The Bridgeport Revitalization Committee (BRC)13 Robin WayBridgeport, MA 02126Kevin Taylor203 8th AvenueBridgeport, MA 02133Dear Mr. Taylor,I am excited to announce to our members that we have received a $750,000 grant from the Roger CoopersFoundation for our City Renovation Project.The City Renovation Project focuses on the downtown area of Bridgeport, between First Avenue and LincolnWay. We will begin by redesigning Baten Park and the pedestrian walkways to create a more inviting space for shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks.This grant is the largest we have ever received, and we are excited about the work it will allow us toaccomplish.We look forward to improving the quality of life in our city through great design!Denise LeBaronWhat can be inferred about Mr. Taylor?A. He is a member of the BRC.B. He works for Denise LeBaron.C. He lives between First Avenue and Lincoln Way.D. He is on the board of the Roger Coopers Foundation
The Bridgeport Revitalization Committee (BRC)
13 Robin Way
Bridgeport, MA 02126
Kevin Taylor
203 8th Avenue
Bridgeport, MA 02133
Dear Mr. Taylor,
I am excited to announce to our members that we have received a $750,000 grant from the Roger Coopers
Foundation for our City Renovation Project.
The City Renovation Project focuses on the downtown area of Bridgeport, between First Avenue and Lincoln
Way. We will begin by redesigning Baten Park and the pedestrian walkways to create a more inviting space for shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks.
This grant is the largest we have ever received, and we are excited about the work it will allow us to
accomplish.
We look forward to improving the quality of life in our city through great design!
Denise LeBaron
What can be inferred about Mr. Taylor?
13 Robin Way
Bridgeport, MA 02126
Kevin Taylor
203 8th Avenue
Bridgeport, MA 02133
Dear Mr. Taylor,
I am excited to announce to our members that we have received a $750,000 grant from the Roger Coopers
Foundation for our City Renovation Project.
The City Renovation Project focuses on the downtown area of Bridgeport, between First Avenue and Lincoln
Way. We will begin by redesigning Baten Park and the pedestrian walkways to create a more inviting space for shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks.
This grant is the largest we have ever received, and we are excited about the work it will allow us to
accomplish.
We look forward to improving the quality of life in our city through great design!
Denise LeBaron
What can be inferred about Mr. Taylor?
A. He is a member of the BRC.
B. He works for Denise LeBaron.
C. He lives between First Avenue and Lincoln Way.
D. He is on the board of the Roger Coopers Foundation
B. He works for Denise LeBaron.
C. He lives between First Avenue and Lincoln Way.
D. He is on the board of the Roger Coopers Foundation
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JOHN: Good morning, Linda. There’ll be some people visiting our company tomorrow. Please make a detailed schedule for me.LINDA: Could you tell me who they are, Mr. TaylorJOHN:___1__LINDA: We’ll have the board meeting at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon, won’t weJOHN:__2___LINDA: But the sales manager of Lee Brothers’, Mr. Lee, just called and insisted on seeing you tomorrow afternoon.JOHN:_3____LINDA: He said that he would leave for London at 5:00 p. m. tomorrow.JOHN:___4__LINDA: Yes, Mr. Taylor.JOHN:____5_LINDA: No problem, Mr. Taylor.A. Oh, The board meeting will be finished at about 3:30. You could arrange his appointment after that.B. All right, then tell David to meet him tomorrow afternoon.C. Ok, they are Mr. Jones, general manager of Nile Co. and Mr. Brown, president of Bestway Co.D. Could you give me the schedule before 4 o’clock this afternoonE. Yes. After the board meeting, we’ll meet the guests. It’s important to have them all here.
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Questions 105-109 refer to the following e-mail.To: Bertrand Fournier, Plant manager b_fournier@dawson.comFrom: John Reynolds, Industrial production manager j_reynolds@dawson.comRe: Valbonne, France plantDate: January 13Dear Mr. Fournier,Thank you for your e-mail requesting that our engineers from London examine your chocolate productiori plant in Valbonne again next month. All of us at Dawson corporate headquarters appre-ciate your factory's desire to manufacture the finest chocolate, and we want to provide a supportteam to ensure that this is possible. Before we schedule a trip for Edith Singh and Barry Weinstein to visit your plant again. I have a few questions in regard to the production problems you men-tioned. First, I was wondering when the refrigeration unit was inspected last. Some Dawson plants in Geneva and Warsaw recently reported problems with their refrigeration systems, so I suggest that the temperature of the refrigerators during the cooling phase be checked. Second, do you think it is necessary for Ms. Singh and Mr. Weinstein to stay in Valbonne an entire week?I believe their examination could be completed within two days.Please let me know your views on these issues. I look forward to hearing from you.Regards,John ReynoldsTo: John Reynolds, Industrial production manager j_reynolds@dawson.comFrom: Bertrand Fournier, Plant manager b_fournier@dawson.comRe: Valbonne, France plantDate: January 15Dear Mr. Reynolds,Thank you for your reply. In response to your questions, we have carefully examined all of our equipment and the entire production process, from the grinding of the cocoa beans to the pressing of the chocolate. The refrigerators are cooling the product at the appropriate temperature, but we are still producing chocolate that is too bitter. We believe the problem may be either in the grind-ing or roasting of the cocoa beans, but we need your engineers to verify our suspicion. As to the duration of the engineers' visit, you may be correct. They do not need to stay a week in Valbonne,but I would suggest they stay at least three days.Please confirm the dates of February 12～14 for their trip.Regards, Bertrand FournierWhy is Mr. Reynolds writing to Mr. Fournier?A.To request that Mr. Fournier visit LondonB.To clarify details of an upcoming tripC.To accept a position at Mr. Fournier's companyD.To express dissatisfaction with a recent plant inspection
Questions 49-51 refer to the following letter.Toppo Travel. Inc.Mr. Noyce Adams424 Lenox StOrange, MA 01388Dear Mr. Adams,At the end of this year, Toppo travel will celebrate its twentieth year as a successful operator in the leisure industry. With modern hotels, exciting itineraries, and beautiful locations, our all-inclusive, organized tours have remained the most loyal customers in the celebration of our success.Our records indicate that since you became a customer five years ago, you have booked six trips with us. We would like to invite you to an evening of exotic fare and tropical sounds, which will be held on December 1 in the Grand Ballroom of the Panorama Hotel.The benefit will consist of delicates from the 16 countries that are featured in our catalog for the new season. Bans from Cuba, Mali, and Slovenia will lend an exuberant atmosphere to the event.Sincerely.Jim BullDirector Customer RelationsToppo Travel. Inc.For how many years has Mr. Adams been traveling with Toppo?A. Five yearsB. Six yearsC. Ten yearsD. Twenty years
根据以下内容，回答203-207题。February 18thRuth Waiter2921 Cypress LaneSmithfield, UT 00375Dear Ms. Walter,It has come to our attention that you have failed to remit payment for service provided during the two billing periods of 7/15--8/14 and 9/15--10/14 last year.Our records indicate that multiple bills for these periods have been sent to your address with-out reply. At this point, we are regrettably required to take stronger measures. If by April 15 we have not received payment in full, including all late fees charged, we will be forced to terminate service to your residence.For further information about this action, or to verify the amount of your outstanding balance,please call our Customer Service Center at 1-888-555-3802, or write to the following address:Accounts Payable DivisionNorthern Utah Gas & Power55755 State Highway 16Logan, UT 00378February 27thAccounts Payable DivisionNorthern Utah Gas & Power55755 State Highway 16Logan, UT 00378Service representative,I recently received a notification of outstanding charges on my account. I am very confused and distressed by the situation outlined in your letter.First of all, I am certain that I paid for all services during the two billing period in question.The payments were on time and for the correct amount. I used your company's automated tele-phone billing system and paid with my credit card. I am including transaction receipts from my credit card company that list these payments and the dates on which they were processed by your company.After I had paid then, I did receive multiple bills for the periods 7/15 --8/14 and 9/15 --10/14 as stated in your letter. I tried repeatedly to report this error to your company via the cus-tomer service email system, but I never received a response. I am also attaching copies of these e-mails for your review.These documents clearly show that I have made all payments in a timely fashion, and I hope they will help you resolve this situation. If you have any more questions for me, please contact me by phone (555-7690) or email (rwalt79@mzmail.com).Ruth WalterWhy did Northern Utah Gas & Power write to Ms.Walter?A.To announce recent changes to its available servicesB.To notify her of a new policy regarding late feesC.To apologize for overcharging her accountD.To inform her of penalties she may be subject to
February18th Ruth Walter 2921 Cypress Lane Smith field，UT 00375 Dear Ms．Walter， It has come to our attention that you have failed to remit payment for service provided during the two billing periods of 7／15—8／14 and 9／15—10／14 last year． Our records indicate that multiple bills for these periods have been sent to your address with out reply．At this point．we are regrettably required to take stronger measures．If by April 15 we have not received payment in full，including all late fees charged，we will be forced to terminate service to your residence． For further information about this action，or to verify the amount of your outstanding balance，please call our Customer Service Center at l—888—555—3802。or write to the following address： Accounts Payable Division Northern Utah Gas&Power 55755 State Highway 1 6 Logan，UT 00378 February 27th Accounts Payable Division Northern Utah Gas&Power 55755 State Highway l 6 Logan，UT 00378 Service representative， I recently received a notification of outstanding charges on my account．I am very confused and distressed by the situation outlined in your letter． First of all，I am certain that I paid for all services during the two billing period in question．The payments were on time and for the correct amount．I used your company’S automated telephone billing system and paid with my credit card．I am including transaction receipts from my credit card company that list these payments and the dates on which they were processed by your company. After I had paid then，I did receive multiple bills for the periods 7／15—8／14 and 9／15—10／14 as stated in your letter．I tried repeatedly to report this error to your company via the customer service email system，but I never received a response．I am also attaching copies of these emails for your review． These documents clearly show that I have made all payments in a timely fashion，and I hope they will help you resolve this situation．If you have any more questions for me，please contact me by phone(555-7690)or email(rwalt79@mzmail．com)． Ruth Walter What does the first letter require Ms．Walter to do?A.Call the Customer Service Center B.Sent payment to the utilities firm C.Review two bills from last year D.Verify her account balance
What is true about the grant?A. It is for more than $1 million.B. It is an extension of an existing grant.C. It is awarded by the Bridgeport Revitalization Committee.D. It is the largest the BRC has ever received.
February18th Ruth Walter 2921 Cypress Lane Smith field，UT 00375 Dear Ms．Walter， It has come to our attention that you have failed to remit payment for service provided during the two billing periods of 7／15—8／14 and 9／15—10／14 last year． Our records indicate that multiple bills for these periods have been sent to your address with out reply．At this point．we are regrettably required to take stronger measures．If by April 15 we have not received payment in full，including all late fees charged，we will be forced to terminate service to your residence． For further information about this action，or to verify the amount of your outstanding balance，please call our Customer Service Center at l—888—555—3802。or write to the following address： Accounts Payable Division Northern Utah Gas&Power 55755 State Highway 1 6 Logan，UT 00378 February 27th Accounts Payable Division Northern Utah Gas&Power 55755 State Highway l 6 Logan，UT 00378 Service representative， I recently received a notification of outstanding charges on my account．I am very confused and distressed by the situation outlined in your letter． First of all，I am certain that I paid for all services during the two billing period in question．The payments were on time and for the correct amount．I used your company’S automated telephone billing system and paid with my credit card．I am including transaction receipts from my credit card company that list these payments and the dates on which they were processed by your company. After I had paid then，I did receive multiple bills for the periods 7／15—8／14 and 9／15—10／14 as stated in your letter．I tried repeatedly to report this error to your company via the customer service email system，but I never received a response．I am also attaching copies of these emails for your review． These documents clearly show that I have made all payments in a timely fashion，and I hope they will help you resolve this situation．If you have any more questions for me，please contact me by phone(555-7690)or email(rwalt79@mzmail．com)． Ruth Walter Why did Northern Utah Gas&Power write to Ms．Walter?A.To announce recent changes to its available services B.To notify her of a new policy regarding late fees C.To apologize for overcharging her account D.To inform her of penalties she may be subject to
Questions 49-51 refer to the following letter.Toppo Travel. Inc.Mr. Noyce Adams424 Lenox StOrange, MA 01388Dear Mr. Adams,At the end of this year, Toppo travel will celebrate its twentieth year as a successful operator in the leisure industry. With modern hotels, exciting itineraries, and beautiful locations, our all-inclusive, organized tours have remained the most loyal customers in the celebration of our success.Our records indicate that since you became a customer five years ago, you have booked six trips with us. We would like to invite you to an evening of exotic fare and tropical sounds, which will be held on December 1 in the Grand Ballroom of the Panorama Hotel.The benefit will consist of delicates from the 16 countries that are featured in our catalog for the new season. Bans from Cuba, Mali, and Slovenia will lend an exuberant atmosphere to the event.Sincerely.Jim BullDirector Customer RelationsToppo Travel. Inc.Which one can be invited to the event?A.their clientsB. travelerC. anybodyD. only Adams
资料：October 20,2013Mr.Eng Tan10010 George Ave.New YorkDear Mr. Chen,As the president, I am proud to announce that this Friday marks the 50th anniversary of long and successful company. This, of course, calls for a night of celebration. And for this reason, we have reserved the Grand Hall at the Garden Hotel this Friday at 6 p.m. for a night of fine dining and dancing.On this special evening, the food will be superb. I’ve had a chance to dine at the hotel several times in the past in other functions, and it was the food that convinced me to hold our event here. I am quite certain that all of our staff will share my feeling. Anyhow, I am looking forward to this Friday when all of our staff can let loose and have some fun.Therefore, this is a letter to officially invite you and your spouse or significant other to join us on this memorable evening.Please let us know if you can’t attend.Yours Sincerely,Jeff ConnellyWhich of the following will be part of the event?A.Product ReleaseB.DancingC.PresentationsD.Discussions
资料：October 20,2013Mr.Eng Tan10010 George Ave.New YorkDear Mr. Chen,As the president, I am proud to announce that this Friday marks the 50th anniversary of long and successful company. This, of course, calls for a night of celebration. And for this reason, we have reserved the Grand Hall at the Garden Hotel this Friday at 6 p.m. for a night of fine dining and dancing.On this special evening, the food will be superb. I’ve had a chance to dine at the hotel several times in the past in other functions, and it was the food that convinced me to hold our event here. I am quite certain that all of our staff will share my feeling. Anyhow, I am looking forward to this Friday when all of our staff can let loose and have some fun.Therefore, this is a letter to officially invite you and your spouse or significant other to join us on this memorable evening.Please let us know if you can’t attend.Yours Sincerely,Jeff ConnellyAccording to Mr. Connelly, what led him to hold the event there?A.He was impressed with its menuB.The hotel is located close to the companyC.He has special ties with the hotel staffD.It has become a tradition of the company
To:Rex Roeges,Customer Service Department Iroeges@books, com〉From：Dave Palmer〈palmer@mail2. com Re ： Lost bookDear Mr. Rex Roeges,I am writing this e—mail concerning a book that I ordered through your company，The Computer Networks 4th edition,order number 20035. I placed the order last month and still have not received the book.I visited your website and confirmed that my shipping information was correct,and that my credit card has been charged for the book； the website also indicates that the book was shipped using your “Global Carrier，，service the day after I ordered it. Considering that “Global Carrier” shipments typically take two weeks to arrive, I should have received my goods a week ago at the latest. However,my post office informed me they have neither received nor delivered the book. Can you let me know what is going on as soon as possible? Dave PalmerTo ： Dave Palmer ^palmer@mail2. com From ： Rex Roeges Iroeges@books. com Re；Lost bookDear Mr. Palmer,Thank you for contacting us. It is important to us that our customers are satisfied with our service,so I am very sorry to hear that you have not received your merchandise.I looked up your order number and discovered that the book has not been sent out. I have rectified this mistake on our website and sent the book to you via express mail. It should arrive within two business days. With the book I have enclosed a coupon for half off your next order.Again,I apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any more questions or need further assistance， please contact me at 602 — 385 — 0256. or e—mail me at Croeges@noble, com〉.Sincerely，Rex Roges, Customer Service Department Nobel BookstoreWhat error did the website contain?A. The order number was wrong.B. Mr. Palmer’s address was incomplete.C. The price list was outdated.D. It indicated the item had been shipped.
资料：From: Peter Manx pmanx@bettertraining.co.auTo: John Morgan jmorgan@ISB.co.auDate: March 23Subject: Better Training Ltd. Dear Mr. Morgan, As a leading human resource specialist, Better Training Ltd. is uniquely able to respond to your current training needs. Please take the time to review the attached brochure. I am confident that you will find courses of immediate relevance to ISB International Ltd. Our standard curriculum covers topics such as managerial development, technical training, sales, marketing, and more. Our instructors-professionals and leaders in their fields-conduct engaging seminars while maintaining the quality for which we are known. In addition to our regular courses, we can deliver individually tailored programs at the location of your choice. I am certain that your organization will benefit from our services Contact us today to see how we can help your employees increase their technical and professional expertise. Sincerely, Peter ManxPresidentWhat does Peter Manx hope to arrange?A.business relationship with ISB International.B.Assistance with an advertising campaign.C.Revisions of a company brochure.D.Technical support for Better Training staff.
To:Rex Roeges,Customer Service Department Iroeges@books, com〉From：Dave Palmer〈palmer@mail2. com Re ： Lost bookDear Mr. Rex Roeges,I am writing this e—mail concerning a book that I ordered through your company，The Computer Networks 4th edition,order number 20035. I placed the order last month and still have not received the book.I visited your website and confirmed that my shipping information was correct,and that my credit card has been charged for the book； the website also indicates that the book was shipped using your “Global Carrier，，service the day after I ordered it. Considering that “Global Carrier” shipments typically take two weeks to arrive, I should have received my goods a week ago at the latest. However,my post office informed me they have neither received nor delivered the book. Can you let me know what is going on as soon as possible? Dave PalmerTo ： Dave Palmer ^palmer@mail2. com From ： Rex Roeges Iroeges@books. com Re；Lost bookDear Mr. Palmer,Thank you for contacting us. It is important to us that our customers are satisfied with our service,so I am very sorry to hear that you have not received your merchandise.I looked up your order number and discovered that the book has not been sent out. I have rectified this mistake on our website and sent the book to you via express mail. It should arrive within two business days. With the book I have enclosed a coupon for half off your next order.Again,I apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any more questions or need further assistance， please contact me at 602 — 385 — 0256. or e—mail me at Croeges@noble, com〉.Sincerely，Rex Roges, Customer Service Department Nobel BookstoreWhy did the customer send his e—mail?A. To order new books from major publishersB. To cancel an order of merchandiseC. To track down a missing itemD. To complain about a faulty product
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翻译：I’d like to remind you that we have to withdraw our offer if we don ’ t hear from you by next Monday.
问答题Practice 14 ● You work for an advertising agency as the Project Consultant. You have received the following letter from Ms. Reeves, the PR Manager of your client, ABC Consulting Co.Dear Mr. Bridges, I am writing to you to propose a meeting with you on the 15th. At the proposed meeting, I would like to discuss with you how to organize an advertising campaign for our clients. I would like to have your advice on having an appropriate budget for such a project. Please let me know if you will be avail- able for the proposed meeting. I look forward to hearing from you soon.Sincerely,Marianne ReevesPR ManagerABC Consulting Co. ●Write a letter to Ms. Reeves: ● apologizing for being unable to attend the meeting ● explaining why you cannot attend the meeting ● suggesting another date (make it reasonably soon) ● asking her to contact your secretary to confirm the appointment ●Write 60-80 words Dear Ms. Reeves,
问答题翻译：I’d like to remind you that we have to withdraw our offer if we don ’ t hear from you by next Monday.
问答题Practice 9 Do you remember how Forrest Gump was preparing for the biggest ping pong match of his life to be played in China? Well, he came, he played, and he kicked butt. I am pretty sure “Lose Face” were the words of the day. The Forrest Gump pipedream visits me every now and then. I have always fantasized about standing atop the gold-medal podium for the Red, White and Blue; victory paddle in one hand, 24-karats around my neck, Chinese opponents on both sides, with Old Glory rising and the Star-Spangled Banner playing. Ok, wake me up. Who am I kidding? The Chinese will lose their number one spot on the ping pong podium when Hainan Island freezes over. And that's why I started playing the glorious game of ma jiang. If you can't beat 'em at ping pong, ma jiang must be the second best thing, right? Now, I am not talking about mahjong, the matching tile game you play on the computer to kill time; I am talking about bona fide, cutthroat Chinese majiang. I feel the most "Chinese" when I am sitting at the ma jiang table raking in the dough. And most of the time, in terms of making money, Chairman Mao's face is my friend, but hot streaks easily give way to cold ones. Indeed, most of ma jiang is a game of luck; I would say 70% luck and 30% skill. Unlike poker, in ma jiang, reading your opponents tends to be almost impossible, so tense stare downs are rarely seen. Perhaps, I am the only Westerner in this city who plays ma jiang competitively. I guess you could call me the Da Shan of ma jiang, and that's part of the thrill for me. The other part of it is being just as skilled as my Chinese opponents, who started playing ma jiang when I was just a little kid, swinging the Little League bat back stateside. Truly, when I started playing ma jiang, I didn't know what I was gonna get; I didn't realize back then, that today, I would love it so much. I am a competitive person, so I guess ma jiang and me turned out to be-well-you know, like those two compatible veggies. In the end, if ma jiang one day becomes an Olympic event, you know what's going down. (390 words)