1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 31及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 The accounting department will _ an internal audit into the companys expenditure over the last two quarters. （ A） conduct （ B） conducted （ C） conducting （ D） be conducted 2 Police officers caught the _ outside a shopping center on the afternoon of March 14. （ A） offence
2、（ B） offensive （ C） offend （ D） offender 3 Ms. Long is preparing for _ meeting with the executives from Western Technology Institute on Thursday. （ A） she （ B） her （ C） hers （ D） herself 4 Mr. Bills _ of the job offer at the Department of Defence is dependent on his receiving a security clearance. （
3、 A） accept （ B） acceptable （ C） accepted （ D） acceptance 5 The independent report on government infrastructure contains _ reviews of the road and rail networks. （ A） prompt （ B） capable （ C） extensive （ D） spacious 6 _ the start-up venture is risky, Mr. Skinner is still willing to invest $2 million
4、of his own money in it. （ A） Even though （ B） Despite （ C） Because （ D） Whenever 7 It looks as though Ms. Poidevan will not _ the company at the tradeshow because she is feeling unwell. （ A） represent （ B） demonstrate （ C） expand （ D） preserve 8 The law prohibits hospitals and medical practices from
5、 distributing a patients _ information to any third party. （ A） person （ B） personal （ C） personally （ D） personality 9 Although some bus drivers have signed the collective pay agreement, there are many _ are refusing to do so. （ A） what （ B） which （ C） who （ D） when 10 Several important diplomats w
6、ere _ the guests attending the presidents 50th birthday celebrations at his home in Bolivia. （ A） prior （ B） among （ C） throughout （ D） selected 11 With Netwise Bank, you will not be charged any additional fees for online banking _. （ A） deficits （ B） transactions （ C） expenses （ D） providers 12 Sal
7、es of our car models have risen by around 50 percent _ to the results last quarter. （ A） matched （ B） evaluated （ C） compared （ D） weighed 13 _ attending a conference on regional development today, the mayor will hold a press conference to discuss the election. （ A） According to （ B） Seeing as （ C）
8、Instead of （ D） Due to 14 The findings from our market research are _ unexpected that we must conduct another test to confirm them. （ A） as （ B） too （ C） so （ D） very 15 Ms. Suarez _ for Chair of the Board in December 2009, and took up the position in March of the following year. （ A） was nominated
9、（ B） was nominating （ C） had nominated （ D） will be nominated 16 The hotel management trains all its staff members to deal with guest inquiries _. （ A） courtesy （ B） courteous （ C） courteously （ D） more courteous 17 The ski season is _ over, so many people will head up to the mountains this weekend
10、for one last time. （ A） gradually （ B） nearly （ C） severely （ D） formerly 18 The attorneys _ to the shipping company is to sue the port authorities for causing a loss of profit. （ A） judgment （ B） recommendation （ C） activity （ D） progression 19 Mr. Lyall _ to the waiter at Merci Beaucoup that his s
11、teak had been overcooked. （ A） congratulated （ B） complained （ C） resisted （ D） demanded 20 The Consumers Institute website is normally a _ primary source of information about new products. （ A） rely （ B） relying （ C） reliable （ D） reliably 21 _ scientists to develop a vaccine for the bird flu virus
12、, they could potentially help save millions of lives. （ A） If （ B） Should （ C） Were （ D） Unless 22 At the end of the tour, travelers are required to meet _ the front steps of the hotel to be picked up. （ A） at （ B） in （ C） to （ D） out 23 _ next month, employees will have to log in on the company int
13、ranet when they arrive at work. （ A） Starting （ B） Having （ C） Taking （ D） Doing 24 It remains to be seen _ Virotechs decision to acquire BHI Industries will result in increased profits. （ A） whether （ B） in order that （ C） whereas （ D） that 25 Entries for the design competition will be accepted _ t
14、he month of April. （ A） at （ B） along （ C） throughout （ D） while 26 It is expected that HX Industrial Bank will _ become the biggest player in the local banking market. （ A） eventual （ B） eventually （ C） eventuate （ D） event 27 The proposed reduction in interest rates will _ influence the housing ma
15、rket and other key economic areas. （ A） adequately （ B） positively （ C） previously （ D） exactly 28 The beachside resort only _ capacity in the busy vacation period from the end of May to the beginning of August. （ A） sets （ B） reaches （ C） makes （ D） provides 29 The latest figures show that the unem
16、ployment rate is at its _ level since the oil crisis of the 1970s. （ A） high （ B） highly （ C） higher （ D） highest 30 The news about the deadly terrorist attacks in Dubai _ people around the world. （ A） astonished （ B） incorporated （ C） exclaimed （ D） remarked 31 Goods and services are less _ in Nort
17、h Carolina and Mississippi than they are in other parts of the country. （ A） assumed （ B） proficient （ C） apparent （ D） extravagant 32 It is very difficult for non-governmental organizations to measure the _ of the aid they supply to developing nations. （ A） finding （ B） satisfaction （ C） accuracy （
18、 D） effectiveness 33 The company keeps _ on all business deals, accounting processes, and employment matters. （ A） documentation （ B） encouragement （ C） dependence （ D） institution 34 Even if you have a fear of public speaking, you should still force _ to make presentations. （ A） you （ B） your （ C）
19、yours （ D） yourself 35 _ from Angelica Diaz, none of the conference presenters had previous experience speaking at big industry events. （ A） Along （ B） Away （ C） Aside （ D） Ahead 36 The new CEOs unconventional approach to the job _ some members of the board of directors. （ A） concern （ B） concerns （
20、 C） concerning （ D） is concerned 37 CFD Packing and Moving wraps each of your household items individually to ensure they are not damaged _ transit. （ A） with （ B） in （ C） on （ D） for 38 The airline announced that it _ refunds to customers because of delays caused by inclement weather. （ A） will not
21、 have been offering （ B） will not be offered （ C） would not be offering （ D） would not be offered 39 The manager of the grocery store _ positioned the snacks and candy bars near the cash register. （ A） supposedly （ B） strategically （ C） analytically （ D） formidably 40 The hiring committee will make
22、the final _ about who to appoint as the new purchasing director. （ A） authorization （ B） determination （ C） consent （ D） conviction 二、短文填空 40 Michelle Stevens 4121 Moss St. St. Petersburg, FL 59340 Dear Valued Banking Customer: We here at Florida National Bank have always promised to put you and you
23、r banking needs first. Now, we are happy to introduce a policy change that we think (81) the international transactions of our customers. Starting next month, we will begin (82) all bank fees on both incoming and outgoing wire transfers for international banking transactions. In the current economic
24、 climate, we believe it is wise to encourage our clients to deal internationally, not discourage them. This fee cancellation should do just that, and its another example of how were working (83) our customers. Thank you for your continued support, Dick Johnson CEO, Florida National Bank （ A） has fac
25、ilitated （ B） will facilitate （ C） facilitating （ D） had been facilitating （ A） waiving （ B） handling （ C） doubling （ D） deleting （ A） to satisfy （ B） satisfactorily （ C） satisfying （ D） satisfaction 43 The World Hunger Council is committed to doing all we can to fight the problems of hunger and pov
26、erty in our world. To this end, we are putting on a “Race Against Hunger“ event on the weekend on August 21 st. The primary (84) of this event is to raise money for the councils upcoming charity drive for Africa, where we will be partnering with the organization Food Relief to deliver food supplies
27、to rural African villages. We (85) with Food Relief many times in the past and are quite confident in their ability to help us in this endeavor. Anyone interested in participating in the race should register at http:/hungerrace.org. Also, all racers will be required to raise $150, 100% of which will
28、 go towards ending hunger in Africa. Questions about the event can be directed to Pam Smith, charity (86) for the World Hunger Council, at 555-2940. Thank you for fighting with us to make the world a better place, and see you at the race! （ A） shot （ B） concern （ C） sign （ D） goal （ A） will cooperat
29、e （ B） cooperates （ C） would be cooperating （ D） have cooperated （ A） coordinated （ B） coordination （ C） coordinating （ D） coordinator 46 Welcome to Camden Provincial Park, one of the countrys oldest and most celebrated natural spaces! The 745 acres of the park were (87) to the provincial government
30、 by entrepreneur and naturalist John Camden in 1899. Since then, the area has been instrumental in the preservation of the yellow-petaled sprite flower and the western brown shrub bush. These species grow (88) in this region and no other in the world. In modern times, the park has added recreation f
31、acilities to encourage people to visit and appreciate this unique landscape. Over 25 miles of hiking trails await you, and there are 16 primitive campsites available to guests. Please remember to follow (89) park rules at all times, and enjoy your time in Camden Provincial Park! （ A） programmed （ B）
32、 granted （ C） assumed （ D） revealed （ A） even （ B） quite （ C） enough （ D） only （ A） posting （ B） posters （ C） post （ D） posted 49 From: To: Subject: RE: reservation request Dear Ms. Brogen, Thank you for your interest in our hotel. You have requested one double room for check-in on June 7 and chec
33、k-out on June 13. Im pleased to report that we do have (90) on these dates, and your reservation has been made. When you arrive at the airport in Cuzco, there are two ways to get to the hotel. The first is to arrange your own taxi. Simply tell the driver you are staying at the Inca Hotel on San Bias
34、 Plaza. (91) , we can send our own driver to pick you up, for the small cost of $10 USD. If you would like to take (92) of this service, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance. We look forward to your stay with us. （ A） complaints （ B） availability （ C） organization （ D） guarantees （ A） Alt
35、ernatively （ B） Subsequently （ C） Immediately （ D） Accordingly （ A） advantageously （ B） advantages （ C） advantageous （ D） advantage 三、阅读理解 52 Dear Residents, The Holt Towers Residents Association will hold its monthly meeting next Monday evening at 7 pm. The event will take place in the conference r
36、oom on the first floor of the main building. Please aim to arrive 10 minutes in advance, so that the meeting can begin on time. A brief agenda of items to be discussed is included below. -Security: Several residents have expressed concern about security guards being inattentive while on duty. Possib
37、le solutions to this problem will be discussed at length. - Playground: The childrens playground in front of the north tower is in need of repair. Attendees will review plans for a renovated playground. - Association fees: The annual review of the associations fees will take place. 53 What are reade
38、rs asked to do? （ A） Confirm their attendance （ B） Suggest ideas for the agenda （ C） Get to the venue by 6:50 pm （ D） Read the minutes of a meeting 54 What is suggested about the apartments security service? （ A） It is performing poorly. （ B） It is currently understaffed. （ C） It is due for its annu
39、al review. （ D） It is expected to expand in future. 54 Ms. Pamela Jenkins 145 Hardwood Drive Alton, MA 02187 August 15, 2010 Dear Ms. Jenkins, According to our records, your subscription to the Alton Herald is due to expire at the end of this month. Unless you renew your subscription within the next
40、 two weeks, the newspaper will no longer be delivered to your premises. Subscriptions are all handled online now, so in order to renew, please visit our website at www. . By clicking on the “renew“ button in the top right corner and following the simple instructions, you will ensure that you continu
41、e to receive a hard copy of the paper every day. Moreover, you will also be entitled to view premium news content on our website, such as exclusive pictures and videos, expert opinion and analysis, and much more. Regards, The Team Alton Herald 55 What is the main purpose of this letter? （ A） To doub
42、le-check a subscribers personal details （ B） To remind a subscriber to renew a contract （ C） To explain a change to the subscription service （ D） To advertise a newly launched newspaper 56 What is available via the website? （ A） Breaking news （ B） Current affairs links （ C） Email updates （ D） Specia
43、l content 56 Local dance enthusiasts are in for a special treat this spring. The Jacksonville Ballet Company will perform The End at Polygon Hall from the 1 st of March. The season is set to run for three weeks, ending on Saturday, March 21. As in previous years, tickets to the event are expected to
44、 sell out quickly. The End is a sad and absorbing tale written by Russian choreographer and composer Dmitri Valos. Set against the backdrop of World War I, it depicts a tragic love story between a German soldier, Hans, and a young Russian woman, Kristina. Up-and-coming star Nathan Hinds will play th
45、e role of Hans in the production, while the role of Kristina has gone to an amateur, local woman Mariana Ostev. Overseeing the production will be experienced director Heather Lynwood. Ms. Lynwood was unavailable to comment on her plans for the production. Although Lynwood is renowned for her unique
46、production style, it is understood that she will adopt a traditional approach for The End. 57 What is indicated about the event? （ A） It is the companys first production. （ B） It is expected to be popular. （ C） It will run until the end of the year. （ D） It will be warm and uplifting. 58 Who is Mari
47、ana Ostev? （ A） A dancing star （ B） A novice ballerina （ C） A ballet director （ D） A choreographer 59 What is NOT mentioned about Ms. Lynwood? （ A） She has directed ballets before. （ B） She is famous for her unusual approach. （ C） She is running her own production agency. （ D） She wasnt able to reve
48、al anything about the production. 59 From: Glenda Hughes To: All Subject: Training opportunity Hello everyone, Im sending this email out to inform you all of an excellent training opportunity. The professional development team is holding a special workshop on Friday afternoon to which you are all in
49、vited. The session will cover public speaking skills, discussing basic principles and special techniques that can help people improve their ability to deliver presentations. I know that public speaking can be a difficult challenge for many people. If youre in that category, then this is an excellent chance t
