银行系统公开招聘考试英语-10及答案解析.doc

1、银行系统公开招聘考试英语-10 及答案解析(总分：50.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part 1(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.The team manager charged Michelle Palamides with the task of _ the departments webpage for the companys new intranet.A. design B. designingC. to design D. designed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.Dr. Calerins efforts could lead to the developmen

2、t of a treatment for cancer, but they have received _ media attention.A. least B. a few C. little D. fewer（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.Ms. Arroya says that when workshop _ begins to slow down, it may be time to hire more workers.A. product B. producerC. produce D. productivity（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.An investigati

3、on by the committee uncovered _ instances in which the institutions resources had been misused.A. none B. any C. no D. much（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Ms. Hartfield will make an excellent executive because, when confronted with a problem, she knows _ what course of action to take.A. hastily B. urgentlyC. abr

4、uptly D. instantly（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.The advertisement for the security guard position says that applicants must be able to remain _ for six hours straight.A. alert B. observableC. discovered D. obvious（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.It will take at least two weeks for the board members to review _ work on the b

5、udget proposals.A. ours B. we C. our D. us（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Surprisingly, the nations high rate of unemployment has only affected _ stock prices in the technology market so far.A. a little B. a few C. most of D. much of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Though they are not possess the best technology, never undere

6、stimate the _ of a determined manager working with motivated staff members.A. price B. grade C. value D. cost（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.The management believes that _ all of the damaged goods will cost more than hiring a contractor to repair them.A. replacement B. replacesC. replaced D. replacing（分数：1.00）A

7、.B.C.D.11.To reduce confusion and inefficiency, _ office supplies should now be ordered through the new online system.A. none B. every C. most of D. all（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.Once we begin _ these files according to their content and date, our computer network drive will seem less confusing.A. organize

8、 B. organizedC. organizing D. organizes（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.This position requires someone who is _ of making complex decisions in a high-pressure environment.A. qualified B. skillful C. powerful D. capable（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.Ms. Adams is hoping that the committee officers will consider _ request for

9、 a new computer system soon.A. herself B. she C. her D. hers（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.Contests that promise cash prizes for winners are often used by employer to _ their workers.A. predict B. transfer C. discharge D. motivate（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.Once Mr. Sato finishes showing the _ around the facility, the

10、 interview process will begin.A. applicators B. applicationsC. appliances D. applicants（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.The chapter on reimbursements in the employee handbook advises _ to report any travel expenses to the financial department.A. our B. us C. we D. ourselves（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.You are cordially i

11、nvited to a formal _ being held in honor of the companys new vice president.A. receipt B. receivingC. receiver D. reception（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.Team members must understand that the project they have _ will demand all of their time and energy.A. removed B. completedC. undertaken D. overheard（分数：1.00）

12、A.B.C.D.20.Anyone who wishes to join the senior marketing team should be _ that we work longer hours than most other members of the firm.A. known B. aware C. careful D. noticeable（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.二、Part 2(总题数：2，分数：6.00)From: Mitchell Glass To: Lois West lois-Subject: Many thanksDear Ms. West,I would

13、 like to thank you for taking the time to meet with me last Friday to discuss the current job opening in the engineering department at Wilford Electronic Components (WEC).As I mentioned, I am particularly interested in the position in of assistant electrical engineer, as it offers a (21) work enviro

14、nment and opportunities for advancement.I feel that my (22) educational background and my recent experience as a systems engineer with Altech Inc. closely match the requirement for the job.WEC is a very impressive organization, and I would greatly appreciate the chance to contribute my own unique sk

15、ills and perspective to its mission of providing electronics manufacturers with components of the (23) quality.Thank you again for your consideration. I look forward to talking with you again soon.Sincerely,Mitchell Glass（分数：3.00）(1).A. stimulation B. stimulated C. stimulating D. stimulatingly（分数：1.

16、00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. relevant B. confident C. marginal D. optional（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. higher B. highly C. high D. highest（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.From: Chad Becker, the Director of PersonnelTo: EmployeesOur financial advisors have finally reached a (24) on a plan designed to balance the companys finances.

17、The plan will require us to make some sacrifices, but the good news is that we will not have to give up any of our medical or retirement benefits.Beginning next year, the vacation allowance for regular full-time employees will be reduced from 12 working days to 10 working days. While this means less

18、 time off, we still have two full weeks of leave each year, which is (25) with the national average.Policies concerning overtime have also changed. Unfortunately, salaried employees will no longer be eligible to receive overtime bonuses for putting in extra hours. In addition, the overtime pay rate

19、for part-time workers will be (26) by 5.5%, and this rate will only be applied when one full hour or more of overtime is worked.I realize these changes are upsetting, but they are necessary for the company to continue operating at a profit. If you have any questions, please stop by my office.Thank y

20、ou（分数：3.00）(1).A. transition B. consensus C. performance D. lesson（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. for lining B. on line C. at the line D. in line（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. contested B. lengthened C. lowered D. divided（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、Part 3(总题数：8，分数：24.00)From: David Johnson To: Eric Anderson Hello, Eric. Th

21、anks for your email. First, Id like to say how pleased I was to hear that your company accepted our bid to design your new ad campaign. We will be using a subcontractor to handle all of the printing for this campaign, including pamphlets and signs. In the past, we have used a company called Quality

22、Press. It is a subsidiary of Printco, and is quite reliable. I will send you a list of their estimated costs, along with a spreadsheet outlining the revision to our proposed schedule.Also, I have assigned one of our staff members to assemble a task for that will be in charge of consumer research for

23、 this project. Her name is Karen Lopez and shes a specialist in market trends. She will be mailing you a packet containing a summary of our preliminary market research later today.David Johnson（分数：2.00）(1).What type of the company does Mr. Johnson most likely work for?A. A television stationB. An ad

24、vertising firmC. An accounting firmD. A printing company（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What will Ms. Lopez send to Mr. Anderson?A. Financial informationB. A price sheetC. Research dataD. A tentative schedule（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.This notice concerns all employees who use the conference rooms. Starting immediately,

25、 you will need to officially reserve any conference room you wish to use. Any reservations of longer than three consecutive hours will require the written approval of your department manager.Reservation forms are available in the employee lounge. You must submit each form to your department secretar

26、y at least three business days in advance. If you need to cancel a meeting, please be sure to inform the secretary so that your reservation may be canceled as well. Any employees using the conference rooms without proper authorization will be asked to leave.Thank you in advance for your cooperation

27、in this matter.Joseph MohammadAssistant Director of OperationsFrom: Holly Graham To: Joseph Mohammad Subject: About the reservation of conference roomDear Joseph,Im writing in response to your notice on reserving conference rooms. As a company sales manager, I have to say that my salespeople are not

28、 too happy with this sudden change in procedure.Please keep in mind that they are often away on business trips or working on other assignments that keep them out of the office for long periods of time. They simply dont have the time to check the schedule and make reservation like on-site employees.

29、If one of our clients shows up unexpectedly, it will be embarrassing for everyone if we dont have a conference room available. Id like you to consider making an amendment to the rule, allowing our sales force to reserve conference rooms at short notice. Thanks.Holly Graham（分数：5.00）(1).What is the no

30、tice mainly about?A. Conference rooms may not be used for more than three hoursB. A meeting in the conference room has been canceledC. Employees must reserve conference rooms in advanceD. Only department managers may use the conference rooms（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Where can employees get the necessary

31、forms?A. From the staff loungeB. From their department managerC. From their department secretaryD. From any conference room（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Who was the email written by?A. A client B. A salespersonC. A contractor D. A sales manager（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What is Ms. Graham requesting?A. A written a

32、pology B. Shorter working hoursC. A change in the new policy D. A reservation for the conference room（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The word “concerns“ in paragraph 1, line 1 of the notice is closest in meaning to _.A. affects B. connects C. points D. worries（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.313 Northen BoulevardSpringfield,

33、Massachusetts 01103August 2nd, 2006Ms. Sara ValentiFinancial OfficerDZK Investments Unlimited2343 6th AvenueNew York, New York 10023Dear Ms.Valenti,I want to start by saying that the loans your firm has made over the past two years have been very helpful to my business. Recently, however, I was look

34、ing over some earlier correspondence regarding the modification of our contract. I noticed that quarterly payments on the latest loan are due to begin this October. I understand that we agreed upon this date. However, in order to fully finance the expansion of my business, I have also taken out loan

35、s with several banks. Paying back those loans has left me temporarily short of cash. I am requesting that you delay the start of my payments until January 1st.I understand that this may be against your companys protocol, but please take into consideration my punctuality on all past payments. I would

36、 appreciate your input on this matter as soon as possible.Sincerely,Ryan BlackSpringfield Hardware（分数：2.00）(1).Who probably wrote this letter?A. A landlord B. A business ownerC. A bank officer D. An accountant（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why does Mr. Black want to delay his loan payment?A. Because his store

37、 opens in JanuaryB. Because he has declared bankruptcyC. Because he is paying back other loansD. Because he wants to modify his contract（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.To: Staff of the Marketing DepartmentFrom: Colleen Dane, Director of MarketingDate: November 6thThis memo is to inform all marketing staff that the

38、re will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, November 14th at 2:00 p.m.The meeting will be conducted via a video-conference with our company headquarters in Seattle. Form the head office, Joe Lamond, our company vice president, will give us feedback and ask questions regarding our proposals for the ne

39、w advertising strategy.What do we, the marketing team, want to accomplish in this meeting? The goal is simple: We hope to elicit the vice presidents consent for our print media campaign on the new Spring Shoe. Once we receive his approval, we can go ahead and offer our proposal to the advertising fi

40、rm. If any staff member cannot attend this meeting, that employee is obliged to submit, in writing, a reason for their absence.Colleen DaneDirector of MarketingTo: Colleen Dane, Director of MarketingFrom: Keith Wilson, Senior Marketing ConsultantDate: November 7thDear Ms. Dane,Im writing in response

41、 to your department-wide memo of November 6th.Upon review of my schedule, I have to report that I cannot accommodate your request for attending the meeting on the 14th. I have a long-standing commitment on that same afternoon to attend the opening ceremony of our new factory in Wichita.As a consulta

42、nt, I regret having to miss the meeting, as its necessary for me to be actively involved in our new advertising campaign. Unfortunately, the president himself insisted that I be present at the upcoming ceremony.What I propose is a sort of compromise for my absence. Sheila Parks, a junior on our mark

43、eting team, is willing to transcribe the minutes for me so I can review the meetings content in detail when I return to the office. If the vice president addresses a question to me directly, I will respond promptly by contacting him by email or phone. Also, I will ask Joe Dunn, senior manager of the

44、 marketing team, to brief me on the meetings outcome.Please understand my position. I wait for you reply.Keith Wilson（分数：5.00）(1).What does the marketing director want to get from the meeting?A. The nomination for a new department headB. Permission to begin a print advertising planC. An agreement on

45、 the content of a TV commercialD. Funding approval for the production of a new item（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How will the Marketing Department communicate with the vice president?A. In person B. Through emailC. Through a video-link D. Over a speaker phone（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Why did Mr. Wilson write the

46、memo?A. To apply for a vacation during NovemberB. To ask for an extension on the project deadlineC. To get approval for a new research proposalD. To explain why he will not attend a meeting（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following does Mr. Wilson NOT mention as part of his compromise?A. A colleagu

47、e will record the meetingB. He will meet the vice president directly in WichitaC. A colleague will summarize the outcome of the meetingD. He will quickly answer inquiries made by the vice president（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The word “accommodate“ in paragraph 2, line 1 of the second memo is closest in mea

48、ning to _.A. oblige B. reject C. reside D. present（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.TELEPHONE MESSACEFinance and Expenditure DepartmentDate: February 10Time: 2:00 p.m.Message taken by: Nancy JohnsonMessage for: Ryan ShermanWHILE YOU WERE OUT_Mr. Cavanaugh called.Will call back at 5:00 p.m.Message: The president is w

49、orried about the latest figures from our companys efficiency report. On the phone, he made reference to the overhead costs, including miscellaneous expenses, which have increased significantly in recent months. The president is very concerned about this. His assessment is that since we began outsourcing to Phones on the Go, our ov