单选题
NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTSMay 6In an effort to conserve resources and ensure a steady supply of drinking water for residents, the Helena City Government will replace old water lines on Queensville Boulevard. The three-week project will start on Thursday, June 20. The outer lanes of the boulevard will be closed, as the excavation and replacement of water pipes will be done on both sides of the road.In this regard, motorists regularly passing along Queensville are requested to take detours during this time. Signs to Canine Lane, Jostein Road, and Amerbliss Avenue will be put up on June 19. Those who still wish to take Queensville should expect heavy congestion from Mondays to Fridays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Officers will be assigned to the area and the surrounding roadways to ensure smooth traffic flow.Additional details about the project may be found by logging on to www. helenapublicworks.com.Thank you for your cooperation.Sincerely,Carmen BoyleDirector of the Department of TransitHelena City Government
单选题
What is the purpose of the notice?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】解析：本题是针对通知的写作目的进行提问的主旨题。通知中提到“…the Helena City Government will replace old water lines on Queensville Boulevard．”，即Helena市市政府将会替换位于Queensville大街的老旧自来水管道，之后又描述了一些与工程有关的详细信息，故(B)To announce an upcoming repair project为正确答案。
单选题
When is the project scheduled to begin?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】解析：本题是问预计工程项目何时(When)开始，因此应定位至原文中与题目核心词the project scheduled to begin相关的内容。通知中提到“The three—week project will start on Thursday…”，即为期三周的项目将会在周四开始，故(C)On a Thursday为正确答案。
单选题
What is NOT an alternate route mentioned in the letter?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】解析：本题需要在文章中搜索题目核心词an alternate route的相关内容并与选项进行对照后判断正误。通知中提到“motorists…are requested to take detours during this time．Signs to Canine Lane，Jostein Road，and Amerbliss Avenue will be put up…”，即司机们被要求绕行，将会竖立通往Canine路、Jostein路和Amerbliss街的标识牌，故(A)、(C)、(D)与原文内容一致。(B)在原文中未被提及，因此(B)Bellbay Avenue为正确答案。
单选题
What is indicated about Queensville Boulevard?
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】解析：本题为关于题目核心词Queensville Boulevard的推断题。文中提到“…motorists regularly passing along Queensville are requested to take detours…”，即通常沿Queensville大街通行的司机们会被要求绕行，接着又说“Those who still wish to take Queensville should expect heavy congestion…”，即尽管如此仍然希望走Queensville大街的司机们应该能想到交通的拥堵状况，由此可以推知Queensville大街依然对司机开放，故(C)It will remain open to drivers．为正确答案。