1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 52及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications_your original design will cost in the region of $200,000. （ A） at （ B） as （ C） by （ D） to 2 All of the offices in the new complex_ keyless entry systems, video interphones, and 24-hour access to secure parking.
2、（ A） save （ B） enter （ C） replace （ D） feature 3 It is becoming apparent that all medium to large businesses will seek to_their operations by reducing the number of middle managers. （ A） streamline （ B） streamlines （ C） streamlined （ D） streamlining 4 The president,_comments in a press conference la
3、st week aroused considerable criticism, will again address the media today. （ A） who （ B） that （ C） whose （ D） what 5 All staff will be required to attend a seminar dealing with changes_operating procedures. （ A） in （ B） so （ C） about （ D） such 6 Many specialists believe_the housing boom will contin
4、ue for some time unless the government intervenes. （ A） if （ B） that （ C） what （ D） which 7 Westfield Finances believe that_member of each team should be allowed to contribute his or her thoughts freely during brainstorming sessions. （ A） every （ B） other （ C） most （ D） several 8 A frequent_made by
5、our regular clients is that we explain our operating methods in non-technical language. （ A） request （ B） requesting （ C） requested （ D） requests 9 Our company has always sought the most _qualified and skilled practitioners in the field of management. （ A） higher （ B） high （ C） highest （ D） highly 1
6、0 The staff here at Compudesign are_to satisfying the needs of all of our computer system purchasers. （ A） vowed （ B） expected （ C） honored （ D） committed 11 Whether_not you have obtained security clearance, please fill in the logbook clearly and accurately every time you enter this building on week
7、ends. （ A） or （ B） if （ C） though （ D） also 12 When it comes to writing reports, we encourage you to.an emphasis on clarity and simplicity of language. （ A） cause （ B） contact （ C） place （ D） elect 13 _details are subject to confidentiality requirements in accordance with the latest workplace regula
8、tions. （ A） Contract （ B） Contracted （ C） Contraction （ D） Contracting 14 Applicants seeking special consideration must submit all the required documents_5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the latest. （ A） for （ B） among （ C） by （ D） between 15 _the formal part of this evenings proceedings, you are all welcom
9、e to pass into the dining hall for a relaxed buffet dinner. （ A） Followed （ B） Following （ C） Follows （ D） Follow 16 Graduates_qualifications in accounting, banking, or economics are encouraged to apply for research positions in our company. （ A） to （ B） of （ C） at （ D） with 17 In todays rapidly cha
10、nging world, no professional can_to pass up the opportunity to upgrade his or her qualifications. （ A） help （ B） leave （ C） afford （ D） include 18 And finally, something to look forward_: the annual company picnic, which this year will take place in beautiful Hyde Park. （ A） at （ B） to （ C） by （ D）
11、on 19 A new Internet security system has been installed that_notifies the moderator when guidelines are breached. （ A） obviously （ B） financially （ C） fiercely （ D） automatically 20 Anti tax-reduction lobbyists claim that the proposed tax cuts will_only the richest at the expense of social welfare p
12、rograms. （ A） attend （ B） dispose （ C） benefit （ D） compose 21 The legal officer is currently rewriting regulations_the personal use of e-mail and the Internet during office hours. （ A） regard （ B） regards （ C） regarding （ D） were regarded 22 All tenants may access the building outside Of normal off
13、ice hours by entering_the security door on the south side. （ A） on （ B） upon （ C） through （ D） between 23 After you have exited the operating system and shut down the projector, please flick the master power switch to the “_“ position. （ A） of （ B） to （ C） off （ D） over 24 The design committee is cu
14、rrently considering plans for a complex which will be able to _up to 120 shops and offices. （ A） deal （ B） found （ C） situate （ D） accommodate 25 Talentspotters Agency is now_fashion models and actors with portfolios who wish to work in advertising, film, or television. （ A） looking （ B） seeking （ C
15、） extending （ D） equipping 26 We can expect_temperatures and calm conditions in the central and southern regions for at least the next three days. （ A） moderate （ B） moderates （ C） moderately （ D） moderation 27 _way you look at the problem, it is clear that no solution can be found without the creat
16、ivity and commitment of the staff themselves. （ A） Whichever （ B） Since （ C） Which （ D） That 28 It is often reported in the press_bonuses paid to chief executives are excessive and do not take actual performance into consideration. （ A） of （ B） for （ C） that （ D） what 29 The high resolution camera i
17、ntroduced last December has_been superseded as a result of recent technological developments. （ A） so （ B） already （ C） such （ D） yet 30 It has been_40 years since our current president first walked through the doors of this illustrious institution. （ A） entirely （ B） nearly （ C） ever （ D） most 31 _
18、his appointment as our head of accounting services, Paul Robinson was working as a high-powered merchant banker in London. （ A） Since （ B） Prior to （ C） Except （ D） Because 32 Our consultants are expected to conform to a high standard of_conduct in their relations with clients. （ A） profession （ B）
19、professions （ C） professional （ D） professionally 33 “Midnight Special“ is a weekly_aimed at university students and young professionals who love the vibrant music scene offered by our city. （ A） published （ B） publisher （ C） publication （ D） publishing 34 The management regrets that, due to an over
20、sight, no advance notification_the decision to cut power supplies was given. （ A） of （ B） as （ C） that （ D） because 35 The final choice of location is_upon factors such as transportation costs and the presence of a communications infrastructure. （ A） aimed （ B） associated （ C） contingent （ D） depend
21、able 36 It is unfortunate that, due to a glitch in the computer system, several of our most valued customers_incorrectly. （ A） bills （ B） was billing （ C） were billed （ D） have billed 37 For some years now, our investment fund has been_from the rapid rise in the price of gold. （ A） benefited （ B） be
22、nefiting （ C） will benefit （ D） to benefit 38 _the purchase of three inexpensive digital cameras, no new equipment orders were made by our department during the last financial year. （ A） Let alone （ B） Aside from （ C） Because of （ D） In response to 39 One of the main tasks of statisticians is to _up
23、date databases so that accurate reports can be published as needed. （ A） regular （ B） regularly （ C） regularity （ D） most regular 40 The city council admits that_of the new tunnel will seriously disrupt vehicular and pedestrian traffic over the next 9 months. （ A） constructed （ B） constructing （ C）
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