单选题 May 25Setsuko Uchiyama, Boksun Fashions Takaoka Road, NagoyaDear Ms. Uchiyama,Fabric Warehouse is moving!We are pleased to announce that we are opening a new store in June on Tenmacho Street in Atsuta Ward. We have expanded our silk, cotton, wool, linen, and polyester sections to provide you with a wider selection of materials for clothing and home decoration. In addition, we have set up design assistance counters where you may seek professional advice on choosing the appropriate materials for your projects. Apart from introducing the new service, we guarantee to give you greater shopping convenience with the store's spacious underground car park and nearby food vendors. For directions to our new address, please see the map printed in the enclosed catalogue.As a devoted client, you are invited to our grand opening on June 5. On that day, all designer textiles will be marked down by 15 percent. We will also hold a raffle where you will have the chance to win a Konoya 525 portable sewing machine.Thank you for your patronage, and we will see you soon!Kuneho TanakaGeneral Manager, Fabric Warehouse
单选题 Why was the letter written?
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】解析:本题是针对写信的目的进行提问的主旨题,因此应定位至原文前半部分的内容。原文中提到“We are pleased to announce that we are opening a new store…”,即很高兴通知新商店开业一事,并在后文中对相较于之前有所改善的新商店的特征进行了介绍,因此(A)To provide an update on a store’s operations为正确答案。
单选题 What is NOT a feature of the new store?
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】解析:本题需要在文章中搜索题目核心词a feature of the new store的相关内容并与选项进行对照。原文中提到“…we guarantee to give you greater shopping convenience with the store’s spacious underground car park and nearby food vendors.”,即将提供宽敞的地下停车场和临近的食品摊点以确保购物的便利,故(A)和(C)与原文内容一致。原文中又说“We have expanded our silk,cotton,wool,linen,and polyester sections to provide you with a wider selection of materials…”,即为给顾客提供更多的选择已将面料扩展到丝绸、棉、羊毛、亚麻、涤纶等,故(B)与原文内容一致。(D)在原文中未被提及,故(D)Fashion exhibits为正确答案。
单选题 Why did the store add assistance counters?
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】解析:本题是问商店为何(Why)增设帮助窗口,因此应定位至原文中提及题目核心词assistance counters相关内容的部分。原文中提到“…we have set up design assistance counters where you may seek professional advice on choosing the appropriate materials for your projects.”,即设置了设计帮助窗口以便顾客在选择合适的面料时寻求专门的建议。因此(D)To recommend the most suitable fabric to clients是正确答案。
单选题 What is suggested about Setsuko Uchiyama?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】解析:本题为关于核心词Setsuko Uchiyama的推断题。原文中提到“As a devoted client,you are invited to our grand opening…”,即Setsuko Uchiyama作为忠实客户被邀请参加开业典礼,故可以推知Setsuko Uchiyama是Fabric Warehouse店的常客。因此(C)She is a regular customer of Fabric Warehouse.是正确答案。
单选题 What will take place on June 5?
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】解析:本题是问6月5日将发生什么(What),因此应定位至原文中提及题目核心词June 5相关内容的部分。原文中提到“…you are invited to our grand opening on June 5。”,即6月5日店铺开业,后文中提到“On that day,all designer textiles will be marked down by 15 percent.”,即当日所有专门设计的衣料都会有15%的折扣。因此(B)Some fabrics will be sold at a reduced price.是正确答案。