1、托业阅读（综合）模拟试卷 23及答案与解析 一、阅读理解 0 Megabites profits beat forecasts as sales rise Fast food giant, Megabite has reported better-than-expected profits for the first quarter, with sales up in Canada. The company earned $650 million in sales, up from $520 million in the previous year. According to its most
2、 recent annual report, its profits also soared last year to $56 million from $35 million. In a statement, the companys spokesperson, David Young said low costs of raw materials, equipments, wages, coupled with stable exchange rates accounted for the rise. Mr. Young also remarked that the company wou
3、ld donate some of its profits to local charity organizations. Delihouse and Foodworld, Megabites main rivals, have not yet released their end-of-year financial reports. But the factors cited by Megabites spokesperson have benefited businesses around the country, and analysts expect to see that both
4、Delihouse and Foodworld performed as well as Megabite. 1 What is stated about Megabites first quarter sales? （ A） They have increased significantly. （ B） They are much lower than those for last year. （ C） They are expected to be higher from the second quarter. （ D） They will decrease slowly from the
5、 first quarter. 2 According to the report, what is NOT mentioned as a factor that helped to increase the Megabites profits? （ A） Raw materials （ B） Exchange rates （ C） Wages （ D） Interest rates 3 In the article the phrase “accounted for“ in paragraph 2, line 4 is closest in meaning to （ A） deal with
6、 （ B） explained （ C） computed （ D） customized 4 What is NOT indicated about Delihouse and Foodworld? （ A） They are Megabites competitors. （ B） Their sales have risen as much as Megabite. （ C） They benefited from stable exchange rates. （ D） They will acquire Megabite in the near future. 4 Lucas Inter
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9、essionals in a company or non-profit organization. In addition, overseas internship opportunities in leading international companies make it no surprise that the leading business magazines consistently rank our program among the top five in the nation. The curriculum of our program consists of 10 co
10、urses from beginning to advanced. Intensive program classes are scheduled throughout the day. Some begin as early as 8: 00 in the morning, and some end around 5: 00 in the evening. The application fee is $50 for residents and $80 for applicants from abroad. The application fee will be waived to eith
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12、 What is suggested about the Lucas International Business Program? （ A） It recently added faculty members. （ B） It has five different courses. （ C） It has a good reputation. （ D） It takes one year to complete. 6 What does the advertisement NOT mention is available to students? （ A） A chance to gain
13、job experience abroad （ B） Access to professors with international expertise （ C） The possibility of getting financial assistance （ D） The ability to take courses over the Internet 7 What is indicated about the application fee? （ A） It will increase after June 20. （ B） It must be paid by June 5. （ C
14、） It is different between national and international applicants. （ D） It can be paid either online or by mail. 8 How can students register for the program without paying the application fee? （ A） By registering before July 5 （ B） By applying for scholarships （ C） By registering from abroad （ D） By s
15、howing the advertisement to acquaintances 8 MEMO To: All apartment residents From: Devonshire Apartment Management Office Date: November 30 Subject: DAMO update Dear residents, The winter is around the corner. In an effort to save energy, Devonshire Apartment Management Office(DAMO)has resolved to i
16、mplement energy-saving measures in our apartment buildings. Over the past three months the DAMO has upgraded electrical wiring systems, replaced traditional lights with energy-efficient lights in the parking garage, and installed solar-screen shades on south-facing windows in every building. The DAM
17、O chief manager James Stevenson reports that these measures have resulted in a 20 percent reduction in our monthly energy use. To help us further reduce the apartments energy consumption, Mr. Stevenson suggests the following guidelines: 1. Set the furnace thermostat at 68 degrees or lower. 3 percent
18、 to 5 percent more energy is used for each degree the furnace is set above 68 degrees. 2. Caulk windows, doors and anywhere air leaks in or out. Do not caulk around water heater and furnace exhaust pipes. 3. Clean or replace furnace filters regularly, following manufacturers instructions. 4. Fix def
19、ective plumbing or dripping faucets. A single dripping hot water faucet can waste 230 gallons of water a month. That not only increases water bills, but also increases the gas or electric bills for heating the water. Mr. Stevenson will be conferring with every resident over the next two months to ex
20、plore additional ways of conserving energy. Tenants will be contacted about setting up a time for this meeting. 9 What is the purpose of the memo? （ A） To notify apartment tenants of a power cut （ B） To introduce a new apartment manager （ C） To discuss energy-saving efforts at the apartment building
21、s （ D） To give some tips for car parking 10 What is NOT a suggestion made by Mr. Stevenson? （ A） Thermostats should be set no higher than 68 degrees. （ B） Windows, doors and anywhere air leaks in or out should be sealed. （ C） Defective plumbing or dripping faucets should be repaired. （ D） No more th
22、an 230 gallons of water should be used in winter months. 11 What task was completed by the Devonshire Apartment Management Office in the past 3 months? （ A） Purchasing new furnace systems for all tenants （ B） Replacing furnace filters at no cost to residents （ C） Improving the electrical wiring syst
23、em in the office park （ D） Installing new water faucets in every apartment 12 The word “resolved“ in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to （ A） decided （ B） refused （ C） improved （ D） needed 13 What is a stated goal of Mr. Stevenson? （ A） To purchase upgraded thermostats （ B） To replace all
24、defective furnace systems （ C） To install energy saving lighting fixtures （ D） To meet with residents within the next two months 13 Appointment Calendar for Brandon Griffin From: Helen Stewart To: Brandon Griffin Subject: April 6 Presentation Date: Tuesday, April 6Dear Mr. Griffin,I am sorry to let
25、you know that I have an urgent matter at the Maxton branch office. I have to go there before noon. I tried to call you a few times, but I couldnt reach you. President Mr. Jackson asked me to deal with the problem with our software products in Maxton. So my assistant Julia Mason will give you a prese
26、ntation about the Trinity Project instead. She knows the project very well, and I told her every detail about the project.In addition, since room 350 is not equipped with the overhead projector. Ms. Mason wants to move the presentation to the boardroom if its okay with you.I will be back in my offic
27、e on Thursday afternoon, April 8th, so Id like to meet you and discuss the project further. Please call me as soon as possible. Also, I will give you Ms. Masons mobile phone number: 2568-563-9865. She can be contacted at any time. Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.Sincerel
28、y,Helen StewartProgram ManagerMTS Software Company 14 Where will Mr. Griffin meet a potential customer? （ A） At his office （ B） At the boardroom （ C） At a Japanese restaurant （ D） At the annex building 15 Who is scheduled to meet with Mr. Griffin about a job as a sales representative? （ A） Helen Ste
29、wart （ B） Frank Bell （ C） Julia Mason （ D） Andrew Jackson 16 Where is Mr. Griffin most likely employed? （ A） At a museum （ B） At an advertising company （ C） At a travel agency （ D） At a software company 17 What is indicated about Ms. Stewart? （ A） She currently works at the Maxton branch office. （ B
30、） She has to meet her president on April 7. （ C） She is involved in a company project. （ D） She is Julia Masons assistant. 18 Why might Mr. Griffin be unable to meet Ms. Stewart at the time requested in the e-mail? （ A） He will be attending a team meeting in the Maxton branch. （ B） He will be making
31、 a presentation at H&S Science Museum. （ C） He will be on his way to the Dickerson office. （ D） He will be having lunch at a Japanese restaurant. 18 To: Aaron Morgan From: Cameron Reed Date: April 2 Re: order #23658Dear Mr. Morgan,Thank you for sending us good quality products as usual. However, I f
32、ound a few problems on the invoice. The invoice shows that we are being billed for 500 13mm wrenches, but our record shows that we ordered only 50 wrenches. That is in fact what we received. And we ordered 500 washers(WC 50), but they were neither delivered nor indicated on the invoice. When I talke
33、d with you over the phone last week, you said you had them in stock. So I assume that you still have washers at your store.We need washers soon to begin our construction project next week. I am attending a client meeting in Texas, so I am not able to see if your remaining products will be delivered
34、to us correctly. Please contact my assistant, Jackie Richardson when you arrive. We will submit full payment once we receive the remaining products and corrected invoice. Since these shipping errors are originated from your company not from us, I believe you will cover the associated shipping fee. I
35、f you have any question about this matter, you can call me at 365-6589. Thank you.Sincerely,Cameron ReedTylor Construction, Construction Manager 19 What is true about the invoice? （ A） The balance indicated on it will be due in April. （ B） The date on which the customer placed the order is specified
36、 on it. （ C） It shows that Tylor Construction is eligible for a discount. （ D） It describes how customers can make partial payments. 20 For what product was Tylor Construction probably billed incorrectly? （ A） GC 35 （ B） BD 65 （ C） WC 30 （ D） CS 21 21 What does Mr. Reed mention about the items he or
37、dered? （ A） He talked to Mr. Morgan last week about their availability. （ B） He is dissatisfied with the quality of some of them. （ C） He made a mistake in determining the quantity his company needed. （ D） He has agreed to pay extra for the cost of shipping them. 22 What will Mr. Morgan and Mr. Rich
38、ardson most likely discuss? （ A） Tylor Constructions April construction schedule （ B） How many additional washers Tylor Construction should order （ C） Arrangements for washers to be shipped （ D） Why product WC 30 is no longer available from ANC 23 In the e-mail, the word “cover“ in paragraph 2, line
39、 6 is closest in meaning to （ A） pay （ B） defend （ C） report （ D） hide 托业阅读（综合）模拟试卷 23答案与解析 一、阅读理解 【知识模块】 阅读 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 第一段里提到的宽带销售量比预计销量多得多 【知识模块】 阅读 2 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 宽带公司代言人发表的收益增加因素包括低廉的原材料价格、稳定的兑换率、廉价的劳动力等。对利润没怎么提到。 【知识模块】 阅读 3 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 “account for”词意是 “作为 的原因 ”，在这里看成说明利润增加的原因。 【
40、知识模块】 阅读 4 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 最后自然段里介绍了 2个主要的竞争对手：德利公司和弗特公司，从而可以推测销售量也差不多。公司代言人分析利润增长的要素时提到稳定的兑换率时说不仅是本公司，全国的其他公司的收益都是一样的。 【知识模块】 阅读 【知识模块】 阅读 5 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 介绍项目的优点，强调这是国内排名前 5位的项目。 【知识模块】 阅读 6 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 宣传海外实习机会和有国际专业知识的教师阵容，鼓励申请奖学金或补助金。没有关于网络的讲座。 【知识模块】 阅读 7 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 国内居住者申请费是 50美金，海
41、外申请费是 80美金。 【知识模块】 阅读 8 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 介绍免申请费的方法中， 6月 5日前申请可以免费。 【知识模块】 阅读 【知识模块】 阅读 9 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 这则备忘录是小区物业管理办公室传达的节约能源信息。 【知识模块】 阅读 10 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 漏水的水龙头在一个月内将浪费 230加仑的水。 【知识模块】 阅读 11 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 在第二段里，表明了利用 3个月的时间完成了铺电线的事。 【知识模块】 阅读 12 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 resolve是 “解决 ”的意思，但也表示 “决定怎么做 ”
42、。 【知识模块】 阅读 13 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 物业管理员史蒂文森的计划，最后一段里表明了 2个月内与居民商讨节约能量的方法。 【知识模块】 阅读 【知识模块】 阅读 14 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 格里芬会见顾客的场 所，看日程表的话一下子就能找到答案。在神户食堂见面。 【知识模块】 阅读 15 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 仔细看 4月 7日格里芬的日程的话就知道格里芬预计对申请销售员职位的弗兰克 贝尔进行面试。 【知识模块】 阅读 16 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 没有直接表明格里芬的单位，但是在日程表上的 “展示财会软件 ”和同事海伦斯图尔特邮件里的话 “关于
43、我们软件产品的问题 ”中推出他经营软件公司。 【知识模块】 阅读 17 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 在格里芬的 日程表里写到格里芬替斯图尔特做项目说明，第二个邮件里提到因为临时出差，秘书替他进行项目说明，这样能推出斯图尔特也参与项目。 【知识模块】 阅读 18 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 在邮件里要求 4月 8日下午见面。但是格里芬预订 4月 8日下午进行月度会议。 【知识模块】 阅读 【知识模块】 阅读 19 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 发票的最后一般提示自发货日期开始 30天以内付款。发货日期是3月 29日，即到 4月底为止还款。 【知识模块】 阅读 20 【正确答案】 C 【
44、试题解析】 邮件里说明实际接收的扳手是 50个但是发票里是 500，所以扳手的型号 WC 30是正确答案。 WC 50是洗涤器的型号，这个商品既没送货也没结算。 【知识模块】 阅读 21 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 里德在邮件开头部分里对发送的产品表示满意，配送错误所产生的费用理应由摩根公司支付。第二个邮件的后半部里说了和摩根公司谈过产品的实用性。 【知识模块】 阅读 22 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 理查德森是里德的秘书，替里德确认产品数量。所以与摩根公司谈其他 产品配送问题的就是理查德森。 【知识模块】 阅读 23 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 动词 cover有好几个意思，是高频词汇，是付款的意思。 cover还有替班、遮盖别人的错误等含义。 【知识模块】 阅读
