1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 26及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 The board of Honda have finally reached a_regarding the merger with Grand Enterprises. （ A） decidedly （ B） decision （ C） decisive （ D） decide 2 Professional journalist would never underestimate their readers or audience, and then use it as an excuse to_with a lower stand
2、ard. （ A） get through （ B） get to （ C） get along （ D） get by 3 We start to understand that trading successfully is going to take more time and more knowledge than we_. （ A） collected （ B） anticipated （ C） sponsored （ D） selected 4 Our flight to Narita International Airport is scheduled to_at 10: 00
3、a. m. on Wednesday. （ A） raise （ B） vacate （ C） transport （ D） depart 5 The basic idea was that if existing institutions such as thrifts and banks were constrained by ceiling, then_a new institution that would be free from these constraints? （ A） why not to invent （ B） why to invent （ C） why not inv
4、ent （ D） why be invented 6 The modern technology revolutionized the way we communicate; _, video-conference, internet-phone, and all the other multimedia extend our global communication. （ A） moreover （ B） consequently （ C） for example （ D） nevertheless 7 The general manager appointed Mr. Smith_ of
5、marketing the new line of womens casual wear. （ A） management （ B） leadership （ C） in charge （ D） in place 8 When hiring new employees, we only offer positions to the applicants_qualifications match the companys standards. （ A） that （ B） than （ C） whose （ D） which 9 I also managed to find many of th
6、e subtle flavors that Gary and others have found_. （ A） alike （ B） the best （ C） in common （ D） similar 10 Not having made adequate preparations, they thought it better to _ the excursion till next week. （ A） take （ B） remain （ C） proceed （ D） postpone 11 Your qualification for the fellowship depend
7、s on the kind of research you do and the awards you_. （ A） possess （ B） possessing （ C） had possessed （ D） will possess 12 The _ of enterprises with universities and scientific research institutions was further strengthened. （ A） cooperation （ B） management （ C） rationale （ D） revision 13 _the compa
8、nys official financial advisor, Mr. Jefferson is privy to the top-secret information and statistics about the companys performance. （ A） To be （ B） Be （ C） Being （ D） Has been 14 As the professor has pointed out in her lecture, a successful application letter should demonstrate the job-seekers quali
9、fications_and accurately. （ A） eventual （ B） lively （ C） hopeful （ D） clearly 15 The opening of the insurance market will expand business scale, intensify market _and break monopoly. （ A） challenge （ B） encounter （ C） opponent （ D） competition 16 It was an important medium for modern industry techno
10、logy to transfer_ foreign countries to Africa. （ A） from （ B） about （ C） toward （ D） even 17 In the case of flight delays or_ unexpected changes in schedules, the meeting will be moved to a more suitable time. （ A） others （ B） another （ C） any other （ D） one another 18 Users must never give their pa
11、ssword to _ over the computer network, no matter how official the request appears. （ A） everyone （ B） anyone （ C） other （ D） nobody 19 Before we install a new heating system we should be sure we cannot make _use of the one we already have. （ A） efficiently （ B） efficiency （ C） efficient （ D） more ef
12、ficiently 20 Until the end of the First World War, _official attention was given to preventing fires, because extinguishing fires was the main concern of fire departments. （ A） a few （ B） few （ C） a little （ D） little 21 Our customer service team found your comments_and would like you to fill out a
13、more detailed evaluation form. （ A） confirmed （ B） expectant （ C） useful （ D） interested 22 Hartford & Associates has publicized _ Mrs. Freeman will be the newest member to their legal team. （ A） because （ B） while （ C） that （ D） what 23 _ all those applying, Mr. Jung was the most skillful applicant
14、 for the post. （ A） Of （ B） From （ C） Against （ D） With 24 _, the next step is to decide how the capital of the company is to be made available to the public. （ A） This stage has been completed （ B） To complete this stage （ C） This stage completed （ D） This stage completing 25 Mary White is expected
15、 by experts _Dan Fraiser as CFO of Washburn Enterprises when he retires next year. （ A） succession （ B） to succeed （ C） successive （ D） successor 26 At the beginning of the fiscal year, interest rates climbed _ 3. 2 percent, up half a point from the previous year. （ A） by （ B） in （ C） to （ D） on 27
16、As the number of participants is confirmed_the schedule is set, the marketing division will design a poster for the conference. （ A） if （ B） but （ C） and （ D） as well 28 The car salesman took the customer for a drive in the new model in order to _its improved features. （ A） admit （ B） reveal （ C） de
17、monstrate （ D） indicate 29 In the end, both attacks and defenses of the free market and_ economics have immense philosophical implications. （ A） conventional （ B） normal （ C） common （ D） usual 30 _ in Europe, where the global credit market has shown the most dramatic growth over the past two years,
18、that Deutsche has drawn clear. （ A） It will be （ B） It is （ C） They are （ D） They were 31 A complete investigation into the causes of the accident should lead to improved standards and should _ new operating procedures. （ A） result in （ B） match with （ C） subject to （ D） proceed with 32 Nowadays it
19、is much safer for businessmen who dont have to take large amounts of cash with them to walk on the streets because most financial _is conducted online. （ A） transactions （ B） transmissions （ C） transitions （ D） transformations 33 Going into the city by the expressway takes _ longer than the local ro
20、ads because of heavy traffic. （ A） even （ B） so （ C） too （ D） more 34 To be a qualified sharp-shooter, Tim has been practicing aiming at both of the _ targets and the moving targets. （ A） standing （ B） quiet （ C） still （ D） stable 35 _ Michael is on a leave of absence this month, he might be willing
21、 to do some work from home. （ A） In order that （ B） Even though （ C） Once （ D） Whenever 36 The city council provides free tax guides to local businesses to guarantee_ with federal taxation policies. （ A） accumulation （ B） probability （ C） compliance （ D） rise 37 The proposal that Tom _ was unanimous
22、ly approved at the regular board meeting yesterday. （ A） be dismissed （ B） dismissed （ C） was dismissing （ D） was dismissed 38 When the post of sales manager fell _, Dennis Bass was appointed to fill it immediately for his excellent performance in this field during the past three years. （ A） empty （
23、 B） vacant （ C） hollow （ D） bare 39 The secretary just received a call informing her that Nida Companys construction blueprint had been_ accessible online. （ A） readily （ B） ready （ C） readiness （ D） reading 40 The personnel manager finally learned that the young man _ her corporation were looking h
24、ad gone abroad. （ A） whom （ B） for whom （ C） who （ D） that 二、短文填空 40 Dear sir, Thank you for your delivery of London Suits which we ordered on August 10th. However, we wish to invite your attention to the following points: 1. The colors of the clothes are (141) to your original samples. 2. The brown
25、 belt supplied does not match the suits. We are returning two of these by separate mail, and would ask you to replace the whole in correct color. Concerning the airfreight, we agree to pay the (142) costs for airfreight. However, your costs for packing and insurance must have been lower for air (143
26、) , and we request you to take this fact into consideration and to bear some part of the airfreight charges. We look forward to your opinion on these matters. Yours faithfully, Stephen Brooks （ A） similar （ B） dissimilar （ C） alike （ D） dislike （ A） more （ B） surplus （ C） spare （ D） extra （ A） cargo
27、 （ B） load （ C） shipment （ D） equipment 43 Dear Sirs, We were informed by Overseas American Commercial Banking Corporation that you are the producer of the captioned products, and would be grateful if you would kindly send us details of your products. Please (144) for us the prices of the items list
28、ed on the enclosed enquiry form, giving your prices C. I. F. Melbourne. Will you please also indicate delivery schedule, terms of payment, and details of (145) for regular purchases and large orders? Our annual requirements for household products are considerable, and we may be able to place (146) o
29、rders with you if your prices are competitive and your deliveries prompt. We look forward to receiving your quotation. Your faithfully, Jim Grace （ A） repeat （ B） illustrate （ C） quote （ D） cite （ A） discounts （ B） deducts （ C） removes （ D） subtracts （ A） actual （ B） firm （ C） wealthy （ D） substanti
30、al 46 Dear Cathy, I am terribly sorry I couldnt get to the club this afternoon. I would have called you, but I was hunting frantically for little Mike for almost two hours. He was out in the yard at noon and just (147) . Mrs. Smith, our sitter, and I combed the neighborhood calling him and getting m
31、ore and more (148) . When I decided to go home and call the police, didnt I find my precious (149) soundly on his blanket in his closet! Of course, then he woke up hungry and furious, and it was too late for the club. Please forgive us, Cathy, and come here next week, for I believe its my turn to en
32、tertain. Most contritely, Vicky （ A） faded （ B） vanished （ C） damaged （ D） perished （ A） frighten （ B） frightening （ C） being frightened （ D） frightened （ A） sleepy （ B） sleeping （ C） asleep （ D） to sleep 49 February 25th, 2009 Dear Father, Im going to surprise you very much Im engaged to be married
33、 to Helen Clinton. We arranged it last night. I am feeling so happy I (150) know what I am doing. I do hope you will approve of the step I am taking. As you are aware, I am now making a fair income with every (151) of advancement, and I am sure I shall be ever so much happier married than I am at pr
34、esent. I have known Helen for about four years. She is the best and dearest girl in the world, very sensible, a good housekeeper, and universally popular. I want you very much to see more of her, and get to like her more and more. She has always liked you, and one of the first things she said after
35、accepting my (152) was “I do hope your father will care for me“. We look forward to seeing you soon. Your affectionate son, Jim Brown （ A） hardly （ B） nearly （ C） sharply （ D） directly （ A） prove （ B） prosperity （ C） proper （ D） prospect （ A） marriage （ B） proposal （ C） management （ D） suggestion 三、
36、阅读理解 52 -CAUTION- HAZAROUS CAUTIONS AHEAD ROUGH, NARROW ROAD WITH LOOSE GRAVEL, STEEP GRADES AND BLIND CURVES DO NOT EXCEED 15 M. P. H. ATTENTION VEHICLES OVER 21 FT/6.4M PROHIBITED BEYOND THIS POINT 53 What is the highest driving speed allowed here? （ A） 0M.P.H. （ B） 5M.P.H. （ C） 2 M.P.H. （ D） 6.4M
37、.P.H. 54 What are the road overall conditions ahead? （ A） Rough, broad road with loose gravels （ B） Rough, narrow road with steep grades （ C） Rough, narrow road with gravels and steep grades （ D） Rough, narrow road with loose gravels, steep grades and blind curves 54 CAUTION VOLCANIC FUMES ARE HAZAR
38、DOUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND CAN BE LIFE-THREATENING VISITORS WITH BREATHING AND HEART PROBLEMS, PREGNANT WOMEN AND YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD AVOID THIS AREA 55 What is dangerous in this area? （ A） Heavy volcanic fumes （ B） Volcanic eruption （ C） Volcanic lava （ D） Scorching heat 56 Among the following peopl
39、e, who can enter this area? （ A） Kindergarten children, doctors, people with asthma （ B） Middle school students, teachers, people with heart disease （ C） Engineers, pregnant women, photographers （ D） Adults, actresses, policemen, people with arthritis 56 BBQ Pork for Sandwiches Ingredients 1 can (14
40、 ounce) beef broth 3 pounds boneless pork ribs 1 bottle (18 ounce) barbeque sauce Directions Pour a can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless pork ribs. Cook on high heat for 4 hours, or until you can shred the meat easily. Remove meat, and shred with two forks. It will seem that its not
41、working right away, but it will. Preheat oven to 1751. Transfer the shredded pork to a Dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through. 57 The word “shred“ in Paragraph 2, Line 2 is closest in meaning to （ A） shave （ B） shake
42、 （ C） stab （ D） tear 58 Before transferring the shredded pork to a Dutch oven, what should one do? （ A） Remove pork, and shred with knives （ B） Preheat oven to 75C （ C） Stir in barbeque sauce （ D） Cook on high heat for 4 hours 58 Cake n Cheesecake Recipe Cheesecake topping: 8 oz Cream cheese 2/3 cup
43、 Sugar 1/2 cup Sour cream 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract 2 Eggs Cake batter: 1 cup Sifted all purpose flour 1 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Salt 4 oz or 1 stick Unsalted butter 2/3 cup Sugar 2 Eggs 1 Tb Milk 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract Sour cream topping: 1 cup Sour cream 2 Tb Sugar 1 tsp Pure vanilla extrac
44、t Oven Temp: 350C Baking Time: 40-45 Min. Pan Type: 9x9 inch Preheat oven, grease and flour par Topping: Beat cream cheese and sugar together until well blended, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time, then set aside. Cake: Sift dry ingredients together. Cream butter and suga
45、r, then beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients. Spread cake batter over bottom and sides of pan, spread much thinner on sides. Spoon cheesecake mixture over batter. Bake until cheesecake is set. Spread with sour cream topping, then return to oven for another 5 minutes. Cool, then re
46、frigerate at least 4 hours. 59 How much pure vanilla extract do one need in all? （ A） tsp （ B） 2 tsps （ C） 3 tsps （ D） 4 tsps 60 When cooking the cake, what ingredients do you need besides the dry ingredients? （ A） cream, butter, and sugar （ B） butter, sugar, egg, and milk （ C） cream, butter, sugar,
47、 egg, milk, and vanilla （ D） butter, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla 60 PJ Party 22 Yew Street, Cambridge, Ontario Tel: 416-223-8900 April 7th, 2009 Dear Valued Customer: Our records show that you have been a customer of PJ Party Inc. since our grand opening last year. We would like to thank you for y
48、our business by inviting you to our preferred customer Spring Extravaganza this Saturday. Saturdays sales event is by invitation only. All of our stock, including pajamas and bedding will be marked down from 50 80% off. Doors open at 9:00 a. m. sharp. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served.
49、Public admission will commence at noon. In addition, please accept the enclosed $ 10 gift certificate to use with your purchase of $ 75 or more. We look forward to seeing you at PJs on Saturday. Please bring this invitation with you and present it at the door. Sincerely, Linda Lane Linda Lane Store Manager pjpartyincshoponline. com All sal
