托业-56
(总分100, 做题时间90分钟)

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. 
1. 
On what date was Mr. Jackson"s meeting with Ms. Turner originally scheduled?
A May 5.
B May 6.
C May 9.
D May 10.
2. 
What was Ms. Turner asked to do?
A Attend an emergency meeting.
B Finish the advertising budget.
C Go to head office in Concord.
D Make train reservations.
To: All Employees
Date: March 21st
Subject: Intranet
Dear employees,
To manage our information well and improve the way we communicate in our company, we are making fundamental changes in our communication system. As you know, the intranet is one of the most valuable assets for any large organization. Starting on April 1st, our company will be using the Intranet. All of the employees should make their own ID and password (at least 6 digits), and report them to their supervisor by March 25. You may change your ID or password after the system is completely installed.
If you have any problems or concerns, please contact Mr. Lyle Baker. The instruction materials will be distributed to each department by tomorrow. We hope this new intranet system helps our employees do their jobs better and more efficiently. Thank you.
Nicholas King
President
3. 
What are the employees asked to do?
A Install new software programs.
B Read instruction materials.
C Create their own ID and password.
D Purchase a computer by April 1st.
4. 
What is indicated in the memo?
A The intranet will be used from March 25.
B The password should not consist of more than 6 digits.
C Employees should notify Mr. King of ID and password by April 1st.
D The instruction materials will be distributed by March 22.
Make Your Dream Come True with Acme Group

Even though you have a great idea for a new business, starting your own business is not a simple process. Finding a product or service that is underserved is probably not that difficult, but it involves a significant amount of researches. Chances are that the product or service is not the latest "hot" trend. That niche has already been filled. If you are lucky, the niche you find could be the next hot trend.
You have to start a business that you like and are interested in. If you start a business that you really don"t have any interests in just because you think it will be profitable, you will fail. You have to have a high level of interest in order to work hard at something every day. Above all, you cannot do everything all alone. You need the advice of many experts on from obtaining a loan to navigating business law and regulations.
The Acme Group provides the resources you need to turn your dream into a successful business. Our experienced staff work with you to develop a customized plan for getting your business off the ground. We guarantee your business will be much easier with our experts.
Our experts offer the followings:
●Individual consultation
●Develop business plans
●Technical assistance
●Workshops on a variety of topics
It"s time to take action toward making your business idea a reality. Call 368-6565-8758, between 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, to set up a free one-hour consultation!
For descriptions or registration for seminars and workshop at our office, please visit www. acmegroup.com.
5. 
For whom is the advertisement intended?
A People with experience in consulting.
B People interested in starting a business.
C People who offer software training.
D People applying to work at Acme Group.
6. 
Why are people instructed to call the Acme Group?
A To schedule an appointment.
B To request a document.
C To apply for a job.
D To sign up for a seminar.
7. 
According to the advertisement, what can be found on the Acme Web site?
A Procedures on obtaining a loan.
B Directions to the company"s office.
C Staff members" contact information.
D Information about learning opportunities.
Net Power
By Haper Morris

Networking is a powerful way of building professional relationships and generating new business opportunities. The more relationships you build, the more you increase your referral network, the more you bolster your reputation, and the more you improve the quality of your client base.
In fact, just one relationship can provide a vast source of referrals and substantial amount of income. This is the principle behind Net Power, a premier business organization that makes for an excellent networking opportunity. Its members build supportive business relationships and exchange referrals, ideas, and advice on various business topics.
Net Power saves start-up companies the time, money, and energy by connecting them quickly and easily with the right professionals who can best help them in their business. For more details on the network of business partners, visit www.netpower.com.
8. 
Where most likely can this article be found?
A In a computer manual.
B In a transportation guide.
C In a business magazine.
D In a travel guidebook.
9. 
What are people advised to do to get more information on networking?
A Contact the computer manufacturer.
B Stop by the newspaper company.
C Refer to the computer manual.
D Log onto the Web site.
Notice of company team-building activity

On Friday, October 15, we will be devoting the whole day to team-building activities at our training center in Surrey City. These annual activities are designed to foster among the staff the following skills: flexibility, innovation, creativity, and teamwork. It is mandatory for every employee to attend.
1. The company bus will leave at exactly 6 a.m. (Leave your car at home).
2. Wear casual and sports clothing.
3. Assembly will be at the conference room.
●The events will be held in the following order:
07:00 Preparation exercise 13:30 Treasure hunting
07:40 Jogging (4km) 14:30 Tug-of-war
08:30 Breakfast* 16:00 Raft building
09:30 Group discussion 18:00 Dinner***
11:30 Lunch **
●NOTE
*Breakfast will be served at the cafeteria.
** Lunch Boxes will be provided to every member.
*** Dinner will be served at the hotel.
10. 
What is NOT mentioned about the event?
A All employees must attend the event.
B The event will be held on October 15.
C The event will take place in the training center.
D The employees are advised to bring lunch boxes.
11. 
What is NOT mentioned as a purpose of the event?
A Innovation.
B Loyalty.
C Teamwork.
D Flexibility.
12. 
What are the employees encouraged to do?
A Bring their own vehicle.
B Attend the event every month.
C Wear comfortable clothing.
D Have dinner at the cafeteria.
Royal Credit Card Company

The Royal Credit Card Company is proud to announce that it has been chosen as the principal sponsor of this year"s "Season of the Love and Faith", the year-round series of performances of Janet Moore"s best-loved plays.
Each month, from January to December, a play will be featured, starting with "Touched by an Angel," "Missing You" and "Adversity" and ending with "My Lovely Lady" "The Taming of the Dragon" and "Untouchable Dream." There will be a total of 24 performances during weekends each month. The company is offering generous discounts to all of its personnel to give them and their families the fullest opportunity to enjoy this rarest of cultural offerings.
The purchase of a non-refundable, half-season subscription will entitle them to a twenty percent discount, and of a full-season subscription, to a forty percent discount. Subscriptions may be paid through deferred salary deductions. Ticket sales start on June 30. Early reservations are encouraged to guarantee employees and their families good theater seats.
13. 
Who will be getting discounts to the performances?
A Clients of the company.
B Company employees.
C Affiliates of the company.
D Company stockholders.
14. 
How much of a discount can people get with a full-season subscription?
A 20 percent.
B 24 percent.
C 30 percent.
D 40 percent.
15. 
What are people encouraged to do?
A Apply for a credit card.
B Purchase tickets online.
C Make reservation in advance.
D Meet Janet Moors personally.
16. 
What is suggested about tickets?
A They will be sold from the end of June.
B All of the tickets are not refundable.
C All ticket holders can get a discount in December.
D They must be purchased with cash only.
Japan"s Number Five Travel Company
by Takako Makino

Sapporo-In its October edition, National Travel Magazine rated the Sapporo-based the Narita Travel Company at number five on its list of Top Ten Travel Companies in Japan for the new year.
According to National Travel Magazine, the Narita Travel made the list because it demonstrated a strong commitment to offer tour participants a rewarding and memorable experience. From camping near quiet lakes, climbing mountains, and skiing to walking forest, and dog sledding, Narita Travel has developed fun-filled activities for a variety of outdoor adventures.
The owner of Narita Travel, Yoko Sato, was delighted to find out that her company had made the list. In a statement the company released yesterday, she said, "We are honored to be recognized as one of the preeminent travel companies in the country, alongside the popular companies like Osaka Travel and Tokyo Travel, that have been in the eco adventure business much longer than we have."
17. 
Why was the Narita Travel Company selected by National Travel Magazine?
A It offers more outdoor activities than other travel companies.
B It designs trips that participants are likely to remember for a long time.
C It is one of the most popular travel companies in the country.
D It is more committed to the environment than its competitors.
18. 
What is NOT indicated about the Narita Travel Company?
A It is based in Sapporo.
B It offers camping near peaceful lakes.
C Its owner is Yoko Sato.
D Its trips are expensive.
19. 
What is suggested about Osaka Travel?
A It takes travelers to destinations outside Japan.
B It is not a brand new company.
C It does not offer outdoor activities.
D It is not as popular as the Narita Travel Company.
20. 
What is the purpose of the e-mail?
A To notify employees of a successful merger.
B To report the company"s record sales.
C To announce a change in business plans.
D To introduce a new company lawyer to board members.
21. 
According to the e-mail, why was a merger proposed?
A To improve Hartford"s productivity.
B To benefit from new technology of Greenleaf Company.
C To take advantage of Greenleaf"s facilities.
D To receive more grants from the local government.
22. 
What type of business is the Hartford"s Company?
A A law firm.
B A shipping company.
C A semiconductor producer.
D A financial institution.
23. 
When will Woody Coleman answer questions about the merger?
A On May 22.
B On May 23.
C On May 24.
D On May 25.
Ear Discomfort When Flying
By Robert James

It is quite widespread to respond passengers" complaints of ear discomfort when flying or right away after takeoff. Most complaints arise in the time of takeoff or landing. The air pressure inside the passenger cabin may cause your ears to pop. This could lead, at landing or takeoff, to temporary hearing loss or simply ear discomfort.
These side effects usually last only while you are flying and, after a short time, should get back to what is normal for you. They result from a difference between air pressure in the part of your ear called the "middle ear" and the atmospheric pressure of the plane.
You can do a number of things to reduce the effects of flying on hearing. Yawn, chew gum, or suck on a hard candy. Keep swallowing, using a glass of water or another drink, but not alcohol. Do this regularly, every 15 to 30 seconds as necessary. Some people have reported that earplugs also help but, so far, there has been no medical study to prove that earplugs really help.
You are going to benefit from postponing your flight in the event you are suffering from either infected ears or sinuses, allergies or from the feeling of a stuffed up head. If you have to travel, ask your family doctor or local pharmacist for advice and about decongestants you can use. Many doctors recommend that you use a decongestant spray about 20 minutes before you fly. It is important not to use the spray for more than five days continuously.
24. 
What is the subject of the article?
A The side effects of some medicines.
B The causes of hearing loss.
C The function of the ears.
D The effects of flying on hearing.
25. 
According to the article, what causes ear discomfort while flying?
A A change in air pressure.
B A change in drinks.
C A change in plane speed.
D A change in temperature.
26. 
What is NOT suggested for reducing the effects of ear discomfort?
A Take plenty of fluids.
B Chew gum during the flight.
C Yawn occasionally.
D Drink a little wine.
27. 
What are the people with infected ears advised to do?
A Use earplugs.
B Eat a hard sweet.
C Travel another day.
D Ask for help from cabin crews.
28. 
The word "takeoff" in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to
A landing.
B departure.
C arrival.
D removal.

29. 
What is stated about the apartment in Woodhill?
A It has a new owner.
B It should be emptied by February 28.
C It is close to public transportation.
D It includes heat in the monthly rent.
30. 
What is NOT suggested about the apartment?
A It has some new appliances.
B It has many windows.
C It can be viewed online.
D It can be leased for a short time.
31. 
What is indicated about Ms. Long?
A She wants to look at the apartment before March 1st.
B She would like to replace the kitchen stove.
C She will be out of town after the open house.
D She is moving to Woodhill before March 1st.
32. 
Who most likely is Mr. Williams?
A A resident of E-Dream Apartments.
B A real estate agent in Woodhill.
C A friend of Ms. Long.
D A coworker at Ms. Long"s company.
33. 
How will Mr. Williams most likely respond to Ms. Long"s e-mail?
A By confirming receipt of his rental application.
B By taking additional photographs of the apartment.
C By returning her telephone call.
D By sending her directions to E-Dream Apartments.
Home & Office Furniture
25 Parker Road, West Town 25674

April 20
Dear Mr. Campbell,
Thanks for visiting my office this morning. I watched the DVD you gave me about your company"s service and it was very impressive, and I"d like to open an account with your company if some conditions are met between us. As I mentioned, I have had a few problems recently with our products being damaged during shipment, and I am not certain that I want to continue using TPS Express to deliver merchandise to my customers.
Enclosed please find a detailed description of our shipping needs. The most important thing is that I must be able to continue providing my customers with an option to receive the next-day delivery of merchandise at a resonable price. I"d like to know what time of day I need to have merchandise ready to be picked up for shipping. Currently I must have it ready for pickup by 2:00 p.m.
Please let me know as soon as possible since we normally receive a lot of orders from our customers in May. You can email me at the address on my business card I gave you this morning. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Tony Anderson
Enclosure 
34. 
Who is Mr. Campbell?
A A DVD producer.
B A shipping company representative.
C The owner of TPS Express.
D A furniture salesperson.
35. 
What did Mr. Campbell receive from Mr. Anderson?
A A chair.
B A DVD.
C A product sample.
D A business card.
36. 
According to the letter, what does Home and Office Furniture currently offer customers?
A A refund for items damaged during shipping.
B Discounted prices on bulk orders.
C Next-day receipt of merchandise.
D The option of opening an account with the company.
37. 
What is indicated about Speedmate Shipping"s least expensive next-day delivery service?
A It has a pickup time that is earlier than that of TPS Express.
B It is available only to business with very high volumes of shipments.
C It is 15 percent cheaper than the same service offered by TPS Express.
D It guarantees that customers will receive their orders by 10:00 a.m.
38. 
What is NOT indicated Speedmate Shipping?
A It has a variety of delivery options available.
B Mr. Anderson may receive a discount on its services.
C It bills some customers on a monthly basis.
D Mr. Anderson has used the company"s service before.
April 9
Ms. Sara Evans
Master Publishing
39 Edmonton Street
Dear Ms. Evans,
I am a friend of James Baker and he encouraged me to forward my resume to you. I know James through the Peterson Publishing Company, where I was the editor. We worked together on books about several local art galleries and museums.
I have included a copy of one of those books with this letter. James thought that the position at Master Publishing Company might be of interest to me when he learned that my family and I will be moving California in on April 13. I would appreciate any recommendations you can offer for conducting a job search for an editor"s position, and any help you can provide with the logistics of relocating to California.
My resume and cover letter are attached. Most of my editorial experience is in a number of fashion, education, finance, entertainment publication. I think I am prepared to handle the duties involved. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Robin Brooks
Interoffice Memo

From: Sara Evans
To: James Baker
Subject: Robin Brooks
Date: April 15
Dear James,
Thank you for introducing a highly qualified person to our company. The president and department heads have agreed to hire Mr. Brooks as our editor beginning on April 20.
Mr. Brooks"s first assignment will be a short-period project on one of our company"s education publications. And the project needs to be completed on June 20. After that, he will be assigned to your editorial team. As you"ll recall, I mentioned last year that I would like to start a feature on the California Art Times. And Art Times will be a similar project that you and Mr. Brooks worked on at Peterson Publishing.
I"d like to meet with Mr. Brooks to discuss his contract on April 17 at my office. And if you can, I"d like you to be there to make Mr. Brooks feel at home. Thank you.
Sara
Human Resources Manager
39. 
What is indicated about Mr. Brooks?
A He was the head of the editorial team at Peterson Publishing.
B He has worked for 5 different publishing companies.
C He will soon be relocated to another city.
D He previously worked on a project with Ms. Evans.
40. 
In the letter the word "handle" in paragraph 3, line 2 is closest in meaning to
A examine.
B manage.
C consider.
D explain.
41. 
Where does Mr. Baker currently work?
A At the Peterson Publishing Company.
B At a local gallery.
C At a museum.
D At the Master Publishing Company.
42. 
What type of publication is Mr. Brooks expected to work on?
A Fashion.
B Education.
C Finance.
D Entertainment.
43. 
What is NOT indicated about Mr. Brooks?
A He will be hired as an editor at Master Publishing.
B He will work together with Mr. Baker.
C He will meet with Ms. Evans in the human resources department.
D He will be hired on a provisional basis.
Riverstone City Museum
Maple Road 34523
Riverston 2398
Dear Mr. Cooper,
I read an article that the Riverstone City Museum is currently seeking companies for the job of painting the interior and exterior of the main building. The Flora Painting would like to be considered for the painting job you need. Since its founding 20 years ago in Riverston City, our company has established a reputation as a company that provides quality service at affordable prices.
At the same time, we know the museum is a place that many people visit, so we will consider safety first. Since most paint can be flammable and hazardous to health, we now carry Rainbow Paint, a superior paints that is both especially resistant to fading and peeling and environmentally safe.
Enclosed please find our bid application as well as a brochure that highlights the benefits of Rainbow Paint. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Graham
Flora Painting Supplies and Services 
44. 
What is the purpose of the letter?
A To sell some paint product.
B To request a list of museum programs.
C To inquire about a business license.
D To express interest in a contract.
45. 
What is claimed about Flora Painting Supplies and Services?
A It charges a fee for its consultation service.
B Its painting service is reasonably priced.
C It is new to Riverstone City.
D It opens every day of the week.
46. 
What was NOT provided to Mr. Cooper?
A The telephone number.
B The bid application.
C The business hours.
D The list of staff members.
47. 
What is stated about Rainbow Paint?
A It was developed 20 years ago.
B It comes in seven types of colors.
C It is susceptible to harsh weather conditions.
D It is available at a single location in the Riverstone vicinity.
48. 
When are people NOT available to use the consultation services?
A On Monday.
B On Wednesday.
C On Saturday.
D On Sunday.