托业考试阅读理解真题及模拟题汇总大全（第十三辑）附原文翻译、参考答案及解析

托业考试阅读理解真题及模拟题汇总大全（第十三辑）附原文
翻译、参考答案及解析
托业考试阅读理解真题及模拟题汇总大全（第十三辑）附原文翻译、参考答案及解析（一）
To: Room 1204-Mr. Mark Newman Island Pacific Hotel Fax: 555-8624
From: Maggie Wong Fax: 775-8655
Date: November 3 Pages: 1 page
Please pass this message on to your guest, M. Mark Newman, who is staying in Room 1204. Thanks.
Dear Mr. Newman,
Mr. Ron Devereux has asked me to let you know that he would be very interested in meeting with you some time tomorrow on Saturday; November4,.Pleasergive: his mobile phone at(206) 755- 1456 to arrange a time. Thanks.
Kind regards,
Maggie Wong
【译文】
PA to Ron Devereux 罗恩·德韦鲁的私人助理
请把这封信转达给您的客人，马克·纽曼先生，他住在1204房间。

罗恩·德韦鲁先生让我告诉你，他很有兴趣明天某个时间与你会面，时间是11月4日，星期六，致电（206）755-1456以安排时间。

谢谢。

PA to Ron Devereux 罗恩·德韦鲁的私人助理
1. Why did Ms. Wong send the fax?
A. To reserve a room at the hotel
B. To convey a message on behalf of her boss
C. To ask about the price of a room at the hotel
D. To cancel a meeting with a customer
答案：B（Ms.Wong发传真是为了代表她的老板传达信息）
2. Who is the intended recipient of this fax?
A. Hankyu Services Limited
B. Ron Devereux
C. Mark Newman
D. Island Pacific Hotel
答案：C（谁是本传真的预期收件人）
3. What will the recipient of the fax do?
A. Check out of the hotel
B. Get his room key
C. G o to Mr. Devereux’s office
D. Make a telephone call
答案：D（传真的收件人将打电话）
4. Who is Maggie Wong?
A. The president of Hankyu Services Limited
B. A hotel front desk clerk
C. A guest who is staying at the hotel
D. The personal assistant of Ron Devereux
答案：D（Maggie Wong是Ron Devereux的私人助理）
（二）
June 3, 2006
Suzanne Rogers
Ultra-Ergonomic Furniture
Sales and Shipping Department
Suite 58, 107 Morris Circle
Moorabbin, Victoria 3206
Dear Ms. Rogers,
As I’m sure you are aware, our company has been organizing conventions, festivals, and other large corporate events for the last fifteen years, and in fact we are leaders in the
field. We have relied on Ultra Ergonomic Furniture for purchase and rental supplies of high quality furniture for that entire period, and we’ve never had any cause for complaints with regard to your services.
I am writing to you personally to ask a special favor. We recently made an order with your company for the supply of rental furniture that includes chairs, tables, partitions, and lecterns for an auto show (see order No. 1135698A). Unfortunately, a serious error was made. In fact the exposition begins one week than indicated on the order form. The starting date is actually July 7.
I would appreciate it very much if you could try to do everything you can to ensure that our order be delivered to us on that date. Also, if possible, I’d like to add 20 popup displays on top of our original order.
I realize that this is a big favor to ask, but on the basis of our long-term business relationship, I hope that you will be able to find a way.
I’m really for any inconvenience. Please contact me soon.
Yours sincerely.
Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson
Properties Manager
From:***********************
Sent: dune 8, 2006
To: mrobinson@/doc/dd4722395.html, Subject: Your request
Dear Mr. Robinson,
Thank you for your letter. I was surprised, and of course concerned, that you find yourself in this unfortunate situation.
And of course I will do my best to help you. Your company has been one of our best clients since we began operations in 1978.
Anyway, I personally took a trip down to our warehouse this morning to have a closer look at our stock to see if we have all the things you need for your convention which I believe is from July 7 to July 14.I am happy to say that we will be able to provide you with everything you originally
requested. However, as for the additional request you made, it won’t be possible because we have already rented them out to another client during that week.
My suggestion is that you come down to my office to discuss other possibilities. I can take you do wn to our warehouse, and you can look at our inventory. So, please call me soon to arrange a time.
Kind regards,
Suzanne Rogers,
Sales and Shipping Department
【译文】
如您所知，在过去的15年中，我们公司一直在组织会议、节日和其他大型公司活动，实际上，我们是该领域的领导者。

我们一直在Ultra-Ergonomic Furniture购买和租赁高品质的家具，并且从来没有对您的服务提出任何投诉。

我以私人名义致信以寻求特别帮助。

我们最近与您的公司下了订单租赁家具，包括用于汽车展的椅子，桌子，隔板和讲台（请参阅第1135698A号订单）。

不幸的是，犯了一个严重的错误。

实际上，展览会比订购表格上所写日期提早一周。

开始日期实际上是7月7日。

如果您能尽力确保在该日期将订单交付给我们，我们将不胜感激。

另外，如果可能的话，我想在原始订单的基础上增加20个弹出式展品。

这事很棘手，但是基于我们的长期业务关系，我希望您能解决一下。

不便之处，敬请原谅。

请尽快与我联系。

亲爱的鲁滨逊先生，
谢谢您的来信。

您的处境艰难，我既惊讶又担心。

我会尽力为您提供帮助。

自1978年开始运营以来，贵公司一直是我们最好的客户之一。

今天早上我亲自去了仓库，仔细查看库存，看看是否有您需要的所有物品，是您从7月7日至14日所需物品。

我们能够为您提供您最初要求的所有物品。

但是对于您提出的额外要求无法实现，因为我们已经在那个时段将其出租给了另一位客户。

您能否到我的办公室商讨其它办法。

我可以带你去我们的仓库看看库存。

请尽快给我打电话以安排时间。

1. Why did Mr. Robinsor write the letter?
A. To make a complaint about a late delivery
B. To ask for a change in the delivery date
C. To invite Ms. Rogers to an auto show
D. To cancel an order he had made
答案：B（Mr. Robinsor写信的目的是为了要求更改交货日期）
2. What service does Mr. Robinson’s business provide?
A. Selling and renting office furniture
B. Manufacturing automobiles
C. Arranging large, organized affairs
D. Delivering heavy equipment
答案：C（罗宾逊先生的生意提供什么服务？安排大型、有组织的事务）
3. What does Suzanne say about Michael’s company?
A. It has been a loyal customer of her company for a number of years.
B. It will eventually get itself out of the unfortunate situation it is facing at the moment.
C. It should outsource some of the work to speed up the work
process.
D. It needs to expand into other areas of business.
答案：A（多年来，他一直是公司的忠实客户）
4. What will probably happen when Ms. Rogers meet with Mr. Robinson?
A. They will drive down to the auto show together.
B. Ms. Rogers will apologize for her mistakes.
C. They will have a look around the warehouse.
D. Mr. Robinson will hand over a check.
答案：C（罗杰斯女士会见罗宾逊先生时可能会去看看仓库）
5. Which of the following does say she will NOT be able to provide?
A. Chairs
B. Tables
C. Partitions
D. Pop-up displays
答案：D（Ms. Rogers不能提供弹出式展品）
（三）
Prestige Properties Now Available
For discerning customers seeking unique properties, The Hills Real Estate Agency is pleased to announce the availability of the following residences in the most upscale parts of our city: Santa Rosa
This Spanish-style mansion extends over a gently sloping half-acre block.
Constructed during the boom period of the 1920s, It has retained many original architectural and historical features while the kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully modernized. Stunning sandstone contrasts with green lawns and colorful flower gardens, with views of the ocean from the second floor.
Call now, to arrange a viewing.
Warehouse Conversion
If you are seeking an open-plan style apartment located in the heart of the vibrant inner city that is quiet and secure with a tranquil courtyard in its heart, this is the property for you. Truly a unique opportunity, this 8-bedroom, 8-bathroom, architect designed conversion can offer tranquility and space for your artistic endeavors or can open up to be the perfect party house. Inspect now.
Victorian Terrance
They don’t come much more sophisticated than this 8-story Victorian terrace built in 1885. Located on a wide semi-circular street opposite elegant Victrola Park, the front garden and wide upper-level balcony are bathed in generous sunshine during the winter months while being protected from the wind.
A rare opportunity for those who love combining comfortable living with elegant entertaining. A large living room adjoins a magnificent dining area served by a modern kitchen with plenty of bench-space. Three upstairs bedrooms, two with unsuited bathrooms, plus a guest bathroom on the ground floor, complete the picture.
For further information and to arrange Inspections (appointment only) please call our office at 96 5-2854 or 965-2255 or e-mall at johnconnor@/doc/dd4722395.html, To: johnconnor@thehils
From: g lisabrown@kyu com
Subject: Interested buyer
Dear Mr. Connor,
I was very interested by your recent advertisement. I am
seeking a residence that can accommodate an art studio and possibly hold private exhibitions for the work I do. One of the listed places sounds like it could be suitable for my needs. Therefore, I would like to meet with you soon to take a look at the place. Could you please let me know when a good time for you is? I am okay anytime this week except for Wednesday evening. Please get back to me as soon as possible.
Thanks so much for your attention.
Lisa Brown: 755-1207
【译文】
信誉属性现已可用
对于寻求独特物业的眼光敏锐的客户，希尔斯房地产代理很高兴地宣布以下在我们城市最高档地区的住宅的可用性：
圣罗莎
这座西班牙风格的豪宅延伸至缓坡的半英亩土地上。

它建于1920年代的繁荣时期，保留了许多原始的建筑和历史特色，而厨房和浴室则经过了现代化的装修。

令人惊叹的砂岩与绿色的草坪和色彩缤纷的花园形成鲜明对比，从二楼可以欣赏到海洋美景。

立即致电，安排观看。

仓库转换
如果您正在寻找一座开放式风格的公寓，坐落在充满活力的内城中心，那座城市安静，安全并在其中心设有宁静的庭院，那么这就是您的理想之选。

这款由建筑师设计的8间卧室，8间浴室的改建住宅确实是一个独特的机会，可以为您的艺术创作提供宁静和空间，或者可以成为完美的聚会场所。

现在检查。

维多利亚时代的土地
它们没有比1885年建成的8层维多利亚时代露台更为精致。

前花园和宽阔的高层阳台位于典雅的维克托拉公园（Victrola Park）对面的宽阔的半圆形街道上，在冬季，在充足的阳光下沐浴着阳光，同时不受风吹。

对于那些喜欢将舒适的生活与优雅的娱乐相结
合的人来说，这是难得的机会。

宽敞的起居室与宏伟的就餐区相连，现代化的厨房配有宽敞的工作台，可为您提供宽敞的用餐空间。

楼上的三间卧室，两间不带浴室的浴室以及一楼的宾客浴室构成了完整的画面。

欲了解更多信息并安排检查（仅可预约），请致电96 5-2854或965-2255或发送电子邮件至johnconnor@/doc/dd4722395.html,与我们的办公室联系。

亲爱的康纳先生，
我对您最近的广告深感兴趣。

我正在寻找可容纳艺术工作室并能举办私人展览的住所。

列出
的地方之一听起来很符合我的需求。

因此，我想尽快与您见面，看看这个地方。

您能告诉我什么时候好吗？除了星期三晚上，本周任何时候我都可以。

请尽快回覆我。

非常感谢您的关注。

丽莎·布朗（Lisa Brown）：755-1207
1. For whom is this advertisement most likely intended?
A. Newlyweds who are looking for a cozy place
B. People who have financially
C. Anyone who is looking for a bargain
D. Families with many children
答案：B（该广告最有可能针对有经济能力的客户）
2. Who is John Connor?
A. An architect
B. A real estate agent
C. An artist
D. A history professor
答案：B（John Connor是房地产经纪人）
3. According to the email, which of the following places will most likely suit Ms. Brown the most?
A. SantaRosa
B. Warehouse Convesion
C. Victorian Terrace
D. None of them
答案：B（根据电子邮件，仓库最可能适合布朗女士）
4. What is the main purpose of the e-mail?
A. To receive information about an art exhibit
B. To set up an appointment
C. To put her apartment on the market
D. To reply to an inquiry she received from the man.
答案：B（电子邮件的主要目的是预约）
5. What can be implied about Ms. Brown?
A. She is an artist.
B. She buys and sells properties.
C. She is interested in taking out an ad.
D. She coordinates seminars and conferences for a living.
答案：A （Ms. Brown是艺术家）
（四）
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Due to seasonal demands, the availability of rooms may be subject to each hotel's situation. An advanced reservation, to be made by calling our toll free number 1-800-755-0090 at least 10
working days before your stay, is required to qualify for the discount.
【译文】
遍布全国的30多家五星级酒店可满足您的各种需求
立即预订房间，使用美国运通公司卡，Maycott酒店“每日客房”所有房间中节省20％（不含税）。

由于季节性需求，房间的可用性可能会视每个酒店的情况而定。

您必须在入住前至少10个工作日致电我们的免费电话1-800-755-0090进行预订，才能享受折扣优惠。

1. Which of the following is NOT a condition placed on receiving the discount?
A. A guest must use a specific type of credit card to pay for a room.
B. The booking must be done well in advance of checking into the hotel
C. The reservations must be carried out by calling the toll free number.
D. Guests must make their payments in cash.
答案：D（现金支付不能获得折扣）
2. What will the discount apply to?
A. Accommodations
B. Meals
C. Transportation
D. Sales tax
答案：A（折扣适用于住宿）
3. What can be implied from the advertisement?
A. Most travelers don’t make a habit of making reservations prior to checking in.
B. There is a business relationship between the credit card company and the hotel
C. The hotel gets very busy during the summer season.
D. It usually takes a minimum of 10 days for a credit card to clear.
答案：B（信用卡公司与酒店之间存在业务关系）
（五）
ADDICTED TO COMPUTER GAMES?
WHY DONT YOU TRY FISHING?
HERE ARE FIVE REASONS WHY!
ALAN SIMPSON
Our special correspondent
According to health and exercise specialists, computers are becoming a serious threat to the
health and general well-being of a large portion of our society. Dr. Alan Parsons, of the University of Technology, claims that a kind of "nerd syndrome" is weeping through our society, and it's having serious effects on people's physical and psychological health plus carry-over effects on society itself. Computer game fanatics easily become absorbed in games, lose track of their responsibilities, and suffer from aches and pains associated with long periods of sitting not to mention eye-strain. And the solution? In a light-hearted weblog entry Dr. Parsons suggested that everything can be solved by….fis hing! As a countermeasure to computer games, fishing, apparently, has everything to recommend. Here's why:
1. Computer screens are two-dimensional and don't move. Staring at a computer screen is an unnatural fixation that guarantees sore eyes. Fish, on the other hand, move in three dimensions.
2. At best, computer games provide only a simulation of the real world. It is therefore impossible to get a genuine sense of
accomplishment no matter how well you play or how many points you score. In fact, your need for accomplishment will be continually frustrated.
3. Fish never suffer from bugs, glitches, or gremlins. When you go fishing, you can never be bombed, stalked, or spammed. You'll never have to reset or reconfigure a fish.
4. No matter how exciting a computer game is, you still know pretty much what’s going to happen. But with fishing, you never can tell!
5. No matter how complicated a game is, it is never as complex as reality. Computer games can be mastered, but you'll never be an absolute master in the real world. That's where the real challenges are!
【译文】
沉迷于电脑游戏吗？
为什么不尝试去钓鱼？
以下给出五大理由
我们的特约记者
根据健康和运动专家的说法，计算机正成为对我们社会健康和福祉的严重威胁。

理工大学的艾伦·帕森斯（Alan Parsons）博士宣称，一种“书呆综合症”正在社会中蔓延，它正在严重影响人们的身心健康以及对社会本身的影响。

电脑游戏狂热者很容易沉迷于游戏中，无法履行自己的职责。

久坐会产生疼痛、眼睛疲劳。

如何解决上述问题？帕森斯博士在博客文章中建议，钓鱼可以解决所有问题！理由如下：
1.电脑屏幕是二维的，不会移动。

凝视计算机屏幕会导致眼睛酸痛，而鱼的游动是在三维空间中。

2.计算机游戏只能模拟现实世界。

无论您的游戏水平再高、得分再多，都不可能获得真正的成就感，反而会使成就感受挫。

3.鱼不会遭受电脑漏洞和小妖怪的干扰。

钓鱼时，不会像在游戏中那样被炸受到垃圾邮件的骚扰，钓鱼时也不需重启。

4. 不管电脑游戏有多刺激，你仍然很清楚接下来会发生什么。

但至于钓鱼，就很难说了。

5.无论游戏多么复杂，它都不会像现实那样复杂。

电脑游戏是可以掌握的，但在现实世界中你永远不可能成为绝对的掌控者。

这就是真正的挑战所在！
1. What is the general view of the experts on computer usage?
A. It is causing serious health hazards to the public
B. It has become necessary to survive in today’s world
C. It has made the lives of millions of people much easier.
D. It is taking up most of our time in the workplace.
答案：A（专家认为使用计算机会对公众造成严重的健康危害）
2. What is NOT mentioned about computer game addicts?
A. They often suffer from medical side effects
B. They spend too much time on-line.
C. They neglect their everyday chores
D. They suffer from mental breakdowns
答案：D（网游沉迷者不会精神崩溃）
3. Where did first make his suggestive solution be known？
A. In a magazine
B. In a newspaper
C. On a webpage
D. In a television interview
答案：C（Dr. Parsons开始是在网上发布他的建议）
4. Which of the following is NOT stated by Dr. Parsons in comparing computer games and fishing?
A. Fishing brings less strain to the eyes
B. A real sense of achievement cannot be attained by computer games
C. Fishing is unpredictable
D. Computer games cannot be played outdoors
答案：D（帕森斯博士在比较电脑游戏和钓鱼时未提及以下哪项--电脑游戏不能在户外玩）
（六）
Let's face it. Gardening fanatics like nothing better than to have their hands stuck in the soil or to be trimming, pruning, or harvesting the fruits of their labors. But for once, here is an obsession which benefits the whole community by beautifying the environment and producing cooler, more fragrant, and cleaner air. To recognize that fact, the Tampa City Council has decided to award generous prizes to the most beautiful displays this spring.
RULES OF ENTRY
1. Sorry, but only residents of the City of Tampa are eligible
2. Judges will be selected by the Tampa City Council on April 25, and no personal information about any judges will be provided by the council. Judges may not be contacted by any entrant.
3. The appointed judges have total discretion, and no correspondence will be entered into regarding judges’ decisions.
4. As the main point of this contest is the beautification of Tampa, we require that all gardens entered in the competition be easily visible from the street.
5. Contestants are invited to enter one or more categories. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded in each category. (See the application form for categories). Judges may, where they see fit, change entries from one category to another.
6. Contestants should permit a council photographer to enter and take photographs for display at the final awards ceremony and exhibition on August 3. These photographs will
remain council
property.
7. Judges will assess each garden according to the following criteria
(i) Overall design
(ii)Plant health
(iii)Color
(iv) Contribution to the streetscape
(V) Eco-friendliness
(See the application form for details.)
8. No entries will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12.
9. All gardens entered should be ready for judging by June 1. Contestants will be given 24-hours' notice of the judges intention to visit.
10. This competition is not open to council employees or their relatives, or employees of any agency contracted by the council, or judges or their relatives.
11. Please send your entries to: Tampa Garden Competition
Tampa City Council
1 Constitution Place
Tampa
The Tampa 2006 Beautiful Gardens Competition
【译文】
园艺狂热者最喜欢的莫过于把手插在土壤里，或者修剪、修剪、收获他们的劳动果实。

但这园艺让整个社区受益，它美化了环境，产生更凉爽、更芳香、更清洁的空气。

坦帕市议会决定向今年春天最美丽的展品颁发丰厚的奖品。

规则条目
1.只有坦帕市的居民才有资格
2. 评委将于4月25日由坦帕市议会选出，议会不会提供任何有关评委的个人信息。

参赛者不得与评委联络。

3.被任命的评委有完全的自由裁量权，不能以通信的方式干扰评委的决定
4. 由于这次比赛的主要目的是美化坦帕市，所以我们要求参赛的所有花园都应在街道上清晰可见。

5. 参赛者被邀请进入一个或多个类别。

每项比赛均设第一、第二、第三名。

(类别请参阅申请表格)。

评委们可以在他们认为合适的地方将参赛作品从一个类别换到另一个类别。

6. 参赛者应允许理事会摄影师进入并拍摄照片，以在8月3日的最终颁奖典礼和展览上展示这些照片。

7. 评委将根据以下标准对每个花园进行评估
（i）总体设计
（ii）植物健康
（iii）颜色
（iv）对街道景观的贡献
（V）环保
(详情请参阅申请表格。

)
8. 5月12日(星期五)下午5点后恕不接受报名。

9.所有进入的花园都应在6月1日前做好评审的准备。

参赛者将在24小时内收到有关评委参观的通知
10. 此比赛不适用于议会雇员或他们的亲属、或议会签约的任何机构的雇员、或评委、或他们的亲属。

11. 请将您的申请寄到:坦帕花园竞赛
1. Who is the intended audience of this contest?
A. All residents of Tampa
B. The owners of gardening stores
C. The members of the Tampa City Council
D. The judges of the competition
答案：A（这场比赛的目标观众是坦帕市所有居民）
2. What is the main purpose of this competition?
A. To promote gardening in the city
B. To create jobs in the city
C. To bring the community closer together
D. To spruce up the look of the city
答案：D（这次比赛的主要目的是修饰城市的外观）
3. What condition is placed on those who wish to enter the contest?
A. Their gardens must be out in the open.
B. They must be referred by a city council member
C. They must submit a photo of their gardens
D. They can only enter one category of the contest.
答案：A（希望参加比赛的人有什么条件：他们的花园一定是露天的）
4. Which of the following will NOT be evaluated by the judges
A. The condition of the flowers
B. The arrangement of the garden
C. The appearance of the garden
D. The scent of the flowers
答案：D（下列哪项不会被评委评审--花香）
5. When will the judging begin?
A. February 12
B. April 25
C. June 1
D. August 3
答案：C（评审何时开始）。