第三篇　阅读理解

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.

Passage 1

Beaufort Tailors

442 Oakmount Rd.

Bdtford, NE

R3W 4P7

September 10，2006

Dear customer,

Beaufort Tailors is proud to announce the re-opening of our store on Beauville St., in the town of Beaufort. After being closed for two months for extensive renovations, we are set to re-open on Saturday, September l6th.

As always, our business will be making customized garments with high-quality textiles, tailored to meet your requirements. In celebration of our re-opening, there will be a gift giveaway event outside our store. between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. Come and see what kind of free items we offer!

We’re also offering a unique one-day deal to our customers who have shown US their patronage over the years, and those who are new clients of Beaufort Tailors. For one day only, when you order custom-made apparel—suits, silk dresses, pants, or jackets—you will receive 10％ to 25％ off the regular charge. The discount applies to any material, from silk to cotton. The offer is valid between 9:00 a. m. when our store opens, and 9:00 p. m. when our store closes on the 16th.

We thank you for your patronage, and look forward to seeing you at our re-opening ceremony. Beaufort Tailors. There’s no substitute for custom-made attire.

1.Why did the company send this letter?

(A) To promote a new line of clothing

(B) To apologize for a shortage in stock

(C) To announce they will resume business

(D) To advertise the opening of a new store

【答案】C

【解析】根据第l段第1句Beaufort Tailors is proud to announce the re-opening of our store可知答案为C项。resume用做动词时意为“重开，重新开始”。

2.Which is NOT true about the company’s offer?

(A) A free gifts event for the visitors

(B) A separate deal for regular customers

(C) A discount on women’s dresses

(D) A custom-made product

【答案】B

【解析】根据第3段第1句We’re also offering a … of Beaufort Tailors可知活动优惠的对象包括老顾客和新顾客，因此B项的说法是错误的。

Passage 2

FROM: Restaurant Management

TO: All Staff

Attention workers,

Ally’s Seafood House will be closed for an entire week at the beginning of March while our kitchen equipment is updated in accordance with the latest health standards. Specific dates for the closure will be announced as soon as we receive notification from the maintenance company.

Unfortunately, hourly workers will be forced to take a week of unpaid leave during the scheduled maintenance, but it will not be subtracted from your allotted vacation days. Time off for salaried workers will be paid.

Please direct any questions about the closure to your supervisor or shift manager. Keep up the hard work!

1.What does the notice mainly discuss?

(A) An approaching pay cut

(B) Employees’ vacation schedules

(C) An upcoming renovation

(D) Newly hired kitchen supervisors

【答案】C

【解析】根据短文开头的第1句Ally’s Seafood House … health standards可知短文通知人们改装厨房设备的期间，饭店暂不营业，故选C项。

2.What is true about employees paid wages by the hour?

(A) They will get a week of paid vacation.

(B) They will not work during the month of March.

(C) They will help with the maintenance work.

(D) They will not receive payment during the closure.

【答案】D

【解析】从第2段第1句take a week of unpaid leave during the scheduled maintenance,可看出钟点工在厨房设备改装的期间是没有工资的，故选D项。

Passage 3

Are You Interested in Becoming & Health Care Professional?

What: Careers in Health Care

When: 9 am to 2 pm, August 13

Where: The Magnus Event Center, Elliot Street

Health care professionals have interesting, fulfilling, and enjoyable careers, and they are well-respected in the community. If you want to really make a difference in the world, you should come along to the Careers in Health Care information session. Careers in Health Care will give you an opportunity to learn more about the potential benefits of a job in this industry.

At the event, health care practitioners will be there to talk to you about what their job involves. As well as doctors and nurses, there will also be hospital administrators, physiotherapists, massage therapists, speech and language therapists, optometrists, and many, many more. In addition, industry educators from colleges like St. Clair's and Harbor University will be on hand to help you plan a career in your chosen health care field. We look forward to seeing you there!

1.What is the purpose of the event?

(A) To welcome health care professionals

(B) To promote certain health services

(C) To discuss health workforce shortages

(D) To promote careers in health care

【答案】D

【解析】根据文章的标题以及第一段最后一句“Careers in Health Care will give you an opportunity to lean more about the potential benefits of a job in this industry”，可知目的是为宣传保健服务的工作，文中提到该工作有很多优势，希望人们能够参加。所以D项在正确。

2.What is mentioned about the event?

(A) It will take place inside a hospital.

(B) It is scheduled to last all day.

(C) It will feature workers from various fields.

(D) It is targeted at people with a college education.

【答案】C

【解析】文中最后一段提到这项工作会有各行各业的人士参加，像医院的行政人员，理疗师，验光师，教育工作者等。所以C项正确；A B两项未提及；D项错误。

Passage 4

Thank you for choosing the Anderson Resort. We cater for a variety of different tastes and budgets. Please talk to the front desk if you are interested in upgrading to a superior room.

Junior Suite

Junior suites are our most affordable option. They are equipped with standard facilities such as television, free Internet, and air conditioning. Junior suites are located in the west wing. They enjoy a view of the golf course.

Executive Suite

Executive suites have all of the same features as junior suites, but they also have a balcony. Executive suites are in the south wing and overlook the pool area.

Family Suite

Family suites are equipped with all standard features. They also have an extra bedroom, as well as a small kitchenette with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator. Family suites overlook the Anderson Beach from the north wing.

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe suites provide visitors with a luxurious stay. On top of standard features, deluxe suites also have a balcony and outdoor Jacuzzi, allowing guests to relax under the stars. Deluxe suites have a superb ocean view from the east wing.

1.What is the purpose of this notice?

(A) To explain the upgrade policy

(B) To outline the types of rooms available

(C) To provide information about the room rates

(D) To describe the hotel’s common facilities

【答案】B 

【解析】文章第一段提到酒店提供不同种类的房间，并且可以升级到高等的套房，后面列举了很多不同的套房。所以目的是列举不同种类的房间，选择B项。

2.For whom is the notice most likely intended?

(A) People planning a vacation

(B) Current guests at the hotel

(C) Employees of the resort

(D) Prospective business travelers

【答案】B

【解析】第一句话“Thank you for choosing the Anderson Resort”，和本段最后一句“Please talk to the front desk if you are interested in upgrading to a superior room”可知目标受众是酒店现有的顾客。

3.What is only available in a deluxe suite?

(A) An ocean view

(B) An outdoor spa bath

(C) A balcony

(D) A kitchenette

【答案】B

【解析】根据deluxe suite，定位到文中Deluxe Suite部分，文中别的套间都有阳台，厨房，可以看海景，但是只有Deluxe Suite才能享受室外温泉浴，所以选择B项。

Passage 5

H&K Marketing Representatives, a firm with over 15 years of experience in the highly competitive marketing industry, is seeking to fill the following position:

Executive Bookkeeper

Our bookkeeping staff carries out all accounting operations within the company, including, but not limited to: creating detailed financial statements for all company business activities, reviewing budget proposals submitted by other department heads, maintaining and updating accounting records in the company’s archives, and completing the appropriate yearly tax forms as required by law.

As Executive Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for supervising all of these operations. You will also be expected to prepare bimonthly reports on the company's overall financial situation for submission to the Chief Financial Officer.

Other occasional duties may include: organizing training workshops for the bookkeeping staff, supervising and training new members in your department, helping department managers prepare their budgets, etc.

Anyone interested in this position should contact Yolanda Lee in the Human Resources Department at 1-249-555-2092 for information on how to apply.

1.What kind of job is available?

(A) Marketing representative

(B) Senior accountant

(C) Chief financial officer

(D) Human resources director

【答案】B

【解析】第2段开头表示招聘Executive Bookkeeper，其职责是 carries out all accounting operations，从而可以知道正确答案是B项。

2. How often will the accepted candidate submit general financial reports?

(A) Once a month

(B) Every other month

(C) Twice a year

(D) Once a year

【答案】B

【解析】第3段第2句提到to prepare bimonthly reports on the company's overall financial situation。bimonthly意为“每2个月的，隔月的”，因此B项为正确答案。

3.What is NOT listed as a duty of the advertised position?

(A) Holding professional development sessions

(B) Managing the operations of the book-keeping department

(C) Interviewing and hiring bookkeeping staff

(D) Assisting other managers with budget plans

【答案】C

【解析】根据第3段和第4段对job duty的说明，可以找到ABD三项对应的内容，但没有提到C项关于面试和招聘bookkeeping staff的内容，故选C项。

Passage 6

Dear Carlton-Greenlane resident,

The Carlton-Greenlane mayoral election is coming up on July 1. Make the right choice this year and vote for US Liberals candidate Ben Fraser.

Mr. Fraser is the only candidate who can be trusted to keep the Carlton-Greenlane economy strong. He has the full endorsement of the outgoing mayor, Genevieve Lang. Mayor Lang, who was the successful and highly popular US Liberals mayoral candidate in the last two elections, has worked with Mr. Fraser for over a decade on city business. She firmly believes that Mr. Fraser is a hardworking, intelligent and resourceful person with outstanding leadership qualities.

Mr. Fraser is committed to making the city of Carlton-Greenlane a better place. He has lived in the region his whole life, so he fully understands the city's people and their needs. He is also a qualified public administrator with over 30 years experience in municipal and city government.

If you'd like to learn more about Ben Fraser, please visit his blog at www.usliberals.org/benfraser. He regularly updates this web page with information about new ideas and strategies for Carlton-Greenlane, as well as information about his public appearances on the campaign trail.

This mayoral election, vote for Ben Fraser to ensure the city of Carlton-Greenlane remains in safe hands.

Sincerely,

Sandy Richmond

US Liberals Campaign Manager

1.What is the main purpose of this letter?

(A) To remind residents to vote in an election

(B) To assess the main contenders for city mayor

(C) To report on political developments in the region

(D) To promote a political candidate

【答案】D

【解析】根据第一段提到的今年的市长竞选即将开始，希望市民们做出正确的选择，后文中提到候选人Ben Fraser的优势等，以及了解他的渠道，所以文章是为竞选服务的，故D项符合题意。

2.Who is Genevieve Lang?

(A) Mr. Fraser's main rival

(B) The mayor of Carlton-Greenlane

(C) Mr. Fraser's campaign manager

(D) The leader of the US Liberals party

【答案】B

【解析】题目中的Genevieve Lang出现在第二段第二句话，“He has the full endorsement of the outgoing mayor, Genevieve Lang”，以及后面几句话，可知Genevieve Lang是Carlton-Greenlane的市长。

3.What is NOT mentioned about Mr. Fraser?

(A) He is running for mayor.

(B) He has worked in local politics for many years.

(C) He was raised in Carlton-Greenlane.

(D) He owns a successful business in the city.

【答案】D

【解析】根据前两句话可知Mr. Fraser在竞选市长。根据第二段提到的与该市市长一起就该市事物工作，可知Mr. Fraser在当地政府工作多年。第三段第二句话提到Mr. Fraser一生都在本市生活。ABC三项在文中都提到了，只有D项未提及。

4. What is mentioned as a reason for visiting Mr. Fraser's blog?

(A) To give him feedback on his ideas

(B) To contribute to his political campaign

(C) To find out about his policies

(D) To learn more about his political party

【答案】C

【解析】第四段最后一句提到他会时常更新博客，上面会有一些关于该市的新想法和策略，希望人们去看。所以C项符合题意。

Passage 7

Pine University is proud to announce the opening of its newest classrooms. Using the latest advances in high technology, these classrooms will allow professors and students to interact fully with one another. Every seat in these classrooms comes equipped with its own computer. Not only that, but the computers are all wired to one another, enabling students to communicate with their fellow classmates. In addition, the traditional blackboard has been replaced with a white board that is computer compatible. Chalk has become a thing of the past. Instead, the professors will use laser pens that write on the white board. And whatever they write will show up not only on the whiteboard but also on the students’ computer screens. Students can now just lick the mouse and save whatever the professor writes on the board. This will enable them to devote all of their attention to their professors’ lectures and not have to worry about taking notes.

Pine University is opening five of these classrooms for the spring semester. 5 more are under construction, and they should be ready for the summer session. Once the required funds become available, we will convert every classroom in the College of Engineering to ones like these. These are the classrooms of the future. And the future is now at Pine University.

1. According to the announcement, what does each desk have?

(A) A computer

(B) A whiteboard

(C) A seat

(D) A blackboard

【答案】A

【解析】文中第三句话“教室的每个座位上都安装有一台电脑”提到每个座位上都安装了电脑，故选择A项。

2. Because of the new classrooms, what do students no longer have to do?

(A) Attend class

(B) Take notes

(C) Listen to the professor

(D) Purchase a computer

【答案】B

【解析】根据公告第一段倒数第一、二句话“现在学生们只要点击一下鼠标就能将教授写在白板上的所有内容保存下来。这会使他们集中注意听讲，不用分神做笔记”，可知学生不用做笔记，故选择B项。

3. Which of the following is unnecessary in these classrooms?

(A) Computers

(B) Pens

(C) Chalk

(D) Erasers

【答案】C

【解析】从第一段中间部分“Chalk has become a thing of the past（粉笔已经过时了）”可知不需要粉笔了。

4. What does Pine University intend to do by the summer session?

(A) Convert every classroom at the school to the new style

(B) Start construction on five more special classrooms

(C) Have ten new classrooms ready for students

(D) Raise enough money to convert more classrooms

【答案】C

【解析】根据第二段前两句话“派恩大学现在为春季学期开放五个这样的教室。还有另外的五个教室正在建设中，夏季学期可以投人使用”可知夏季将建好十个新教室。

Passage 8

Dale Tounavaq

442 Westside, Fort Simpson

W3K 1P6

July 3rd, 2006

Dear Mr. Toumavaq,

We are pleased to send you notification that you have been awarded an academic scholarship by the Immigrant Advancement Foundation.

The foundation was established in 1975 to provide immigrants with greater access to education and the funds needed to acquire that education.

You have been selected as one of fifteen scholarship recipients nationwide, based on your outstanding high school total grade point average and personal essay submitted in application for the scholarship. This award is applicable for one year, with opportunity for renewal after review of your academic performance in the coming spring.

You are entitled to use this scholarship toward the discipline of your choice. Present this form to the registrar when you report for student registration for the fall/winter semester.

Best Regards,

Mark Ogilvie, Chairperson

Immigrant Advancement Foundation

1.Why was the foundation created?

(A) To assist the immigration department

(B) To give low income earners financial assistance

(C) To compensate young people for higher tuition fees

(D) To urge immigrants to pursue an education

【答案】D

【解析】第2段提到社里财团是为了provide immigrants with greater access to education，即使移民者获得更多的受教育的机会，故选D项。

2. What is NOT mentioned as a condition for receiving a scholarship?

(A) Being a person who has migrated to the country

(B) A good academic record at a secondary school

(C) Acceptance for study in a science program

(D) An essay outlining an applicant’s personal history

【答案】C

【解析】短文第3段提到了申请奖学金必须是移民的学生，考虑学校的成绩和自我介绍的材料。C项中关于科学研究项目的内容并未提到。

Passage 9

May 5, 2006

Attention Regional Directors:

Here at Collins Shipping Service Inc. (CSS), we’ve built a reputation as a trustworthy and efficient national corporation that always puts the needs of the customer first. The key to this success has been the careful organization of our regional and local divisions, which has enabled us to communicate effectively. However, our recent expansions have caused some problems with this system.

In order to maintain our communicative ability, the CEO has decided to reorganize all of the corporation’s divisions. As regional directors, you are requested to submit detailed status reports on your divisions, focusing on any new service areas you are responsible for.

Next month, you will attend a conference to be held at CSS headquarters in Vancouver. There, you will participate in meetings to finalize the new organizational plans. You all will have the opportunity to voice your suggestions, concerns, and opinions, so please be prepared.

Attached is a schedule of events for the conference. To arrange your travel and lodging needs, please contact Martin O’ Flynn in the headquarters’ personnel department at 604-555-0924.

Collins Shipping Service Inc. is committed to preserving its excellent reputation and continuing its success. Please assist us in achieving this goal.

Very truly yours,

Francis Thompson