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2008年12月托业考试真题变型题（词汇和语法部分）101. The new policy on overtime compensation - addresses the complaints of the union.(A) effect (B) effective (C) effectively (D) effectiveness102. It is difficult for management both to satisfy - to discipline such a large staff.(A) if (B) and (C) such (D) but103. Mr. Smith - his weekly groceries every Friday, so tell him what you need.(A) order (B) orders (C) to order (D) ordered104. President Jacobson is expected to be in town- the meeting of industry leaders.(A) for (B) under (C) across (D) down105. The bookshelf is too big for Andrew and Jessie to carry by -.(A) their (B) them (C) themselves (D) their own106. You will need your order tracking number to confirm the - of your gift on the website.(A) deliver (B) delivery (C) deliverer (D) delivered107. Janet Evans is expected to replace Mr. Bowers - CEO of Fabrics US following his retirement.(A) as (B) like (C) about (D) but108. For the renovation of the main stairway, please enter through either the elevator - the back stairwell.(A)or(B) with (C) into (D) not109. Most people shop for their home building supplies at Jays Lumber Yard because they offer satisfaction guarantees on - orders.(A) any of (B) each (C) all (D) every110. - the Chinese buffet restaurant is in the center of the financial district, it is always busy with businessmen at lunch.(A) Therefore (B) But (C) Despite (D) Since111. Because the banquet budget was -calculated, the planning committee had to choose a less expensive catering service.(A) inaccuracy (B) inaccurate (C) inaccurately (D) inaccuracies112. After we have received authorization from the head office, we will send - the employment contract to sign.(A) she (B) her (C) hers (D) herself113. Rental prices of our condos are - to property availability and can change at the owners discretion.(A) subject (B) public (C) plain (D) general114. Mrs. Dowry is - to receive the award of public relations officer of the year.(A) pleasure (B) pleased (C) pleasing (D) please115. Recent surveys of college undergraduates indicate - most students plan to major in business, economics,orengineering.(A) which (B) that (C) what(D) those116. In an unprecedented - of kindness, the local library donated hundreds of childrens books to orphanages across the city.(A) act (B) progress (C) chance (D) number117. A newly implemented management system is responsible for - sales at the retail store.(A) increase (B) increases (C) increased (D) increasingly118. Check the batteries of your fire alarms - to keep up with safety regulations.(A) avoidably (B) regularly (C) lately (D) highly119. Any requests for vacation time must have the- of the general manager.(A) approve (B) approved (C) approval (D) approvingly120. For those who wish to join the summer internship, the - for turning in applications is April 16 at 10 A.M.(A) calendar (B) intention (C) admission (D) deadline121. - Brigg Electric has its headquarters in Los Angeles, it has branches throughout the continental US.(A) Although (B) Until now (C)orelse (D) Thus122. Our professional reception staff - happy to assist you with any problems you may have while staying at our hotel.(A) is being (B) are being (C) would be (D) have been123. Because of an urgent personal matter, Dr. Greys talk will be - until next months gathering.(A) belated (B) directed (C) presented (D) postponed124. The community college has a total of twenty academic departments - its institution.(A) between (B) because (C) within (D) as for125. Human resources offers orientation seminars to - hired staff.(A) approximately (B) recently (C) exactly (D) comparatively126. The model of the bicycle you want is available for order - gray, silver, and gold.(A) in (B) at (C) to (D) of127. The towns tourist information desks are - by their large, bright signs.(A) identify (B) identifies (C) identity (D) identifiable128. The hospital has high - for the incoming surgeon, Dave Willis, who specializes in cardiac diseases.(A) expecting (B) expected (C) expectations (D) expectedly129. It is vital that employees maintain physical health for their personal benefit - the companys success.(A) even though (B) in order to (C) whether (D) as well as130. Political analyst Rober Shaw has been commended for the refreshing - in his essays on capitalism.(A) clear (B) clearly (C) clarity (D) clarifies131. Celebrations for the stores tenth - will include major discounts on products, free samples of food stuff, and face painting for kids.(A) date (B) anniversary (C) origin (D) inception132. The doctor - discovered the vaccine for the common cold is taking time off from his research for personal reasons.(A) he (B) who (C) some (D) also125. Human resources offers orientation seminars to - hired staff.(A) approximately (B) recently (C) exactly (D) comparatively126. The model of the bicycle you want is available for order - gray, silver, and gold.(A) in (B) at (C) to (D) of127. The towns tourist information desks are - by their large, bright signs.(A) identify (B) identifies (C) identity (D) identifiable128. The hospital has high - for the incoming surgeon, Dave Willis, who specializes in cardiac diseases.(A) expecting (B) expected (C) expectations (D) expectedly129. It is vital that employees maintain physical health for their personal benefit - the companys success.(A) even though (B) in order to (C) whether (D) as well as130. Political analyst Rober Shaw has been commended for the refreshing - in his essays on capitalism.(A) clear (B) clearly (C) clarity (D) clarifies131. Celebrations for the stores tenth - will include major discounts on products, free samples of food stuff, and face painting for kids.(A) date (B) anniversary (C) origin (D) inception132. The doctor - discovered the vaccine for the common cold is taking time off from his research for personal reasons.(A) he (B) who (C) some (D) also133. Of all the candidates for head of accounting, Mr. Lee is by far the most - and experienced.(A) conditional (B) requisite (C) secured (D) qualified134. Flower deliveries are made within 24 hours- orders are called in by 2 P.M.(A) when (B) even (C) over (D) while135. The law firms website has been - to increase usability for clients needing to track their cases.(A) progressed (B) relied (C) designed (D) notified136. - Cheryl leaves for Japan, she should be briefed on basic business culture etiquette.(A) Prior (B) Near (C) Before (D) Past137. During the winter owners must ensure that cars dont remain - for more than three days at a time.(A) void (B) idle (C) spare (D) null138. Marshall Appliances has chosen to make a contract with a new marketing company- continuing its relationship with Friendly PR.(A) out of (B) except for (C) as to (D) instead of139. Broadband Plus sent out an e-mail apology to its clients for the - in its wireless Internet service.(A) disruption (B) limitation (C) outbreak (D) controversy140. - a number of new computer programmers will be joining the team, the director will increase the number of projects for the next year.(A) If so (B) Rather than (C) Owing to (D) Given thatQuestions 141 to 143 refer to the following notice.This is to inform you that the seminar for all department heads - place on Wednesday,141. (A) took (B) will take (C) will have taken (D) takingJuly 15. All middle and lower management staff are - to attend unless they have previous142. (A) reported (B) favored (C) required (D) includedcommitments.The seminar will include topics - business and leadership skills, performance management143. (A) as long as (B) likewise (C) nevertheless (D) such asplanning, and the employee evaluation and feedback process. Please come to Siena room on the fifteenth floor of the Jameson Building. Dont forget to bring the seminar materials to the session.Please contact Mr. Blake Mariano if you have any questions.Questions 144 to 146 refer to the following letter.I am writing in reply to your article on a French tour agency in Montpellier, France. In your article, the South France Adventures Agency was given an unfavorable review. You mentioned that its tours were conducted by inexperienced tour guides. -, my experience with the tour agency was very good.144. (A) Consequently (B) However (C) Then (D) In additionThe guide had extensive knowledge about the history of South France, giving complete explanations and - questions with specifics. I would definitely - taking a South France Adventures tour to145. (A) answer (B) answers (C) to answer (D) answering 146. (A) mention (B) discourage (C) recommend (D) consideranyone who wishes to visit the south of France.Sincerely yours,Mary BrinnQuestions 147 to 149 refer to the following letter.November 20, 2008Ruth Dalton2459 S. Ammons St.Lakewood, CO 80227Dear Mrs. Dalton,Thank you for purchasing the full kitchen remodeling package. Your - of our company is highly147. (A) patronage (B) supervision (C) predicament (D) cooperationappreciated. We hope you are delighted with the new kitchen facilities and are fully satisfied with the services and designs provided by Home Design, Inc.We have enclosed a customer survey form. Your comments will help us - your future needs.148. (A) wish (B) meet (C) please (D) thinkTo encourage you to take part in our survey, we will enter you in a special draw for a free set of home fixtures we recently launched. All you need to do is send in the completed form by November 30 in order to be eligible for the drawing. Winners - on December 3.149. (A) should notify (B) was notified (C) will be notified (D) notifiesThank you once again.Sincerely yours,Martin CaldwellQuestions 150 to 152 refer to the following article.Silverline Paper Company, the biggest paper producer in the United States, will open a new factory in Regina, Canada. It officially announced its plans to - the new manufacturing plant at a press150. (A) sell (B) relocate (C) build (D) renovateconference last week. The - is expected to cost Silverline nearly 200 million dollars.151. (A) appeal (B) prediction (C) merger (D) ventureAccording to Cynthia Gray, spokesperson for the company, Silverline foresees hiring 600 workers from the Regina area. “The people of Regina have been very receptive to the construction of the new factory. We are anticipating a long and successful future here,” said Gray. The new plant is expected to become - by early next year.152. (A) operation (B) operating (C) operational (D) operateTOEIC 2008.Oct.Reading101. Register your name and address on theWeb site in order to - a purchase online.(A) make (B) shop (C) owe (D) use102. All - for time off must go through the Human Resources Department first.(A) request (B) requests (C) requested (D) requesting103. Despite it being his first time in an authority position, Mark led the project remarkably -.(A) partly (B) even (C) yet (D) well104. The detailed analyses of third and fourth quarter sales are included in - final report.(A) he (B) his (C) him (D) himself105. Any visitors to the production facilities must - a security pass from the information desk at the front entrance. (A) allow (B) achieve (C) obtain (D) remind106. Students enrolled as full-time can fully - in the university extracurricular clubs.(A) participate (B) participant (C) participating (D) had participated107. Dr. Byer is - with the renovations made to his clinic by the remodeling company.(A) pleasing (B) pleased (C) pleasant (D) pleasure108. When picking up your rental car, make sure to inspect the vehicle - for pre-existing damages.(A) strongly (B) firmly (C) extremely (D) thoroughly109. For more - about this months special bargains, contact one of our customer representatives at 555-5258.(A) detail (B) details (C) detailed (D) detailing110. Staff members are required to follow the - regulation as written in the employee manual unless otherwise indicated by their supervisors. (A) distant (B) current (C) confident (D) alive111. The mechanic was able - the faulty wiring in the conference room.(A) repaired (B) repairing (C) to repair (D) will repair112. It is - urgent nor essential for Quality Brand Inc. to update its internal network at this time.(A) neither (B) nevertheless (C) therefore (D) if113. Excel Energy Corporations new online training program has - features and forum discussions for trainees.(A) interactive (B) symptomatic (C) conclusive (D) broken114. Fabric Masters sells a variety - premium cotton shirts to more than 35 companies located internationally.(A) across (B) into (C) of (D) in115. Because of high consumer demand for organic products, we have to produce them - than ever before.(A) so fast (B) fast (C) faster (D) too fast116. Please remind the presenters that the - of the talk should not exceed the 45-minute time limit.(A) instant (B) length (C) attention (D) specification117. After giving the team their assignment, the project manager left them to figure out a strategy on -.(A) they (B) their own (C) them (D) themselves118. The customer on hold on line two has questions - our cancellation and refund policies.(A) between (B) onto (C) next (D) regarding119. Our senior advisor joined the company last year and transformed us - a local distributor to a worldwide enterprise. (A) from (B) about (C) toward (D) even120. To be - for the corporate shareholders program, you must have been working here for at least three consecutive years. (A) eligible (B) considerate (C) available (D) partial121. Following completion of the three-day workshop, participants will be required to answer a - questionnaire about the usefulness of the sessions. (A) brief (B) briefly (C) briefest (D) briefed122. Shoppers can save up to sixty percent - ordering their HomeCare Rice Cooker through the catalogue before January. (A) at (B) as (C) by (D) in123. IKO Home has revealed a brand new line of furniture specially designed for college students who - in small dormitories. (A) reside (B) resident (C) residing (D) residence124. Opening our branch office in one of the less crowded areas of the city would be more beneficial for our employees and less costly - moving downtown. (A) while (B) but (C) than (D) and125. Business consultant Laura Freeman was - available to advise our administrative team during the merger negotiations with KEMP Steel.(A) continue (B) continuity (C) continuous (D) continuously126. Four of the hotels executive suites have been - for traveling diplomats who are on overseas assignments.(A) placed (B) reserved (C) collected (D) remained127. Prior to takeoff, flight personnel have to make sure that - of the passengers has fastened their seat belt and is sitting in an upright position. (A) every (B) all (C) much (D) each128. For the graphic designer position, we need an applicant with both educational and professional qualifications who seeks to partake in a business from its -. (A) cause (B) solution (C) inception (D) growth129. Floor personnel should not sign out from their shift - all of the shelves are adequately stocked.(A) except (B) until (C) soon (D) earlier130. The front and rear exits of the cinema will be open after the movie has finished so that viewers can depart in an - fashion. (A) orderly (B) enduring (C) apparent (D) accomplished131. We at Kitchen Supplies guarantee that orders will be delivered - three weeks time.(A) within (B) sometime (C) nearby (D) during132. Kevin Cruiser has been promoted to assistant manager of production - his long record of hard work and dedication to the company. (A) up to (B) furthermore (C) because of (D) given that133. A recall on the XS model engine was announced after the factory received - that smoke appeared after only two or three hours of driving. (A) complains (B) complained (C) complaints (D) complainer134. Increasing - in the technology industries in Asia will force companies to recruit more qualified candidates.(A) challenge (B) encounter (C) opponent (D) competition135. In the case of flight delays or - unexpected changes in schedules, the meeting will be moved to a more suitable time. (A) others (B) another (C) any other (D) one another136. The deadline for this months articles for Fame Magazine has been - to August 30.(A) opened (B) extended (C) finished (D) progressed137. Despite having received positive reviews by industry critics, sales of the digital MP3 player have been quite -. (A) disappoint (B) disappointed (C) disappointment (D) disappointing138. Maria has been - appointed to serve as the chairperson for the treasury committee, but the position will not be permanently filled until later this month.(A) provisionally (B) comparably (C) restrictively (D) critically139. Construction crews have torn up the towns main road - find that the underground water system is in the way of their plans. (A) so as (B) only to (C) even though (D) in order that140. - the companys official financial advisor, Mr. Jefferson is privy to top-secret information and