1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 40及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 Sandras method proved to be _ in handling multiple tasks at once. （ A） efficiency （ B） efficiencies （ C） efficient （ D） efficiently 2 Please note that _ personal checks nor credit cards are accepted at Crawford House Catering. （ A） neither （ B） either （ C） both （ D） whet
2、her 3 You will not receive the bonus payment _ the end of the next fiscal year. （ A） during （ B） until （ C） as （ D） since 4 Anyone planning to _ in this workshop should contact Jenny Forbes at 021-555-908 before June 2. （ A） participate （ B） attend （ C） register （ D） complete 5 The president will me
3、et with several important dignitaries during his official _ to Hong Kong next month. （ A） visit （ B） visiting （ C） visited （ D） visitor 6 The customer relations manager received praise for _ handling stubborn customer complaints. （ A） generally （ B） dependently （ C） skillfully （ D） currently 7 Ms. W
4、ilkinson is always willing to do extra work by _ if no one else can help. （ A） she （ B） her （ C） hers （ D） herself 8 The Gold Health Clinic is widely recognized for being _ to looking after the well-being of all its clients. （ A） supportable （ B） dedicated （ C） provided （ D） serious 9 WRI Banks onli
5、ne service allows customers to see _ how much money they have in their account. （ A） carefully （ B） particularly （ C） correctly （ D） exactly 10 The new online ordering system is _ more convenient than the old pen-and-paper catalog. （ A） substance （ B） substantiate （ C） substantial （ D） substantially
6、 11 At Go Flight Airline this weekend, you can get a return trip to Paris for two for the same price _ a single ticket. （ A） on （ B） with （ C） to （ D） as 12 The recent upsurge in industrial activity should help reduce the Zimbabwean governments _ on foreign aid. （ A） relies （ B） reliant （ C） relianc
7、e （ D） reliability 13 The company _ very strongly in the third quarter, earning a profit of over $200 million. （ A） performed （ B） behaved （ C） conducted （ D） encouraged 14 The _ weather conditions meant that Flight WX103 to Amsterdam had to be delayed. （ A） unfavorable （ B） infrequent （ C） contenti
8、ous （ D） purposeful 15 _ the CEOs decision to step down, the companys share price dropped by nearly 2 percent. （ A） In order to （ B） As a result of （ C） According to （ D） By means of 16 Before the start of this year, Ms. Gillard _ about the possibility of running the company as the CEO. （ A） does no
9、t think （ B） was not thought （ C） will not think （ D） had not thought 17 If the merchandise does not arrive _ Friday, please inform the customer service representative about the delay. （ A） at （ B） by （ C） with （ D） in 18 The Napier Municipal Government _ consults with members of the community befor
10、e making major policy decisions. （ A） regular （ B） regulate （ C） regularly （ D） regulation 19 Starmart has over 100 stores _ located in shopping malls and business districts throughout the state. （ A） acceptably （ B） totally （ C） conveniently （ D） approximately 20 Several students have complained th
11、at the noise from the construction site outside is distracting _ lectures and tutorials. （ A） while （ B） during （ C） toward （ D） whenever 21 Freshco Supermarkets succeeded in _ 12 new stores in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina last year. （ A） open （ B） opened （ C） opening （ D） opens 22 Rest assu
12、red that all personal details collected by AMI Insurance will be kept _ on the companys private database. （ A） deliberate （ B） appreciative （ C） diverse （ D） secure 23 The ankle injury that tennis star Basil Muller sustained yesterday may _ him from taking part in the Austrian Open next week. （ A） r
13、elieve （ B） exceed （ C） conflict （ D） prevent 24 Information brochures are _ available for all tourists in hotel lobbies, visitor centers, and airport terminals. （ A） readily （ B） precisely （ C） busily （ D） formerly 25 Doctors say that people can dramatically reduce their risk of heart disease by qu
14、itting smoking and adopting an _ lifestyle. （ A） acting （ B） active （ C） action （ D） actively 26 The Walter Foundation has received over $40,000 in donations from local residents since it _ its fundraising campaign. （ A） begins （ B） began （ C） has begun （ D） will begin 27 Medibank now offers custome
15、rs greater _, allowing them to customize their health insurance policy. （ A） return （ B） flexibility （ C） insight （ D） effect 28 Kelly Waterson _ Jenny Jones on yesterdays interview panel because Ms. Jones had to handle some urgent business in Prague. （ A） replaced （ B） replacing （ C） replacement （
16、D） replaces 29 There are lots of interesting tourist sites, souvenir shops, and restaurants _ walking distance of the conference center. （ A） on （ B） at （ C） across （ D） within 30 Hellfire director Steve Brock won a National Film Commission Award, and _ did the films main actor, May Hong. （ A） same
17、（ B） either （ C） so （ D） too 31 The senior manager, Mr. Valerie, _ all of the employees filled in their timesheets accurately and submitted them to the payroll division. （ A） ensure （ B） ensuring （ C） ensured （ D） to ensure 32 Most consumers found it impossible to _ bottled water from tap water duri
18、ng the experimental taste tests. （ A） anticipate （ B） interpret （ C） distinguish （ D） acknowledge 33 All of the products at Wallys Discount Furniture require _, but detailed instructions and essential tools are provided. （ A） assembly （ B） support （ C） reference （ D） development 34 Passengers may re
19、trieve their items from the overhead locker _ the safety belt sign has been switched off. （ A） meanwhile （ B） under （ C） although （ D） once 35 The Food Service Workers Union is an organization that helps individuals _ in the hospitality industry. （ A） employ （ B） employed （ C） employing （ D） employm
20、ent 36 Watson Beachside offers members of its Elite Club fantastic services and great discounts _ in its network of resorts. （ A） altogether （ B） everywhere （ C） beyond （ D） alongside 37 Among the job candidates list of relevant _ are a Masters in Planning and a Graduate Diploma in Management. （ A）
21、qualified （ B） qualifying （ C） qualifies （ D） qualifications 38 The developers at Virtech have made several _ to the LTO Smartphone based on feedback from customer focus groups. （ A） convictions （ B） modifications （ C） accreditations （ D） considerations 39 One member of the board expressed _ about t
22、he companys plan to expand into Southeast Asia. （ A） reservations （ B） possibilities （ C） responses （ D） qualities 40 As a leader, Ms. Gomez is always _ to new ideas and suggestions from members of her team. （ A） willing （ B） receptive （ C） approachable （ D） comprehensive 二、短文填空 40 From: Tom Evans T
23、o: All attendees Subject: Conference program Dear attendees, Thank you very much for (81) the 3rd Annual Trade Marketing Conference. This promises to be an exciting and informative event, and I look forward to seeing you all there. One of the highlights of the conference will be the keynote address
24、by internationally-renowned trade marketing guru Gus Hobson. (82) his presentation, you will all have the opportunity to speak to him during our open Question and Answer Forum. In addition, there will be a number of other stimulating talks. I (83) a full copy of the program for your interest, outlin
25、ing all session times and breaks. Please take the time to look over these details as soon as you can. Regards, Tom Evans Conference Manager （ A） reaching out to （ B） signing up for （ C） looking back on （ D） moving away from （ A） Following （ B） Later （ C） Further （ D） Considering （ A） be attaching （
26、B） would attach （ C） have attached （ D） was attached 43 Property Market Downturn Over the first quarter of (84) year, there has only been $50 million of turnover in the local real estate market. This compares unfavorably with the $90 million recorded at the same time last year. Beverley Hauritz, the
27、 chair of the Professional Realty Association, told reporters that she was not surprised by the figures, which she believes are a result of the global financial crisis. (85) , she is anticipating an even bigger decrease next quarter, as investors look to reduce spending even further. Although there
28、has been talk among (86) that property prices may continue falling throughout the rest of the year, Ms. Hauritz remains confident that the property market will begin to pick up again in the future. Her prediction is that prices will return to their previous levels by the end of the year. （ A） that （
29、 B） each （ C） every （ D） this （ A） However （ B） In fact （ C） Nevertheless （ D） Even so （ A） analysis （ B） analyses （ C） analytical （ D） analysts 46 The Formica Family and Community Club is proud to bring you the annual Formica Season of Fun. Beginning on February 3 and finishing on February 23, the
30、Season of Fun provides local residents with a fantastic (87) of exciting and educational events. The program includes a Teddy Bears picnic at Holden Park, an Adventure Playground Challenge at the same venue, free street theater in the central city, and a Community Fun Run through the Vira Marine Res
31、erve. (88) of the scheduled events will be open to all-comers. However, those interested in the playground challenge will need to register in advance because space is limited. To find out more about the program for this upcoming festival, visit the Formica Family and Community Club website and (89)
32、on the link to the Formica Season of Fun. We look forward to seeing you all there! （ A） line （ B） total （ C） approach （ D） range （ A） Most （ B） All （ C） Some （ D） One （ A） click （ B） clicked （ C） clicking （ D） clicks 49 Mr. Matthew Palmer Elevit Community College PO Box 114 Brandeis, WA 4 December 2
33、010 Dear Mr. Palmer, Im writing in regard to the order you made with us on November 29. Our client information records indicate that you (90) a dozen new desktop computers and a dozen 17-inch LCD monitors. Before we can make this shipment, you will need to pay a deposit of 5% of the value of the ord
34、er, which comes to $600. You can submit this payment by placing a check in the addressed envelope (91) with this letter. Once this deposit has been processed, will authorize the shipment. The remainder of the bill is (92) to our account on receipt of the goods. For questions or concerns about the bi
35、lling process, please contact me directly at timgavins . Kind regards, Tim Gavins Sales Manager Computer Wholesaler （ A） refunded （ B） returned （ C） requested （ D） recalled （ A） sealed （ B） separate （ C） enclosed （ D） complete （ A） to pay （ B） to be paid （ C） paying （ D） being paid 三、阅读理解 52 To: Jen
36、ny Wong Greetingsl According to our records, its time for your annual vision checkup. Yearly checkups are recommended to ensure that your glasses prescription has not changed. Wearing glasses with an improper prescription can lead to headaches, eye strain, and further vision loss. As you know, Thomp
37、son Vision Care operates three clinics around the city. Please call us to set up an appointment for the time and place mosi convenient to your schedule. We look forward to your visit. - The Thompson Vision Care team - 53 Why did Ms. Wong receive this note? （ A） To thank her for her continued busines
38、s （ B） To inform her of the results of a medical test （ C） To remind her to schedule an appointment （ D） To ask her to pick up her new glasses 54 What is indicated about Thompson Vision Care? （ A） It has more than one location. （ B） It specializes in treating eye strain. （ C） It offers annual checku
39、ps for free. （ D） It is a new clinic in the city. 54 From: Admin department To: All employees Dont forget that this Friday is the companys 15th anniversary celebration. The event will be held downtown at the Farmers Auditorium, 205 Main Street, starting at 6:15 pm and lasting approximately three hou
40、rs. Due to limited parking options downtown, the company will be operating shuttles from our offices to the auditorium and back. You do not need to register for the shuttle there will be plenty of room for everyone. Buses will leave from outside the main building entrance starting at 5:00, and after
41、 the ceremony they will bring everyone back. Please direct all questions to the Administration Department. See you on Friday! 55 Where will buses take employees after the event? （ A） To a parking garage （ B） To the auditorium （ C） To the office building （ D） To the anniversary celebration 56 Which i
42、nformation is NOT provided about the event? （ A） Its starting time （ B） Its location （ C） The menu for dinner （ D） The means of transportation 56 From: Seth Anderson, Head of Sales To: Sales team Subject: Survey results Team, we have received the results from our most recent customer survey. What fo
43、llows is a brief overview of the key findings: * Our most popular product by far is still the Steelman Professional wristwatch. Customers love its sleek, sophisticated look, and they also report that the digital features are easy to program and extremely useful. * We are also getting good feedback a
44、bout the new Timekeeper wristwatch. Most people who responded to the survey regarding this model pointed to its reliability as the main reason why they liked it. * Despite our best efforts, the Steadfast Super Sport watch still isnt selling. Customers say that it has so many functions that it is dif
45、ficult to use. When selling this watch, I recommend that you emphasize its durability instead of its functionality. 57 What is the purpose of the email? （ A） To get feedback on a customer survey （ B） To introduce a new product （ C） To explain better sales techniques （ D） To summarize a set of data 5
46、8 What do customers think of the Timekeeper watch? （ A） They feel it should be more durable. （ B） They find its functions difficult to use. （ C） They appreciate that it is dependable. （ D） They like its sophisticated design. 58 Itinerary Travel Plus Tour CompanyTour: City Highlights Tour, BarcelonaD
47、ate: April 24, 2011 All tours begin at the Travel Plus Tour office, on the first block of La Rambla. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the first time listed on this itinerary.59 When should tourists arrive at the tour office in the morning? （ A） 8:00 （ B） 8:15 （ C） 8:30 （ D） 10:00 60 Which
48、is true about Parc Guell according to the itinerary? （ A） It is near the tour office. （ B） It features artwork. （ C） It is surrounded by skyscrapers. （ D） It is modeled on the Sagrada Familia. 61 What is NOT mentioned about the tour? （ A） Participants must pay for lunch themselves. （ B） Only a selec
49、tion of Picassos work will be viewed. （ C） Food and beverages are prohibited in the gothic cathedral. （ D） Tour members must return to the companys office at the end. 61 Drimbal Information Systems is an exciting place! As usual, there are many events, updates, and opportunities taking place in the coming month. Below are a few that p
