2017年考研英语模拟卷三

Study the following cartoon carefully and write an essay of 160 ~ 200 words in which you should 1)describe the picture briefly, 2)interpret the extended meaning, and 3)give your comment on it. You should write neatly on the ANSWER SHEET.

【B20】

You want to apply for a job as a personal secretary to the general manager of a company. Write a letter to Mr. Zhang, the manager of the Human Resources Department of that company offering your services.You should include the details you think necessary.You should write about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Ming" instead.Do not write the address.

【B18】

【B17】

【B19】

【B15】

【B16】

【B13】

【B14】

【B10】

【B12】

【B11】

【B9】

【B8】

【B6】

【B7】

【B5】

【B4】

【B3】

【B2】

As Philadelphia grew from a small town into a city in the first half of the eighteenth century, it became an increasingly important marketing center for a vast agricultural hinterland. Market days【B1】______the crowded city even more crowded, as farmers from within a【B2】______of 24 or more kilometers brought their sheep, vegetables, cider and other products for direct sale to the【B3】______The High Street Market was continuously【B4】______throughout the period until 1736,【B5】______it【B6】______from Front Street to Second. By 1745 New Market was opened on Third Street. The next year the Callow Hill Market began【B7】______ Along with market days, the【B8】______of twice-yearly fairs persisted in Philadelphia【B9】______after similar trading days had been discontinued in other colonial cities. The【B10】______provided a means of bringing handmade goods from【B11】______places to would-be buyers in the city. Linens and stockings from German-town ,【B12】______, were popular items.Auctions were another popular【B13】______of trade. Because of the competition, retail【B14】______opposed these as well as the fairs.【B15】______governmental attempts to eradicate fairs and auctions were less than successful, the ordinary【B16】______of economic development was on the merchants side, as increasing business specialization became the【B17】______of the day. Export merchants became differentiated from their importing counterparts, and specialty shops began to appear【B18】______general stores selling a variety of goods. One of the reasons Philadelphias merchants prospered was that the surrounding area was undergoing tremendous economic and demographic growth. They did their business,【B19】______, in the capital city of the province,【B20】______to not only the governor and his circle, but citizens from all over the colony.

【B1】