Our new Bravo NB notebook computers, recently named the number one of the 20 world’s top notebook computers,are some of our best examples of the Bravo family. ……10 …… It is particularly ideal for small businesses,home offices,and mobile users.

　　With Bravo, there’s something for everyone. Including high value, performance, and the most responsive around the-clock phone support anywhere. …… 11 ……

　　By the way,our 486 Bravos are all approved by the Environmental Protection Agency …… 12…… For an AST reseller near you,please call 800 876- 4 AST.

　　Example: C

　　A. Would you expect anything from the world’s fifth largest (and growing )personal computer company?

　　B. In addition,you’ll find .yourself in the enjoyment of free maintenance and transportation.

　　C. If you want speed, power, expandability, and dazzling graphics performance at a very affordable price, you’ll find it in our Bravo personal computers.

　　D. The MT also comes with two AL-slots for graphic upgrades and installed windows-based software solutions.

　　E. So, you’ll save energy, money,and perhaps a few trees.

　　F. For instance, innovative security features help you keep your most confidential work to yourself.

　　G. As a result, you need a certificate issued by the Environment Protection Agency if you buy a personal computer.

　　H. The Bravo NB4/33 is even thinner, lighter,faster, and more affordable- using very little power with a longer battery life.

　　I. Finally, the DX2/66 is inferior to our Bravo MT in speed, function and graphics performance.

　　参考答案

　　8. D 9. F 10. H 11. A 12. E

　PART FOUR

　　Questions 21 -35

　　. Read this advertisement.

　　. Choose the best word to fill each gap.

　　. For each question (21 35) mark one letter (A, B,C,D)on your Answer Sheet.

　　. One answer has been given as an example.

　　Too much to read! It’s impossible to find time to read today’s top business books-and thousands are published each year. Yet not keeping up with those books could be a serious-and expensive mistake. Often the ideas and insights they . . . . . . example. . . . . are available nowhere else. But how can you even. . . . . .21. . . . . . which titles are worthwhile-let alone find time to read them?

　　Fortunately, there’s a . . . …… .22. …… . . . : Soundview Executive Book Summaries. It really. . . . . . 23…… . . . . In fact, it’s . . . . . . 24. . . . . . to work. It is ingenious and essential. Every month, you . . . . . . 25. . . . . two or three quick reading, time saving . . . . . .26. . . …… . of the best new business books. Each contains all the key points in the . . . . . . 27. . . . . . book. The big difference,instead of 200 to 500 pages,the summary is only & pages. Instead of . . . . . . 28. . . . . . five,ten or more hours to read,it takes just 15 minutes.

　　Of the thousands of business books . . . . . . 29. . . . . .annually, only a . . . . . . 30. . . . . .are really worth reading. To save your time, our Editorial Board goes over them all . . . . . . 31. . . . . .90%. Our standards are . . . . . . 32. . . . . .,and the criteria rigorous.