[外语类试卷]托业（阅读）模拟试卷5及答案与解析.doc

1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 5及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 Children who are two years old and younger are_free of charge to most concerts and films. （ A） admit （ B） admits （ C） admitted （ D） admitting 2 After discussing the terms of the new health-benefits contract,_management and employees were satisfied. （ A） both （ B） also （ C

2、） either （ D） too 3 Although we have_not to offer you a position at this time, we will keep your resume on file for future openings. （ A） decided （ B） deciding （ C） decision （ D） decidedly 4 The teachers association has announced that the food and drinks_supplied at the annual conference will not be

3、 provided this year. （ A） usually （ B） hugely （ C） evenly （ D） strictly 5 All passengers should present their_documents at the check-in counter. （ A） boarded （ B） boarding （ C） to board （ D） boards 6 Mayor Williams proudly described the city as a place where the citizens are _for their hospitality.

4、（ A） returned （ B） known （ C） taken （ D） held 7 There is now increased competition among motor-vehicle manufacturers _has resulted in better cars at lower prices. （ A） those （ B） what （ C） that （ D） where 8 Comco, Inc., became the leading supplier of computer_last year, less than ten years after it

5、was founded. （ A） amounts （ B） types （ C） kinds （ D） parts 9 The recent increase in tourism has done less to improve the business of small retailers in this area than we_predicted. （ A） original （ B） originally （ C） originated （ D） originality 10 The cost of repairing the water damage to the museum

6、after the storm_to be more than one million dollars. （ A） expects （ B） is expecting （ C） expected （ D） is expected 11 Atlantis Software Company_its clients complete satisfaction with all its products. （ A） requests （ B） admits （ C） agrees （ D） guarantees 12 The sales representative from Correct Copi

7、es, Ltd., returned Mr. Yoshidas call while he was_. （ A） through （ B） along （ C） out （ D） aside 13 Once the berries are harvested, Green Fields Farms washes and packages the fruit for _to retail stores. （ A） distribute （ B） distributed （ C） distribution （ D） distributional 14 Although measures have

8、been introduced to discourage the use of mobile telephones inside the opera house,_effectiveness remains limited. （ A） they （ B） their （ C） them （ D） theirs 15 When their first tests failed, the engineers at OKM Corporation agreed it was_to try using different materials. （ A） time （ B） end （ C） mome

9、nt （ D） turn 16 Topics at the business communication workshop_defending an argument, synthesizing information, and writing precisely and concisely. （ A） include （ B） includes （ C） including （ D） inclusion 17 _most job seekers are looking for a permanent job, a temporary position may serve as a bridg

10、e to full-time employment. （ A） How （ B） While （ C） That （ D） So 18 Dr. Marsha Herberts illustrations were clear enough to make her presentation _understandable. （ A） easily （ B） easier （ C） easy （ D） ease 19 The apartments on the lower floors cost less because they are more exposed _dust and the no

11、ise of traffic. （ A） to （ B） without （ C） from （ D） against 20 By registering for our online payment plan, customers are authorizing the bank to_automatic withdrawals on the first day of every month. （ A） consent （ B） see （ C） make （ D） trust 21 Speaking_behalf of the vice president, Alan Lee thanke

12、d the employees for their contributions to the fund-raising project. （ A） at （ B） on （ C） by （ D） for 22 Next Thursday the Lambert Historical Society will present_methods for learning more about the history of your home. （ A） specify （ B） specifying （ C） specific （ D） specifications 23 Although Oliv

13、er Rodriguez books have shaped the way that businesses handle staff relations, he does not consider_an expert on the subject. （ A） he （ B） him （ C） his （ D） himself 24 Since many people want to attend the awards ceremony on Friday, extra buses will be made.to the public. （ A） additional （ B） frequen

14、t （ C） available （ D） employable 25 The guest speaker highlighted some ideas for_introducing change in the workplace. （ A） success （ B） succeed （ C） succeeding （ D） successfully 26 Conference participants interested in industrial development should_schedule a visit to Bridgevilles factories. （ A） pr

15、actically （ B） definitely （ C） recently （ D） fortunately 27 The gift shop in the hotel lobby specializes in handcrafted gift items, each one of them unique and_. （ A） memory （ B） memorize （ C） memories （ D） memorable 28 Training for our new processors will take place_a three-day period in July. （ A）

16、 among （ B） over （ C） beyond （ D） behind 29 The forethought and planning_at each step of writing a proposal will have a direct impact on the chances of its acceptance. （ A） invest （ B） invested （ C） investor （ D） investing 30 Insofar as the company is liable for_, the dissatisfied customer will be c

17、ompensated for any damage. （ A） negligence （ B） slight （ C） disregard （ D） overlook 31 One reason that the economy of the country is doing so well is that people now have more discretionary funds at their_. （ A） dispose （ B） disposing （ C） disposal （ D） disposes 32 In order for you to receive the ea

18、rly registration rate, your application form must be postmarked_Friday, October 2 （ A） in advance （ B） beforehand （ C） previously （ D） no later than 33 A new system_the latest data-analysis methods was implemented this week. （ A） is incorporating （ B） that incorporates （ C） incorporation of （ D） had

19、 incorporated 34 _in the late 800s, many of the coastlines lighthouses remain standing today, having withstood the forces of nature for decades. （ A） Built （ B） Building （ C） Been built （ D） Having built 35 The results of the study_the hypothesis that had been proposed by researchers at the National

20、 Medical Institute. （ A） confirmed （ B） submitted （ C） certified （ D） depended 36 Dr. Johnson is offering a three-hour workshop during_she will share some perspectives on effective time management. （ A） whose （ B） while （ C） whatever （ D） which 37 Performing a series of trial runs before launching l

21、arge-scale production of any new product is common_at Juvo, Inc. （ A） usage （ B） ground （ C） practice （ D） manner 38 Yesterday the officers voted_to offer large bonuses to high-performing employees. （ A） commonly （ B） increasingly （ C） critically （ D） unanimously 39 The minimum term of your contract

22、 with us will be_a period of two years, with the option to renew. （ A） for （ B） of （ C） past （ D） when 40 Antique cars are seen very_these days because they are extremely expensive to maintain. （ A） hardly （ B） uneasily （ C） weakly （ D） infrequently 二、短文填空 40 Most consumers are familiar with bar cod

23、es. Those black-and-white stripes appear on almost every product purchased. Often the codes are scanned at the checkout counter, causing the item name and its price to appear on (141) the cash register screen and the receipt. This gives a record to the consumer and helps store management monitor inv

24、entory. Many delivery services use bar codes to track the progress of each envelope, package, or crate in transit. Every item (142) a bar code, which is read at a number of points from the moment it leaves the senders hands to the moment the recipient accepts the delivery. An interesting use for the

25、 bar code has been developed by a scientist who works with bees. The scientist attached bar codes to the backs of individual bees in order to (143) them and to follow their movements. Laser scanners at the entrance of the hive read the bar codes to monitor how long each bee had been gone from the hi

26、ve. By keeping (144) of individual bees, scientists hope to learn more about honey production. Knowing how far bees travel to gather pollen and how many trips they make back to the hive could eventually help beekeepers predict honey yields. （ A） so （ B） either （ C） each （ D） both （ A） having been is

27、sued （ B） issuing （ C） is issued （ D） to issue （ A） identify （ B） mention （ C） contradict （ D） speculate （ A） tracking （ B） to track （ C） tracked （ D） track 44 The “Real“ Piryanka Sundarajan By Ranjit Singh, Staff Reporter While much has been written about famous media mogul Piryanka Sundarajan, lit

28、tle is known about many aspects of her private life. Ms. Sundarajan is married and has two sons. (145) her childhood in Indonesia, where her father was posted with the National Bank of India. Ms. Sundarajan retains fond memories of the country. “I was (146) by everything about Indonesia especially t

29、he architecture.“ At United Media Corporation, (147) Ms. Sundarajan founded as a young college graduate, she is recognized as a tough negotiator. However, she is even better known for her ability to (148) quality employees satisfied: hardly one person from the companys senior staff be it director, g

30、eneral manager, or deputy general manager has left the organization in the last fifteen years. Employees attribute this to Ms. Sundarajans outstanding leadership qualities. （ A） To spend （ B） When she had spent （ C） While spending （ D） She spent （ A） fascinated （ B） appealed （ C） enjoyed （ D） apprec

31、iated （ A） which （ B） where （ C） who （ D） what （ A） obtain （ B） keep （ C） hire （ D） stay 48 SALES STAFF WANTED At Keller Travel, we believe our unrivaled reputation for offering efficient and friendly service to our customers can be (149) entirely to the commitment, quality, and enthusiasm of our st

32、aff. We are looking for well-traveled, energetic people to join our exceptional team. We work long hours, (150) weekends, in a very busy sales environment, but there are marvelous travel opportunities and a lively and sociable atmosphere (151) one of the travel industrys best salary packages. All ne

33、w recruits will undergo our comprehensive training (152). To apply, please send your resume with a letter detailing your qualifications to: Deirdre Andersen Keller Travel 210 Elliot Street Boston, MA 02201 （ A） adapted （ B） acknowledged （ C） acclaimed （ D） attributed （ A） includes （ B） inclusive （ C

34、） including （ D） included （ A） as well as （ B） since （ C） additionally （ D） moreover （ A） programmable （ B） programmer （ C） program （ D） programmed 三、阅读理解 52 New Administrative Employee Training Monday, August 7 Tour of Packaging Facility 9:00-9:30 A.M. Meet in cafeteria; continental breakfast will

35、be provided. 9:30 A.M. Shuttle bus leaves for packaging facility. 10:00-10:20 A.M. Tom Miller, Vice President of Operations, discusses facility goals and recent improvements. 10:20-10:30 A.M. Meet with tour guides (all guides are experienced facility employees). 10:30-11:15 A.M. Group A: Visit publi

36、shing area. Group B: Visit distribution center. Group C: Visit packaging area (protective gear required). 11:15 A.M.-12:00 noon Group A: Visit distribution center. Group B: Visit packaging area (protective gear required). Group C: Visit publishing area. 12:00 noon-1:00 P.M. Lunch with Anna Towers, C

37、oordinator of Packaging Activities. 1:00-1:45 P.M. Group A: Visit packaging area (protective gear required). Group B: Visit publishing area. Group C: Visit distribution center. 1:45-2:30 P.M. Panel discussion with directors of packaging, publishing, and distribution. 2:30 P.M. Shuttle bus returns to

38、 administrative offices. 53 What are new administrative employees scheduled to do? （ A） Distribute mail to the administrative offices （ B） Visit a company facility （ C） Discuss their jobs with Mr. Miller （ D） Guide customers around the company 54 When will group A go to the distribution area? （ A） F

39、rom 10:20A.M. to 10:30 A.M. （ B） From 10:30A.M. to 11:15 A.M. （ C） From 11:15 A.M. to 12:00 noon （ D） From 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. 54 From: Lettore Books Online order- To: Andrea Polokov Subject: Order Confirmation Dear Andrea Polokov: This is to inform you that we are in receipt of your order place

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45、dise （ C） Tracking delivery status （ D） Contacting customer service 57 GOLDEN VALLEY UNIVERSITY CAMPANALE DISTINGUISHED LECTURER SERIES Golden Valley University is committed to the personal growth of all faculty, staff, and students through discussion and debate in a scholarly community. We hope tha

46、t this years Campanale Distinguished Lecturer Series, named in honor of Golden Valleys former president Jackie Campanale, will stimulate and energize the Golden Valley community. Tuesday, February 15 Dr. Ada N. Chamberlain Professor of art history Dr. Ada N. Chamberlain will lecture about the commer

47、cial art market in seventeenth-century Holland. Author of the prize-winning book Rembrandt and the Art of Portraiture, Dr. Chamberlain is a professor of art history at Packard University. Tuesday, April 18 Mr. Alvin Hewing Poet and Author Mr. Alvin Hewing will read from one of his latest collections

48、, Someday: New and Selected Poems. Mr. Hewing is the author often books of poetry. He holds a masters degree in comparative literature from a major university in France. Tuesday, May 2 Dr. Charles Kenyon Professor of astronomy Amazing new developments in astronomy have begun to show us the origins of the universe and what may be its fate. Dr. Kenyon, who earned his Ph.D. from Stewart University, is a professor of astronomy at Roget College. 58 Wh