1、银行系统公开招聘考试英语-13 及答案解析(总分：20.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Passage 1(总题数：1，分数：5.00)March 26, 2006Mr. Samuel BrownTruestar CorporationFinance Department ManagerRe: Account # 2958ADear Mr. Brown, I want to thank you for the conversation that we had earlier today and for agreeing to a reduction in payment for my outs
2、tanding account. As discussed, I will implement a bi-weekly payment of $250, effective Friday, March 31. I will ensure that payment is in my bank account for your automatic withdrawal by 10:00 a.m. every Friday payment period until my account is paid in full.I very much appreciate your understanding
3、 my current financial situation, and will contact you should things improve.Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.Best regards,Jason ChalmersSeptember 3, 2006Jason Chalmers21 Reelster BoulevardVancouver. BCDear Jason,I am writing to update you on your account status (#2958A)
4、 with Truestar Corporation. As a result of our consolidated efforts to restructure your repayment plan in March of this year, it is with great satisfaction that I let you know that your account has now been cleared and paid in full.With diligence and cooperation, we have successfully worked through
5、this financial situation.We would be pleased to offer our services should you need them again in the future. Please contact us with your request.Best wishes, and we look forward to working with you again soon.Samuel BrownTruestar CorporationFinance Department Manager（分数：5.00）(1).The word “outstandin
6、g“ in the first letter, Line 2 is closest in meaning to _.A. superior B. noticeableC. unpaid D. essential（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How will Mr. Chalmers remit the payment?A. He will send a check every monthB. It will be taken out of his bank accountC. It will automatically be deleted from his paycheckD.
7、He will bring cash to the company（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Why did Mr. Brown write the letter?A. To request an overdue paymentB. To ask for an extension on payment dueC. To notify the client that the account has been settledD. To offer a special type of a service（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).According to the seco
8、nd letter, when should Jason contact Mr. Brown again?A. If he runs into further problems with paymentsB. As soon as he is ready to make the paymentC. If he is in need of using the service againD. Once he finishes paying off all the money（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).How long did it take for the account to be
9、 cleared?A. Two months B. Six monthsC. One year D. Two years（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.二、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Downtown Artisan Club Art ExhibitPlease mark Saturday, October 21, on your calendars so that you can attend the inaugural Downtown Artisans Club Art Exhibit!There will be beautiful works of art and
10、 pottery, crafted by the Downtown Artisans Club, available“ for showing as well as for sale. The remarkably talented young artists have worked all summer to prepare for this event, which promises to impress and astound. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet these talented artists. All proceeds f
11、rom this event will be contributed to the continued operations of the Downtown Artisans Club. which provides amazing classes and support for young artists.Tickets are on sale now and are available for $10 (adults) and $5 (students and seniors). Children under the age of 12 will be admitted for free.
12、The Downtown Artisans Club looks forward to seeing you there! Please contact Jim at (905) 4128980 for more information.Downtown Artisans Club Art ExhibitDeadline for your art submission!To all our talented young artists get ready for our upcoming Art Exhibit! As you all know our Downtown Artisans Cl
13、ub Art Exhibit is coming up exactly one month from today.Paintings, drawings, sculptures and writing will be needed for both the show and the sale!Dont forget to have them completed and handed in by next Friday to secure your spot in our show.Remember, there will also be cash awards, judged by our p
14、anel of art critics, and the winning pieces will be featured in our Art Book. The artists of the winning pieces will also be invited to attend the 2week summer art camp in Paris next summer.Have fun and please submit your artwork on time!（分数：5.00）(1).For whom is the announcement intended?A. Artists
15、B. Residents C. Jim D. Judges（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How much would an elderly couple in their mid sixties have to pay to enter the exhibit?A. $5.00 B. $10.00 C. $15.00 D. $20.00（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is NOT mentioned about the awards?A. They will be judged by more than one personB. Money will be gi
16、ven away to the winnersC. Winners will get a chance to go away next summerD. The winning pieces will be presented in an art museum（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).In the notice, what are the participants asked to do by next Friday?A. Submit their artworkB. Pay the entry feeC. Speak to the coordinatorD. Send in
17、their checks（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).On which day was the notice posted?A. September 21 B. October 21C. November 1 D. November 21（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、Passage 3(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Were HiringDate: September 3,2006Position: National Operations Manager (Food Services Industry)Pay & Benefits: $65,000-$75,000+car a
18、llowance and bonus potentialQualifications: undergad degree in business. Minimum 5 years of related work experience. Comfortable with supervision of staff and strong multi-tasking skills. Good with people and a strong leader. Excellent budget management abilities. Must be willing to travel (25% 50%)
19、and work occasionally on weekends.How to Apply: Please send us by email only your resume, subject “HR Manager National Operations Manager“, to hrwpgl.org by September 30. No phone calls please. We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews on October 3.Thank you for your interest!Gen
20、eral Foods CompanyI Main StreetToronto, ONM3P 2K8To: hrwpgl.orgFrom: jwhiteFTC. comDate: September 24, 2006Re: “HR Manager National Operations ManagerHello,I am writing in response to your job opening ad for “National Operations Manager“.Please find attached my detailed resume, outlining my relevant
21、 employment history and skill sets, for your consideration.I have spent the last 8 years developing my talents and experience within the food services industry and currently am the Regional Operations Manager for the Bread Company. My work history, strengths and interests are perfectly suited to the
22、 position advertised, as Im ready to take the challenge of managing on a national level.I would be very pleased to have the opportunity to discuss my qualifications in person. Please review my information and call me at (416) 332-1902 to set up a meeting.Thank you in advance for your consideration.I
23、 hope that it will be okay for me to follow-up with a phone call to ensure that you have received this submission.Best regards,Jack White（分数：5.00）(1).What is NOT a requirement for this job?A. Strong computer programming skillsB. A bachelors degree in businessC. The ability to take on many things at
24、onceD. The flexibility to move around（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).When is the last day to apply for the position with the General Foods Company?A. September 3 B. September 24C. September 30 D. October 3（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What can be inferred about Jack White?A. He is between jobs at the momentB. He is not
25、 happy with where he is nowC. He hopes to enter the food industryD. He is eager to take on more responsibilities（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What does Mr. White say he will do in the next few days?A. Mail his resumeB. Call to double check on something he sentC. Meet with the General Foods Company staffD. Co
26、me by the company to drop off some documents（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Which of the following actions contradict what is stated in the ad?A. Jack asking if its okay to make a follow-up callB. Jack sending his resume by e-mailC. Jack requesting to meet in personD. Jack revealing sensitive information about
27、 the food industry（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、Passage 4(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Cross-cultural Communication in Business NegotiationsBusiness Weekly by Dr. Rod Steiner November 2006The importance of effective cross-cultural communication during business conferences or negotiations is often unappreciated. And yet it is
28、 not just the immediate outcome of the negotiation which is at stake but also the possibility of a positive, ongoing business relationship.Heres a simple example: “dont mix business and pleasure,“ we say, thinking ourselves to be efficient and “virtuous“. But trying to negotiate with that attitude i
29、n some other cultures may well cause consternation in your host. This in turn will result in cross-cultural irritation and may well put future relationships under a cloud. So, the first rule should be to study the culture of the people with who whom you are going to negotiate.Dr. Rod Steiner, assist
30、ant lecturer, Department of Business Studies, South Australian Institute of Technology.South Australian Institute of TechnologyDepartment of Business Studies44 Berwick St.Adelaide, Australia 5066November 24, 2006Dear Dr. Steiner,I read your article “Cross-cultural Communication in Business Negotiati
31、ons“ with a great deal of interest. I am a postgraduate language/business student at the University of Adelaide, and I have also had some experience living and studying in Japan.You are absolutely right when you highlight possible “cross-cultural irritation“. In our culture, we would never associate
32、 business transactions of any type with drinking alcohol and going to nightclubs. However, thats more or less the normal way of doing things in Japan.I hope to specialize in this area of study I mean, in cross-cultural communication and thats why I have chosen also to study some foreign languages. I
33、f you have any suggestions for further reading, could you please let me know?Thanks for your attention.Julie Luddon（分数：5.00）(1).What does the article suggest?A. To take a course in international business relationships at the instituteB. Always to be alert of hints that can damage an ongoing business
34、 relationshipC. Not to mix business and pleasure when dealing with any cultureD. To know the culture of your business counterpart（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).In the article, the word “consternation“ in paragraph 2, Line 3 is closest in meaning to _.A. alarm B. admiration C. fear D. assurance（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D
35、.(3).What does Ms. Luddon want to do?A. Inquire about the source of information mentioned in the articleB. Contradict what Doctor Steiner wrote in his articleC. Learn as many languages as possibleD. Pursue her studies in cross-cultural communications（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What can be inferred about Ju
36、lie Luddon?A. She is writing a book about cultural negotiationsB. She has already received a bachelors degreeC. She is studying to become a university professorD. She wants to work in a foreign country（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What do Julie and Dr. Steiner have in common?A. Both are interested in the sam
37、e subjectB. Both have lived overseas in the pastC. Both are writing booksD. Both work in the same university（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.银行系统公开招聘考试英语-13 答案解析(总分：20.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Passage 1(总题数：1，分数：5.00)March 26, 2006Mr. Samuel BrownTruestar CorporationFinance Department ManagerRe: Account # 2958ADear Mr. Brow
38、n, I want to thank you for the conversation that we had earlier today and for agreeing to a reduction in payment for my outstanding account. As discussed, I will implement a bi-weekly payment of $250, effective Friday, March 31. I will ensure that payment is in my bank account for your automatic wit
39、hdrawal by 10:00 a.m. every Friday payment period until my account is paid in full.I very much appreciate your understanding my current financial situation, and will contact you should things improve.Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.Best regards,Jason ChalmersSeptember
40、3, 2006Jason Chalmers21 Reelster BoulevardVancouver. BCDear Jason,I am writing to update you on your account status (#2958A) with Truestar Corporation. As a result of our consolidated efforts to restructure your repayment plan in March of this year, it is with great satisfaction that I let you know
41、that your account has now been cleared and paid in full.With diligence and cooperation, we have successfully worked through this financial situation.We would be pleased to offer our services should you need them again in the future. Please contact us with your request.Best wishes, and we look forwar
42、d to working with you again soon.Samuel BrownTruestar CorporationFinance Department Manager（分数：5.00）(1).The word “outstanding“ in the first letter, Line 2 is closest in meaning to _.A. superior B. noticeableC. unpaid D. essential（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 outstanding 除了有“显著的，著名的”之外，还有“未偿付的，未解决的”故为 C。(2
43、).How will Mr. Chalmers remit the payment?A. He will send a check every monthB. It will be taken out of his bank accountC. It will automatically be deleted from his paycheckD. He will bring cash to the company（分数：1.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 根据第一封邮件第一段末尾处的 I will ensure that payment is in my bank account for
44、 your automatic withdrawal by 10:00 am. 可知，答案为 B。(3).Why did Mr. Brown write the letter?A. To request an overdue paymentB. To ask for an extension on payment dueC. To notify the client that the account has been settledD. To offer a special type of a service（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 第二封邮件的第一段中提到了写信的理由，
45、答案为 C。(4).According to the second letter, when should Jason contact Mr. Brown again?A. If he runs into further problems with paymentsB. As soon as he is ready to make the paymentC. If he is in need of using the service againD. Once he finishes paying off all the money（分数：1.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 文中提到 We
46、would be pleased to offer our services should you need them again in the future，答案为 C。(5).How long did it take for the account to be cleared?A. Two months B. Six monthsC. One year D. Two years（分数：1.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 根据两封邮件的内容和时间可知 3 月 31 日起开始支付，到 9 月 3 日付清，答案为 B。二、Passage 2(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Downtown Ar
47、tisan Club Art ExhibitPlease mark Saturday, October 21, on your calendars so that you can attend the inaugural Downtown Artisans Club Art Exhibit!There will be beautiful works of art and pottery, crafted by the Downtown Artisans Club, available“ for showing as well as for sale. The remarkably talent
48、ed young artists have worked all summer to prepare for this event, which promises to impress and astound. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet these talented artists. All proceeds from this event will be contributed to the continued operations of the Downtown Artisans Club. which provides amazi
49、ng classes and support for young artists.Tickets are on sale now and are available for $10 (adults) and $5 (students and seniors). Children under the age of 12 will be admitted for free.The Downtown Artisans Club looks forward to seeing you there! Please contact Jim at (905) 4128980 for more information.Downtown Artisans Club Art ExhibitDeadline for your art submission!To all our talented young artists get ready for our upcoming Art Exhibit! As you all know our Downtown Artisans Club Art Exhibit is coming up exactly one
