BEC阅读：商务英语（BEC）中级阅读考试辅导(2)

　　Questions 8-12

　　. Read this advertisement of a Canadian computer incorporation.

　　. Choose the best sentence from the list A-I on page 5 to fill each of the blanks.

　　. For each blank (8-12)mark one letter(A -I) on your Answer Sheet.

　　. Do not mark any letter twice.

　　. One answer has been given as an example.

　　AST'S BRAVO FAMILY

　　Our new and improved Bravo series of personal computers is designed to do calculations in a new way.

　　For example, the new Bravo MT has the same features of Intel's very fast Pentium 60MHz microprocessor. It's all the power you need to run an entire workgroup or the latest graphics-intensive programs, and processes even the most complicated mathematical calculations five times faster than the DX2/66. …… 8…… It's perfect for the power user who demands high performance at an attractive price point.

　　Also new from AST is our latest generation of Bravo LC desktops, a value line of energy efficient 486 personal computers. Our entire Bravo LC family,while still affordable, has new muscle——Intel 486 microprocessors up to 100 MHz and a VESA Local Bus slot. Today, it's fast, tomorrow it could be even faster, if you choose to raise it to Intel's Pentium Over Drive processor. How about more performance in less space? The Bravo LP is a low profile 486, loaded with award-winning engineering. …… 9 …… And the graphics RAM can be enlarged to ZMB for 64-bit processing.

　　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