银行系统公开招聘考试英语-12及答案解析.doc

1、银行系统公开招聘考试英语-12 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part 1(总题数：40，分数：40.00)1.Attempt to balance the budget were so successful that analysts are projecting a _ of $2 million over four years.A. price B. surplus C. check D. penalty（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.If you have any information regarding the identity of the ma

2、n _ left his car parked in the lot overnight, please contact the security department.A. who B. whom C. whose D. which（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.Experience suggests that small, integrated organizations can operate _ in critical situations than large firms can.A. efficiently B. more efficientC. efficiency D.

3、more efficiently（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.After ten years spent trying _ to become the number-one west coast service provider, the corporation finally succeeded.A. high B. down C. hard D. soon（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.Many oil companies are now making alternative energy _ in an effort to remain competitive in fut

4、ure energy markets.A. payments B. contributionsC. donations D. investments（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.The newspaper identified the journalist _ wrote the anonymous editorial predicting a stock market crash.A. which B. whose C. who D. whom（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.The government agency took control of the oil indust

5、ry in a desperate attempt to _ the wildly fluctuating market prices.A. acquire B. stabilizeC. assemble D. translate（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8._ the technicians in the technology department wondered was how to install the data storage device.A. That B. Whether C. Though D. What（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Out of all t

6、he people _ to speak at the meeting, only one advocated changing the firms current financial policies.A. chose B. were choosing C. chosen D. had chosen（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10._ how much the price of our shares rises, we may be able to offer shareholders a larger return on their investments.A. Depending

7、on B. Resulting fromC. Leading to D. Relying on（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.After much deliberation, the bank clerk _ agreed to offer Ms. Johnson a loan iii spite of her poor credit history.A. steadily B. reluctantly C. comfortably D. inevitably（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.The writing in the article must be as _ as p

8、ossible so that all readers can understand the complex issue.A. clear B. clearer C. clearest D. clearly（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.The _ of another sudden stock market crash keeps many middle-class citizens from investigating their money.A. encounter B. prospect C. conclusion D. refusal（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.M

9、s. McMahon would like to speak with _ attended the annual accounting seminar in Phoenix last weekend.A. anyone B. however C. everybody D. whoever（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.The repairperson could not find the specific problem _ had caused the computer to crash.A. how B. whom C. what D. that（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.

10、16.According to the sales director, Ms. Elms is _ to one of our subsidiaries to collaborate with its sales team.A. delivering B. visiting C. transferring D. replacing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.We need to conduct extensive background research on the firms from _ we received bids.A. which B. where C. that D.

11、 when（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.The director decided to delegate some of the work to a subcontractor after his employees _ help with the project.A. inquired B. requested C. asked D. insisted（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.Employees _ to transfer to the new branch office will receive reimbursements for all moving expen

12、se, as well as a bonus.A. direct B. directed C. directing D. direction（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.20.Support structure under the Main St. bridge have corroded _ faster than the bridges designer had predicted.A. a lot B. so too C. very D. real（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.Representatives from the two firms are currently

13、_ the middle of negotiations concerning a possible joint venture.A. in B. on C. at D. within（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.While you are aboard the ferry, please _ from smoking, eating, and drinking.A. refrain B. react C. reverse D. remark（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.Please _ Ms. Merona to let her know that she can pic

14、k up her plane ticket to Toronto this afternoon.A. conduct B. confer C. contact D. concur（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.24.As long as demand _ the product remains at this level, there is no way our company can lose money.A. in B. for C. to D. at（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.25.It was quite difficult to find the new office sta

15、tionery _ the disorganized contents of the supply cabinet.A. about B. inside C. throughout D. among（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.26.As the meteorologists described, the hurricane has moved _ from the coastal area and should not threaten this region any further.A. distant B. remote C. outside D. away（分数：1.00）A.B.

16、C.D.27.All telemarketers should return to work _ the cause of the phone line malfunction is determined and repaired.A. once B. or C. while D. yet（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.28.Please sign up as soon as possible for the _ of the museum because there are a limited number of seats availableA. sight B. walk C. tou

17、r D. trip（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.29.To make the health survey as comprehensive as possible, researchers interviewed a _ range of people.A. responsive B. ultimate C. precise D. diverse（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.30.There was only one section _ last months financial report that the board members were pleased with.A. in

18、 B. between C. on D. along（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.31.Several exporters decided not to do business in the country _ the poor exchange rate.A. because B. unlessC. in spite of D. because of（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.32.For its article on family vehicles, Consumer Magazine is trying to determine which minivan currently

19、on the market has the _ safety rating.A. highly B. highest C. higher D. high（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.33._ clear information concerning the nature of the problem, it will be impossible for the marketing team to formulate a solution.A. Without B. Because of C. Except D. Regarding（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.34.All worker

20、s should carry out their normal duties during the safety inspection tomorrow _ otherwise instructed.A. through B. unlessC. despite D. about（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.35.Passengers can _ the amount of light they receive by using the black switch located on their overhead panel.A. supervise B. controlC. exchang

21、e D. trade（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.36._ fully staffed, the office will have to accommodate the workspace and equipment needs of over sixty workers.A. When B. In C. Though D. With（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.37.The two sides did not reach an agreement _ the end of the fifth round of the intense negotiations.A. still B.

22、from C. when D. until（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.38.Those applying for a drivers license should present the necessary forms and the $15 application _ to the Department of Motor Vehicles.A. fare B. cost C. fee D. expense（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.39.Mr. Willis wants to scan all of his old documents and transfer the image

23、s _ his computer for safekeeping.A. beside B. withinC. around D. onto（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.40.We will begin to review the sales figures from our companys most recent product release _ two days.A. until B. by C. in D. during（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.二、Part 2(总题数：4，分数：12.00)Expansion at EverallAfter four consecutiv

24、e years of record-breaking growth, Everall Technologies has announced plans to (41) its office facilities on Warner Road. The company has added over 200 employees in the last ten years alone, and is desperately in need of more space.According to an Everall spokesperson, the construction firm chosen

25、to undertake the project is Build Lite Inc., and the work is estimated to take a little over a year to complete. (42) in the plans are a four-storey sales center, an auditorium with seating for 500, and a parking lot able to accommodate up to 1,200 vehicles. Both Everall and Build Lite have declined

26、 to (43) the cost of the project at this time. However, independent analysts predict it could reach over $10 million.（分数：3.00）(1).A. submit B. expand C. release D. organize（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. Included B. Include C. Inclusion D. Including（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. withdraw B. disclose C. reimburse D

27、. answer（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Economic Recovery on the WayEconomic experts are predicting that the poorly performing domestic economy will recover in the next financial quarter. After months of economic recession, local companies (44) to make larger profits. Ted Wilder, a leading authority in the field,

28、suggests that the reasons for the positive outlook can largely be attributed to recent (45) .Laws enacted by the federal government last month granting benefits and subsidies to the manufacturing industry have greatly increased production, leading to record numbers of goods being shipped overseas. T

29、he (46) . in exports is also having a positive impact on the rest of the economy.（分数：3.00）(1).A. are expected B. have expectedC. is expected D. had expected（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. finance B. assistance C. fortune D. legislation（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. resolution B. surge C. niche D. tariff（分数：1.00）A.

30、B.C.D.March 3, 2006Asa Mitchell7690 Cardinal Hill #34Melboume, VictoriaDear Mr. Mitchell,I have the great privilege of inviting you to the sixteenth annual Fight Cancer Foundation (FCF) celebrator dinner and fundraiser on the evening of March 21. We have had tremendous success over the last year in

31、collecting donations and forwarding them to organizations committed (47) a cure for cancer. Come help us celebrate that success!This will be a black-tie event, and all of FCFs board members and executives will be (48) .Dinner, drinks, and musical entertainment will be provided. Ordinarily, tickets t

32、o this event cost $100 per person. However, as a regular and generous contributor to our worthy cause, you will receive two tickets absolutely (49) . All guests will of course have the opportunity to make additional donations at the dinner. We at the Fight Cancer Foundation thank you for your suppor

33、t, and we hope you can join us on March 21st.Sincerely,Valerie Sobetzki（分数：3.00）(1).A. to finding B. finding C. to find D. find（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. in attendance B. at attention C. with attending D. to attendant（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. free charges B. freely charged C. free of charge D. free to ch

34、arge（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.ATTENTION PARK VISITORSAs of June 1st, 2006, the Trenton County Department of Park Services is instituting the following rules (50) acceptable activities and behavior in Winfred Park:1. As in all Trenton County parks, the consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited

35、. Also, open fires are not permitted under any circumstances. Food may only be cooked using the designated barbecue pits located at each picnic area.2. Visitors wishing to hold a gathering of twenty-five people or more must first (51) with and receive a permit from the Trenton Country Department of

36、Park Services. The cost of a large gathering permit is $10.3. All minors swimming in Winfred Stream must be supervised by an adult. Please use (52) when swimming, as currents and water levels can change quickly without warning. Questions concerning these regulations should be directed by phone, emai

37、l, or letter to Jeremy Bodo, superintendent of the Trenton County Department of Park Services.（分数：3.00）(1).A. outlining B. inputting C. withdrawing D. uplifting（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. allow B. accompany C. register D. follow（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. notice B. caution C. limitation D. difficulty（分数：1.0

38、0）A.B.C.D.三、Part 3(总题数：14，分数：48.00)January 11, 2006Alan CosgrayBureau SecretaryState Bureau of BusinessesP.O. Box 29022Kingman, VARE: Change of Ownership of Big Sky NetworksDear Mr. Cosgray,I am writing to inform the bureau of a change in the status of ownership of the company Big Sky Networks, SBB

39、ID#ALR20-34893B. The company was purchased by the international firm Superior Telecommunications on January 1st, 2006.At the time of this merger, there were certain organizational and leadership changes made to Big Sky Networks. This included an alternation to the name of the company, which as of Ja

40、nuary 1st was changed to Superior-Sky Telecommunications. All future correspondence with the State Bureau of Business will be conducted under this title. I have also filed an official Business Name Registration form with Secretary Tanya Maillet of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.Please address any

41、further communications regarding this issue to:Evelyn Deitz, Administration DepartmentSuperior-Sky TelecommunicationsHamilton Building, 2009 Camboard AvenueLewiston, VA(230) 555-2421Sincerely,Carlos Rodrigues Pareja, Regulations DepartmentSuperior Telecommunications（分数：2.00）(1).Why was this letter w

42、ritten?A. To apologize for a violation of regulationsB. To discuss merger negotiationsC. To respond to an offer of membershipD. To report on the status of a company（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).To which organization did Mr. Pareja submit paperwork?A. Big Sky NetworksB. Virginia Chamber of CommerceC. Superior

43、 TelecommunicationsD. State Bureau of Businesses（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Income Tax Form for the Year 2006Name: _Government Identification Number: _Home Address: _1. Total wages earned in 2006 (this information should have been provided by your employer): _2. Amount of tax on income stated on line 1 (See Pg

44、. 62 of the directions for this form to determine the correct tax amount): _3. Tax withheld from pay in 2006 (this information should have been provided by your employer): _.4. Subtract line 3 from line 2: _5. If line 4 is a negative number, you have overpaid. You will receive a refund in the amount

45、 stated on line 4. (See pg. 77 of the directions for this form to learn how to receive your refund.)6. If line 4 is a positive number, this is the amount of income tax you owe. (See pg.78 of the directions for this form for possible remittance methods.)Signature: _ Date: _（分数：3.00）(1).What is requir

46、ed to complete this form?A. Government authorizationB. An identification photoC. Proof of employmentD. A separate instructional booklet（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the information should be entered on the form?A. Amount of money earnedB. Name of employerC. Remittance method usedD. Employees company

47、 address（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Who should consult page 78 of the directions?A. Those who worked for an employer during 2006B. Those who expect to receive a refund from the governmentC. Those who did not have enough tax withheld from their payD. Those who are not sure how much they earned in 2006（分数：1.

48、00）A.B.C.D.The Hidden Price TagFor many small or recently established businesses, finding sources of capital can be difficult. Companies are often in need of funds before they can build a stable customer base, so they are forced to turn to investors. Many such businesses soon discover, however, that

49、 this borrowed money can come at a high price. If entrepreneurs are not careful about which investors they do business with, their companies can suffer the consequences.The most common problem, according to financial experts, are investment deals that allow the investor to take control of key operations away from the companys management. Struggl