Electronic Funds Transfers. Our financial advisory services centers will, however, be closed on Christmas and Boxing Day. Internet transactions may be sc

40、heduled but will not be processed until Monday, the 29th of December. Phone banking services will not be available on the 25th, 26th, 27th, or 28th. We apologize for any inconvenience.We wish all of our customers a very happy and safe Christmas!（分数：4.00）(1).Who is the intended audience of this notic

41、e?（分数：1.00）A.Bank employeesB.CustomersC.DriversD.Security guards(2).What is the purpose of the notice?（分数：1.00）A.To announce the holiday scheduleB.To notify customers of a holiday saleC.To apologize for a mistakeD.To advertise a new type of service(3).Which of the following services can be performed

42、 on the 25th?（分数：1.00）A.Paying utility bills at the tellers windowB.Receiving financial advice from the institutionC.Transferring money by telephoneD.Taking money out of a cash dispenser(4).What will happen to regular payments that fall on the 26th this year?（分数：1.00）A.The payments will have to be m

43、ailed out.B.They wont be taken care of until the 29th.C.The transactions will occur on that day.D.They will go out a few days early.（分数：2.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT true about the results of the questionnaire?（分数：1.00）A.Mr. Williams felt that the restaurant was understaffed.B.Mr. Williams

44、liked the food he had today.C.Mr. Williams felt that the price was very unreasonable.D.Mr. Williams thought the menu selection needs were limited.(2).What can be implied about Mr. Williams?（分数：1.00）A.He had dinner at the restaurant.B.He came with several guests.C.He is a regular customer.D.He is a v

45、ery picky person.NOTICE TO CREDITORSre: the estate of Michael Gordon, formerly of 7 Golden Circus, Victoria, British Columbia, deceased on the 19th of November, 2010.Notice is hereby given that any further creditors and other claimants against the said estate should contact the offices of Sankin and

46、 Sankin, Solicitors, Suite 9, 432 Wilberforce Road, Victoria, V8W 3R3, the executors of the will of Michael Gordon, no later than December 22, 2010. After that date, we, the executors, will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, taking into consideration only claims received by the

47、due date.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the main purpose of this notice?（分数：1.00）A.To announce the passing away of Mr. Michael GordonB.To find a missing personC.To remember a person who did good deedsD.To inform people of a due date to make claims against a person(2).In which part of the newspaper would this

48、notice be printed?（分数：1.00）A.In the editorial sectionB.In the obituary sectionC.In the business sectionD.In the want ad section(3).Who most likely took out this notice?（分数：1.00）A.Mr. Gordons familyB.MichaelC.A law firmD.A bank(4).According to the notice, what is going to occur after December 22?（分数：

49、1.00）A.A funeral will be held in honor of Mr. Gordon.B.Creditors will get a chance to submit their claims to the debtor.C.Michaels estate will be distributed among those who made a claim.D.The appointment of the executor of the will is going to take place.Joy-Market Returns PolicyWith a few exceptions, anything purchased from a Joy-Market store may be exchanged or returne