1、托业-53 及答案解析(总分：100.03，做题时间：90 分钟)On-Time Buses on the RiseMarch 10-The Jackson City“s bus lines earned their highest on-time records in June, according to a report released by the Department of City Transportation. The department“s study, which covers the city“s 25 bus lines, shows that the bus line
2、s combined had an on-time arrival rate of 89 percent last month, up from 82 percent in May. The study noted that the highest rate achieved by the bus line last year was only 83 percent in November; on-time rates for all of last year averaged 79 percent.（分数：8.00）(1).What is the article about?（分数：4.00
3、）A.A revised policyB.A new bus stationC.A bus line studyD.A travel plan(2).What is NOT stated in the article?（分数：4.00）A.The research was based on more than 20 bus lines.B.The on-time rate for May is 82 percent.C.This year“s on-time rates are slightly lower than those of last year.D.The report was is
4、sued by the Department of City Transportation.（分数：8.01）(1).What is being noticed?（分数：2.67）A.Employee training sessionsB.Discounts on online purchasesC.A sale in a department storeD.The opening of a new store(2).What is NOT mentioned as a sale item?（分数：2.67）A.FurnitureB.FootwearC.AppliancesD.Dress(3)
5、.According to the notice, on what day will the special event begin?（分数：2.67）A.MondayB.TuesdayC.WednesdayD.ThursdayWhat is BPG?In a tight economy, your business may depend on word of mouth. Personal recommendations given freely are the best advertising there is. By establishing a “formal“ relationshi
6、p with other like-minded people, you will have the opportunity to use BPG (Business Partner Group) membership to dramatically increase your client base. All members carry a supply of each member“s business cards with them and they are then able to hand to a potential client for their services. Unlik
7、e other networking groups, BPG provides its members with a professional structure and an ongoing training system which enables members to network in a deliberate manner as well as constantly Update their referral marketing skills. Being a member is like having dozens of sales people working for you.
8、 Just last year, members of BPG passed over one million, which generated hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business for members!（分数：8.00）(1).For whom is this information intended?（分数：4.00）A.Advertising agenciesB.Business card makersC.Job seekersD.Business owners(2).What is NOT mentioned in th
9、e information?（分数：4.00）A.Personal recommendations are one of the best forms of advertising.B.Members of BPG will receive a training regularly.C.Members of BPG carry other members“ business cards.D.Initial membership fees for new members are waived.From: To: Subject: Company Outing Date: March 13 D
10、ear valued employees, On the company Intranet, you should have read a notice about the company outing, which will be held on March 20 at 9:00 A.M. at the Kensington Park. Some of you have had questions, so I“d like to clarify a few details. -Lunch and beverages will be provided to your family. You c
11、an bring your own lunch box, but please inform our department so we don“t buy too much food. -Shuttle bus transportation will be provided from our corporate headquarter“s parking area to the Kensington Park between 8:00 A.M. and 8:40 A.M The shuttle buses will make return trips between 6:00 P.M. and
12、 6:30 EM -For those who wish to drive separately, directions to the Kensington Park are attached to this message. We hope to see you there! Margaret Miller Human Resources（分数：8.00）(1).What is the purpose of the e-mail?（分数：4.00）A.To ask employees to read the company IntranetB.To inform employees of a
13、 change of event venueC.To provide additional information about an eventD.To ask employees to use their own vehicles(2).Where will the shuttle buses drop off the employees after the event?（分数：4.00）A.At the Kensington ParkB.At a bus stationC.In downtownD.In a parking areaVirginia Richmond -The Nation
14、al Holiday is approaching, and T-Mart store finally decided to launch the new version of its website in order to better serve its customers according to Robert Coleman, Public Relations Manager. “Our website is now so straightforward and easy to use that it will revolutionize our customers“ shopping
15、 experience,“ said Mr. Coleman. He also added that the new version of website will include more functions and a more responsive interface. The new website is aimed to make it more user-friendly. For example, customers can track the status of their orders on the website, and can have easy access to o
16、ther customers“ reviews of items. T-Mart now has more than a million shoppers registered on its website and receives nearly 5,000 online orders a day. The company offers products in hundreds of categories, ranging from fresh produce to electronic devices, with more categories to be added later this
17、year. Since the Internet scams are rising dramatically, the company will take some measures to protect their customers“ confidential information, including IP addresses, credit card information. For more information, visit （分数：8.01）(1).What is the purpose of the article?（分数：2.67）A.To announce the op
18、ening of a new branchB.To advertise the largest sale in a company“s historyC.To review the quality of products sold through a popular websiteD.To publicize improvements being made to a website(2).According to the article, what does T-Mart plan to do in the near future?（分数：2.67）A.Launch a new adverti
19、sing campaignB.Expand its product categoriesC.Add new payment options for its online customersD.Stop selling electronic devices(3).What is suggested about T-Mart?（分数：2.67）A.It has just filled its millionth order on its website.B.It ships its online orders within one day of purchase.C.Its management
20、cares about customers“ privacy.D.It is the largest store in Richmond.（分数：8.00）(1).What is indicated about the event?（分数：2.00）A.The performances will be recorded.B.Many cancer patients will be invited.C.Tickets will go on sale on Monday.D.A large number of people are expected to attend.(2).According
21、to the article, who will give the final performance?（分数：2.00）A.Jim MorrisB.Harvey ColeC.Oscar WallaceD.Nat King(3).What is NOT stated about the festival?（分数：2.00）A.It will be held for 4 days.B.It will feature international performers.C.It will be held for the first time.D.It will include a private p
22、arty.(4).Who is most likely Oscar Wallace?（分数：2.00）A.A chefB.A musicianC.A dancerD.A hotel managerVictoria Brooks General Manager West Java Accounting Services 3467 Leon Avenue Dear Ms. Brooks, Thank you for doing business with our company. I“d like to express our appreciation for the business your
23、company has provided us over the last year. I am writing to inform you of a new payment option that could save you a considerable amount of money. As our valued customer, you are eligible to use our EBPP(Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment) system, which allows our consumers to view and pay bill
24、s electronically. EBPP systems send bills from our company automatically to individual consumers via the Internet. The systems also enable payments to be made by consumers, given that the amount appearing on the e-bill is correct. If you pay for your future orders by our EBPP system, you will receiv
25、e a 10 percent discount on the total cost of each order. Just click the EBPP button on our website and enter your customer account number ZA003567, and your credit card information. After that, you need to create your own pass code as instructed online. You can count on our new security system. In a
26、ddition, if you choose to make use of this payment option on your next order of paper products or other office supplies, we will credit you for the cost of shipping. This is our way of thanking you for being such a good customer. We look forward to continuing our association with you in the future.
27、Sincerely, Jessica Moore Marketing Manager（分数：8.01）(1).Why did Ms. Moore send the letter to Ms. Brooks?（分数：2.67）A.To congratulate her for opening an accountB.To inform her of a special discountC.To promote a new productD.To confirm a recent purchase order(2).What kind of business is Ms. Moore“s comp
28、any?（分数：2.67）A.An office product supplierB.An international marketing companyC.A financial service providerD.A shipping company(3).What is NOT required to apply for the new payment system?（分数：2.67）A.Credit card informationB.Given account numberC.Pass codeD.Contact numberNOTICEThis morning we receive
29、d complaints from a few tenants that the tap water was colored. Since our maintenance crew repaired some tanks and pipelines, this problem will not last long. However, I“d like to give you a few tips of how to use the tap water. The discolored water is not a health threat. If you happen to drink som
30、e of the discolored water, it will not make you sick. Nevertheless, you are not encouraged to drink colored water. As the rust can stain clothing, it is best to wait several hours for the water to clear before doing any laundry. Also, do not use any hot water as you may draw this rusty water into yo
31、ur hot water tank, which may have to be flushed out later. If you were doing laundry when the water became discolored, rewash the laundry later when the water clears. Use a rust stain remover or regular detergent. Maintenance crew will clean the tanks again tomorrow, and we expect no new problems wi
32、ll occur. Due to this additional work, we have to suspend the water supply and close the swimming pool area from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow. Please keep all taps closed during the hours mentioned. If you notice that the water is still colored after the work has been done, please contact our apartment
33、 management office right away. We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you. The Management（分数：8.00）(1).For whom is this notice intended?（分数：2.00）A.Office workersB.Hotel guestsC.Apartment residentsD.Maintenance crew(2).According to the notice, when should the management be contacted?（分数：2.00）A.If
34、the water remains dirtyB.If water supply is goodC.If the pool area is closedD.If the maintenance crew arrive(3).When will the maintenance work probably be finished?（分数：2.00）A.This morningB.This afternoonC.Tomorrow morningD.Tomorrow afternoon(4).What does the management request people to do?（分数：2.00）
35、A.Buy some detergent to do laundryB.Drink colored water until the maintenance work is finishedC.Swim in the pool tomorrow morningD.Close the taps during the maintenance workDeconstruction Rather Than Demolitionby Daniel RossArlington (May 8)-As mentioned in last week“s article, at the end of a build
36、ing“s life, demolition generates large amounts of materials that can be reused or recycled, principally wood, concrete and other types of masonry, and drywall. Rather than demolish an entire building, consider “deconstructing“ all or part of the structure. Deconstruction is the orderly dismantling b
37、uilding components for reusing or recycling. Last week“s deconstruction of two buildings to make way for a convention center expansion is being cited as an example of how far a community can go to recycle construction materials. The city plans to use recycled construction materials to help build the
38、 convention center“s 150,000-square-meter new wing. Half the wing will be taken up by a new library hall, shopping areas and restaurants. Robin Baily, construction manager for the city of Arlington, said that last week“s controlled deconstruction of the vacant office buildings at 253 and 326 Martin
39、Street collectively produced more than 180 tons of debris, and was transported from the downtown site to regional recycling centers run by Youngearth Recycling, Inc. The remaining non-recyclable materials were safely disposed of in a landfill. Yoon-sook Huh, president of the Citizen“s Coalition for
40、Waste Reduction, which lobbied the city council to adopt the new policy, said the efficient use of resources is a fundamental tenet of green building construction. This means reducing, reusing, and recycling most if not all materials that remain after a construction or renovation project. Through ca
41、reful planning, reusing and recycling of construction materials can actually be more economical than disposal.（分数：8.00）(1).What does the article discuss?（分数：1.60）A.A proposal to build two new office buildingsB.Rising costs of construction materialsC.The impact of a city“s recycling programD.The demo
42、lition of a library(2).What is NOT part of convention center project?（分数：1.60）A.An exhibition hallB.Places to eatC.A libraryD.Shopping areas(3).In the article, the word “debris“ in paragraph 3, line 3 is closest in meaning to（分数：1.60）A.vehiclesB.treesC.remainsD.earth(4).According to the article, wha
43、t is Yoon-sook“s area of expertise most likely?（分数：1.60）A.ManufacturingB.Business managementC.Environmental scienceD.Journalism(5).What is suggested in the article?（分数：1.60）A.The article was published by the Citizen“s Coalition for Waste Reduction.B.Yoon-sook Huh contributes to the newspaper regular
44、ly.C.The newspaper company will be relocated to the convention center.D.Daniel Ross previously dealt with a similar topic at the beginning of May.（分数：7.00）(1).What was Ms. Brown“s role most likely in last year“s trade show?（分数：1.40）A.She purchased some electronic products.B.She set up the audio equi
45、pment.C.She assisted the caterer.D.She gave a presentation.(2).How is this year“s trade show expected to be different from last year“s?（分数：1.40）A.It will be held at the Watson“s convention center.B.It will last for two days.C.It will be attended by more people.D.It will include additional exhibition
46、s.(3).What problem occurred at last year“s show?（分数：1.40）A.Some people could not hear the speakers.B.The event location was changed during the show.C.The reserved room was too small.D.One of the presenters could not attend.(4).Who provided the food services for Dudley Electronics“ reception last yea
47、r?（分数：1.40）A.Lloyd Italian restaurantB.Watson“s Convention CenterC.Robin CollinsD.Hazel“s Catering Company(5).Which space will Dudley Electronics most likely reserve this year?（分数：1.40）A.Chinar HallB.Pine HallC.Teak PlazaD.Pipai RoomJoin Our Local Event!The local art festival is a three-day event he
48、ld every year during the third week of April. This year we are holding it from April 16-18. It is an entirely volunteer-run festival. Share your time and talents, and work with many of Oldham“s art-loving people! Before the festival From March 18 to 29, we need people in the following committees: ar
49、twork categorization and labeling, workshop organization, advertising and promotion, and pre-registration. From April 1 to 15, volunteers are needed to set up shade areas, cut down grass in camping areas, wash chairs and tables, paint stages and booths, and build stage backdrops and banners. During the festival During the festival, we need people in these committees: registration, kitchen, first-aid, safety, recycling, and stage and sound crew. After the festival After the festival, we will appreciate help in the two-day general cleanup, returning of
