1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 18及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 For_new or existing buildings, solar water heating is the most cost-effective way to reduce your fuel bills. （ A） neither （ B） nor （ C） or （ D） either 2 Before submitting your essay, please be sure to include your_at the end of it. （ A） signing （ B） signed （ C） to sign （
2、 D） signature 3 Every three years, the board of directors should_a new independent auditor to review financial reports. （ A） deposit （ B） appoint （ C） predict （ D） operate 4 A new study has_that depression in elderly people could result in earlier mortality. （ A） suggest （ B） suggestion （ C） suggest
3、ed （ D） suggesting 5 Design Tools Monthly, a monthly newsletter and software update service for graphic design professionals, has been published since 995 with_in 4 countries. （ A） subscribers （ B） spectators （ C） witnesses （ D） participants 6 Our university has one of the most_financial support pro
4、grams in the US to ensure that students can meet the cost of their college education, regardless of background. （ A） extend （ B） extent （ C） extensive （ D） extending 7 According to a recent study, Ginseng, one of the most_used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, may improve survival and quality o
5、f life after a diagnosis of breast cancer. （ A） conveniently （ B） correctly （ C） greatly （ D） widely 8 Because it would generate a lot of money, the_to win the contract will likely be aggressive and fierce. （ A） competitively （ B） competitive （ C） competes （ D） competition 9 If you_tickets for any t
6、wo games in this season, you can get a third game of your choice free. （ A） support （ B） purchase （ C） achieve （ D） replace 10 This book will teach you how to get _out of debt including your mortgage. （ A） total （ B） totaling （ C） totally （ D） totaled 11 _your order form has been received, it will b
7、e processed and your books will be sent to you. （ A） Unless （ B） Despite （ C） Like （ D） Once 12 Mr. Richmond had to go through all the financial difficulties by_to manage his own business. （ A） his （ B） him （ C） he （ D） himself 13 The company is trying to diversify its business by_in renewable energ
8、y resources. （ A） invest （ B） investing （ C） invested （ D） invests 14 This guidebook is designed to help you _the process of installing the operating system. （ A） behind （ B） above （ C） except （ D） through 15 The software company_sent out e-mails containing a virus to about 50,000 members on an e-ma
9、il discussion list. （ A） accident （ B） accidental （ C） accidents （ D） accidentally 16 The president would like all staff collaboratively and complete the ongoing renovation as soon as possible. （ A） works （ B） working （ C） worked （ D） to work 17 To memorize names of people is not only an important s
10、ocial skill but also a highly recommended_. （ A） reference （ B） plot （ C） resource （ D） practice 18 Please be aware that Sky Airlines reserves the right to deny boarding topassengers_proper documentation. （ A） upon （ B） until （ C） without （ D） along 19 We have added some new, full of life postcards
11、and message templates for you_that you can enhance your marketing campaigns and please your subscribers with fresh and attractive content. （ A） so （ B） concerning （ C） over （ D） since 20 Guided tours of Music Library are available to individuals and groups_the year. （ A） from （ B） about （ C） between
12、 （ D） throughout 21 It is the responsibility of the proposing organization to thoroughly review each _prior to submission. （ A） proposing （ B） propose （ C） proposes （ D） proposal 22 The information you requested is currently_due to the upgrade work for our existing system and we apologize for any in
13、convenience caused. （ A） related （ B） stylish （ C） disinterested （ D） unavailable 23 The Bank of Citizens assured its customers that it_current levels of quality service despite the proposed merger. （ A） maintaining. （ B） maintain. （ C） will maintain. （ D） to maintain. 24 When a suppliers shipments
14、start arriving _late, incomplete or damaged, its time to consider looking for a new one. （ A） steadily （ B） sensibly （ C） exactly （ D） consistently 25 A recent survey indicated that more and more consumers have become accustomed to purchasing_groceries on the Internet. （ A） ours （ B） theirs （ C） the
15、ir （ D） ourselves 26 Please be advised that you should provide exact billing addresses in order to _all orders. （ A） affect （ B） contain （ C） fulfill （ D） mention 27 Library supervisors and staff have been authorized to enforce security regulations and to ask_who do not comply to leave the library p
16、remises. （ A） patronage. （ B） patron. （ C） to patron. （ D） patrons. 28 A confirmation screen will appear once upload or download is_. （ A） total （ B） complete （ C） entire （ D） whole 29 Most anti-virus programs are scheduled to perform a background check_ throughout the day on a set schedule. （ A） pe
17、riodically （ B） periodic （ C） periodical （ D） period 30 Houses and condominiums in the downtown area usually stay on the_for an average of 90 days before they are sold. （ A） sale （ B） place （ C） market （ D） advertisement 31 The interior of the high-speed trains is_and able to carry more than 500 pas
18、sengers. （ A） space （ B） spacious （ C） spacing （ D） spaciousness 32 _to ensure that their claims are received on time, claimants are encouraged to file their claims electronically or by fax, utilizing the special procedures described in this notice. （ A） Whether （ B） In order （ C） According （ D） How
19、 33 We are very pleased to make a partnership with your company and look forward to a_beneficial relationship. （ A） mutually （ B） punctually （ C） respectively （ D） precisely 34 Your request for a refund or_must be sent by e-mail to us with a complete, detailed description of the reason for the reque
20、st. （ A） complaint （ B） replacement （ C） receipt （ D） promotion 35 In a recent survey, people appears to consider changing their job when they find their current work too_. （ A） repeat （ B） repetitive （ C） repeating （ D） repetition 36 Mortgage applications fell for the first time in three weeks_mort
21、gage rates dropped to their lowest level since January. （ A） as if （ B） during （ C） because （ D） even though 37 Before signing a contract, you need to exercise extreme caution because there are many clauses which could be _by the parties involved. （ A） misinterpret （ B） misinterpreted （ C） misinterp
22、reting （ D） misinterpretation 38 By using this software, you can build a private network of friends or family or co-workers and_allow them access to specific folders on your computer which youve chosen to share. （ A） now that （ B） in case （ C） therefore （ D） otherwise 39 City leaders oppose plans_th
23、e extension of the South Lawrence Expressway. （ A） next （ B） while （ C） by （ D） for 40 The success and continued improvement of the education program is dependent upon_evaluation including the feedback from the evaluation data. （ A） opportune （ B） eligible （ C） international （ D） appropriate 二、短文填空
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25、. The following links lead to further information about specific standards or families of standards. The listing, which reflects the standards users most often ask about, will be further developed and extended (143) user demand. （ A） varying （ B） vary （ C） various （ D） variety subjects. （ A） advance
26、 （ B） abstract （ C） alternative （ D） progress （ A） in response to （ B） incombination with （ C） by means of （ D） in observance of 43 Welcome to Get That Job! (144) a job can be a complicated and tiring process. Sometimes you dont know where to start looking, let alone how to persuade a company that y
27、ou are the best person for the job! This site is full of activities and quizzes to build on your knowledge of career-related vocabulary and offer some tips on things like (145) put together a good C.V. or do well You can work your way through this side step by step, from Job Search to Interviews jus
28、t click on Whats next? on the right of the page each time you have completed an activity. Or you can go straight to whichever units are of most interest to you (146) using the links at the top of the page. Happy job hunting! （ A） Find （ B） Found （ C） Finding （ D） Finds （ A） to （ B） when （ C） that （
29、D） how to in an interview. （ A） attentive （ B） constructive （ C） tentative （ D） significant links at the top of the page. 46 Job Details: ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST Due to the continual success of their business, our client is looking for an Architectural CAD Technologist to join their existing team
30、 of architects in Newcastle. The role will include ensuring timely (147) of the design to the contractor for a $200 million schools project in Newcastle. Working (148) with the architects, you will be expected to deliver client expectations and collection of data for other responsibilities include p
31、reparing drawings to the direction of the project team in a timely manner, maintaining the project filing of drawings and (149) collection of data for drawings as provided and other services as appropriate to deliver the project within the specific time limits. We, Best Head Search, welcome applicat
32、ions from all and do not discriminate on grounds of race, nationality, religion or physical disability. We operate as both an employment agency and employment business. （ A） reminders （ B） delivery （ C） cleaning （ D） advice （ A） severely （ B） closely （ C） dramatically （ D） nearly （ A） implemented （
33、B） implements （ C） to implement （ D） implementing 49 Protect Your Network, and Your Business! A security breach can result in lost productivity and compromised data. It can damage your reputation and have a negative impact (150) profitability. (151) your small business from external or internal thre
34、ats with security integrated in the Integration allows you to safeguard your assets without diverting (152) resources. A Celtic Self-Defending Network can help a small business and medium-sized business: Protect company resources Secure customer information Identify both internal and external threat
35、s Prevent threats before they spread （ A） about （ B） on （ C） for （ D） behind （ A） Protect （ B） Prevent （ C） Proceed （ D） Proclaim （ A） active （ B） consecutive （ C） impressed （ D） valuable 三、阅读理解 52 53 Which small size pizza is the cheapest? （ A） Eugenes Sausage Combo. （ B） Sweet Potato & Beef Specia
36、l. （ C） Vegetarian Special. （ D） Super Meat Combo Special. 54 Which pizza is intended for people who cant eat meat? （ A） Eugenes Sausage Combo. （ B） Sweet Potato & Beef Special. （ C） Vegetarian Special. （ D） Super Meat Combo Special. 55 Which of the following is NOT shown on the menu? （ A） The conta
37、ct number. （ B） How much tax will be applied to orders. （ C） The delivery hours. （ D） The location of the pizza house. 55 10th Annual Motor Show April 5-30 Spellman Convention Center Olympia City, Washington More than 200 domestic and imported car manufacturers will display their 2007 product lines.
38、 For exhibitor & sponsor information: http/ 56 How many days will this show last? （ A） 5 days. （ B） 30 days. （ C） 26 days. （ D） 10 days. 57 How often does this convention take place? （ A） Once a month. （ B） Once a year. （ C） Every four years. （ D） Every two years. 58 What can be learned from the eve
39、nt website? （ A） The manufacturers phone number. （ B） Free tickets. （ C） Free brochures. （ D） A list of exhibitors and sponsors. 58 Christies Auction An auction of Christie is supposed to open on Friday, 13 October 2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Michigan Convention Center. The doors will open t
40、o public for one hour auction preview in advance. Items for the auction include the following: 1973 red BMW coupe 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle Various Belgium carpets Leather jackets Chinese silver utensils Tea cup collection If you want to know further information, please contact the Association
41、 of Christies Auction at 550-7789. 59 What is the purpose of this notice? （ A） The party for Christies promotion. （ B） Cancellation of the planned party. （ C） Notice of an auction event. （ D） Notice of an athletic event. 60 Which of the following is NOT included in the items list? （ A） Appliances. （
42、 B） Clothing. （ C） Cars. （ D） Carpets. 61 Where will this event take place? （ A） At the Christies house. （ B） At the Michigan Convention Center. （ C） At the Michigans city hall. （ D） At the Community Center. 62 Why will the doors open to the public before the auction? （ A） For people to buy tickets.
43、 （ B） For people to reserve their seats. （ C） For people to take a look. （ D） For people to have dinner. 62 Our quarterly company picnic will be held at Lincoln Park on this coming Saturday, April 15th. All employees are encouraged to bring their family. The board of directors decided that Lincoln P
44、ark is the appropriate location for this picnic. We will have a barbecue party there. After lunch, we will enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as canoeing along the Jefferson River, swimming in the river, and playing soccer on the playground. You can enjoy whatever you want. We also will prep
45、are a range of events such as musical chairs, balloon tosses and singing and dancing contests. 63 What is the purpose of this notice? （ A） To attract customers to a sales event. （ B） To notify company quarterly picnic. （ C） To notify all employees of sales decline. （ D） To encourage employees to joi
46、n a meeting. 64 Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as being available at the picnic? （ A） Swimming. （ B） Playing chess. （ C） Playing soccer. （ D） Canoeing. 64 HELP WANTED We are an international trading company and are now looking for bilingual native German speakers to help us. If y
47、ou are employed, you can work as a customs document clerk. University degree is a must, a lot of previous experience will be preferred. Position includes 2-month employee training period. Please, send your resume right now to German Trading Company, 356 Monica St. Washington. For further information
48、, call Steve at 560-4576 or e-mail us at germantcGermantrading. com 65 Which of the following is NOT true? （ A） This position offers 2-month training. （ B） People with no experience may not apply for this position. （ C） More than one applicant will be employed. （ D） This ad requires a resume to be s
49、ent. 66 What kind of candidate does this company look for? （ A） People who majored in German history. （ B） People who can speak German only. （ C） People who can speak two languages. （ D） People who can train employees. 66 To : Company all employees From: Personnel Department Subject: Retirement of CEO After thirty five years with our firm, our CEO, Jack Wallace will retire from his
