Questions 29 to 32 are based on the following passage ：

　　There is a range of activities which require movements of about one to four or five miles . These might be leisure activities ，

　　such as moving from home to swimming pool ， tennis club ，the theater or other cultural centers ，or to a secondary or more

　　advanced school ；or they might be movements associated with work and shopping in the central areas of cities .The use of

　　cars capable of carrying five people at 80 mph for satisfying these needs is wasteful of apace and most productive of

　　disturbance to other road users .

　　The use of the bicycle ，or some more modern derivative of it ，is probably worth more consideration than has recently been

　　given to it .The bicycle itself is a remarkably efficient and simple device for using human muscular energy for

　　transportation .In pure energy terms ，it is four to five times as efficient as walking ， even though human walking itself

　　is twice as efficient as the movement of effective animals such as dogs of gulls .It is still widely used ， not only in

　　some developing countries where bicycles are major means of people and goods ， but in a few richer towns such as Amsterdam

　　in Holland and Cambridge in England .

　　It usually gives inadequate protection from the weather ，is not very suitable for carrying goods ，and demands considerable

　　muscular work to make progress against wind or uphill .It also offers its rider no protection against collisions with other

　　vehicles .All these difficulties could ，however ，be greatly eliminated ，if not removed ，with relatively small changes in

　　design .The whole machine could be enclosed in a plastic bubble which would provide some protection in case of accidents .

　　It would be easy to add a small petrol or electric motor .A wide variety of designs would be possible .As in rowing ， we

　　night employ the power of the arms or the general body musculature ，as well as those of the legs ； more muscular exercise

　　would be good for the health of many people in cities ，and a wide use of bicycle like muscle-powered vehicles would be a

　　useful way to ensure this .It could also provide ample opportunities for showing off by the young and vigorous .

　　29.The main idea of the first paragraph is that the car _____.

　　A.can satisfy the demand for speed

　　B.causes waste of space

　　C.produces disturbance to other road users

　　D.is far from perfect for short range movements

　　30.More attention should be given to the bicycle as a means of transport because it is ______.

　　A. a very efficient and simple device

　　B. much cheaper than a car

　　C. widely used in Amsterdam and Cambridge

　　D. still used by rich people

　　31. Enclosing the bicycle in a plastic bubble would _______. A.make it easier to use . B.save muscular energy . C.provide protection from the weather. D. prevent it from colliding with other vehicles. 32. Which of these is untrue for the present bicycle？ A.It is far more efficient than the movement of animals . B.It offers its rider no protection . C.It is not very suitable for carrying goods . D.It can hardly be improved on . Questions 33to 36 are based on the following passage ： Telecommuting ——substituting the computer for the trip to the job —— has been hailed as a solution to all kinds of problems related to office work .For workers it promises freedom from the office ， less time wasted in traffic ，and help with child-care conflicts . For management ， telecommuting helps keep high performers on board ， minimizes lateness and absenteeism by eliminating commuters （经常乘火车往返者）， allows periods of solitude （独处）for high -concentration tasks ， and provides scheduling flexibility .In some areas ， such as Southern California and Seattle ， Washington ， local governments are encouraging companies to start telecommuting programs in order to reduce rush-hour traffic and improve air quality . But these benefits do not come easily . Making a telecommuting program work requires careful planning and an understanding of the differences between telecommuting realities and popular images . Many workers are seduced by rosy illusions of life as a telecommuter .A computer programmer form New York City moves to the quiet Adirondack Mountains and stays in contact with her office via computer .A manager comes in to his office three days a week and works at home the other two . An accountant stays home to care for her sick child ； she hooks up her telephone modem connections and does office work between calls to the doctor . These are powerful images ， but they are a limited reflection of reality . Telecommuting workers soon learn that it is almost impossible to concentrate on work and care for a young child at the same time .Before a certain age ， young children cannot recognize ， much less respect ， the necessary boundaries between work and family .Additional child support is necessary if the parent is to get any work done . Management ， too ， must separate the myth from the reality . Although the media has paid a great deal of attention to telecommuting ， in most cases it is the employee‘ s situation ， not the availability of technology ， that precipitates （加速…来临） a telecommuting arrangement . That is partly why ， despite the widespread press coverage ，the number of companies with work-at-home programs of policy guidelines remains small . 33.What is the main subject of the passage ？ A.Business management policies . B. Driving to work . C.Extending the workplace by means of computers . D.Computers for child-care purposes . 34. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem for employers that is potentially solved by telecommuting ？ A.Employees’ lateness for work . B.Employees‘ absence from work C.Employees’ need for time alone to work intensively D.Employees‘ conflicts with second jobs . 35.Which of the following does the author mention as a possible disadvantage of telecommuting ？ A.Small children cannot understand the boundaries of work and play . B.Computer technology is never advanced enough to accommodate the needs of every situation . C.Electrical malfunctions can destroy a project D.The worker often does not have all the needed resources a home 36. Which of the following is an example of telecommuting as described in the passage？ A.A scientist in a laboratory developing plans for a space station. B.A technical writer sending via computer documents created at home C.A computer technician repairing an office computer network D.A teacher directing computer-assisted learning in a private shool. Questions 37 to 40 are based on the following passage ： The payroll（工资单）register constitutes the treasurer （财务主管）department’s authority to pay the employees . Payment is usually made in the form of a check drawn on the company‘s regular bank account . Pre-numbered payroll checks should be used ， and there should be independent verification of the agreement of the checks with the payroll register in detail and in total . Payroll checks should be distributed directly to employees ，on proper identification ，by treasurer’s department personnel . The checks should not be returned to payroll for distribution since the payroll department would then have control over both preparing and paying the payroll， Alternatively ， payroll checks may be deposited directly in the employee‘s checking account . Payment of employees in cash is the exception rather than the rule . This form of payment is more easily influenced by errors ， irregularities ， and robbery than payment by check .Following payment ，check numbers are entered on the register ， the preparation and payment of the payrollare programmed on a computer . A termination（结束） notice should be issued by the personnel department on the completion of an individual ’s employment with the company. Copies of the termination authorization should be sent to the employee‘s supervisor and to payroll ， and a copy should be filed in the employee’s personnel record . The proper execution of this function is vital in preventing terminated employees from continuing on the payroll .The subsequent diversion（转移）of such payroll checks to an unauthorized individual has been responsible for many payroll cheat through the years . Every company is expected to fulfill the legal requirements relevant to the filing of payroll tax returns and the payment of the resulting taxes . Ordinarily ， the payroll department prepares the tax returns and a check is issued through the guarantor system in payment of the taxes The responsibility for the filing of returns before due dates should be assigned to a payroll department supervisor .Furthermore ， there should be independent verification within that department of the accuracy and completeness of the return . Effective control over tax returns is necessary to necessary to avoid penalties for late or incorrect filings .

　　37.According to the passage employees should be paid _____.

　　A. monthly in cash B. weekly by bank

　　C. regularly by check D. properly in time

　　38. Payroll checks should be ______.

　　A.identified by treasurer‘s department personnel

　　B.distributed to employees by the company‘s bank

　　C.sent to employees directly and responsibly by post D.deposited regularly in the employee‘s account 39.Which of the following statements may NOT be the weakness of payment in cash ？ A.It’s easily affected by mistakes .

　　B.It may be distributed irregularly.

　　C.There is possibility of robbery .

　　D.It can be done conveniently

　　40.When an employee stops working in the company ，all of the following should be done except______.

　　A.a termination notice should be issued by the personnel department

　　B.a copy of the termination authorization should be given to the employee personally

　　C.a copy of the termination authorization should be sent to the employee‘s supervisor

　　D.a copy of the termination authorization be delivered to the pqyroll register