1、托业（阅读）模拟试卷 57及答案与解析 一、完成句子 1 The latest company report indicates_ lower profitability is likely over the next quarter due to the increased cost of resources. （ A） which （ B） that （ C） since （ D） why 2 The new computerized security system never, or at least,_ever, requires rebooting. （ A） hardly （ B）
2、 just （ C） overly （ D） still 3 The prices charged by your Accounting Department do not match those_to me by your Sales Department at the time of purchase. （ A） repeated （ B） informed （ C） recorded （ D） quoted 4 The much-loved poets words could_ be heard above the sound of thunderous applause. （ A） n
3、early （ B） barely （ C） sparsely （ D） singly 5 Our CEOs flamboyant style has its_, but our profitability is more than satisfying to our shareholders. （ A） critics （ B） critical （ C） criticize （ D） criticizing 6 If you are not sure which exercise schedule best suits your personal needs, please_ our de
4、tailed guidebook, or speak to one of our specialists. （ A） refer （ B） consult （ C） discuss （ D） consider 7 Designers are experimenting with a new material_flexibility with lightness. （ A） is combining （ B） has combined （ C） that combines （ D） combination of 8 The management encourages all staff to p
5、lace any complaints, suggestions, or questions in the box_in the lunch room. （ A） provided （ B） provision （ C） providing （ D） provide 9 Starlite Roofing Installation will accept responsibility for any damages_it can be proven that defective products were the cause of the accident. （ A） unless （ B） b
6、ecause of （ C） although （ D） insofar as 10 We would like to advise all advertisers that copy_for inclusion in the next catalog must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. on Friday. （ A） intended （ B） engaged （ C） concluded （ D） expressed 11 We believe that the popularity of_ products is the result of a comb
7、ination of beauty and functionality. （ A） us （ B） we （ C） our （ D） ours 12 Contract details are not to be made_ because of national security requirements. （ A） public （ B） publicly （ C） publicity （ D） publicize 13 Of course, we know that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy“,_we have decided
8、to add a health club and spa to our staff facilities. （ A） so （ B） then （ C） and （ D） because 14 The weekend program of special activities for handicapped children was a great success thanks to those who generously_their time. （ A） voluntary （ B） volunteer （ C） voluntarily （ D） volunteered 15 While
9、the Sales Department has been_ in marketing our new range, we have been let down by our quality assurance section. （ A） accomplishing （ B） mindful （ C） successful （ D） climbing 16 A recent strategic decision will see that more_are allocated for research and development. （ A） resource （ B） resources
10、（ C） resourceful （ D） resourcefulness 17 If we are to_towards our common goals, workers must have faith in management, and vice versa. （ A） break （ B） advance （ C） growth （ D） approach 18 Problems resulting in cost blowouts are to be _in any large-scale engineering project. （ A） expects （ B） expecte
11、d （ C） expecting （ D） have expected 19 We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their generous donations, and we hope to have your_support in the future. （ A） connected （ B） consecutive （ C） continued （ D） ceaseless 20 All employees are_to perform their duties in a professional manner at all t
12、imes. （ A） apparent （ B） alleged （ C） allowed （ D） supposed 21 The personnel section would like to advise all employees that from now on, no smoking breaks will be allowed_regular work hours. （ A） while （ B） during （ C） after （ D） through 22 The unemployment rate_sharply despite government policies
13、designed to increase public sector employment. （ A） was rising （ B） will have risen （ C） has risen （ D） risen 23 We regret to inform all tenants that_ circumstances beyond our control, the water supply will be shut down between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. （ A） as to （ B） due to （ C） in spite
14、of （ D） in place of 24 The safety inspector has advised us that our health and safety facilities are more than （ A） considerable （ B） decent （ C） adequate （ D） accountable 25 The management has expressed its total faith in the abilities and performance of the present _and will not be seeking to repl
15、ace him. （ A） occupant （ B） resident （ C） incumbent （ D） competent 26 The new summer collection_the Asiatic designs will be modeled in the Womens Fashion Department on Friday morning. （ A） about （ B） within （ C） over （ D） from 27 A healthy lifestyle and the opportunity for creativity will help you t
16、o maintain a positive attitude towards_. （ A） labor （ B） work （ C） business （ D） employment 28 In his opening remarks at the companys internal design conference, the president spoke in general_about developments in the business environment. （ A） marks （ B） expressions （ C） names （ D） terms 29 Unfort
17、unately, several patients at the hospital have been struck by a disease for_there is no known cure. （ A） while （ B） whose （ C） which （ D） that 30 The investigating panel is_out of patience with senior company executives, who are blocking the release of essential documents. （ A） moving （ B） going （ C
18、） breaking （ D） running 31 A government spokesman stated that reductions in health benefits are not due to a lack of_for workers welfare. （ A） affair （ B） rights （ C） attachment （ D） concern 32 Our Design Department has recently purchased the most_software available, with the aim of greatly increasi
19、ng our design capabilities. （ A） sophisticate （ B） sophisticating （ C） sophisticated （ D） sophistication 33 The original research facility was_in 1967 thanks to the foresight of our founding chairman. （ A） build （ B） building （ C） to build （ D） built 34 _you have written authorization from the Secur
20、ity Department, please do not enter the zone delineated by the green line. （ A） Because （ B） Unless （ C） Despite （ D） Whereas 35 We recently received a memo_the Accounting Department requesting that all purchases over $1,000 be approved by the heads of sections. （ A） before （ B） for （ C） with （ D） f
21、rom 36 The company has received many complaints from customers who believe that our rates are far from_. （ A） allowable （ B） satisfied （ C） trustworthy （ D） reasonable 37 The research and development section is currently experimenting with two new_ which should reduce production time without affecti
22、ng quality. （ A） proceeds （ B） processing （ C） processes （ D） proceedings 38 The oil exploration unit operates in very_ areas and requires staff members who can adapt to isolation. （ A） far （ B） unaware （ C） remote （ D） absent 39 _favorably by several specialist journals, our latest product should b
23、e well received by our overseas distributors. （ A） Having been reviewed （ B） Been reviewed （ C） Reviewing （ D） Reviewed 40 The recent surprise resignation of the companys CEO is not expected to affect the share price_. （ A） adversely （ B） appropriately （ C） unanimously （ D） dissentingly 二、短文填空 40 NO
24、TICE TO EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISERS AND JOB SEEKERS Misleading advertisements placed in the employment【 K1】 _of our newspaper can result in hardship and time wasted by those who are looking for jobs, and this is certainly unacceptable. Placing false ads that are misleading is an offence against the Trade
25、 Practices and Fair Trade Act. Any【 K2】 _wishing to place a want ad with us should keep in mind that all advertisements should include a job title, a clear【 K3】 _of the job, and the income basis and be placed under the appropriate category. For further information, contact the Department of Fair Tra
26、de at 755-5720 during business hours. 41 【 K1】 （ A） area （ B） section （ C） branch （ D） department 42 【 K2】 （ A） employees （ B） employs （ C） employment （ D） employer 43 【 K3】 （ A） information （ B） subscription （ C） description （ D） requirement 43 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Census night is November 8. Re
27、member to fill in the census form you received in the mail to make sure that you and your family members are【 K4】 _Tick off one of the boxes asking you whether you are married or, if you are single, and specify the number of【 K5】 _you have if you are married, in the space provided. Previous census f
28、orms have been quite confusing, and 【 K6】 _residents did not respond accurately, leading to the gross under-reporting of our actual population. However, we have made some alterations to make it a lot simpler this year. 44 【 K4】 （ A） accepted （ B） counted （ C） granted （ D） understood 45 【 K5】 （ A） yo
29、ung （ B） family （ C） children （ D） baby 46 【 K6】 （ A） much （ B） many （ C） as （ D） whole 46 THE INSTANT PLAYERS GUIDE INSTANT GAME INFORMATION Current and Upcoming Games The quantity of tickets ordered and/or distributed may vary and【 K7】 _affect the presented prizes. For further information【 K8】 _th
30、e prizes, call the OLGC Customer Excellence Center toll-free at 1-800-755-8959. Instant winning tickets must be redeemed【 K9】 _the “Prizes Must Be Claimed by“ date printed on the back of the ticket. 47 【 K7】 （ A） must （ B） would （ C） could （ D） should 48 【 K8】 （ A） regarding （ B） alike （ C） near （ D
31、） amid 49 【 K9】 （ A） under （ B） before （ C） among （ D） after 49 Latin Group Honors Gabrielle Gonzales SAN DIEGO - Puerto Rican pop star Gabrielle Gonzales will be named the Latin Recording Academys Person of the Year for his accomplishments as an entertainer and humanitarian during the year 2006, th
32、e academy said yesterday. At a special dinner and concert in New York on November 1, Mr. Gonzales 【 K1】_with this prestigious award. A great portion of the proceeds from the evenings extravaganza will go to the Gabrielle Gonzales Foundation, which advocates the 【 K11】 _of unprivileged children aroun
33、d the globe. According to the Latin Recording Academy President, Ricky Rodriguez, Mr. Gonzales musical【 K12】 _are matched by his endeavors as an advocate for the welfare of unprivileged children around the world. 50 【 K10】 （ A） honor （ B） honoring （ C） is honoring （ D） will be honored 51 【 K11】 （ A）
34、 wills （ B） claims （ C） trials （ D） rights 52 【 K12】 （ A） performances （ B） accomplishments （ C） productions （ D） creations 三、阅读理解 52 HOMESTEAD LANDHOLDINGS LIMITED We currently have opportunities available for assistant superintendent couples. We offer a competitive salary as well as a two-bedroom
35、apartment plus benefits. If you are experienced, motivated, and hardworking and wish to advance in your career, please fax your resume to 216-755-5959. 53 What is NOT being offered with the job? （ A） Good wages （ B） Housing （ C） Health insurance （ D） A car 54 What will be the duties of the person be
36、ing hired? （ A） Buying and leasing properties （ B） Providing career counseling to other workers （ C） Cleaning and maintaining an apartment complex （ D） Motivating the sales staff of the company 54 Boulevard Hotel Business Lounge Here at the Boulevard Hotel, our Business Lounge is dedicated to put al
37、l your business needs and services at your fingertips. Internet access is available on all our Macintosh and PC computers. You can be assured that we meet all your computing needs with color printers, digital scanners, digital cameras, fax machines, and photocopying machines available. Our Business
38、Lounge is open every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Here are our charges: Usage of computer - $20 for first hour and $ 15 for all subsequent hours. Usage of color printer - $1.50 per page. Usage of fax machines(per page rate) - $2 for local faxes, $4 for national long distance faxes, $10 for internat
39、ional long distance faxes. Usage of photocopying machines(per page rate)- $0.10 for black and white, $0.20 for color. Usage of scanner and camera - $20 per hour. Beginning from July 1, phone rental services will also available in our business lounge. Phone models and prices will be available when th
40、e service is launched. 55 Where is this notice posted? （ A） At a computer shop （ B） At a printing store （ C） At a hotel （ D） At a phone booth 56 Which of the following services is NOT available today? （ A） Internet access （ B） Color printing （ C） International faxes （ D） Cellular phone rental 57 How
41、 much would it cost to use the computer for two hours? （ A） $15.00 （ B） $20.00 （ C） $35.00 （ D） $40.00 57 To: ALL STAFF Subject: Recycling Campaign Date: July 1,2007 In an on-going, earth-friendly effort to recycle more waste for a better environment, recycling now has been made easier to you. We ho
42、pe to achieve an average of 5 fewer bags of waste per day. We have placed a recycling bin for paper besides all printers. In the pantry and canteen areas, waste collection bins are provided for soft drink cans, glass bottles of all types and colors, plastic materials, and waste paper. The waste coll
43、ection bins will be cleared once a day every night. In the event that the bins are filled up in the day, please inform our janitors for assistance. We appreciate your co-operation and understanding. 58 For whom is this memorandum intended? （ A） Cleaners （ B） Caretakers （ C） Employees （ D） Managers 5
44、9 According to the memo, what should be done if a garbage can becomes full during the day? （ A） Replace the bin with a new one （ B） Sort the contents into separate boxes （ C） Talk to the maintenance staff （ D） Seek help from a manager 60 Which of the following recyclable items is NOT mentioned in th
45、e memo? （ A） Beverage tins （ B） Plastic cups （ C） Newspapers （ D） Leftover food 60 To: JacobL From: Subject: Accounting Module Design Attachment: Source Code.txt Dear Jacob, Greetings! I hope all is well. The programming team has been working very hard on the program design for the accounting softw
46、are you have assigned to us. We are proud to say that the completed design of this software is ready for you to review. We want to thank you for your understanding and patience for granting us extra time to complete the job after the deadline last Friday. I believe you will agree that the wait was w
47、orthwhile. The new design meets your technical specifications with the capabilities to interface with third party software and scalability to support different languages. One minor issue about the design of the software is that the file size is larger than what you were expecting. I hope this does n
48、ot affect your final plans for packaging and marketing the product. I have attached the source code for your perusal. Please feel free to contact me for any clarification after your review. Thanks, Linda Russell 61 Why did Ms. Russell write the e-mail? （ A） To request an extension on the deadline （ B） To hire a programmer to make some new software （ C） To receive technical specifications for the job （ D） To ask to review the work that has been completed 62 What does Linda say about the work? （ A） It was more difficult than she anticipated. （ B） It is still going to take a bit longer to f
