[单项选择]Questions 141-143 refer to the following memorandum.
It is my deepest regret (141) you that the Board of Directors has agreed to require a two-week unpaid leave for all employees in order to avoid an operation budget deficit. The company is facing a serious crisis (142) poor profits over the past three quarters.
The budget is short by about $7 million and, according to our company policy, the budget must be balanced by September 30, which is the end of this fiscal year.
It is (143) for all employees to give up two weeks’ pay in order to put a halt to the budget crisis. Employees are to speak to their managers regarding setting up the two weeks that are convenient for them.
I am genuinely sorry for the need to take such radical measures to end the current emergency, but with your cooperation, we can overcome this situation.
A.inform
B. informing
C. to inform
D. informed

[单项选择]Questions 141-143 refer to the following memorandum.
It is my deepest regret (141) you that the Board of Directors has agreed to require a two-week unpaid leave for all employees in order to avoid an operation budget deficit. The company is facing a serious crisis (142) poor profits over the past three quarters.
The budget is short by about $7 million and, according to our company policy, the budget must be balanced by September 30, which is the end of this fiscal year.
It is (143) for all employees to give up two weeks’ pay in order to put a halt to the budget crisis. Employees are to speak to their managers regarding setting up the two weeks that are convenient for them.
I am genuinely sorry for the need to take such radical measures to end the current emergency, but with your cooperation, we can overcome this situation.
A. owing to
B. although
C. since
D. as

[单项选择]Questions 161-163 refer to the following memorandum.

To: Call center employees
From: Personal department
Date: June 20, 2007
Subject: Summer work hours
In anticipation of the growing volume of phone call traffic in the busy season, we decided to implement extended work schedule during the months of July and August. As of July 1, work hours will be changed from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Telephone operators should confer with their fellow workers to adjust the work schedule so that one person remains at work after regular work hours to respond to client calls.
Employees can receive one of the three compensations for extended work hours. First, they can choose to be paid for overtime. Second, they can choose to get a special discount on China tour packages. Finally, they can choose to take 48 hours off from work.
* Coupons for the Jason Bookstore will not be a
A. To thank employees for their dedication
B. To announce a plan to handle increased business
C. To schedule an upcoming company event
D. To attract potential customers

[单项选择]Questions 144-146 refer to the following memorandum.
To: All employees
From: Director Jack Lee, Human Resources
I regret (144) you that after 20 years of service to this agency, with the last 5 years as a vice president, Daniel W. Lewis is resigning to start (145) own new career at another company. During his tenure as a vice president, Mr. Lewis oversaw the development of the state-of-the-art domestic appliances, which brought us into the global market.
In addition, sales of our products have tripled during the period. We thank him for his significant (146) to this company and wish him well in his future endeavors.
A. informing
B. to inform
C. to be informed
D. information

[单项选择]Questions 186-190 refer to the following advertisement and article.

When most people think of exercise, they usually think of things like running, jogging, jumping rope, lifting heavy weights, and so on. And all of these weight-bearing exercises involve the bones and muscles working against gravity. If you have problems standing for long periods of time, Chair Aerobics is the exercise for you.
Chair Aerobics lets you exercise your body while sitting in a chair. Consider the following:
· Chair aerobics is performed for about 20-30 minutes and consists of rhythmic movements.
· It is a low-impact exercise with almost no potential for damage to joints and enables you to perform your daily routine activities effectively.
· It lets you move your arms and legs to music while taking the weight off your feet.
· You don’t need special clothes, shoes, or space.
· No equipment
A. Basketball
B. Jogging
C. Running
D. Weight lifting

[单项选择]Questions 177-180 refer to the following information.

· Location: New York, New York
· Building Type: commercial office tower
· Construction System: steel frame, metal cladding
This report describes energy-saving measures taken by the building manager of the Chrysler Building. These measures range from the simple and quick to the expensive and time consuming.
The most significant energy saving measures were achieved by planting a variety of plants with different growth characteristics, both on the roof and on individual office balconies, which added cooling shade in the summer. The use of inexpensive exterior bamboo blinds during summer months produced significant reductions in need for air- conditioning, which saved the Chrysler building a considerable amount of money. Surprisingly, installing double-paned windows was the least cost-effective measure, des
A. They were used to provide shade or act as partitions in offices.
B. They made the air in the building very humid.
C. They were easy to install.
D. They helped lower the temperature of the building.