单选题 To: All Staff
From: Malia Tshombe
Date: December 9
Subject:Corporate Gym Membership
Dear Staff,
Over the last year, I have been approached by many of you who were concerned that you were getting out of shape. Many of you wanted the company to present more opportunities to get fit. I'm therefore pleased to announce that we have recently negotiated an employee discount package with Silver Gym.
Starting December 18, all employees can enjoy 20% discounts on 12month gym memberships. That's a yearly savings of $175. If you already have a membership at Silver Gym, you're eligible for an additional 5% discount.
The gym is very convenient as it is only two blocks from our office. Late workers will also be happy to hear that it is open until midnight.
Going to the Silver Gym is a great way to refresh your mind. If you're working on a software project for a period of several hours, it's always a good idea to take a break to reenergize yourself through a bit of running or weightlifting. Exercise will improve your concentration and creativity. Further, there are many skilled trainers there that are eager to help you out.
I think you'll agree this is a great deal.
Regards,
Malia Tshombe, Human Resources Manager
Rushmore Electronics
Silver Gym

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Office workers in downtown Portland have loved Silver Gym for the last seven years because we're so convenient. In fact, Silver Gym has become so popular that we have decided to move to a new and larger location late next month. Although our new gym will be slightly farther away from the city center, we'll still be the best place to get into the shape you want!
Our world-class exercise facilities include 17 running machines, 20 sets of weights, z saunas and 34 yogamats. An on-site masseuse, sports therapist and nutritionist are always available for free consultations. Our building also has a café and a day-care center. Parking is available in two large lots in front. No reservations are necessary and guests get in with you free!*
For business hours and other information, please call 474-21o-9292 or visit us online at www.silvergym.com.
* No more than 4 times per month.

单选题 Why did Rushmore Electronics launch a gym membership program?
A. Management had previously promoted it.
B. Company staff had long requested it.
C. Original discounts had been increased.
D. Other companies had similar packages.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】本题包括一封写给员工的电子邮件和一篇广告。问题是“Rushmore Electronics公司为什么实施了健身房会员计划”。在电子邮件的开头谈到“I have been approached by many of you who were concernedthat you were geeing out of shape”，由此可得出，员工曾提出过这样的要求，与之相关的选项只有(B)。我们应该记住，电子邮件的“主题”通常会出现在开头部分。
单选题 Which employees may receive extra discounts?
A. Those who switch from other gyms
B. Those who agree to the program beyond 12 months
C. Those who sign up before December 18
D. Those who already have memberships
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】在这道题中，我们需要找出提及“extra discounts(额外折扣)”的部分。既然是折扣就要找“%”。我们可以发现，在电子邮件的第二段曾提到“If you already have a membership at Silver Gym，you're eligible for anadditional 5% discount”，即如果已经拥有健身房的“membership(会员资格)”，就能再享受5%的折扣。显然，是(D)。
单选题 What does Malia Tshombe infer?
A. Physical fitness is related to work quality.
B. The company is cancelling its old gym plan.
C. Projects should be finished before working out.
D. Staff should get approval from supervisors to sign up.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】一般来说，含“infer”的题目一般都设有陷阱，需要进行“推测”才能得出答案。在电子邮件的第四段，Malia Tshombe提出了观点，她认为适量运动是自我调节的最好方法。接下来又说“Exercise willimprove your concentration and creativity”，所以(A)是。在解这类题时，我们应该重点看谈及观点或主张的段落。
单选题 How will Silver Gym's change affect Rushmore Electronics staff?
A. They will have to update their personal information.
B. They will have to receive consultations before registering.
C. They will have to go farther to reach the facility.
D. They will have to make reservations before exercising.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】解答这道题，我们首先要找出“Silver Gym's change”，即健身房“变化”。有关健身房的介绍，应该注意看下面的那则“广告”。因为第一段谈到“we have decided to move to a new and largerlocation”，所以我们知道“健身房要搬迁”。接下来又说“Althoughour new gym will be slightly farther away from the city center”，即健身房要迁至更远一些的地方，因此是(C)。
单选题 What restriction is mentioned about Silver Gym?
A. Complimentary entry is limited.
B. Parking lot spaces are only for visitors.
C. Nutritionists are only part-time.
D. Saunas are prohibited to children.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】这里问的是“What restriction(有什么样的限制)”，属于考查“注意事项”的题目。我们可以看一下“广告”的最后部分，第二段最后一句提到“guests get in with you free!”，而在文章的最后又加了一句“No more than 4 times per month”，这是对次数的限制。由此得出，是(A)。在这里，如果我们知道“complimentary”其实就是“free”的同义词替换，那么这道题就变得简单了。