1、银行系统公开招聘考试英语-29 及答案解析(总分：95.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、B阅读理解/B(总题数：6，分数：75.00)Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of co
2、mmunicationhaving a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there ha
3、s been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.On the other hand, why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mo
4、bile phones? Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning (扫描) equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. He couldnt remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son.
5、This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employers doctor didnt agree.What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech m
6、achines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that its best to use mobile phones less often. Use your reg
7、ular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, its wise not to us
8、e your mobile phone too often.（分数：12.50）(1).People buy cell phones for the following reasons EXCEPT that _. A. theyre popular B. theyre cheap C. theyre useful D. theyre convenient（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(2).The word “detected“ in Paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _. A. cured B. removed C. discovered D.
9、 caused（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(3).The salesman retired young because _. A. he disliked using mobile phones B. he couldnt remember simple tasks C. he was tired of talking on his mobile phone D. his employers doctor persuaded him to（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(4).On the safety issue of mobile phones, the manufacturing
10、 companies _. A. deny the existence of mobile phone radiation B. develop new technology to reduce mobile phone radiation C. try to prove that mobile phones are not harmful to health D. hold that the amount of radiation is too small to worry about（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(5).The writers purpose of writing th
11、is article is to advise people _. A. to use mobile phones less often B. to buy mobile phones C. to update regular phones D. to stop using mobile phones（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.How should one invest a sum of money in these days of inflation? Left in a bank it will hardly keep its value, however high the inte
12、rest rate is. Only a brave man, or a very rich one, dares to buy and sell on the Stock Market. Today it seems that one of the best ways to protect your savings, and even increase your wealth is to buy beautiful objects from the past. Here I am going to offer some advice on collecting antique clocks,
13、 which I personally consider are among the most interesting of antiques.I sometimes wonder what a being from another planet might report back about our way of life. “The planet Earth is ruled by a mysterious creature that sits or stands in a room and makes a strange ticking sound. It has a face with
14、 twelve black marks and two hands. Men can do nothing without its permission, and it fastens its young round peoples wrists so that everywhere men go they are still under its control. This creature is the real master of Earth and men are its slaves. “Whether or not we are slaves of time today depend
15、s on our culture and personality, but it is believed that many years ago kings kept special slaves to tell the time. Certain men were very clever at measuring the time of day according to the heating of their own hearts. They were made to stand in a fixed place and every hour or so would shout the t
16、ime. So it seems that the first clocks were human beings.However, men quickly found more convenient and reliable ways of telling the time. They learned to use the shadows cast by the sun. They marked the hours on candles, used sand in hour-glasses, and invented water-clocks. Indeed, any serious stud
17、ent of antiques should spend as much time as possible visiting palaces, Ustately homes/U and museums to see some of the finest examples of clocks from the past.Antique clocks could be very expensive, but one of the joys of collecting clocks is that it is still possible to find quite cheap ones for y
18、our own home. After all, if you are going to be ruled by the time, why not invest in air antique clock and perhaps make a future profit?（分数：12.50）(1).According to the passage, collecting antique clocks _. A. can hardly keep the value of your savings B. will cost much of your money C. may increase yo
19、ur wealth D. needs your bravery（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(2).By quoting (引用) the remark of a being from another planet, the author intends to _. A. suggest human beings are controlled by a clock B. describe why clocks can rule the planet Earth C. tell readers what clocks look like D. compare clicks to human
20、beings（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(3).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to measure the time? A. Counting the beating of ones own heart. B. Making use of candles, sand and water. C. Observing shadows cast by the sun. D. Keeping slaves busy day and night.（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(4).The underlined phrase
21、“Ustately homes/U“ in Paragraph 4 means _. A. state-owned houses B. houses in very good condition C. grand houses open to the public D. houses where statesmen meet regularly（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(5).The purpose of the passage is _. A. to introduce the culture of antique clocks B. to offer some advice on
22、collecting antique clocks C. to compare different ways to make a future profit D. to tell people that we are the slaves of clocks（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.From the health point of view we are living in a marvelous age. We are immunized from birth against many of the most dangerous diseases. A large number of
23、 once fatal illnesses can now be cured by modern drugs and surgery. It is almost certain that one day remedies will be found for the most stubborn remaining diseases. The expectation of life has increased enormously. But though the possibility of living a long and happy life is greater than ever bef
24、ore, every day we witness the incredible slaughter of men, women and children on the roads. Man versus the motor car! It is a never-ending battle which man is losing. Thousands of people over the world are killed or horribly killed each year and we are quietly sitting back and letting it happen.It h
25、as been rightly said that when a man is sitting behind a steering wheel, his car becomes the extension of his personality. There is no doubt that the motor car often brings out a mans very worst qualities. People who are normally quiet and pleasant may become unrecognizable when they are behind a st
26、eering-wheel. They swear, they are ill-mannered and aggressive, willful as two-year-old and utterly selfish. All their hidden frustrations, disappointments and jealousies seem to be brought to the surface by the act of driving.The surprising thing is that society smiles so benignly on the motorist a
27、nd seems to condone his behaviour. Everything is done for his convenience. Cities are allowed to become almost uninhabitable because of heavy traffic; towns are made ugly by huge car parks; the countryside is desecrated by road networks; and the mass annual slaughter becomes nothing more than a stat
28、istic, to be conveniently forgotten.It is high time a world code were created to reduce this senseless waste of human life. With regard to driving, the laws of some countries are notoriously lax and even the strictest are not strict enough. A code which was universally accepted could only have a dra
29、matically beneficial effect on the accident rate. Here are a few examples of some of the things that might be done. The driving test should be standardized and made far more difficult than it is; all the drivers should be made to take a test every three years or so; the age at which young people are
30、 allowed to drive any vehicle should be raised to at least 21; all vehicles should be put through stringent annual tests for safety. Even the smallest amount of alcohol in the blood can impair a persons driving ability. Present drinking and driving laws (where they exist) should be mad much stricter
31、. Maximum and minimum speed limits should be imposed on all roads. Governments should lay down safety specifications for manufacturers, as has been done in the USA. All advertising stressing power and performance should be banned. These measures may sound inordinately harsh. But surely nothing shoul
32、d be considered as severe if it results in reducing the annual toll of human life. After all, the world is for human beings, not motor cars.（分数：12.50）(1).The main idea of this passage is that _. A. traffic accidents are mainly caused by motorists B. thousands of people over the world are killed each
33、 year C. the laws of some countries about driving are too lax D. only stricter traffic laws can prevent accidents（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(2).What does the author think of society toward motorists? A. Society smiles on the motorists. B. Huge car parks are built in cities and towns. C. Victims of accidents a
34、re nothing. D. Society condones their rude driving.（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(3).Why does the author say that his car becomes the extension of his personality? A. Driving can show his real self. B. Driving can show the other part of his personality. C. Driving can bring out his character. D. His car embodies
35、 his temper.（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way against traffic accidents? A. Build more highways. B. Conduct stricter driving tests. C. Test drivers every three years. D. Raise the age limit and lay down safety specifications.（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(5).The attitude of th
36、e author is _. A. ironical B. critical C. appealing D. militant（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.Its summer. In the United States, its the season of swimming pools, barbeques, camping and road trips.Road trip vacations where the car journey is part of the fun are especially popular with college students, who like to
37、 explore the country on wheels. These budget trips are ideal for students who often have plenty of free time but little money.“Ever since I went to college, Ive been traveling around a lot, exploring the country,“ said Austin Hawkins, a 19-year-old college student from New York. This summer, Hawkins
38、 and his friends have spent weekends traveling in New England.The best part about car trips, said Hawkins, is that you can be spontaneous. “On a road trip, if you get interested in things you see along the way you can stop and explore.“Matt Roberts, a 20-year-old student from Ohio who drove to Montr
39、eal, Canada, agrees. “With road trips you dont have to plan in advance, you can just get into a car and drive.“Even with high gas prices, driving with friends is cheaper than flying. Roberts paid about 40 dollars for gas, but a round trip plane ticket would have cost nearly 400 dollars.Driving trips
40、 first became popular in the 1920s. Newly paved roads and improved cars made it possible to travel longer distances. Motels started appearing outside cities.By the 1950s, car ownership became the norm. Construction of the US interstate highway system began in 1956 and motel and restaurant chains pop
41、ped up everywhere making long distance trips easier.Today, the US has the highest car ownership rate in the world. Only 8 percent of American homes have no car, according to the most recent US census.Though many college students dont own a car, most have access to one. On many of Hawkins trips, they
42、 used a borrowed van.Hawkins most memorable road trip took place over spring break. He and two friends drove from New York to New Orleans to volunteer, helping rebuild the city after Hurricane Katrina hit it last July. They crossed the country in two days and slept in their car in church parking lot
43、s.Roberts road trip to Canada last winter was even more eventful. Upon arriving in Montreal, they were lost in a blizzard and shivering in the-25cold. To find their hotel, they turned on a laptop and drove around in circles until they found a spot with wireless Internet coverage.“I know we should ha
44、ve planned better, but were young. Now, when I see those guys I always say: Remember when we were lost in the snow storm! Ill never forget that.“（分数：12.50）(1).Which of the following statements is NOT true of American college students? A. They have little money. B. They like traveling by bike. C. The
45、y like to explore the country. D. They often have plenty of time.（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(2).What will Hawkins do when he sees something interesting on a road trip? A. He will turn back. B. He will drive around. C. He will stop to explore. D. He will stop exploring.（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(3).When did motels sudd
46、enly appear everywhere? A. After the work to build the interstate highway system started. B. When driving trips became popular. C. After many roads were paved. D. After new cars were made.（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following words can best describe Hawkins trip to New Orleans? A. Eventful. B.
47、 Colourful. C. Delightful. D. Unforgettable.（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.(5).The word “blizzard“ in paragraph 12 means _. A. snow storm B. hurricane C. mist D. fog（分数：2.50）A.B.C.D.At a certain time in our lives we consider every place as the possible site (地点) for a house. I have thus searched the country withi
48、n a dozen miles of where I live. In imagination I have bought all the farms, one after another, and I knew their prices.The nearest thing that I came to actual ownership was when I bought the Hollowell place. But before the owner completed the sale with me, his wife changed her mind and wished to ke
49、ep it, and he offered me additional dollars to return the farm to him. However, I let him keep the additional dollars and sold him the farm for just what I had given for it.The real attractions of the Hollowell farm to me were its position, being about two miles from the village, half a mile from the nearest neighbor, bound
