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international federation for scientific research
#203 lotus garden road, mumbai 400 032, india
13 august
dr.jonas radcliffe
snb laboratories
glasgow g3 8hn
united kingdom
membership #2789r
dear dr. radcliffe,
this year, the international federation for scientific research (ifsr) will hold its annual convention from 20 to 23 november. the conference will be held in colombo, sir lanka, and will have changing migration patterns as its theme. our keynote speaker is dr.preeti pillai, dean of biology at gujarat university of science and the author of the acclaimed book migrant birds in asia. in addition, more than 100 noted speakers will be presenting their latest research findings related to migration and ecology.
register before 21 september and receive a 20 percent reduction on the registration fee. to register online and to look at presentation summaries, please visit www.ifsr.org.information on hotel accommodation and transportation options is also available on the site.
the ifsr hopes you will be able to attend this important and informative convention.
yours sincerely,
melissa oduya
director, ifsr
1.why was the letter written?
a. to invite a researcher to speak at a convention
b. to recommend an academic article
c. to encourage a member to attend a conference
d. to ask a scientist to post research data to a web site
【答案】a。“the ifsr hopes you will be able to attend this important and informative convention” 根据题目最后一段可以知道就是邀请会员参会。b项指的是推荐学术文章。c项指的是鼓励成员参加会议。d项指的是要求科学家将研究数据放在网页上。所以答案选a。
2.who is dr.pillai?
a. a laboratory director
b. a conference organizer
c. a computer engineer
d. a science professor
【答案】d。题目提到这个人就是dean of biology,因此答案选d。而a项指的是实验室的主管。b项指的是会议的组织者。c项指的是电脑工程师。所以答案选d。
3.how can individuals receive a discount?
a. by registering in advance
b. by paying in cash
c. by becoming a member
d. by participating in a survey
【答案】a。最后一段有register before 21 september and receive a 20 percent reduction on the registration fee因此选a项。b项指的是用现金支付。c项指的是成为一个会员。d项指的是参与一个调研。根据定位的内容bcd均不正确，所以答案选a。
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