1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 11及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 We must do something to protect consumers against_advertising increasing recently. （ A） effective （ B） lasting （ C） purposeful （ D） fraudulent 2 Seeing that Hansung Airlines is promoting specially discounted tickets, the major carriers are forced to be more_in their pric
2、ing. （ A） compete （ B） competition （ C） competitive （ D） competitor 3 At the awards ceremony, Mrs. Shin will present a prize to the employees who have_for the company for over 20 years. （ A） served （ B） engraved （ C） approved （ D） received 4 Before_over the company s accounting division, Mr. Rayasit
3、 was in charge of planning and strategy. （ A） take （ B） taken （ C） taking （ D） took 5 We are disappointed to know that by the time the delegate arrived, the meeting had_started. （ A） still （ B） already （ C） once （ D） yet 6 _lit, almost all of the narrow staircases in the old library building can be
4、dangerous for the first-time visitors. （ A） Poorer （ B） Poorest （ C） Poorly （ D） Poor 7 Customers are requested to complete the enclosed survey so that we can better meet their_. （ A） needs （ B） promises （ C） tracks （ D） capacities 8 _ the roads were slippery, drivers should exercise their extreme c
5、aution to avoid traffic accidents. （ A） However （ B） Despite （ C） For （ D） Since 9 Alfred Coch meets_with the customers to understand what their complaints are and find ways to solve them. （ A） frequented （ B） frequently （ C） frequency （ D） frequent 10 The two advertising agencies formed an alliance
6、 to seek_to locate potential customers in times of difficulty. （ A） innocently （ B） suddenly （ C） cooperatively （ D） needlessly 11 Applicants for the managerial position have_the first of the month to submit their resumes and reference letters to the address below. （ A） ahead （ B） before （ C） during
7、 （ D） until 12 On signing the multimillion-euro contract, the chief executive officer was assured that everything became_. （ A） success （ B） successful （ C） successfully （ D） successive 13 All_registrants will receive a confirmation document that verifies they are registered for the seminar. （ A） in
8、formative （ B） inexperienced （ C） previous （ D） infinite 14 The agreement made on both of the points under discussion was so _that everyone was satisfied. （ A） outstanding （ B） outstand （ C） outstands （ D） outstood 15 The firm s customers in all areas concerned are_more information in electronic for
9、m. （ A） responding （ B） reacting （ C） adapting （ D） requiring 16 One of our tasks in business schools is to train people to manage the _distributed companies. （ A） global （ B） globe （ C） globally （ D） globalize 17 He also has served as chief of staff for the president of EMEA, _is composed of 22 sub
10、sidiaries and has its headquarters in Paris. （ A） what （ B） which （ C） that （ D） and 18 While talking to the section chiefs, Mr. Drimmon, the CEO, reminded _to submit copies of their proposals before the tomorrow s meeting. （ A） yourselves （ B） them （ C） he （ D） ours 19 Younger consumers tend to go
11、for the_models. （ A） sophisticated （ B） considerate （ C） responsive （ D） reliant 20 Best Graphics is considered to be chosen to both design _produce our advertising brochures for the upcoming season. （ A） but （ B） neither （ C） and （ D） either 21 We ask_to provide information that will permit us to b
12、oost your site visit. （ A） you （ B） ourselves （ C） us （ D） yourself 22 Information we may request_your name, e-mail address, phone number and address. （ A） including （ B） to include （ C） include （ D） includes 23 The holiday season s first major shopping day got off to a relatively flat start Friday,
13、 _ special promotions, discounts and expanded hours. （ A） although （ B） except （ C） despite （ D） providing 24 The following simple steps will help you_ how much effort you need to make to be eligible for this prize. （ A） extend （ B） determine （ C） accompany （ D） establish 25 Part timers as well as f
14、ull timers are encouraged to meet and discuss the details of the proposed plan_ necessary. （ A） meanwhile （ B） as often as （ C） whereas （ D） given 26 Chances are you re _ the value and reliability associated with the brand value it gives. （ A） attracted （ B） attracted to （ C） attracting （ D） attract
15、ive 27 Please refer _the FAQs tab on media, com and you may make clear almost all the questions you have. （ A） for （ B） that （ C） to （ D） at 28 The most effective way of investing in the stock market is to spread the money in as _ sectors as possible. （ A） little （ B） many （ C） much （ D） more 29 At
16、their vacation, many people do things_would never dream of the rest of the year, from just relaxing to getting drunk for the whole time. （ A） theirs （ B） themselves （ C） they （ D） their 30 It is said that no manager can face his boss now_a solid restructuring plan. （ A） in spite of （ B） on account o
17、f （ C） without （ D） concerning 31 If you have any questions about your benefits, _the payroll department. （ A） suggest （ B） revise （ C） contact （ D） depend 32 _ Mr. Ro is certain to leave the company at the end of next month for another position. （ A） Regrettably （ B） Regretting （ C） Regret （ D） Reg
18、rettable 33 Parking spaces will be_only to full-time employees, not to part-timers, from next month. （ A） assumed （ B） assigned （ C） inspected （ D） installed 34 Mr. Segovia has a very _ and experienced team of employees who have been eager to crack that problem for quite a long time. （ A） dedicated
19、（ B） consecrated （ C） abbreviated （ D） correlated 35 When you open and drink an orange juice, it is essential that it_ first. （ A） shake （ B） shaking （ C） shaken （ D） be shaken 36 _ joining this company in January 2004, Magnolia has already accomplished many demanding jobs successfully. （ A） Since （
20、 B） Because （ C） In addition （ D） Besides 37 All_local laws must be followed; if not, we can not continue to maintain our long-standing relationship. （ A） applicable （ B） effective （ C） convenient （ D） negotiable 38 Long-term potential is_ sacrificed for short-term performance. （ A） never （ B） no （
21、C） none （ D） rare 39 We are committed to_ consumers high-quality products that are safe and affordable. （ A） being offered （ B） offered （ C） offer （ D） offering 40 He put his address on the packages so people would know _ to go if they had questions. （ A） where （ B） what （ C） which （ D） that 二、短文填空
22、40 Sirs or Madams, We learned from IAC Seoul that you are producing golf wears for export in a variety of materials. There is a steady demand in this country for golf wears of great quantity. If prices become (141), we would be able to sell a large quantity. Moreover, if you would like, we can coope
23、rate to produce an even (142) quantity of golf wears. Would you please send us a copy of your catalogue, including prices and payment terms? We would appreciate it if you could also send samples of the various materials of which the golf wears (143). Thank you for your prompt attention. Yours truly,
24、 Samuel Lee （ A） competition （ B） competitors （ C） competitive （ D） competing （ A） large （ B） larger （ C） largest （ D） more largely （ A） are made （ B） made （ C） making （ D） to be made 43 Earn extra money by working with an independent Daily Post distributor as an adult carrier. Most routes require r
25、eliable transportation and do not involve collecting. The work is difficult but if you can (144) to the early morning hours, it will provide the extra money you (145). (146) below are some of the areas where carriers are needed at this time. （ A） adjust （ B） enhance （ C） contradict （ D） raise （ A） n
26、eeds （ B） needing （ C） need （ D） to need （ A） Listing （ B） Lists （ C） List （ D） Listed 46 RE: ROYAL PALACES PROJECTS, Hong Kong Tae-Chang is (147) preparing a quotation on the construction of the Royal Palaces, designed by a New York-based firm. We would appreciate your quotation on the building mat
27、erials. To minimize transportation (148) of this bulky material, we would prefer obtaining it from a licensed manufacturer or supplier in the region, but are unaware of any. Please advise us, if possible, about such companies including addresses and telex numbers, so that we can make the necessary i
28、nquires. (149) are the specifications for your reference. Your quotation should be submitted to us through your Seoul office no later than July 5. （ A） already （ B） yet （ C） now （ D） besides （ A） costs （ B） payments （ C） prices （ D） incentives （ A） To enclose （ B） Enclosing （ C） Enclose （ D） Enclose
29、d 49 Jeta Air Lines plans to (150) a ban on smoking on its flights as of June. Jeta s decision is the first and unusual move among many major carriers (151) prohibit smoking on international and domestic routes. Jeta said the removal was made in response to passenger demand; the airline is sure that
30、 it will attract more than enough new smoking customers to offset the loss of passengers who want to be free from smoke while they fly. Jeta will continue to allow smoking on its flights (152) it completes another passenger survey. （ A） impose （ B） lift （ C） carry （ D） enforce （ A） who （ B） which （
31、C） they （ D） whose （ A） unless （ B） yet （ C） still （ D） until 三、阅读理解 52 MEMO To: All employees From: Jane McKinley Date: Monday, 29 March 2007 Subject: Computer maintenance We will be performing routine maintenance on the computer system this Friday, March 2, starting at 6 A.M. We will be restarting
32、 the main computer, which will result in a brief loss of services at some points during the one-hour maintenance. A brief message will appear on screen five minutes before the maintenance occurs. It instructs computer users to save all data and exit all programs. After the maintenance is completed,
33、users may resume working. 53 What will happen this Friday? （ A） Computer services will be interrupted temporarily. （ B） New computers will be installed. （ C） Maintenance workers will take a break at 6 A.M. （ D） There will be a computer competition held this Friday. 54 According to the memo, what sho
34、uld computer users do when the message appears on screen? （ A） Send an e-mail to the computer help desk （ B） Save their current work （ C） Restart their computers （ D） Turn off their computers 54 A New Face for An Old Restaurant Reviewed by Sarah Johnston and Wilfred Yang The Cascade Restaurant reope
35、ned recently with a new look and ambiance. The old Cascade has given way to a relaxed atmosphere more in tune with the new millennium. The “new“ restaurant is full of beautiful, vibrant colors and fabrics, infusing the place with a warm and cozy glow. The dark wood panels and the black-and-white uni
36、forms of an old Cascade are a thing of the past, but the restaurants tradition of providing high-quality food remains. With Chef Stephen Dupree s menu of Italian cuisine and Malay buffet, the new Cascade offers the best Western and local cuisine. You will be impressed by the excellent food and servi
37、ce. “Cascade still offers the best selection of both Western and local food,“ says the proprietor, Robert Vamosi. “You never have to wait more than 15 minutes for your meals. That makes Cascade the top choice for the lunchtime crowd.“ The Cascade Restaurant is also attentive to customers in town. 55
38、 What makes the new Cascade Restaurant different from the old one? （ A） It is more colorfully decorated. （ B） It no longer offers Western cuisine. （ C） It has a more formal look. （ D） The staff now wears black and white uniforms. 56 Who owns the restaurant? （ A） Sarah Johnston （ B） Stephen Dupree （
39、C） Wilfred Yang （ D） Robert Vamosi 57 What is NOT mentioned as an attraction of the restaurant? （ A） It has a wide selection of foods. （ B） The service is fast. （ C） The prices are reasonable. （ D） It has a relaxed atmosphere. 57 Bob Schmidt 295 Seneca Street, Palm Springs, CA, 92262 July 11 Mr. Jam
40、es Palmer 285 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92262 Dear Mr. James Palmer, I am a tenant in your apartment at 295 Seneca Street. I am writing to you because I will need an extension on my August rent payment. As you know, my rent is always paid on the 1st of each month and no later than t
41、he 5th. Unfortunately, I will not be able to send the money on time and would like an extension to August 20. Nature Publishing Group, where I used to work, was acquired by One Media Holdings last month. This company moved its corporate headquarters to Wilmington, Delaware. Although I lost my job, N
42、ature Publishing Group s employees here were promised severance pay but have yet to receive it. Company attorneys insist that payments will be made by August 18th. I have leased this apartment from you for several years and have never been late with rent payment. As this apartment is comfortable and
43、 quiet, I have no desire to leave this place. My financial problems will be resolved, since I will start a new job at the beginning of September. I would like to thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Bob Schmidt 58 Where does Mr. Bob Schmidt live? （ A） In Palm Springs （ B） In
44、 Wilmington （ C） In Delaware （ D） In North Palm Canyon Drive 59 When does Mr. Bob Schmidt promise to pay his rent? （ A） On July 9 （ B） On August 5 （ C） On August 18 （ D） On August 20 60 What does Mr. Bob Schmidt say about Nature Publishing Group? （ A） It maintained a local office. （ B） It refused to
45、 pay his allowance （ C） It acquired another company. （ D） It was bought by another company. 60 DAILY NEWS TODAY is seeking full-time Administrative Assistants for our Advertising Department. Proofreading administrative reports and editing business documents will be the most important and frequent ta
46、sks of the position. The job also involves answering phones, taking orders for advertisements and analyzing reports. Other duties will include organizing mailings, updating database, Internet research, photocopying, making travel arrangements, and day-to-day office tasks. The candidates must have ex
47、cellent organizational skills. Multitasking and computer skills are a must. The successful candidates must be able to use word processing software to create documents with two or more columns of text. It is absolutely crucial that the candidates are able to speak German fluently. Previous office exp
48、erience preferred but not essential. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, including health and dental insurance coverage, paid holidays, and paid time off. Interested candidates should fax or mail resume and a cover letter to: Danny Walker (Mr.) Dept: Human Resource Management DAILY NEWS TODAY One Bethesda Metro Center (7400 Wisconsin Ave), Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Fax:301-657-1453 No phone calls please 61 What is the main responsibility of the job? （ A） Proofreading reports such as leave, travel, budget expenditure and revenue projections （ B） Updating the depa
