出自:江苏开放大学大学英语A作业2
April 10, 2019
Dear Sir,
We have read your advertisement in International Trade and are glad to know that you are one of the leading exporters of silk blouses （短上衣，女衬衫）in China. We are interested in the goods and would like to be informed of the details of your various types, including sizes, colors and prices.
We are a large dealer in silk garments（服装）, having over 15 years’ experience in this particular line of business. Silk blouses of good quality and moderate prices command a good sale in our market.
When replying, please state the terms of payment and the discounts you would allow on a regular purchase of over 100 dozen items.
We look forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely, D. Johnson
Letter Two
April 20, 2019
Dear Sir,
We are pleased to receive you inquiry of April 10 , and thank you for your interest in our products.
We are glad to tell you that we are in a position to supply the items inquired. We are confident that the superior material and exquisite（精致的）craftsmanship of our silk blouses appeal to the most selective buyers.
On regular purchases of over 100 dozen items a discount of 3% is granted. If you place your order no later than the end of this week, we would guarantee a prompt delivery within 20 days, and demand you payment by sight L/C.
Enclosed is a quotation sheet and a copy of illustrated catalogue giving the details you ask for. As the market is showing an upward tendency, it is profitable for you to place an order immediately.
We look forward to your first order.
Yours faithfully,
Wang Fan
B-16. According to the passage, the buyer wants to purchase _____.
A
100 dozen silk blouses
B
less than 100 dozen silk blouses
C
over 100 dozen blouses
D
over 100 dozen items of silk blouses
学生答案：D
老师点评：
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B17. Which of the following statements is true?
A
It is the first time that the buyer contacts the seller.
B
The buyer has over 100 years’ experience in this line of business.
C
The seller has read the buyer’s advertisement in International Trade.
D
The buyer is one of the leading exporters of silk blouses in China.
学生答案：A
老师点评：
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B-18. When did the seller write the letter?
A
On April 10, 2019.
B
On April 20, 2019.
C
On April 19, 2019.
D
Yesterday.
学生答案：B
老师点评：
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B-19. On what condition does the seller allow a discount of 3%?
A
To buy 100 dozen silk blouses.
B
To buy over 100 dozen silk blouses.
C
To buy regularly over 100 dozen blouses.
D
To buy regularly over 100 dozen items of silk blouses.
学生答案：D
老师点评：
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B-20. What is put into the envelope with Letter Two?
A
Not mentioned.
B
Some samples.
C
A quotation sheet and a copy of illustrated catalogue.
D
A guarantee letter.
Passage Two
Cars are lots of fun, but they could also be dangerous. We have to be careful when we drive them or ride in them.
It.s always a good idea to put on your seat belt when you.re in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard(滑板) and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone, it will stop, but the egg won.t. It will fly through the air, hit the ground and break.
Now, think what would happen if you tied the egg to the skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone, the egg won.t go flying. It will stay safely on the skateboard.
Volvo, a famous Swedish carmaker, was the first to use seat belts in 1949. Air bags are also very important for car safety, because sometimes a seat belt isn.t enough. If the car is going really fast and runs into something, seat belts could even hurt the people who wear them.
Most newer cars have air bags in front of and next to the seats. When a car hits something, its air bags will come out quickly--in less than one second--to keep the people inside safe.
B-21. We have to be careful in driving a car mainly because it could be _____.
A
little fun
B
a pleasure
C
a lot of trouble
D
a great danger
学生答案：D
老师点评：
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B-22. The example of an egg on a skateboard is used to show that _____.
A
eggs break easily on a moving skateboard
B
cars should not be stopped suddenly
C
seat belts are important to safety
D
driving is a dangerous act
学生答案：C
老师点评：
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B-23. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A
People with seat belts tied will always be safe in cars.
B
Volvo was the first carmaker to use seat belts in cars.
C
Air bags will come out before the cars hit something.
D
All cars have air bags in front of the seats.
学生答案：B
老师点评：
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B-24. According to the passage, air bags are another device that _____.
A
adds safety to car driving
B
is going to replace seat belts
C
comes out slowly to function
D
prevents cars from running too fast
学生答案：A
老师点评：
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B-25. The best title for this passage is _____.
A
Buy a Volvo with Air bags
B
Make a Car Safe Inside
C
Fasten Your Seat Belts
D
Add Air Bags to Cars