【简答题】
Directions: Read the following letter. After reading it, you should give brief answers to the 5 questions (No.1 to No.5) that follow. The answers (in not more than three words) should be written after the corresponding numbers. Dear Mr. Hughes, It is with great pleasure that I write to invite you to the opening of our new production plant in Barnsley Avenue on Friday, January 12, 2018. You have been our regular and loyal customer over the seven years, so it will be an honor for us if you could attend the opening ceremony of this new plant. We have been operating as one of the best flour mills (面粉厂) in the country over the past ten years, which would not have been possible without the help and support of our loyal customers. The aim of our company is to remain at the top for years to come, and your contributions towards our success are highly appreciated. The ribbon (彩带) cutting ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11 pm. Please make arrangements to arrive on time so that our organizers can find you a comfortable seat. We will also be acknowledging our loyal s by name, and would like you to be present when we do so. Kindly confirm your availability for the by January 5, so that we can make the necessary arrangements. We are looking forward to seeing you. Yours sincerely, John Smith 1. What is Mr. Hughes invited to attend? The opening ceremony of a ________________________________________________. 2. Why is Mr. Hughes invited by the company? Because he has been their ________________________________________________ customer. 3. What is the aim the company wants to achieve? To remain ________________________________________________ for years to come. 4. Why is Mr. Hughes asked to arrive on time for the ceremony? For the organizers to find him ________________________________________________. 5. When should Mr. Hughes confirm his availability? By ________________________________________________.