1、银行系统公开招聘考试英语-8 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._ you want to receive additional information regarding the services we offer, please log onto our website at www. today.A. If B. For C. Despite D. Whether（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.2.Sandy Duncan was handpicked by the general manager to hea
2、d the next project because of _ experience in this field.A. her B. hers C. herself D. she（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.3.The changes made in the working conditions at our company resulted in remarkable improvements in all aspects of our business and _ more so in the morale of our employees.A. all B. any C. even
3、D. although（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.4.All commuters _ the main highway to get to the center of the city will face delays of up to an hour today because of on-going construction.A. use B. used C. using D. will use（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.In order to become a member of the country club, applicants have to meet the
4、strict _ set by the club president.A. require B. requiresC. requiring D. requirements（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.The outcome of our meeting today with the board of directors will _ the course of action we will take this year.A. determine B. determinesC. determining D. determination（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.The anno
5、uncement of John Stantons retirement was not well received by most of the staff members, but Leslie, his long time friend and colleague, was extremely _ to hear that Mr. Stanton will now be able to enjoy some leisure time.A. happiest B. happily C. happier D. happy（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Because many of t
6、he warehouse workers were out sick today, Mr. Miller had to stock the goods on the shelves _.A. itself B. himselfC. herself D. themselves（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.Please accept our _ apology for the inconvenience this delay is causing all the passengers here at Pearson International Airport.A. sincere B. o
7、riginalC. estimated D. completed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.The majority of the contract _ that took place during the year were handled by lawyers from a local law firm.A. negotiate B. negotiationsC. negotiable D. negotiator（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.It will be next to impossible to _ a room at the Ashton Hotel th
8、is week because of the film festival.A. reserve B. respond C. connect D. appoint（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.12.The presentation of this evenings winners will commence _ at seven following dinner at six.A. precise B. precision C. precisely D. preciseness（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.The new sports complex will accommodat
9、e an Olympic-sized swimming pool and other _, including a fitness center and a spa, to name just a few.A. facilities B. categoriesC. qualities D. supplies（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.Our new product will be put through a number of _ tests before being released to the public.A. dependent B. founded C. withhol
10、d D. stringent（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.Mr. Chans main role in the company for the next two weeks is to look _ the right person to take over Mr. Shaws position when he leaves at the end of the month.A. in B. for C. over D. from（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.People unanimously agreed that John would have performed a
11、great deal better under more _ circumstances.A. favorable B. favorably C. favorite D. favor（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17.After a long and difficult strike, the plant workers will show up to work _ Monday.A. starting on B. afterwardsC. instead D. outside（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.18.Scarborough General Hospital has two
12、_ for certified X-ray technicians to start immediately.A. open B. opener C. openings D. openness（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.19.Marks Warehouse Clearance Store is having a sale with savings of up to 40 percent off on all clothing this weekend _ celebration of its 25th anniversary.A. in B. at C. on D. of（分数：1.00
13、）A.B.C.D.20.Probe Magazine conducted a survey asking one thousand employees who work in low-paying industries to express _ their biggest concerns are.A. how B. when C. what D. which（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.21.Should there be any requests for schedule changes, please notify us _.A. prompt B. prompted C. prom
14、ptly D. prompting（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.22.For this weekend only, Bad Boys Electronics Store is celebrating its first year in business with up to thirty percent _ on all items in the store.A. retail B. marketC. economy D. discounts（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.The automobile parts we requested for our customer got
15、here on _.A. authority B. condition C. schedule D. appointment（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.24.The advertisements printed in this magazine do not _ imply endorsement by the management.A. highly B. barely C. gradually D. necessarily（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.25.The newly installed alarm system, which is directly connected
16、to the police, will go off if the correct security code is not entered _ 60 seconds of touching the keypad.A. only B. under C. within D. directly（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.26.The airline requested a _ call to ensure a seat on my flight back home.A. confirm B. confirmedC. confirming D. confirmation（分数：1.00）A.B
17、.C.D.27.If the task is too complicated to figure out on _ own, please dont hesitate to ask one of our representatives, who are here to help.A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.28.The hard work put in during his younger years made him become _ sound in his later years.A. finance B. fi
18、nancesC. financial D. financially（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.29.Ms. Taylor has called the managers to _ her in the main conference room to discuss next years budget.A. met B. meet C. have met D. will meet（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.30._ announcing his retirement, Mr. Kinsley has been busy trying to train his replacement.
19、A. Because B. Once C. Since D. While（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.31.Please fax us the information immediately because I need to _ the client right away.A. notify B. speak C. report D. attend（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.32.One of the reasons why our sales team has become a leader today is that they are put through a number
20、of vigorous training sessions to keep up with the _ changes that occur in the market.A. prosperous B. continuousC. straight D. mature（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.33.John is a bit nervous because he will give a speech _ the board members this afternoon.A. by B. on C. to D. during（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.34.Of the many r
21、adio stations in the city, FM 109 is considered to play the _ listening music.A. easy B. easiestC. more easily D. most easily（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.35.The new, expensive software was purchased to help keep better _ of the clients we have here at our company.A. records B. states C. points D. marks（分数：1.00）
22、A.B.C.D.36.Only after _ requests by the tenants did the super-intendant do something about the broken intercoms in some of the apartments.A. repeat B. repeatedC. repeating D. repetition（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.37.A rain shower _ by cold winds is expected to reach our region by this evening.A. accompany B. a
23、ccompaniedC. accompanying D. will accompany（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.38.The special deal offered by our supplier will last only for a _ time.A. limited B. minor C. partial D. lower（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.39._ something drastic happens before midnight, the postal workers will most likely walk out on their jobs.A. Al
24、so B. Except C. Unless D. Therefore（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.40.The defense attorney contemplated a long time before finally making his decision to _ the accused in court.A. attend B. represent C. express D. perform（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.二、Part 2(总题数：4，分数：12.00)Bank Mortgage Rates Will FallSeveral of Canadas large
25、st banks (41) to decrease their mortgage rates. Royal Bank revealed its plan to cut key mortgage rates by a tenth of a percentage point across the board, while TD Canada Trust will decrease its rates by the same (42) except for its 1O-year rate. The Bank of Montreal will also lower its fixed-rate mo
26、rtgages on four-year terms and longer by a tenth of a percentage point.And lastly, Vancouver Trust has also jumped on the wagon by announcing that it is planning to (43) its rates, but the exact numbers are still unknown. However, insiders are predicting that the reduction rates will be similar to t
27、hose of other banks.（分数：3.00）(1).A. decide B. deciding C. was decided D. have decided（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. margin B. allowance C. space D. surplus（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. turn down B. shorten C. reduce D. narrow（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.“A net worth of $2.5 millionin just 4 years using London Lifessimple we
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31、C. charges D. wages（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. once B. still C. yet D. ever（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Promoting Cycling in Our CityAn essential element of the transportation system in many of the cities around the world is cycling. The city of Buffalo recognizes this and develops a 1O-year plan to promote more cy
32、cling in our city.The citys development plan includes the addition of more cycling (47) to our streets. This, of course, is with the intention of encouraging greater cycling (48) by our citizens in an effort to mimic the benefits other global cities have experienced, such as the reduction of polluti
33、on and traffic congestion as well as health and social advantages.Other plans include a coordinated network of bicycle lanes to be interconnected to the surrounding towns as well as the setting up of a number of social programs to provide information to the cyclists.The city wishes to hear your thou
34、ghts about its (49) . Further information and submission forms are available at our website at: www.cityofbuffalo.gov.us, by visiting your local Neighborhood Service Center, or by calling 755-9333.（分数：3.00）(1).A. admission B. entrance C. access D. pass（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).A. participate B. participa
35、tion C. participates D. participated（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. effects B. operations C. remedies D. proposals（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.From: Jonathan Wong mailto:Sent: Monday, October 27,2007 11:07 a.m.To: John Devereux; Steve Tracey; Brian KibbleCc: Alfredo Chen; Jenny LeeSubject: Visit to Global LogisticsOn b
36、ehalf of Alfredo Chen and Hydetransport Taiwan, I would like to thank you for your warm hospitality during our visit to Global Logistics. It was a pleasure meeting all of you and seeing your operations and setup. We were very impressed with your (50) facility and your investment in technology.As we
37、discussed, we would like to extend our gratitude by inviting you to Taipei when you are available in the (51) future. Please let me know when you would like to schedule your (52) .As a second step, we would also like further to explore your business ventures with Hydetransport. As part of your plan
38、to expand globally, we see much synergy and advantage for both parties to pursue a business partnership in Taiwan.Thank you once again and Im looking forward to your response.Best regards,Jonathan WongDirector/Planning Group（分数：3.00）(1).A. secure B. secured C. securely D. to secure（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(
39、2).A. prevalent B. surfacing C. foreseeable D. ongoing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).A. tourism B. trip C. talk D. request（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、Part 3(总题数：13，分数：48.00)October 20, 2006Mr. Joe Fernandez1385 Midland AveDetroit, MichiganDear Mr. Fernandez,As the president, I am proud to announce that this Friday mar
40、ks the 30th anniversary of our long an successful running country club. This, of course, calls for a night of celebration. And for this reason, we have reserved the Grand Hall at the Falcon Hotel this Friday at 7:00 p.m. for a night of fine dining an dancing.On this special evening, the newest membe
41、rs of our club will get an opportunity to listen to the thoughts of our older members and exchange ideas in an informal atmosphere. The newest members, who will be carrying on our tradition, should hear what the older members have to say.Further, the food will be superb. I have a chance to dine at t
42、he hotel several times in the past in other functions, and it was the food that convinced me to hold our event there. I am quite certain that all of our members will share my feeling. Anyhow, I am looking forward to this Friday when all of our members can let loose and have some fun.Therefor, this i
43、s a letter to officially invite you and your spouse or significant other to join us on this memorable evening.Please let us know if you cant attend.Yours sincerely,Jeff Connelly（分数：3.00）(1).What is the main purpose of this letter?A. To provide information about the clubs historyB. To notify the memb
44、ers of a yearly meetingC. To welcome the newest member to the clubD. To invite the members to an upcoming event（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Which of the following will not be part of the event?A. Discussion B. EntertainmentC. Presentations D. Dinner（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to Mr. Connelly, what led hi
45、m to hold the event there?A. It has become a tradition at the clubB. He has special ties with the hotel staffC. The hotel is located closed to the clubD. He was impressed with its menu.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.“HOMESTAY NETWORK“ STUENDT GUIDELINESOn arrival at your new home:Try to remember the names of your
46、 host family. If unsure about how to address them, it is okay to ask how they would like to be called. For example, if it is impolite in your country to call someone elder by their first name. ask if its okay to add Mr. or Mrs. In front of their names. Some Americans do not like to be addressed this
47、 way because it makes them feel old.Show your family that you are grateful for being your host. But do not give expensive gifts. It is, however, considered appropriate to bring inexpensive handcrafts from your country or a small gift for the children of the host family.Your host family will be curio
48、us to know more about you. Bring photos of your family and friends to share with them. This is also a great way to break the ice with them.After you get settled, your host family will help you make a call to your parents to assure them that you have arrived safely.After youve had dinner, you may ask
49、 the host family to be excused early. They will be fully aware of the fact that you might be jetlagged, so feel free to ask them.On your first day of school:On your first day of school, your host family will take you to school and help you with the necessary registration paperwork.Your host family will also make sure tha
