A
Dear Durhammers,
Durham has been your home in the past three years. This is an appropriate moment in time to invite you as a group of “tourists” in this special exploration. We would also like to congratulate you on your forthcoming transition (转变) from being a Durhammer to a member of society. Please see information below on offers and activities to assist with planning your coming celebrations.
View details of special offers for Winter Assembly at:
http://www.durac.uk/ceremonies/congregation/offers/
? Sign up to keep in touch with Durham University and get a goody bag provided by the ALUMNI team for free.
?20% discount on pre-ordered Durham University Merchandise with the ticket code.
WGRADUATE2019 (Or you have to pay the full price at the shop).
?Pre-order your photographs and receive a discounted rate.
?Free entry to the exhibitions at Palace Green Library for you and your guests (with tickets).
?Purchase a diploma container to keep your degree certificate safe. Please check:
htps://www.dur:ac.uk/student.registry/qualifications/order/
?Details of celebration events being held in Departments and Colleges are published at:
https://www.dur:ac.uk/ceremonies/congregation/celebrations/
Information on the highlight of the celebration, including but not limited to the opportunity to go out of campus for BBQ and camping at Botantic Garden is published at:
https: //www: dur:ac uk/ campusperks/whatsnewon/ceremonies/
We also hope very much that you will come and meet us and colleagues at the ceremony, which is a traditional and magnificent public presentation of your diploma and award, and it is always memorable and fun. You will have already received a formal email invitation, but this is just to say that we hope to meet you there and congratulate you in person.
Yours sincerely,
Sir Thomas Allen
1. Which of the following items are free of charge?
A. Library cards. B. Goody bags
C. Pre-ordered photographs D. Diploma containers
2. Where can you check details of the off-campus celebration events?
A. www.dur:ac.uk/ceremonies/congregation/offers
B. www.dur.ac.uk/student.registry/qualifications/order/
C. www dur.ac uk/campusperks/whatsnewon/ceremonies/
D. www.dur.ac.uk/ceremonies/congregation/celebrations/
3. Who is the letter intended for?
A. Visitors exploring the campus. B. Colleagues in Durham University.
C. Organizers of the ALUMNI Group. D. Graduates from Durham University.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章是杜伦大学写给毕业生的一封信，邀请他们来参加学校的活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容“Sign up to keep in touch with Durham University and get a goody bag provided by the ALUMNI team for free.”（报名与杜伦大学保持联系，并免费获得ALUMNI团队提供的一个礼品袋。）可知，礼品袋是免费获得的，换句话说，就是不收费的。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段内容“Information on the highlight of the celebration, including but not limited to the opportunity to go out of campus for BBQ and camping at Botantic Garden is published at:（有关庆祝活动的重点信息，包括但不限于走出校园到植物园烧烤和露营的机会，请访问https: //www: dur:ac uk/ campusperks/whatsnewon/ceremonies/）可知，如果想查看校外庆祝活动的细节，可以去https: //www: dur:ac uk/ campusperks/whatsnewon/ceremonies/查看。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段关键句“Durham has been your home in the past three years. This is an appropriate moment in time to invite you as a group of “tourists” in this special exploration. We would also like to congratulate you on your forthcoming transition (转变) from being a Durhammer to a member of society.（在过去的三年里，杜伦一直是你们的家。这是一个合适的时间邀请你们作为一群“游客”来这个特殊的探索小组。我们也要祝贺你们即将从杜伦的一员变成社会的一员。）可知，这封信是写给杜伦大学的毕业生的。故选D项。
