阅读理解Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1 to 5

阅读理解The idea of rainmaking is almost as old as man, but it was not until 1946 that man succeeded in making rain. In ancient times, rainmakers had claimed a bring rain by many methods; dancing, singing, killing various kinds of living creatures, and blowing a stream of water into the air from a kind of pipe. More recently, some rainmakers claimed to make rain by shooting guns, causing explosions, or burning chemicals, the smoke of which was supposed to cause rain to fall. These rainmakers asked for as much as 1,000 dollars to make an inch of rain. One of them was so successful that he was almost hanged. He was believed to have caused a 20-inch rain in southern California that flooded the land, killed several people, and did millions of dollars of damage. Before 1946, rainmakers were either liars or honest people who happened to have good luck. Scientific rainmaking was started in that year by Vincent J. Schaefer, a scientist at the laboratories of the General Electric Company in New York State. His success was the result of a lucky accident that changed years of failure into victory.

阅读理解Task 2 Directions: The following is a poster

阅读理解If you''re in your 20s, you own your first car, your career is more or less launched, and you''re starting to look forward to owning a home. But you''re worried, too. Perhaps you''ve got some debt. You probably don''t have much in the way of savings. And with all your expenses, it doesn''t look like you''ll be able to improve that situation soon. If you wonder how to cut corners, there''s an obvious place to look at you spending habits. Do you buy a soda each weekend? Waste $1 a day for 40 years and, when you''re set to retire, you''ll find your account is short by $190,000. Grab a calculator and you''ll discover that, over 40 years, going out to dinner twice a month at $40 each time amount to half a million. Even a pack-a-day cigarette habit will lighten your retirement account by $330, 000. And the same with cable TV and those cool earrings. They will probably amount to as much as one million. So, the first clue to accumulating wealth is this: focus on your spending habits. Here are a couple of tricks to help you save even if you swear you can''t afford to. Stop buying things that fall rather than rise in value. Pay yourself first: before you pay the monthly bills, send $25 to a mutual fund. Stop spending coins. From now on, spend only paper currency, and keep the change every day. Get your family involved, and you''ll double your savings use discount tickets at the supermarket, but use them correctly. How? If you really want to make these tickets worthwhile, you actually must invest into your mutual fund the amount you save by using the tickets. Otherwise, you''re wasting your time —— and your money.

阅读理解The cost of a notebook computer should drop dramatically in China during the first half of the year because Intel has introduced a new processor (处理器) chip (芯片)and production capacity at domestic plants has grown enormously. "The price of personal computers usually drops after a new generation of chips is launched," said Du Wenluan, a computer expert. Du expects the price of a mid-level, family-use laptop to drop from 12 000 Yuan to below 10 000 Yuan and, that the decline will continue until the middle of the year. On January 19, Intel China started a second generation of laptop (笔记本电脑) central-processing-unit chips in China Acer Inc; which surpassed Fujistu-Siemens to become the world''s fourth-biggest personal computer seller in the fourth quarter, said it will equip its products with new CPUs to replace old models starting in the middle of this year Meanwhile, overseas PC makers such as Toshiba have increased production capacity in their Chinese plants. Laptop sales throughout China totaled 2.37 million units last year, representing a 37.2 percent increase from the previous year.

阅读理解What does the author hope the manager do? He hopes the manager will give immediate attention to__________ in the hotel.

阅读理解The accounts of this admirable composer''s early proficiency in music are almost incredible. Mozart began the piano at three years of age. At five years old he began to invent little pieces of such ingenuity that his father used to write them down. When scarcely able to walk, his first question to the friends who took him on their knee was, whether they loved him, and a negative always made him weep. At six years old this singular child commenced with his father and sister (two years older than himself) one of those musical tours common in Germany, and performed at Munich before the Elector, to the great admiration of the most musical court on the continent. When only seven years old Mozart taught himself the violin; and thus, by the united effort of genius and industry, mastered the most difficult of all instruments. From Munich, he went to Vienna, Paris, and London. His reception in the British metropolis was such as the curious give to novelty, the scientific to intelligence, and the great to what administers to stately pleasure. He was flattered, honored, and rewarded. His execution, which on the piano had astonished the English musicians, on the organ, brought in aid of his genius, and he overcame all rivalry. On his departure from England, Mozart gave a farewell concert, of which all the symphonies were composed by him. That was the career of a child nine years old!

阅读理解No. 1 Cashiers (出纳员) Full-time/Part-time SMC,INC. is seeking cashiers for five of our locations. Cashiers Must ? Be responsible ? Have some experience, but not necessary ? Be able to provide good customer service ? Be able to handle money efficiently If interested, please contact one of the following locations. Cheletenham Avenue City Avenue Cottman Avenue 215 -224 -6145 546 -339 -2193 876 -298 -0225 Holme Avenue Newtown Avenue 986 -233 -2314 610-328 -1987 No. 2 Landhope Farms is a convenient chain store with facilities in Pennsylvania and Delaware. We are now hiring for the following positions: Assistant Managers Candidates (求职者) should: Landhope Farms Offers: ?Enjoy working with others ?Competitive salary ?Be able to work independently ?Paidtraining ?Have some experience, but ?Opportunity for advancement we will train the right person ?And much more Don''t hesitate! Call 610-444-3300 or fax your resume to 610-444-2926

阅读理解A—Information centre B—First aid C—May remain in wheelchair D—Parking lot assistance E—ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) locations F—Baby care centre G—Parade route H—Lockers I—Services for guests with disabilities J—Photo spot K—Lost and found L—Assisted-listening device available M—Guided tours N—Vegetarian selection O—Foreign currency P—Credit cards QUESTIONS： Example: ( G ) 游览路线 ( H ) 物品存放处 51. （ ）提供助听器 （ ）外币兑换处 52. （ ）婴儿照料中心 （ ）残疾人服务 53. （ ）导游参观 （ ）失物招领处 54. （ ）自动取款机 （ ）停车服务 55. （ ）急救站 （ ）拍照点

阅读理解What is enclosed with the letter? A copy of the writer's ______ with references required.

阅读理解Which of the following is TRUE according to the basic writing principles mentioned in this passage?

阅读理解[此试题无题干]

阅读理解[此试题无题干]

阅读理解December 13th, 2005 Dear Sirs, I am very happy to apply for the position of secretary, which you advertised in China Daily of December 10, 2005. I have been working as a secretary at a college office. Because I am the only secretary in the office, it is necessary for me to work quickly and efficiently and to be flexible in my daily work. Professors value my work and my ability to meet their needs. Although I m happy now, I feel that my promotion(晋升) is limited here, and I would like to have a more challenging job. Therefore, I enrolled(参加) in a program to expand my knowledge of international business affairs. Now, both my English and Chinese have been improved and I am ready to begin working as a bilingual secretary in an international company like yours, and I believe I can be a great help to your firm. The enclosed resume gives further details of my qualifications, and I would appreciate it if you could give me an opportunity to have an interview. I am looking forward to receiving your call at 62428866 or please use the enclosed pre-paid postcard to send me your reply. Thank you very much for your consideration. Faithfully Yours, Mary Lee

阅读理解Ten years ago I used to be very fit. I cycled to work during the week days and I got a lot of exercise at the weekends. I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In those days I had a job in an office, but I did not have many things to do, so I didn''t earn very much. I knew it was not a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing. Then, about eight years ago, I got a much better job. The pay was better. But the hours were a lot longer, too. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I began to take people out to lunch. "Expense account lunches". And I began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at the weekend because I just didn''t have any time for things like that any more. There''s a lot of stress in a job like mine. Perhaps that''s why I started drinking more than I used to. For example, I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home, then I started filling the glass to the top. Then I had another glass, and then another. I started smoking a lot, too. I never used to smoke at all.

阅读理解Daniel: Daniel Van, Product Promotion Department. What can I do for you? Brown: Promotion? I don't want promotion, I want whoever is in charge of orders. Can't you people get anything straight? Daniel: What sort of orders are you calling about, Mr? Brown: Kendall. Brown Kendall of Star Company. It' s an order for 100 revolving chairs that we' ve been waiting over a month for, even though we were promised immediate delivery. Daniel : Well, Mr. Kendall, I' m afraid the Manager in charge of orders is out at the moment, But perhaps I can help you. Now, would you please just tell me again what the order was for? Brown: 100 revolving chairs. We' ve got people here waiting for their chairs... Daniel: Hmm, that does sound bad, Mr. Kendall. I am sorry if you' ve been inconvenient. I will see what I can do about it. Have you got the order number handy? Brown: Yes, it' s 87920. Daniel: Thanks. Now, just let me check our record... I don' t see anything about it in our file. How about if I ask our dispatcher (调度员), Mr. Moore to call you fight back, after I spoke to him? Brown: Er... all right. 根据以上内容，回答46-50题。

阅读理解The best title for the passage could be ______.

阅读理解Managers cannot always wait for information to arrive in bits and pieces from the marketing intelligence system. They often require formal studies of specific situations. For example, Toshiba wants to know how many and what kinds of people or companies will buy its new superfast laptop computer. Or Barat College in Lake Forest, Illinois, needs to know what percentage of its target market has heard of Barat, how they heard, what they know, and how they feel about Barat. In such situations, the marketing intelligence system will not provide the detailed information needed. Managers will need marketing research. We define marketing research as the systematic design, collection, analysis, and reporting of data and findings relevant to a specific marketing situation facing an organization. Every marketer needs research. Marketing researchers engage in a wide variety of activities, ranging from market potential and market share studies, to assessments of customer satisfaction and purchase behavior, to studies of pricing, distribution, and promotion activities. A company can conduct marketing research in its own research department or have some or all of it done outside. Although most large companies have their own marketing research departments, they often use outside firms to do special research tasks or studies. A company with no research department has to buy the services of research firms.

阅读理解A——Buses only B——No Parking C——No Standing D——Police Cars Only E——No U-Turn F——No Admittance G——No Entry By This Door H——One Way Street I——One Lane Bridge J——Admission By Ticket Only K——Admission Free L——Keep Away M——House To Let N——Keep Order O——Wet Paint P——Line Up For Tickets Q——No Posting of Signs R——Seat By Number S——Wheelchairs Only QUESTIONS： Example: ( Q ) 请勿张贴 ( C ) 禁止停车候客 51. （ ）禁止停车 （ ）禁止掉头 52. （ ）此门不通 （ ）不得入内 53. （ ）房屋出租 （ ）单行道 54. （ ）排队购票 （ ）凭票入场 55. （ ）公交专用道 （ ）对号入座

阅读理解[此试题无题干]