1、托业-阅读 5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.Following a widespread dispute over wages, both parties involved _ came to an agreement to end the three-month walkout, as the company offered higher wages and job guarantees.（分数：1.00）A.equallyB.finallyC.annuallyD.increasingly2.After a lon
2、g and gruesome season, Jeff Willis has been performing _ better since the playoffs started a week ago.（分数：1.00）A.significanceB.significantC.significancyD.significantly3.Hotel employees are reminded to be _ and courteous, especially to first-time guests.（分数：1.00）A.friendB.friendsC.friendlyD.friendshi
3、p4.Bad Boys Electronics Store found _ under increased media attention after its manager was indicted for embezzling an undisclosed amount of money.（分数：1.00）A.oursB.theirsC.himselfD.itself5.Sarah Ewing received rave _ for her outstanding performance in her portrayal of a single mother raising two chi
4、ldren in the ghetto in the 70s in the new blockbuster movie Single Mom.（分数：1.00）A.inspectionsB.articlesC.reviewsD.surveys6._ how difficult the situation may seem, it is very important to remember that there are others who arein worse situations.（分数：1.00）A.As ifB.Even soC.As thoughD.No matter7.I exte
5、nd my sincere _ to the family and friends of John Miller, who has suddenly left us at the age of 54.（分数：1.00）A.appreciationB.descriptionC.condolencesD.charges8.Mr. Bonn reassured everyone that a _ copy of the report will be available by this afternoons meeting.（分数：1.00）A.reviseB.revisingC.revisionD.
6、revised9.Any plant workers _ overtime work should immediately speak to their supervisor right after this announcement.（分数：1.00）A.seekB.seeksC.seekingD.will seek10._ the job market is not stable, those who persist will be able to land jobs eventually.（分数：1.00）A.WhetherB.ThereforeC.Even ifD.So that11.
7、The companys profits are _ to hit their peak in the next quarter mainly due to the release of its new line of clothing.（分数：1.00）A.forecastB.forecastingC.to forecastD.will forecast12.The _ behind the yellow tape is prohibited to anyone without a press pass.（分数：1.00）A.positingB.sceneryC.exteriorD.area
8、13._ in computer technology are allowing users to reach into any part of the world by just clicking a mouse.（分数：1.00）A.AdvancementB.AdvancesC.AdvancingD.Advance14.All of our stores will be extending their business hours during the holiday season, but we will go back to our _ hours after the new year
9、.（分数：1.00）A.regularB.regularsC.regularityD.regularities15.John Clarke, who is in the prime of his career, has been ranked _ the top 10 players in tennis history by Sports Daily.（分数：1.00）A.atB.intoC.amongD.from16.The government issued a warning to local companies that all waste must be disposed of _
10、or they will face heavy fines.（分数：1.00）A.correctsB.correctingC.correctionD.correctly17._ Mr. Binghams promotion became official, many of his colleagues have approached him to congratulate him.（分数：1.00）A.DespiteB.StillC.SinceD.During18.Golf Weekly is a newly published magazine that caters _ to experi
11、enced and inexperienced golfers who are just learning to play the game.（分数：1.00）A.bothB.neitherC.eitherD.so19.Our team enjoyed a 10-game winning streak at the start of this season, _ our position as the top team in baseball.（分数：1.00）A.reconfirmsB.reconfirmedC.reconfirmingD.be reconfirmed20.Due to po
12、pular demand by the staff members, the scheduled talk by Mr. Smith will take place _Room 15 instead of Room 20 as was first planned.（分数：1.00）A.inB.onC.ofD.as21.They had to stop the production line for nearly two hours after a problem was discovered and the workers had to wait until they _ instructio
13、ns from their superiors.（分数：1.00）A.raisedB.receivedC.persuadedD.contended22.Some of our clients have complained that the time it takes to get a _ from a service representative is enough to make them not want to use our services again.（分数：1.00）A.responseB.respondingC.respondedD.respond23.Our staff pr
14、efers to fly than to use other modes of transportation since it is much more _.（分数：1.00）A.optionalB.protectiveC.excessiveD.convenient24.It is easy to read Sam because he _ squints when he finds himself in an uncomfortable situation.（分数：1.00）A.habituallyB.habitualC.habitsD.habit25._ Mr. Pennington re
15、tires, he will receive an annual pension of more than fifty thousand dollars from Packard Incorporated.（分数：1.00）A.OftenB.OnceC.WhoeverD.Sometimes26.One of the things that a good manager should do is to _ the work in equal shares amongst the team members.（分数：1.00）A.divideB.dividedC.dividesD.dividing2
16、7.The new dome built in the center of town houses many new facilities, including a hotel with rooms that have a spectacular view of the stadium that is _.（分数：1.00）A.impressB.impressionC.impressiveD.impressing28.Due to the heavy damage the storm has caused in some rural areas, it is predicted that th
17、e cost of fruits and vegetables will be _ this summer.（分数：1.00）A.increaseB.increasesC.to increaseD.increasing29.We believe that _ recent changes in state laws, the majority vote standard is now in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.（分数：1.00）A.due toB.whereasC.otherwiseD.instead o
18、f30.A new booklet explaining the process of course selection along with counseling services is _ to any student interested in receiving help.（分数：1.00）A.potentialB.availableC.expressedD.approaching31.We are seeking an _ to represent us in talks with our Japanese clients.（分数：1.00）A.interpretB.interpre
19、terC.interpretingD.interpretation32.The new store, _ is currently undergoing construction, will have its grand opening sometime next spring.（分数：1.00）A.whoB.wereC.whenD.which33.The _ of climbing to the top of the corporate ladder is best defined in the new book published by Scott Thompson, one of the
20、 most successful businessmen in history.（分数：1.00）A.challengeB.dimensionC.introductionD.compassion34.Many fans were shocked when the team captain, John Turner, signed a two-year contract with a _ team for an undisclosed amount.（分数：1.00）A.rivalB.partialC.renewedD.contrasting35._ in universities around
21、 the nation has more than tripled compared to this time last year.（分数：1.00）A.EnrollB.EnrollsC.EnrollingD.Enrollment36.In a desperate move to increase their revenues to meet their sales goal, the company is planning to offer a special discount _ its customers.（分数：1.00）A.byB.toC.withD.upon37.Mr. Gonza
22、les, who has been a _ member of the country club for over 25 years, has recently been appointed president.（分数：1.00）A.firstB.valuedC.strongD.durable38.The vast number of new businesses the city is attracting is good news for the local economy; however, the _ of vacant office space is something the ma
23、yor has to figure out soon.（分数：1.00）A.levelB.trainingC.shortageD.exaggeration39.The _ tough training given by our company creates strong and able sales representatives who perform well above others in the same field.（分数：1.00）A.indifferentlyB.presumablyC.completelyD.unbearably40.The detective _ the s
24、olving of this case to an anonymous phone call the police received a few hours before the arrest took place.（分数：1.00）A.accusedB.presentedC.attributedD.disapproved二、Part 6(总题数：4，分数：12.00)（分数：3.00）A.are discussingB.had discussedC.were in discussionD.will be discussingA.most feasibleB.feasiblyC.feasibi
25、lityD.more feasibleA.neitherB.eitherC.eachD.bothWANTEDDESIGNER FOR 3D SYMPHONY MAGAZINELondons premier classical music magazine, 3D Symphony, is seeking a designer to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone (144) qualifications must include a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 2 (Indesi
26、gn, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator) on a MAC OS X platform.An understanding of magazine layout, press ad design, and pre-press will be highly (145) .The position is part-time from Wednesday to Friday, and the person must be able to work to the pressure of strict deadlines.The candidate mus
27、t also be reliable and possess a keen eye for detail. If selected, youll have the advantage of working within a young and dynamic team (146) .Expressions of interest can be emailed to J.（分数：3.00）A.whoB.whomC.whoseD.whichA.regardB.regardsC.regardedD.regardingA.circumstancesB.environmentC.backgroundD.
28、incidentPet Dislikes of Urban LifeAccording to a survey conducted by the city of Boston, traffic, pollution and noise were found to be the least (147) aspects of living in the city.The (148) , administered as part of the citys local action plan, asked the citizens of Boston about their likes and dis
29、likes of their surroundings.The results of the survey communicated proximity (27.02 percent) and community character/ village feel (11.54 percent) to be at the top of the list of things most liked about city life.The respondents felt the protection or enhancement of heritage (16.1 percent) and open
30、space (15.59 percent) were the two things they most desired the city to have.On the other hand, traffic (10.22 percent), general noise (9.98 percent), and parking (7.52 percent) within the main core of the city were the (149) attractive parts of living in the city.（分数：3.00）A.desirableB.erectableC.se
31、asonableD.permissibleA.lectureB.conferenceC.surveyD.discussionA.lessB.fewerC.a fewD.leastEditors WelcomeWelcome to Street Lifes live and intimate celebration of the 200th edition of (150) .In the next few pages, we have a special feature to let you meet the luminaries who have made great contributio
32、ns to our magazine. These special people will also entertain you this Friday, October 27, at the Street Life 200th Edition Gala Celebration at Queens Quay, Toronto. If you cant physically be there tonight, settle back, and enjoy our magazine, and try to (151) some of these talented artists the next
33、time they are in your area.So as the curtains go up on the night of nightsStreet Lifes celebration of 200 fabulous editions please raise your glass to Torontos most popular magazine. Heres to (152) 200 editions!Carl StevensCarl Stevens（分数：3.00）A.publishB.publishingC.to publishD.to be publishedA.winB
34、.gainC.earnD.catchA.otherB.anotherC.one anotherD.each other三、Part 7(总题数：13，分数：48.00)SAVE 2 0%Its only a phonecall awayMAYCOTT HOTELSOver 30 five-star hotels all over the nation to suit your every needReserve a room today, and you will save 20% on all rooms at Maycott “Room for the Day“ (excluding ta
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36、scount.（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT a condition placed on receiving the discount?（分数：1.00）A.A guest must use a specific type of credit card to pay for a room.B.The booking must be done well in advance of checking into the hotel.C.The reservations must be carried out by calling the toll
37、 free number.D.Guests must make their payments in cash.(2).What will the discount apply to?（分数：1.00）A.AccommodationsB.MealsC.TransportationD.Sales tax(3).What can be implied from the advertisement?（分数：1.00）A.Most travelers dont make a habit of making reservations prior to checking in.B.There is a bu
38、siness relationship between the credit card company and the hotel.C.The hotel gets very busy during the summer season.D.It usually takes a minimum of 10 days for a credit card to clear.Unmarried Women Becoming HomeownersAn increasing number of single women are buying their own homes, according to in
39、dustry experts. By contrast, the figures for unmarried men buying houses or apartments show no increase. What is behind this trend? I put the question to analysts at the Real Estate Institute, who came u p with the following observations: Women no longer seek marriage and a homemaking role as their
40、first priority, but want a stable job or career instead, and this puts them in a position where they can own a home independently. Single men are no longer pressured to “settle down,“ which traditionally means getting a stable job with a career path and then getting married and buying a house. They
41、tend, therefore, to be less likely to have stable jobs. Women are increasingly better qualified and in many areas have surpassed men. This enables them to obtain better and more highly paid jobs. Women seem to be more capable of seeking good advice and completing the formalities of obtaining a mortg
42、age.Experts at the institute expect the trend to continue, as home ownership provides financial and emotional security for women who are not yet ready to seek a “partner for life.“Jeanette Jones（分数：3.00）(1).What is the main purpose of the article?（分数：1.00）A.To provide information about the steps req
43、uired in owning a homeB.To inform the public about the types of mortgages available todayC.To report the opinions of the experts in the real estate marketD.To encourage people to work harder to achieve their career goals(2).Which of the following is NOT a trend mentioned by the analysts?（分数：1.00）A.W
44、omen are placing less importance on their traditional roles as homemakers.B.Men are giving in to the pressure and settling down early.C.Women are taking over positions that were normally held by men.D.Men are less likely to chase after sound investment advice.(3).What do the experts at the institute
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