1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 33及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 If you notice the device emitting smoke or sparks, _ it off immediately. （ A） turn （ B） turns （ C） turning （ D） to turn 2 If you come across any errors in the article during proofreading, please report _ to the managing editor. （ A） it （ B） itself （ C） them （ D） themselv
2、es 3 Out of courtesy to other kitchen users, all items must be cleaned _ after use. （ A） thorough （ B） more thorough （ C） thoroughly （ D） thoroughness 4 The companys new headquarters office based at Canary Wharf is _ larger than the old one. （ A） considerably （ B） notoriously （ C） additionally （ D）
3、optionally 5 Because she can speak some Japanese, Mary was _ to the task of showing the visitors from Japan the firms facilities. （ A） assigned （ B） linked （ C） afforded （ D） revised 6 For all the _ news headlines from Britain and around the world, visit www.britaintoday. com today. （ A） late （ B） l
4、ater （ C） latest （ D） lately 7 Customers can contact a company representative to discuss their bill _ by phone or by email. （ A） and （ B） either （ C） both （ D） nor 8 Few of the survey _ indicated that they would be willing to participate in an in-depth interview afterwards. （ A） respond （ B） respons
5、es （ C） responsive （ D） respondents 9 Michael Whittakers new blockbuster From Here to Eternity has received favorable _ from most film critics. （ A） reviews （ B） articles （ C） reports （ D） summaries 10 Over 2 million customers _ to Gecko Vision, a popular cable television service based in Lahore. （
6、A） subscribe （ B） relate （ C） limit （ D） apply 11 Highway 61 will be closed from Saturday evening until Monday morning, _ motorists should use an alternative route. （ A） but （ B） so （ C） for （ D） even 12 The civic library stocks a wide range of _ materials, including books, DVDs, and CDs. （ A） educa
7、te （ B） educated （ C） education （ D） educational 13 The financial consultant made _ suggestions about how we could improve our overall performance. （ A） every （ B） several （ C） most （ D） much 14 _ Carl and Jenny, none of the other employees has had any formal first-aid training. （ A） Yet （ B） Toward
8、s （ C） Besides （ D） Among 15 In order to increase _, the finance manager began selling off some of the companys assets. （ A） interval （ B） revenue （ C） interest （ D） margin 16 The management would like to inform patrons that the ATM on the second floor is currently out of _. （ A） line （ B） control （
9、 C） order （ D） date 17 The manager of the building materials supply firm is hopeful that the shipment of goods will arrive _ on time. （ A） exact （ B） exacted （ C） exacting （ D） exactly 18 A few of the local residents _ uncertain about the multinational companys plans to build a chemical factory in L
10、ownes. （ A） is （ B） are （ C） be （ D） being 19 _ the economy was in recession last year, several manufacturing firms in this region filed for bankruptcy. （ A） While （ B） During （ C） Beyond （ D） However 20 Since we installed the automatic garbage incinerator, we have been producing much _ household wa
11、ste. （ A） fewer （ B） little （ C） less （ D） low 21 Chinese government officials plan to invest in renewable energy to reduce the countrys _ on fossil fuels. （ A） depends （ B） depending （ C） dependence （ D） dependent 22 Residents _ wish to sign up for the Neighborhood Watch group should contact Sally
12、Livingstone at 018-990-987. （ A） what （ B） which （ C） who （ D） whom 23 You can find out more about the Kingston Charitys operations if you view the _ report. （ A） attaches （ B） attached （ C） attaching （ D） attachment 24 The 50th anniversary is a _ that very few companies actually manage to reach. （
13、A） commitment （ B） milestone （ C） variation （ D） yield 25 Ms. Ingrid Harper takes a somewhat _ approach to the management of her investment portfolio. （ A） cautious （ B） vertical （ C） visible （ D） prospective 26 Mr. McCathy _ the purchase of three brand new Gyro XT photocopiers from the office machi
14、nery supplier. （ A） specialized （ B） adjoined （ C） agreed （ D） authorized 27 _ donating funds to the Reid Environmental Agency, you are helping to protect native plant and animal species from extinction. （ A） Around （ B） With （ C） By （ D） For 28 Worldwide sales of the new SUV model were extremely _
15、last year considering the global financial recession. （ A） strength （ B） strong （ C） strongly （ D） strengthen 29 _ the manager has finished the performance reviews, she will forward the results on to the executive board. （ A） Once （ B） Until （ C） Should （ D） Despite 30 The building contractor has _
16、over 15 properties, including famous hotels like Le Ranch. （ A） desired （ B） alleviated （ C） evacuated （ D） renovated 31 Please leave a short note with your name and contact details and we will get back to you _. （ A） outwardly （ B） previously （ C） truly （ D） promptly 32 The business management team
17、 will prepare a report _ our strategy for the next five years. （ A） outlines （ B） outlined （ C） outlining （ D） be outlined 33 Weather forecasters expect it to rain _ all day on Sunday, before clearing up on Monday. （ A） heave （ B） heavy （ C） heaviness （ D） heavily 34 There is a lot of opposition in
18、Congress _ the Presidents proposal regarding health care. （ A） for （ B） to （ C） within （ D） as 35 The tour guide gave members of the group a chance to explore the ancient castle on _. （ A） theirs （ B） them （ C） themselves （ D） their own 36 If employees are late or miss work without providing prior n
19、otice, they must provide a valid _ to their supervisor. （ A） permit （ B） intensity （ C） perspective （ D） justification 37 German engineers are developing a robot that _ the behavior and emotions of humans. （ A） imitates （ B） imitated （ C） imitating （ D） to imitate 38 A result of 800 out of 1,000 in
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37、l （ B） digital （ C） duplicate （ D） revised 三、阅读理解 52 The Landlum Public Library has an exciting new feature for young children and their parents. At 9 am every Thursday, children will be able to sit and watch as our librarians read a range of exciting, colorful and enjoyable stories. Story Time will
38、 take place in the Molonglo Room on the eastern side of the library, next to the reference book section. The story reading session will last for around 45 minutes, after which there will be an activity session related to the stories and themes of the day. Activities will include things like coloring
39、 exercises, puppet shows, and lots more. Then, at 10:30, children will be able to enjoy a healthy morning snack with seasonable fruits and vegetables, while parents can have tea and coffee. 53 Where will Story Time be held? （ A） Next to the childrens book section （ B） Inside the Molonglo Room （ C） I
40、n the reference book section （ D） In front of the eastern entrance 54 What will happen at 10:30 am each Thursday? （ A） Stories will be read. （ B） Authors will sign books. （ C） Refreshments will be provided. （ D） Activities will be available. 54 Congratulations, Judy! The management at Turnbull Motor
41、s is pleased to inform everyone that Judy Chan, the chief engineer in the R&D department, has just won the prestigious Automotive Design Award. Judy won the award for the work she did on the new Carovius Minivan that we will be releasing this summer. Judy spent 2 years working on this design with he
42、r team, and we expect it to be a top-seller when it hits the market. The Carovius has a number of stunning features, including a specially designed aluminum flame which makes the vehicle very light and fuel-efficient. The management would like you all to join us in congratulating Judy on this fantas
43、tic honor. A small celebration will be held in the employee lounge this afternoon at 4 pm. We hope to see you there. The Management Turnbull Motors 55 What is the purpose of this notice? （ A） To inform employees of a rescheduled event （ B） To report on the achievement of an employee （ C） To announce
44、 the release of a new product （ D） To introduce a new engineer to the staff 56 What is indicated about Ms. Chan? （ A） She developed a new lightweight vehicle frame. （ B） She designed a top-selling minivan model. （ C） She presented an award at an industry event. （ D） She launched the marketing strate
45、gy for the Carovius. 56 Dear Noah, As instructed yesterday, I have booked your accommodations at the Bourne Motor Inn for your business trip to Pennsylvania. I reserved an executive suite for you from July 7 to 11. To view pictures of the room and the other hotel facilities, you can visit photos. I
46、n accordance with the hotels policy, you should call 24 hours before your arrival to confirm the booking. If you fail to do this, the hotel may assign your room to another guest. Also, please note that you will need to pay in full on arrival. Be sure to retain all of your receipts so that you can cl
47、aim reimbursement from the accounting department when you return. All reimbursement claims must be filed within 3 weeks of the original expenditure. If you do not know how to file a claim, please see the instructions in the employee manual. I wish you an enjoyable and successful trip. Cheers, Lesley
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