[外语类试卷]托业（阅读）模拟试卷55及答案与解析.doc

1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 55及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 Recent graduates often find it a challenge to communicate_less-qualified but more-experienced workers. （ A） by （ B） per （ C） for （ D） with 2 The successful_of a large corporation requires a variety of skills and talents. （ A） administer （ B） administration （ C） administe

2、ring （ D） administrable 3 Our company prides itself on making many special recreational and educational programs _to its workers. （ A） presentable （ B） reachable （ C） available （ D） enjoyable 4 The company chairman expressed disappointment in the behavior of some staff members_said that most employe

3、es had followed company guidelines. （ A） and （ B） but （ C） or （ D） else 5 A spokesman for the board of directors announced that the chairman will step down _and when it becomes necessary. （ A） if （ B） there （ C） then （ D） so 6 Following criticism by government regulators, the company will issue_safe

4、ty guidelines in the near future. （ A） revise （ B） revised （ C） revision （ D） revising 7 Our new director is not only highly qualified and experienced,_also has a great deal of personal charm. （ A） he （ B） his （ C） him （ D） himself 8 The In-Transit Travel Agency will do everything possible to_your s

5、tay in Asia relaxing and enjoyable. （ A） do （ B） have （ C） give （ D） make 9 The new tracking system will_our companys ability to deliver packages and letters on or ahead of schedule. （ A） succeed （ B） enhance （ C） obtain （ D） consider 10 The Department of Energy announced that the president_will mak

6、e a tour of the new facility when it opens a week from today. （ A） itself （ B） herself （ C） oneself （ D） myself 11 _the introduction of any new evidence, the investigating judge is expected to deliver a preliminary judgment sometime today. （ A） Unless （ B） Except （ C） Beside （ D） Barring 12 Despite

7、being a newcomer to the field of shipbuilding, Upgrade Engineering has achieved_results in its first year. （ A） envier （ B） envying （ C） enviable （ D） envyingly 13 The acting medical superintendent will be replaced by someone_for the position. （ A） qualified （ B） more qualified （ C） most qualified （

8、 D） more qualifications 14 Advance Personnel guarantees salary and conditions_with your skills and professionalism. （ A） attractive （ B） sufficient （ C） commensurate （ D） capable 15 The survey indicated that teenage boys who consume alcohol are_to experience stress during exam periods. （ A） like （ B

9、） likeness （ C） liked （ D） more likely 16 The building management has introduced guidelines aimed at streamlining the process of_existing leases. （ A） renewing （ B） reacting （ C） reminding （ D） returning 17 Fill the reservoir with cold water, and place one scoop of coffee in the filter;_press the st

10、art button for wonderful, fresh coffee. （ A） before （ B） therefore （ C） following （ D） then 18 _Easter break, a skeleton staff of volunteers will maintain all essential services to keep the business running. （ A） While （ B） Ahead （ C） During （ D） Since 19 All applications for the current positions s

11、hould be submitted to the personnel section _triplicate and in separate envelopes. （ A） by （ B） in （ C） on （ D） to 20 _personnel are required to participate in professional development programs and to submit program evaluations. （ A） Some of （ B） Every （ C） Most （ D） All 21 We would like to inform o

12、ur employees that any complaints should be_to their union representative at first. （ A） outlined （ B） addressed （ C） focused （ D） applied 22 It is true that the number of traffic accidents involving cyclists has increased_over the last 10 years. （ A） meagerly （ B） fundamentally （ C） significantly （

13、D） adequately 23 Naturally, our company utilizes the production process_guarantees the most satisfactory results. （ A） that （ B） who （ C） what （ D） how 24 The unexpected surge in the prices of steel and other minerals will result in a dramatic increase in tax_this year. （ A） rates （ B） charges （ C）

14、expenses （ D） revenues 25 Following media criticism_the Defense Secretarys performance, the President today spoke in his defense at a special press conference. （ A） at （ B） of （ C） for （ D） from 26 The new tax cuts are designed_ low-income earners and those with young families. （ A） benefits （ B） to

15、 benefit （ C） benefited （ D） benefiting 27 An independent investigator_a report on the companys financial operations which, for some unknown reason, was never released. （ A） contracted （ B） confirmed （ C） compiled （ D） converted 28 After a highly profitable first six months, the restaurants profits

16、for the second half of the year were a great_. （ A） disappoints （ B） disappointed （ C） disappointing （ D） disappointment 29 _you are no doubt aware, the new security system requires the installation of a backup power source in case an emergency situation arises. （ A） As （ B） For （ C） With （ D） So 30

17、 Electron Recycling has developed a profitable business by recycling metals retrieved from _electronic components. （ A） discarded （ B） extended （ C） unoccupied （ D） suppressed 31 Consultation with the appropriate experts is essential if we are to arrive at an_ decision. （ A） informed （ B） obtained （

18、 C） enlightened （ D） acquainted 32 Once you have paid the appropriate student fees, you will be able to_the medical, recreational, and other facilities. （ A） access （ B） accessed （ C） accessory （ D） accessible 33 Should you experience_in obtaining access to the building on the weekend, please contac

19、t the Security Department. （ A） hardness （ B） difficulty （ C） burden （ D） predicament 34 The Department of Social Welfares report this year indicated that it is focusing_on the homeless and long-term unemployed. （ A） distinctly （ B） individually （ C） exceptionally （ D） particularly 35 Numerous speak

20、ers came forward to express their gratitude_the retiring secretarys unfailing courtesy and efficiency. （ A） for （ B） at （ C） to （ D） with 36 _good evaluations from their immediate bosses should be the main objective of those who wish to be promoted this year. （ A） Attain （ B） Attained （ C） Attaining

21、 （ D） Attainable 37 A small group of contestants has been selected following a nationwide search_ over the last six months. （ A） alerted （ B） engaged （ C） protected （ D） conducted 38 As we_in our guidelines for applicants, please submit documents in triplicate before 5:00 p.m. on Friday. （ A） exceed

22、ed （ B） indicated （ C） conducted （ D） reserved 39 The sudden rainstorm arrived_, leaving a trail of damage which many predict will take some time to repair. （ A） unexpected （ B） unexpectant （ C） unexpectedly （ D） unexpectedness 40 Please read the_passages carefully, and then answer the multiple choi

23、ce questions below within the time allotted. （ A） consecutive （ B） constant （ C） following （ D） subsequent 二、短文填空 40 The High Park Harvest Festival A trio of colorful fall events gets underway in October with a horse and wagon ride【 K1】 _High Park from Grenadier Cafe to Colborne Lodge. All ages. Oct

24、. 1. $2. Storytelling, face painting, nature-themed crafts, and a marketplace full of autumn treats take【 K2】 _residence at the 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-registra

25、tion is required. Ages eight and up. Oct. 27 and 28. Adults $10, ages eight and up $5. The playground in the northwest corner of the park becomes pumpkin carving center, when creations are set adrift on the water【 K3】 _the annual High Park Pumpkin Float. Warm up afterward with some hot cider and sto

26、rytelling. Ages two to 10. Oct. 29. $2 per pumpkin. 41 【 K1】 （ A） after （ B） before （ C） during （ D） through 42 【 K2】 （ A） off （ B） on （ C） up （ D） care 43 【 K3】 （ A） until （ B） while （ C） during （ D） between 43 Mr. Sean Ronald 1385 Midland Ave. Sydney AustraliaDear Mr. Ronald,On September 3, you as

27、ked 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 【 K4】 _details as shown:Guest Names: Mr. John Simpson & Mr. Mark FritzlerCheck-in Date: Sept. 22,2010Check-out Date: Sept. 25,2010Hotel Address

28、: 3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, KowloonHotel Telephone: (852) 2113 0088Room Rate: HK$1,250 net per room per nightTotal Room Rate: HK$ 1,250 x 3 nights x 2 rooms = HK$7,500There is a hotel shuttle bus that can take the guests to the Hotel. Simply proceed to counters A16 or BI6(Parklane

29、Counter) at the Arrival Hall and pay HK$I30 per person for the shuttle bus fare.The shuttle bus will take you to the hotel.Apex/HKG will【 K5】 _the room rate for the guests first.Thus, the guests are not required to pay the room rate when checking out. Apex/HKG will【 K6】_them later. However, if room

30、service such as the mini-bar is used, the guests will need to settle them when checking out. Sincerely, Cory White 44 【 K4】 （ A） with （ B） by （ C） for （ D） along 45 【 K5】 （ A） decide （ B） select （ C） settle （ D） detour 46 【 K6】 （ A） accuse （ B） loan （ C） credit （ D） charge 46 Overview The Grand Hote

31、l, 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 in for fl

32、ights and receive their boarding passes【 K7】 _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【 K8】 _on time. At the Grand Hotel, you w

33、ill 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【 K9】 _ in one of our recently renovated guest rooms, complete with a jacuzzi in each room. So the next time youre in

34、 Dallas, experience how comfortable and convenient travel can be. When you check into the Grand hotel, you dont just stay, you belong. 47 【 K7】 （ A） right （ B） rightly （ C） rightful （ D） rightfully 48 【 K8】 （ A） often （ B） finally （ C） always （ D） almost 49 【 K9】 （ A） visit （ B） tour （ C） travel （ D

35、） arrival 49 From: Cindy Williamsmailto: Sent: Tuesday, October , 5:38 PM To: Cc: Peter Channings Subject: Another Sales Lead Dear Sean, I have another sales lead for you today. The【 K10】 _is to send a package by express cargo mode from FRA to NY. The shipments content is printed matter weighing ap

36、proximately 200kgs, and it will be sent every other day(3 times a week). We are looking for an arrival on the day after shipment. I would like to know【 K11】 _you are able to handle this and if you can meet this service requirement. If so, can you please quote us the delivery rates and all【 K12】 _cha

37、rges in NY? As for profit sharing, I would like to say 50/50 as we discussed earlier. I am hoping that this will be okay with you. I look forward to your reply soon. Thanks! Best regards, Cindy Williams Costworth Ltd. 50 【 K10】 （ A） job （ B） chance （ C） limit （ D） pursuit 51 【 K11】 （ A） how （ B） tha

38、t （ C） what （ D） whether 52 【 K12】 （ A） defended （ B） refused （ C） incurred （ D） conveyed 三、阅读理解 52 To: From: Subject: Confirmation - Thank you! Dear Mr. Wills, Thank you very much for your invaluable contribution to this years Environmental Issues Conference. Your discussion was hugely popular wi

39、th our attendees. It was a highlight of our event. In our follow-up newsletter, we will devote a full-page to your topic further to outline the points of interest for our membership. Numerous requests have been received for more information. It would be a great honor to have you participate in anoth

40、er session at next years conference if you can make it. We will forward details about the location, dates, and theme well ahead of time so that you can schedule it in your calendar. Thank you again for your tremendous help in making this years conference a huge success! Yours sincerely, Margaret Mav

41、en Chair, National Environmental Group 53 Why was this e-mail written? （ A） To invite Mr. Wills to a conference （ B） To ask Mr. Wills to contribute to the environment （ C） To interview Mr. Willis for the next newsletter （ D） To show appreciation for his part in the conference 54 Why will Mr. Wills t

42、opic of discussion be further outlined? （ A） A lot of the attendees did not understand it. （ B） There was a demand for further explanations. （ C） Many could not actually attend the seminar. （ D） There were many points not discussed. 54 Barry,Heres a quick status report on the current affairs in the

43、office while youve been gone. I also sent you an email in addition to this fax but wasnt sure how much access to email you would have. The major news is the resignation of George Stewart who left to start his own company. If you recall, that had been his career dream for a long time.Our immediate re

44、action to Georges departure did not include a replacement hire. As you know, we have been struggling with the possibility of staff layoffs for the last month in order to cut costs. By reallocating some of the job responsibilities to the remaining employees, we may be able to save their jobs and fill

45、 the void.We also had a surprise visit from a few new senior management members from the head office. I gave them a tour of our office and took them out for a nice dinner. They didnt make any company announcements while they were here(stating they just wanted to see this division). I have a strange

46、feeling that the future may present some drastic changes for our company.Ill keep this short, but I wanted to keep you abreast of whats going on. Enjoy the rest of your trip, and say hello to Mary and the kids! 55 What is the main purpose of the fax? （ A） To find out why a co-worker has decided to l

47、eave the company （ B） To catch up on the current situation at the office （ C） To congratulate a co-worker on a new business venture （ D） To bring a colleague up-to-date of the situation at the office 56 According to the fax, how will the company likely fill Georges position? （ A） By taking out a pla

48、cement ad in the paper （ B） By laying off some of the workers （ C） By dividing the work amongst the rest of the employees （ D） By recruiting someone from the head office 57 What does Kent imply might be forthcoming? （ A） A co-workers return from retirement （ B） A visit by the senior management staff （ C） An adjustment within the company （ D） A budget cut in the next quarter 57 Many people in todays business world are required to be wired and digitally equipped at all times, including cell phones, PDAs(personal digital assi