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1、2021内蒙古资格英语考试考前冲刺卷本卷共分为1大题24小题，作答时间为180分钟，总分100分，60分及格。一、单项选择题（共24题，每题2分。每题的备选项中，只有一个最符合题意） 1.Questions 178-180 refer to the following letter. WALTERS CORPORATION 3255 Trenton Avenue, Columbus, OH 43216 November 20, 20_ Mr. Alan Porter 2870 Kennewick Drive Bloomington, IN 42777 Dear Mr. Porter, We w
2、ere pleased to receive your letter and r6sum6 inquiring about the vacant position which we announced in the Journal of Engineering and Business last month. Unfortunately, your letter arrived on my desk several days after the closing date of November 1. We received an overwhelming response to our job
3、 announcement. There were over 25 applications from qualified accountants. Although you appear to be well qualified for the position we announced, I am sorry to inform you that we have already hired another applicant. However, we were impressed with your background, and we would like to keep your rs
4、um on file. We anticipate hiring again in the spring or summer of next year. We will inform you when another position that matches your qualifications becomes vacant. We wish you the best of luck in your job search. Thank you for your interest in the Walters Corporation. Sincerely, John Simons John
5、Simons Director of Human Resources What is Mr. Porters profession A(A) Director of Human ResourcesB(B) DetectiveC(C) AccountantD(D) Administrative Assistant 2.Questions 186-190 refer to the following e-mail and table. From: Guillermo Grimaldi To: Samantha Young Subject: Survey Results We have the re
6、sults of our Preferred Investments Survey. I have attached the Types of Investments table. There is one change on the survey compared to last year. We divided one major category into two parts. The parts are buildings and property. Thats why we dont have a number from last year to use as a compariso
7、n. We talked to 1,000 investors between March 1 and March 15. While most of them put their money into a variety of investments, the survey shows that this year there was a greater variety in the type of investment chosen than last year. More people are purchasing each different type of investment. F
8、or example, look at the number of mutual fund investors last year (800) as compared to this year (850). These results will help our company better decide how to sell our investment products. We predict three types of investment will increase in popularity, and they should be heavily advertised over
9、the next year. Also, we predict that three investments will decrease in popularity. We should decide what to do about those. Are you available on Friday morning Lets discuss the declining investments. Types of Investments March 1-15 Number of Investors(this year)Number of Investors(last year)Predict
10、ion*Annuity825815sBonds1,000850sCash1,0001，000sGold625600dIRA 900875-dIRA，Roth975900uMutual Fund850800sReal Estate，buildings987-dReal Estate，property700-uSavings1,0001,000sStocks，domestic945936sStocksinternational965900u *Prediction: d=will go down; s=will stay the same u=will go upWhy are three cat
11、egories on the table missi A(A) Nobody invested in those areas last year.B(B) People lost all their money in those investments.C(C) Real estate was not divided into two categories last year.D(D) The survey did not ask about real estate investments. 3.Questions 181-185 refer to the following forms. W
12、hen will the table arrive A(A) In one dayB(B) In two daysC(C) In seven daysD(D) In eight days 4.Questions 174-177 refer to he following article. Absenteeism is an ongoing problem in many companies, and the Stummering Corporation was no exception. Absenteeism and late arrival had been issues there fo
13、r a long time, so management decided to study the problem. During the months of January through June of this year, employee absentee rates and arrival times were monitored. It was discovered that the average employee was showing up for work fifteen minutes late three times a week. In addition, the s
14、tudy showed that the majority of employees were missing a minimum of one day of work per month. Aside from the direct effects this situation was having on productivity, it was also creating a noticeable impact on employee morale. Management knew that this was a serious problem and that something had
15、 to be done right away. Human Resources suggested that management undertake an incentive program. A plan was devised whereby every employee who arrived at work on time every day during the month of August would be eligible for a cash award. Within five days of the announcement, the number of late ar
16、rivals had declined to the lowest level the company had ever experienced. The company decided to extend the program so that employees who didnt miss any days of work for the rest of the year (exclusive of approved vacations) would also be eligible for a cash award. As a result, absenteeism declined
17、dramatically. Stummering plans to continue the program into next year and is looking into making it permanent company policy. This successful program could easily be replicated at other companies. It worked for Stummering. It could work for you. The word replicated in paragraph 2, line 10, is closes
18、t in meaning to A(A) copiedB(B) enjoyedC(C) studiedD(D) announced 5.Questions 196-200 refer to the following e-mail messages. Hi Gertrude, Dont forget that Samirs party is tomorrow night at the Lotus Chinese restaurant at 7:00. Im giving Rae a ride. Let me know today if you want to ride with us. We
19、plan to leave here at 6:15 so we can get to the restaurant on time to put up some decorations before everyone else arrives. I hope you dont mind helping with that. In fact, we would really appreciate your help since you have such an artistic eye. Rae has a card for Samir already, and she is collecti
20、ng money for a gift. Let her know if you have any ideas for the gift. Thanks. Ping To: Ping Lai From: Gertrude Gerlak Subject: Re: Retirement party Hi Ping, Yes, I need a ride. Thanks for the offer. I went to the Lotus restaurant last month for my birthday. Its a great place. I dont mind leaving her
21、e early, and Im happy to help with the decorations. Alex needs a ride, too, if you have enough room in your car for all of us. Do you need me to buy any decorations Why dont we leave thirty minutes earlier than you said That way were sure to have enough time to do some really nice decorating. Ill be
22、 in a meeting tomorrow afternoon, but it should be over well before we have to leave. I think a digital camera would be a great gift. Tell Rae Ill pick one up tomorrow during my lunch hour. I know where I can get a great price on one. She can give me the money later. GertrudeWho will receive a digit
23、al camera A(A) RaeB(B) PingC(C) AlexD(D) Samir 6.Questions 191-195 refer to the following advertisement and e-mail. THE 20TH ANNUAL HOME ELECTRONICS SHOW January 20-24 Join us at the Convention Center to see the latest in home electronics. Companies from around the country will display new model ste
24、reos, TVs, and sound systems for home use, as well as the latest in home security devices. Dont miss the special domestic robot demonstrations. See robots clean floors, wash dishes, even take out the garbage! Admission to the show costs $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 wil
25、l not be admitted, An extra $3 fee is charged for some special events. These include: January 21 Movie: The Home of Tomorrow January 22 Speaker: Roberta Wilkinson, President of Automation, Inc. Topic: The invention team at Automation, Inc. January 23 Demonstration: Home Security Systems January 24 R
26、eception with JET Company, the Designers of RoboCleaners Tickets can be purchased at the Convention Center or online. There is an extra charge of $1 per ticket for online purchases. Buy your tickets today! Last years show sold out! From: Mai Itakara To: Hank Ellmers Sent: Wednesday, January 19.20_ 1
27、1:12 P.M. Subject: Schedule a time to go to the show Hank, The Home Electronics Show begins tomorrow and lasts through the weekend. Would you like to go with me Your daughter Emma might enjoy it, too. It would cost just $25 for the three of us. We can go tomorrow or later in the week if you prefer.
28、There are some special events that you might enjoy, too. That company that you just bought stock in is giving a presentation on January 22. The companys president is speaking. You will probably want to see the security demonstration, too, since youre a police officer. E-mail or call me today if your
29、e interested. Ill be near the Convention Center tomorrow, so I can pick up the tickets without paying the extra charge. By the way, there is also an extra charge for the special events. You pay it at the time of each event, so you can decide about that later. Mai In what company does Hank own stock
30、A(A) Automation, Inc.B(B) Home Security SystemsC(C) JET CompanyD(D) RoboCleaners 7.Questions 186-190 refer to the following e-mail and table. From: Guillermo Grimaldi To: Samantha Young Subject: Survey Results We have the results of our Preferred Investments Survey. I have attached the Types of Inve
31、stments table. There is one change on the survey compared to last year. We divided one major category into two parts. The parts are buildings and property. Thats why we dont have a number from last year to use as a comparison. We talked to 1,000 investors between March 1 and March 15. While most of
32、them put their money into a variety of investments, the survey shows that this year there was a greater variety in the type of investment chosen than last year. More people are purchasing each different type of investment. For example, look at the number of mutual fund investors last year (800) as c
33、ompared to this year (850). These results will help our company better decide how to sell our investment products. We predict three types of investment will increase in popularity, and they should be heavily advertised over the next year. Also, we predict that three investments will decrease in popu
34、larity. We should decide what to do about those. Are you available on Friday morning Lets discuss the declining investments. Types of Investments March 1-15 Number of Investors(this year)Number of Investors(last year)Prediction*Annuity825815sBonds1,000850sCash1,0001，000sGold625600dIRA 900875-dIRA，Ro
35、th975900uMutual Fund850800sReal Estate，buildings987-dReal Estate，property700-uSavings1,0001,000sStocks，domestic945936sStocksinternational965900u *Prediction: d=will go down; s=will stay the same u=will go upWhich types of investment does Mr. Grimaldi A(A) Bonds, cash, and savingsB(B) Gold, Roth IRAs
36、, and mutual fundsC(C) Annuities, domestic stocks, and real estateD(D) Roth IRAs, real estate, and international stocks 8.Questions 181-185 refer to the following forms. What will Alonya do tomorrow A(A) Call MarinaB(B) Ship the orderC(C) Leave on a tripD(D) Buy a table 9.Questions 196-200 refer to
37、the following e-mail messages. Hi Gertrude, Dont forget that Samirs party is tomorrow night at the Lotus Chinese restaurant at 7:00. Im giving Rae a ride. Let me know today if you want to ride with us. We plan to leave here at 6:15 so we can get to the restaurant on time to put up some decorations b
38、efore everyone else arrives. I hope you dont mind helping with that. In fact, we would really appreciate your help since you have such an artistic eye. Rae has a card for Samir already, and she is collecting money for a gift. Let her know if you have any ideas for the gift. Thanks. Ping To: Ping Lai
39、 From: Gertrude Gerlak Subject: Re: Retirement party Hi Ping, Yes, I need a ride. Thanks for the offer. I went to the Lotus restaurant last month for my birthday. Its a great place. I dont mind leaving here early, and Im happy to help with the decorations. Alex needs a ride, too, if you have enough
40、room in your car for all of us. Do you need me to buy any decorations Why dont we leave thirty minutes earlier than you said That way were sure to have enough time to do some really nice decorating. Ill be in a meeting tomorrow afternoon, but it should be over well before we have to leave. I think a
41、 digital camera would be a great gift. Tell Rae Ill pick one up tomorrow during my lunch hour. I know where I can get a great price on one. She can give me the money later. GertrudeWhy will Rae give money to Gertrude A(A) To pay for dinnerB(B) To pay for the giftC(C) To pay for decorationsD(D) To pa
42、y for a ride 10.Questions 191-195 refer to the following advertisement and e-mail. THE 20TH ANNUAL HOME ELECTRONICS SHOW January 20-24 Join us at the Convention Center to see the latest in home electronics. Companies from around the country will display new model stereos, TVs, and sound systems for
43、home use, as well as the latest in home security devices. Dont miss the special domestic robot demonstrations. See robots clean floors, wash dishes, even take out the garbage! Admission to the show costs $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12. Children under 5 will not be admitted, An extra $3 fe
44、e is charged for some special events. These include: January 21 Movie: The Home of Tomorrow January 22 Speaker: Roberta Wilkinson, President of Automation, Inc. Topic: The invention team at Automation, Inc. January 23 Demonstration: Home Security Systems January 24 Reception with JET Company, the De
45、signers of RoboCleaners Tickets can be purchased at the Convention Center or online. There is an extra charge of $1 per ticket for online purchases. Buy your tickets today! Last years show sold out! From: Mai Itakara To: Hank Ellmers Sent: Wednesday, January 19.20_ 11:12 P.M. Subject: Schedule a tim
46、e to go to the show Hank, The Home Electronics Show begins tomorrow and lasts through the weekend. Would you like to go with me Your daughter Emma might enjoy it, too. It would cost just $25 for the three of us. We can go tomorrow or later in the week if you prefer. There are some special events that you might enjoy, too. That company that you just bought stock in is giving a presentation on January 22. The companys president is speaking. You will probably want to see the security demonstration, too, since