[外语类试卷]托业（阅读）模拟试卷59及答案与解析.doc

1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 59及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 The Technical Department is currently formulating written guidelines_the use of our micro-publishing facilities. （ A） in （ B） for （ C） at （ D） with 2 Company strategists_predicted that conditions in the Middle East would eventually stabilize and result in expanded sales.

2、 （ A） wrong （ B） wronged （ C） wrongly （ D） wrongness 3 As you would expect at one of the worlds most reputable hotels, the_is prompt, efficient, and discreet. （ A） exertion （ B） decision （ C） challenge （ D） service 4 The director_has often been seen to take his lunch in the staff canteen along with

3、the other workers. （ A） him （ B） his （ C） himself （ D） he 5 The new head of marketing is already making his mark on the company even though he only _6 weeks ago. （ A） carried （ B） elapsed （ C） deliberated （ D） arrived 6 This is an excellent time to consider changing jobs because of the large number

4、of positions _available in the mining sector. （ A） commonly （ B） currently （ C） actively （ D） approvingly 7 _leaving school, she has worked in a variety of positions but has not yet found one which suits her talents or interests. （ A） Despite （ B） Since （ C） In spite （ D） lf 8 Although he did not pe

5、rform_well as a student, he went on to become one of the most respected scholars in his field. （ A） especially （ B） sufficiently （ C） desperately （ D） excellently 9 The chief financial officer believes that we should maintain the present course, and _his deputy. （ A） as to （ B） whereas （ C） so does

6、（ D） as long as 10 The giant pharmaceutical company insists that its new drug is_safe as long as it used under the supervision of a doctor. （ A） perfect （ B） perfection （ C） perfectly （ D） perfecting 11 A light and healthy lunch followed by some exercise will make workers_more productive in the afte

7、rnoon. （ A） complete （ B） much （ C） ample （ D） greatly 12 _you have familiarized yourself with the basic commands, we can begin to learn some of this programs more creative features. （ A） Already （ B） Before （ C） Once （ D） Earlier 13 The upcoming convention invites_from anyone working or having rese

8、arch interests in the field. （ A） contributions （ B） solutions （ C） additions （ D） subscriptions 14 Several exciting new pieces of equipment _in our gymnasium, and we invite you to come and try them out at no cost during the next week. （ A） install （ B） installed （ C） have installed （ D） have been i

9、nstalled 15 Rexington Engineering has recently set up an entire new research_because of the increasing interest in robotic technology. （ A） separation （ B） partition （ C） segmentation （ D） division 16 The Department of the Environment supports the replacement of introduced plants with _plants that r

10、equire much less watering. （ A） native （ B） nativity （ C） natively （ D） nativeness 17 Please place your luggage in the overhead locker, and ensure that the locker is closed _. （ A） secure （ B） securely （ C） securable （ D） secureness 18 _the recent sales campaign was not as successful as we had expec

11、ted, our new range of goods has been well-reviewed by consumer groups. （ A） Instead of （ B） Notwithstanding （ C） Although （ D） Whereas 19 All drivers are required to maintain_ logbooks accurately and to hand them in to the central office before leaving on Friday night. （ A） its （ B） his （ C） ours （

12、D） their 20 The budget to be released later this week will _reduce spending on employee facilities such as the sports center. （ A） due to （ B） most likely （ C） want （ D） be 21 The board of directors believes that the best way to_our own interests is to provide the best possible service to our custom

13、ers. （ A） propose （ B） supply （ C） reflect （ D） serve 22 While the producer has_production of this line, secondhand replacement parts can often be found at specialty stores. （ A） alternate （ B） incomplete （ C） dependent （ D） discontinued 23 All staff members are requested to treat co-workers in our

14、office in a_and respectful manner at all times. （ A） courtesy （ B） courteous （ C） courteously （ D） courteousness 24 The taxation office has not yet defined its position in relation_deductions for education expenses. （ A） for （ B） to （ C） on （ D） by 25 While there has been a significant_in the sales

15、figures, there has been no corresponding profit growth because of increased production costs. （ A） boost （ B） addition （ C） forms （ D） promotion 26 _the 1980s, Sedgewick Consultants adopted the strategies which would see it become one of the leading financial consulting firms in America. （ A） Beyond

16、 （ B） Around （ C） Atop （ D） During 27 The state university_five new courses in its Department of Business Studies in order to increase the number of places available to part-time students. （ A） offering （ B） will offer （ C） to offer （ D） has been offered 28 This memo is just to remind everybody that

17、 I will be starting my long service leave next Thursday and that my deputy_in my position for the following 3 months. （ A） is acting （ B） has been acting （ C） has acted （ D） will be acting 29 The small firm has just_its first important design contract despite competition from several larger and more

18、 well-established bidders. （ A） achieved （ B） scored （ C） won （ D） made 30 Current research in the area of obesity control is extremely_, and some exciting innovations are expected shortly. （ A） promises （ B） promised （ C） promising （ D） promisable 31 There can be no doubt that recent statements_the

19、 companys true financial position were misleading. （ A） respecting （ B） concerning （ C） dealing （ D） referring 32 A detailed analysis of customer information reveals that we should develop products which_a wider cross-section of the community. （ A） intend （ B） object （ C） plan （ D） target 33 The com

20、panys art and historical_will be sold at a special auction to be held next June at a local museum. （ A） acquisition （ B） stock （ C） selection （ D） collection 34 I have no doubt that you are all aware of our secretarys_plans, and I hope that you will make a generous donation for her farewell gift. （

21、A） retirement （ B） retired （ C） retiring （ D） retire 35 Before choosing a career, you should take into consideration several_, including the supply and demand for professionals in any particular field. （ A） sides （ B） remarks （ C） factors （ D） turns 36 Please ensure that all outstanding debts are cl

22、eared within seven days of_of this notification, otherwise legal action will follow. （ A） receipt （ B） balance （ C） admission （ D） spending 37 Investor interest in Telco Mines is at its_ point ever due to rumors of recent discoveries of precious metals. （ A） more highly （ B） most highly （ C） highest

23、 （ D） higher 38 Safety inspectors have brought to our attention the_condition of safety equipment, such as helmets, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers. （ A） decline （ B） declined （ C） declining （ D） declinable 39 The security needs of the Research Department are not_with those of the cafeteria.

24、（ A） comparing （ B） comparison （ C） comparable （ D） comparably 40 A company spokesman announced that, following last minute negotiations with a buyer, the factory would not be_after all. （ A） close （ B） closer （ C） closing （ D） closeable 二、短文填空 40 Bank Mortgage Rates Will Fall Several of Canadas lar

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35、participation （ C） participates （ D） participated 49 【 K9】 （ A） effects （ B） operations （ C） remedies （ D） proposals 49 From: Jonathan Wongmailto: Sent: Monday, October 27,200711-07 AM To: John Devereux; Steve Tracey; Brian Kibble Cc: Alfredo Chen; Jenny Lee Subject: Visit to Global Logistics On beh

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41、 request? （ A） A price quote （ B） A guidebook （ C） A brochure （ D） An appointment 54 In which of the following situations should Leslie call the company? （ A） If she wants to receive a letter （ B） After she decides on the work date （ C） As soon as she wants to visit the store （ D） When she no longer

42、 wishes to receive mail 54 Date: January 22To: Mary MooreFrom: Rupert BakerRe: Suggested schedule for French Spring Dinnerware ad campaignThis is one of our biggest projects so far, so lets get busy. Here is my suggested timeline. As you can see, our first meeting with the clients is next Monday, an

43、d the final portfolio must be finished and approved by the client no later than March 1.What do you think? Please get back to me today. You have my email address. My cell phone number is 224-0099. 55 Why did Mr. Baker leave the message? （ A） To ask for some assistance with the project （ B） To receiv

44、e feedback on a proposal （ C） To win a new project （ D） To make an appointment for a meeting 56 When will the staff meet to assess and produce new ideas for the work? （ A） Monday, January 25 （ B） Tuesday, January 26 （ C） Saturday, January 30 （ D） Monday, February 8 57 What will Ms. Moore do after sh

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46、l, established in 1887, has just announced its intention to enter the convention market. In a press release today, the hotels management announced that it will demolish several adjacent buildings, which it also owns, to make way for a new convention center to be known as the Winchester Center. The d

47、esign, already approved by the New York City Council, involves ultra-modern facilities that will be linked to the existing hotel by an atrium. One of New Yorks most successful architects, the award-winning Lars Svendersen, has accepted the challenge of creating a beautiful and functional new center

48、while not diminishing the elegance of the existing hotel. “My design intends to complement the beautiful Victorian structure. It is understated, but at the same time elegant. It will also be multi-functional. The atrium will encourage informal meetings, while the new convention center will offer state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, exhibition halls of several sizes, and, not far away, access to a health club, restaurants, and bars. My aim is to conserve the best of a past world while offering a stimulating contrast in the design of the new center