单选题
Questions 158-160 refer to the following letter. Bob Schmidt 295 Seneca Street, Palm Springs, CA, 92262 July 11 Mr. James Palmer 285 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92262 Dear Mr. James Palmer, I am a tenant in your apartment at 295 Seneca Street. I am writing to you because I will need an extension on my August rent payment. As you know, my rent is always paid on the 1st of each month and no later than the 5th. Unfortunately, I will not be able to send the money on time and would like an extension to August 20. Nature Publishing Group, where I used to work, was acquired by One Media Holdings last month. This company moved its corporate headquarters to Wilmington, Delaware. Although I lost my job, Nature Publishing Group's employees here were promised severance pay but have yet to receive it. Company attorneys insist that payments will be made by August 18th. I have leased this apartment from you for several years and have never been late with rent payment. As this apartment is comfortable and quiet, I have no desire to leave this place. My financial problems will be resolved, since I will start a new job at the beginning of September. I would like to thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Bob Schmidt
单选题
Where does Mr. Bob Schmidt live? A. In Palm Springs B. In Wilmington C. In Delaware D. In North Palm Canyon Drive
单选题
When does Mr. Bob Schmidt promise to pay his rent? A. On July 9 B. On August 5 C. On August 18 D. On August 20
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】中级问题 文章第一段提到交房租的内容，请求“延长至8月20日(an extension to August 20)”，因此可以得知，Bob Schmidt将于8月20日交房租。
单选题
What does Mr. Bob Schmidt say about Nature Publishing Group? A. It maintained a local office. B. It refused to pay his allowance C. It acquired another company. D. It was bought by another company.
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】高级问题 本题考查Bob Schmidt的失业原因，需要找到问题关键词Nature Publishing Group(Nature出版集团)所在的句子，分析细节内容。由“Nature出版集团被One Media Holdings收购(Nature Publishing Group…was acquired by one Media Holdings)”可知，其他公司收购了Nature出版集团，因此选项(D)为正确答案。