题目
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Your twelve thousand "Smart" watches were received by our company this morning. However, we
wish to make a number of complaints concerning the serious delay in delivery and your failure to carry
out our instructions regard to this order.
It was firmly pointed out from the beginning that the delivery date had to be less than six weeks from
the original order in order to satisfy our own customers" requirements. While we understand that delays
in production are occasionally unavoidable, we must point out that the major reason why the order was
placed with your company was that we were assured by you of its simplicity, and that your existing
stocks were sufficiently high to ensure immediate shipment. Late delivery of the goods has caused us to
disappoint several of our most valued customers, and will have an unfavorable effect on future orders.
The second complaint concerns the difference in colour between the watches we ordered and those
delivered. It was stated clearly in the order that watches in combinations of green/purple and orange/
purple only were required. However, only half the watches in the delivery received are of the colours
specified. Our Hong Kong agent informed you of the importance of following our instructions exactly,
since we consider there to be only a limited market in this country for watches of other colors at the
present time. Any watches that are not of the specified colours will, of course, be returned to you.
We are also somewhat concerned about the rather poor quality of the goods received, since it is
obvious that the watches that finally arrived have been made from not good enough materials and have
been produced to a lower standard than those in the sample. We have also found that a number of the
watches do not appear to be working. Whether the latter problem is due to poor production, or damage
in transportation is not yet clear, but we should like to point out that we feel this matter to be entirely your
fault.
As a result of the above problems, therefore, we feel that the most suitable course of action is to
return to you unpaid any of the goods considered unsatisfactory. We shall also, of course, be forced to
reconsider whether any further orders should be placed with your company.
We look forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
John Smith
B. there was enough space for shipment
C. they could produce enough watches quickly
D. they had enough ready-made watches to ship
company" suggests that _______.
B. the company will probably reduce the number of watches to be ordered in the future.
C. the writer is afraid their company might go out of business soon.
D. the company is probably willing to give the manufacturers another chance
B. angry and impolite
C. reasonable but impolite
D. regretful and polite
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试题【阅读理解。Sirs, Your twelve thousand "Smart" watches were received by our company】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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| A. How can we build a positive image? B. Convince yourself of your positive qualities. C. Facing flaws or weaknesses we should take an active attitude. D. What is a self-image? E. Improving self-images will go a long way. F. Why is it time to set up a positive self-image? | ||
| 阅读理解。 | ||
| Jogging has become the most popular individual sport in America. Many theories, even some mystical ones, have been advanced to explain the popularity of jogging. The plain truth is that jogging is a cheap, quick and efficient way to maintain physical fitness. The most useful sort of exercise is exercise that develops the heart,lungs, and circulatory (血液循环 的)systems. If these systems are fit, the body is ready for almost any sport and for almost any sudden demand made by work or emergencies. One can train more specifically, as by developing strength for weight lifting or the ability to run straight ahead for short distances with great power as in football, but running trains your heart and lungs to deliver oxygen more efficiently to all parts of your body. It is worth doing that: this sort of exercise is the only kind that can reduce heart disease, the number one cause of death in America. Only one sort of equipment is needed - a pair of good shoes. Physicians advise beginning joggers not to try to run in tennis or gym shoes. Many design advances have been made in only the last several years that make a pair of excellent running shoes indispensable (不可缺少的) if a runner wishes to develop as quickly as possible,with as little chance of injury as possible. A pair of good running shoes will have soft pads for absorbing shock, as well as slightly built-up heels and full heel cups that will give the knee and ankle more stability. A wise investment in good shoes will prevent blisters (水泡)and the foot,ankle and knee injuries and will also enable the wearer to run on paved or soft surfaces. No other special equipment is needed; you can jog in any clothing you desire, even your street clothes. It takes surprisingly little time to develop the ability to run. The American Jogging Association has a twelve-week program designed to move from a fifteen-minute walk (which almost anyone can manage who is in reasonable health) to a thirty-minute run. A measure of common sense, a physical examination, and a planned schedule are all it takes. | ||
| 1. The main purpose of this passage is to ________. | ||
| A. discuss jogging as a physical fitness program B. describe the type of clothing needed for jogging C. provide scientific evidence of the benefits of jogging D. launch a worldwide physical fitness campaign | ||
| 2. The most effective kind of exercise should be the one that ________. | ||
| A. trains the body for weight lifting B. enables a person to run straight ahead C. is both beneficial and inexpensive D. develops the heart, lungs, and circulatory systems | ||
| 3. What can we learn from the third paragraph? | ||
| A. For beginning joggers, tennis or gym shoes are better choices. B. A pair of good running shoes is necessary for a runner to develop quickly. C. A pair of good running shoes with a full heel-cup is designed to prevent shock. D. Comfortable pads will give the knees and ankles more stability. | ||
| 4. The author"s attitude towards jogging is ________. | ||
| A. doubtful B. critical C. approving D. negative | ||
| 阅读理解。 | ||
| Most people feel lonely sometimes,but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact,it is quite normal. For some people,though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness. The first kind of loneliness is temporary (暂时的). This is the most common type. It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind is situation,for example,family problem,the death of a loved one,or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems,such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year. The third kind of loneliness is the most serious. Unlike the second type,chronic (长期的) usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately,many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition. Psychologists (心理学家) agree that one important factor in loneliness is a person"s social contacts, for example,friends,family members,coworkers,etc. We depend on various people for different reasons. For instance,our families give us emotional support,our parents and teachers give us guidance,and our friends share similar interests and activities. However,psychologists have found that,though lonely people may have many social contacts,they sometimes feel they should have more. They question their popularity (名气). Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons:they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease,while temporary and situational loneliness can be a sad,and sometimes dangerous condition. | ||
| 1. How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage? | ||
| A. Talk to friends. B. Just ignore it. C. Go to see a doctor. D. Ask your teachers for guidance. | ||
| 2."It" in the last sentence of the second paragraph refers to ______. | ||
| A. temporary loneliness B. situational loneliness C. a new place D. sleeplessness | ||
| 3. Why do psychologists want to help chronically lonely people? | ||
| A. Chronic loneliness can cause family problems. B. Chronic loneliness can cause serious illness. C. Chronic loneliness can not be overcome. D. Chronic loneliness is incurable. | ||
| 4. Loneliness is divided according to______. | ||
| A. the time it lasts B. the places where it appears C. different people it happens to D. different seasons when it appears | ||
| 阅读理解。 | ||
| Winners Club—You choose to be a winner! The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers. It has been made to help you better manage your money. The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易账户) where you receive a key – card so you can get to your money 24/7 – that"s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! It"s a club with impressive features for teenagers: ●No account keeping fees! You"re no millionaire so we don"t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, there are no account keeping or transaction fees! ●Excellent interest (利息) rates! You want your money to grow. The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits (储蓄) without taking them out in a month. ●Convenient Teenagers are busy – we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet … You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part – time job! ●Mega magazine included Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money. There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members. The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers. And it is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form. You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool key – card) but it is easy. We can"t wait to hear from you. It"s the best way to choose to be a winner! | ||
| 1.The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ____ . | ||
| A .parents B. teenagers C. winners D. adults | ||
| 2. Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club? | ||
| A. Special gifts are ready for parents. B. The bank opens only on work days. C. Services are convenient for its members. D. Fees are necessary for the account keeping. | ||
| 3. The Winners Club provides magazines which _____ . | ||
| A. encourage spending B. are free to all teenagers C. are full of adventure stories D. help to make more of your money | ||
| 4. If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ____ . | ||
| A. be an Internet user B. be permitted by your parent C. have a big sum of money D. be in your twenties | ||
| 5. What is the purpose of this text? | ||
| A. To set up a club. B. To provided part – time jobs. C. To organize key – cards. D. To introduce a new banking service. | ||
| 阅读理解。 | ||
| Below is adapted from an English dictionary. Use the dictionary to answer the following questions.
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