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What is called correspondent banking?A．The bank which provides additional banking services.B．The provision of banking services to other banks.C．The particular ancillary services provided to foreign countries.D．The bank issuing credit cards.
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What is called correspondent banking?
A．The bank which provides additional banking services.
B．The provision of banking services to other banks.
C．The particular ancillary services provided to foreign countries.
D．The bank issuing credit cards.
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第1题：
What can we infer from the passage?
A．The Basle Committee's core principles require the minimum capital adequacy requirements.
B．The Basle Committee encourages banks to operate with capital of the minimum.
C．The Basle Committee helps bank supervisors to reduce the risk of loss.
D．The Basle Committee ensures banks to pursue the stability of the banking industry.
正确答案：D
解析：通读第二段，可知道巴塞尔委员会的《有效银行监管的核心原则》要求建立审慎和适当的最低资本充足要求，并且鼓励银行在最低资本金范围之上从事经营活动。所以D选项最接近该段的中心意思。 -
第2题：
What are large banks in large cities engaged in besides supplying bank deposit services?
A．They are engaged in international trade.
B．They do some particular business with foreigners.
C．They provide some specific ancillary services.
D．They establish correspondent banks in small cities.
正确答案：C
解析：根据文章第一段，C选项文中没提到。 -
第3题：
Who may supply business loans in a remote area if there is no financial intermediaries offering such services?
A．The local bank in the area.
B．Business companies.
C．Brokers in the Federal Funds.
D．Correspondent banks.
正确答案：A
解析：文章第二段提到If there are no...the local bank supplies most of these loans. 在一些偏远的地区，如果没有提供商业贷款服务金融中介机构，就由当地的社区银行来提供这些贷款服务。 -
第4题：
A credit may be advised to a beneficiary through another bank (the advising bank) without engagement on the part of the advising bank, but that bank, if it elects to advise the credit, shall ______.
A．inform. the issuing bank of the credit which it advises without delay
B．endorse the amount negotiated on the reverse of the credit which it advises
C．add his confirmation to the credit which it advises
D．take reasonable care to check the apparent authenticity of the credit which it advises
正确答案：D
解析：通知行(advising bank)有对其通知的信用证辨别真实性的责任。beneficiary受益人，endorse在(票据)背面签名。on the reverse of the credit信用证背面。authenticity真实性。 -
第5题：
Who is the "recipient" in the settlement?
A．The correspondent bank.
B．The British bank.
C．The British importer.
D．The American supplier.
正确答案：D
解析：收款是美国的供应商。所以D选项正确。 -
第6题：
听力原文：Credit card customers are given a credit limit on the credit card account.
(8)
A．Credit card customers are given a right to buy goods and services.
B．The cardholder can buy goods and services within the credit limit.
C．Normally, banks will set different credit lines to different groups of cardholders.
D．Each month the cardholder receives a statement from the bank.
正确答案：B
解析：单句意思为“信用卡用户在信用卡账户上有特定的信贷限额”。A项缺少前提，C、D项表述正确，但与录音句子内容无关。 -
第7题：
The correspondent bank can only make money for its services to other banks from deposit balances maintained by bank customers.
A．Right
B．Wrong
C．Doesn't say
正确答案：B
解析：文中第一句话The correspondent banks are paid indirectly,...as well as by direct money payments.可以看出。 -
第8题：
资料：In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency（OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. Banks are allowed to register either with the federal or the state authority. Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking.
The main characteristic of unit banking is that it can operate only a single full service bank from a single location. Unit banking institutions are not allowed to have branch networks. However, unit banking does not necessarily have to be small. In fact, many unit banks are quite large.
Group banking refers to banking operations conducted by a corporation owning more than one bank. The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.
As for branching, it is sometimes referred to “limited branching” or “stateside branching”. Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law. Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state. New York State, California, Florida and some others are stateside branch banking areas which Minnesota, Arkansas, lower and others are limited branching areas.
In the United States, there are also specialized banks including the Edge Act Banks, the international Banking Facility, the bankers’ banks, the saving banks, the savings and loans associations, the credit unions and government owned and the Real Estate Investment Trust （TEIT）.
There are also non-bank financial institutions in the USA, including the securities firms, the leasing and commercial finance companies, the mortgage bankers and the Real Estate Investment Trust （REIT）.
Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913. It determines the reserve requirement within limits set by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is economic stabilization through the management of the nation’s money supply. The Federal Reserve System comprises a board of governors with 7 members stationed in Washington D.C Reserve Banks, including Boston，New York City, Dallas and San Francisco.
The Federal Reserve Act（FRA）1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.
i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;
ii.Providing funds as the lender of last report;
iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;
iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.
Which of the following is not true?（ ）A.National Banks in the USA refers to “State Banks”.
B.The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.
C.Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state.
D.Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law.答案：A解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】which of the following; not true
【主题句】
第一段In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency （OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. 在美利坚合众国，银行被分类为联邦特许银行（即由通货审计官办公室（OCC）发放牌照，被称为“国家银行”）以及国家特许银行（即由监管机构发放牌照，被称为“国有银行”）。
第三段第二句The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited. 集团银行系统通常存在于禁止分支银行的州。
第四段第二句Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law. Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state. 有限的分支机构允许银行在州法律授权的地域内经营分支机构。美国分支机构意味着银行分支机构可以在该州任何地方运营。
【解析】题目意为“以下哪个选项不正确？”选项A意为“美国国家银行即是 ‘国有银行’”；选项B意为“集团银行系统通常存在于禁止分支银行的州”；选项C意为“分支机构意味着银行分支机构可以在该州任何地方运营”；选项D意为“有限分支允许银行在州法律授权的地域内经营分支机构”。根据主题句，只有选项A与题意不相符。 -
第9题：
资料：In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency（OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. Banks are allowed to register either with the federal or the state authority. Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking.
The main characteristic of unit banking is that it can operate only a single full service bank from a single location. Unit banking institutions are not allowed to have branch networks. However, unit banking does not necessarily have to be small. In fact, many unit banks are quite large.
Group banking refers to banking operations conducted by a corporation owning more than one bank. The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.
As for branching, it is sometimes referred to “limited branching” or “stateside branching”. Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law. Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state. New York State, California, Florida and some others are stateside branch banking areas which Minnesota, Arkansas, lower and others are limited branching areas.
In the United States, there are also specialized banks including the Edge Act Banks, the international Banking Facility, the bankers’ banks, the saving banks, the savings and loans associations, the credit unions and government owned and the Real Estate Investment Trust （TEIT）.
There are also non-bank financial institutions in the USA, including the securities firms, the leasing and commercial finance companies, the mortgage bankers and the Real Estate Investment Trust （REIT）.
Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913. It determines the reserve requirement within limits set by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is economic stabilization through the management of the nation’s money supply. The Federal Reserve System comprises a board of governors with 7 members stationed in Washington D.C Reserve Banks, including Boston，New York City, Dallas and San Francisco.
The Federal Reserve Act（FRA）1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.
i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;
ii.Providing funds as the lender of last report;
iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;
iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.
What is the charting authority of the USA for banks?（ ）A.FRA
B.Laws of states
C.Fed
D.OCC答案：C解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】the charting authority of the USA; for banks
【主题句】
倒数第二段Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913. It determines the reserve requirement within limits set by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is economic stabilization through the management of the nation’s money supply. 现在让我们看看联邦系统，通常被称为联邦储备银行或“美联储”，这是成立于1913年的美国中央银行。它决定了美国国会制定的准备金限额要求。美联储的职能是通过管理国家的货币供应来稳定经济。
倒数第一段The Federal Reserve Act （FRA） 1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.
i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;
ii.Providing funds as the lender of last resort
iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;
iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.
1913年美国联邦储备法（FRA）规定了美联储的权力，除了正常的中央银行的目标外，还强调以下几点。
i管理美国的货币体系和货币供应；
ii提供资金作为最后贷款人；
iii提供高效的清算系统；
iiii提供严格的银行监督系统。
【解析】题目意为“美国银行管理当局是？”选项A意为“美国联邦储备法”；选项B意为“国家法律”；选项C意为“美联储”；选项D意为“通货审计官办公室”。根据主题句，美国银行受美联储来监管，因此选项C与题意相符。 -
第10题：
资料：In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency（OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. Banks are allowed to register either with the federal or the state authority. Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking.
The main characteristic of unit banking is that it can operate only a single full service bank from a single location. Unit banking institutions are not allowed to have branch networks. However, unit banking does not necessarily have to be small. In fact, many unit banks are quite large.
Group banking refers to banking operations conducted by a corporation owning more than one bank. The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.
As for branching, it is sometimes referred to “limited branching” or “stateside branching”. Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law. Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state. New York State, California, Florida and some others are stateside branch banking areas which Minnesota, Arkansas, lower and others are limited branching areas.
In the United States, there are also specialized banks including the Edge Act Banks, the international Banking Facility, the bankers’ banks, the saving banks, the savings and loans associations, the credit unions and government owned and the Real Estate Investment Trust （TEIT）.
There are also non-bank financial institutions in the USA, including the securities firms, the leasing and commercial finance companies, the mortgage bankers and the Real Estate Investment Trust （REIT）.
Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913. It determines the reserve requirement within limits set by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is economic stabilization through the management of the nation’s money supply. The Federal Reserve System comprises a board of governors with 7 members stationed in Washington D.C Reserve Banks, including Boston，New York City, Dallas and San Francisco.
The Federal Reserve Act（FRA）1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.
i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;
ii.Providing funds as the lender of last report;
iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;
iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.
What is included in the commercial banking system of the USA?（ ）A.The Fed banks, the State banking and group banking.
B.The Fed banking, the state banking and group banking.
C.Unit banking, group banking and branch banking.
D.Specialized banks, group banking and unit banking.答案：C解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】included in the commercial banking system of the USA
【主题句】
第一段最后一句Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking. 现在让我们看看商业银行的组织结构，其中包括单位银行，集团银行和分支银行。
【解析】题目意为“美国商业银行系统包括什么？”根据主题句，选项C与题意完全相符。 -
第11题：
资料： The following passage is the introduction about one of the Monsell international financial products.According to the passage,there will be 5 questions.You should read carefully,then select the right answer.
Passage:
As a teenager between the age of 13 and 18,maybe you would like to manage your own money and have your own bank account.The good news is that Bank of Monsell has just launched several great solutions for you.
The first one is the Teen Discounted Bank Plans（TDBPS）.TDBPS feature a discount of $9.95 per month on your monthly bank fee—that’s a savings of up to $120 per year.It’s the primary and most common account chosen by nearly 45% of our teen customers.If it is not to your liking,maybe the following alternatives which offer more discount and benefits on your bank accounts are able to meet your demands.
In a Plus Plan,you can have up to 30 transactions per month free of charge on as many as accounts as you need on the condition that your Primary Chequing Account must be your lead account,the one you designate to pay any fees required by your Bank Plan（i.e.monthly plan fees,transaction fees）.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 19 more eligible accounts.You can make 30 transactions either in branch,by phone,online,by mobile or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.From the 31st transaction,a fee of $0.7 per transaction will be charged.A Plus Plan is able to help save you up to $288.60 a year on fees.Besides,it enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interact e–Transfer through its Online Banking. A Plus Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when buying U.S. cash （up to $5,000 U.S. per transaction）.
In a Performance Plan,the number of transactions is unlimited on as many as accounts as you need,meaning that you can make as many everyday banking transactions as you want free of chargein branch,on line or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.It does not include phone banking services.However,a fee of $4.00 a month is charged for this service.It also includes Primary Chequing and up to 16 more eligible accounts.It helps you save up to $456.60 a year on fees.It also enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.What’s more,one non-bank of Monsell ATM withdrawal on the Interac network per month is offered.A Performance Plan offers preferred exchange rate when buying or selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
In a Premium Plan you can also make unlimited transactions on as many accounts as you need at a monthly fee of $15.05.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 15 more eligible accounts.The everyday banking transactions of this plan should be controlled fewer than 40,or you have to pay a fee of $0.8 for every transaction beyond 40.It helps save up to $791.95 per year on fees.What’s more,5 non-bank of Monsell ATM debit transactions on the Interac network and 5 international debit transactions using non-bank of Monsell ATMs per month is included.However,it does not have the ability to send money globally to any country or territory via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.A Premium Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
You can apply for any of these accounts by phone,online or in person.Please feel free to call us at 1-870-226-5266 or write emails to Bank of Monsell Mike@yahoo.com or get on our website for any further details of these services and products.
Which of the following is TRUE about the Performance Plan?A.Not including Primary Chequing,you can own 17 accounts.
B.You can make unlimited everyday banking transactions in branch,online,at an ATM of Bank of Monsell,or phone banking services.
C.It offers preferred exchange rate when buying U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
D.It is able to help save you up to $288.60 a year on fees.答案：C解析：本题考查的是细节理解。
【关键词】TRUE；Performance Plan
【主题句】第4自然段
1.It also includes Primary Chequing and up to 16 more eligible accounts.它还包括初始支票账户和另外多达16个符合条件的账户。
2.In a Performance Plan,the number of transactions is unlimited on as many as accounts as you need,meaning that you can make as many everyday banking transactions as you want free of chargein branch,on line or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.It does not include phone banking services.在高效方案中，免手续费交易的数量和账户不受限制，意思是在每天通过分行柜台，网上银行，或者Bank of Monsell的ATM机的交易数量不受限制。但不包括手机银行服务。
3.A Performance Plan offers preferred exchange rate when buying or selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.高效方案提供以优先汇率购入或售出美元（每笔交易上限是5000美元）。
4.It helps you save up to $456.60 a year on fees.每年帮助节约费用456.6美元。
【解析】本题的问题是“根据高效方案，下列哪项正确？”A选项“不包括初始支票账户，你可以拥有17个账户。”，根据主题句1，包括初始支票账户，一共17个，错误。B选项“你每天可以通过分行柜台，网上银行，Bank of Monsell的ATM机和手机银行服务进行无限量交易。”，根据主题句2，手机银行服务不包括在内，错误。C选项“它提供以优先汇率购入美元（每笔交易上限是5000美元）。”根据主题句3，正确。D选项“它每年能帮助节约费用288.6美元。”。根据主题句4，节约456.6美元，错误。 -
第12题：
共用题干
第三篇
Swiss Banks
Since the early 1930s,Swiss banks had prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts.Over the years,they had successfully withstood every challenge to this system by their own government who, in turn,had been frequently urged by foreign governments to reveal information about the financial affairs of certain account holders.The result of this policy of secrecy was that a kind of mystique had grown up around Swiss banking. There was a widely-held belief that Switzerland was irresistible to wealthy foreigners,mainly because of its numbered accounts and bankers' reluctance to ask awkward questions of depositors.Contributing to the mystique was the
view,carefully propagated by the banks themselves,that if this secret was ever given up,foreigners would fall over themselves in the rush to withdraw money,and the Swiss banking system would virtually collapse overnight.
To many,therefore,it came like a bolt out of the blue,when,in 1977,the Swiss banks announced they had signed a pact with the Swiss National Bank(the Central Bank).The aim of the agreement was to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws, and its effect to curb （遏制）severely the system of secrecy.
The rules which the banks had agreed to observe made the opening of numbered accounts subject to much closer scrutiny than before.The banks would be required,if necessary,to identify the origin of foreign fund going into numbered and other accounts.The idea was to stop such accounts being used for dubious（可疑的）purposes.Also,they agreed not to accept funds resulting from tax evasion or from crime.
The pact represented essentially a tightening up of banking rules.Although the banks agreed to end relations with clients whose identities were unclear or who were performing improper acts,they were still not obliged to inform on a client to anyone,including the Swiss government.To some extent,therefore,the principle of secrecy had been maintained.The purpose of the pact signed with the Swiss National Bank was________.
A:to attract more wealthy foreigners to the bank
B:to stop improper use of the banking secrecy laws of the country
C:to increase the numbered accounts of the Swiss Banks
D:to add mystery to Swiss Banks答案：B解析：文章开头就提到“prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts”，瑞士银行对他们的保密系统和编号账户体系引以为自豪，而且，多年来他们已经成功地抵制了对这一体制的挑战，内容与选项B吻合。
第一段的第四句提到，瑞士银行不会向其存款人提难堪的问题，由此推断，银行不会批评或者否定自己，相反，他们会为自己辫护，所以选D。 deny：否认，criticize：批评；银行既然维护了顾客的利益，没有理由受到批评，review：复习，意思不对。
文章一开始就提及了银行保密系统的问题，并列举了此问题带来的批评和所采取的措施。文章最后一句指出，在某种程度上，保密原则得以维持，由此可以判断，银行政策的改变只是表面的、肤浅的。
第三段说到银行的一揽子规定，下面的几句详细地描述了其采取的措施，选项A、B、C的信息不完整，正确答案为D，即前面几个选项提到的内容。
文章第二段中间提到一揽子计划的目的在于“to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws”，即对银行保密系统的不恰当的利用，而A（吸引很多的富人）、C（增加瑞士银行的账户数量）、D（为瑞士银行增添神秘色彩）意思都不恰当，所以选B。 -
第13题：
Under the documentary credit, which of the following is false?
A．The buyer's bank will issue a documentary credit.
B．The seller has his bank's undertaking to pay.
C．If the seller presents the correct documents, he will be paid.
D．A bank acts as an intermediary between the buyer and seller and is willing to provide trade.
正确答案：B
解析：跟单信用证结算方式下，买方银行会以另一国的卖方为受益人开立信用证，承诺如果卖方能提供合格的单据就会得到该银行(非卖方银行保证)的付款，银行充当信用中介，并可以为买卖双方提供贸易服务。所以，B选项不正确。 -
第14题：
What do large banks allow individual banks to do?
A．To sell credit cards to consumers.
B．To join their credit card network.
C．To provide other banking services.
D．To specialize in federal funds.
正确答案：B
解析：文章第一段提到Large banks may sell...join their credit card network. 大银行向消费者提供消费信用卡服务，并要求单个银行加入到信用卡网络中来。 -
第15题：
听力原文：Although it is a normal part of banking, excessive interest rate risk can pose a significant threat to a bank's earnings and capital base.
(4)
A．Interest rate risk is a normal part of banking operations.
B．Interest rate risk is a terrible threat to banking operations.
C．A bank's earnings and capital base is a normal part of banking.
D．A bank's earnings and capital base can pose a significant threat to banking.
正确答案：A
解析：单句意思为“尽管利率风险是银行业常见的风险，但它可以对银行收入和资本基础造成严重威胁”。只有A项意思正确。 -
第16题：
What will the correspondent bank do in the settlement according to this passage?
A．It will make payment in dollars against the banker's draft.
B．It will send the draft to the bank in Britain.
C．It will issue a documentary credit.
D．It will have an agreement with the bank mentioned.
正确答案：A
解析：文中提到it simply issues a dollar cheque or draft drawn on that account．所以A选项符合题意。 -
第17题：
听力原文：The advising bank will send the bill of lading and the L/C back to the issuing bank to get reimbursed.
(2)
A．The issuing bank will send the bill of lading and the L/C to the advising bank.
B．The issuing bank will notify the advising bank of the bill of lading and the L/C
C．The advising bank will reimburse the bill of lading and the L/C
D．The issuing bank will reimburse the bill of lading and the L/C
正确答案：D
解析：单句意思为“通知行将会把提单和信用证回寄到开证行以获得偿付款。” -
第18题：
短文理解
听力原文： The banking system of China evolved from a mono-banking system between the 1940s and the early 1970s. Not until 1978 did China's banking system make a drastic shift in its banking philosophy and structure. The shift is not only a necessity for the country's development, but also acts as a gesture showing the "openness" of the country to the outside world.
Today, after nearly forty years of rapid development, China is moving towards a modem and market-oriented banking structure although there is still much to be improved to meet the needs of the country's development.
In the mid 1990s, banks in China began to focus their attention on capital adequacy requirements, non-performing and bad loans, profitability and also the industry's overall expansion strategy. Reforms of monetary and financial system in China are speeding up in the 90s. Existing specialized banks gradually have become commercial banks.
21. What kind of banking system did China have before the 1980s?
22.Up to now, how long has China experienced rapid development?
23.What are the banks in China focusing their attention on?
(21)
A．The same system as in the western countries.
B．A mono-banking system.
C．A modern banking system.
D．A commercial banking system.
正确答案：B
解析：录音原文提到The banking system of China...between the 1940s and the early 1970s. 20世纪40年代至70年代，中国银行系统从单一系统起步慢慢发展。 -
第19题：
A correspondent bank may supply the following services to other commercial banks:A.keeping accounts,B.assisting in the sale or purchase of assets,C.providing information about capital markets
A．Right
B．Wrong
C．Doesn't say
正确答案：A
解析：从文中第三句话Small banks may have 5 or 6 correspondent banks, which provide many services...可以看出。 -
第20题：
资料：In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency（OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. Banks are allowed to register either with the federal or the state authority. Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking.
The main characteristic of unit banking is that it can operate only a single full service bank from a single location. Unit banking institutions are not allowed to have branch networks. However, unit banking does not necessarily have to be small. In fact, many unit banks are quite large.
Group banking refers to banking operations conducted by a corporation owning more than one bank. The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.
As for branching, it is sometimes referred to “limited branching” or “stateside branching”. Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law. Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state. New York State, California, Florida and some others are stateside branch banking areas which Minnesota, Arkansas, lower and others are limited branching areas.
In the United States, there are also specialized banks including the Edge Act Banks, the international Banking Facility, the bankers’ banks, the saving banks, the savings and loans associations, the credit unions and government owned and the Real Estate Investment Trust （TEIT）.
There are also non-bank financial institutions in the USA, including the securities firms, the leasing and commercial finance companies, the mortgage bankers and the Real Estate Investment Trust （REIT）.
Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913. It determines the reserve requirement within limits set by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is economic stabilization through the management of the nation’s money supply. The Federal Reserve System comprises a board of governors with 7 members stationed in Washington D.C Reserve Banks, including Boston，New York City, Dallas and San Francisco.
The Federal Reserve Act（FRA）1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.
i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;
ii.Providing funds as the lender of last report;
iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;
iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.
Which of the following is TRUE?（ ）A.The Fed undertakes banking supervision over banking system in the USA.
B.The savings banks in the USA are authorized to do real estate business by some states’ law.
C.Specialized banks in the USA provide funds as the lender of last resort.
D.Specialized banks in the USA are the same to those in China.答案：A解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】which of the following; true
【主题句】
第五段In the United States, there are also specialized banks including the Edge Act Banks, the international Banking Facility, the bankers’ banks, the saving banks, the savings and loans associations, the credit unions and government owned and the Real Estate Investment Trust （TEIT）. 在美国，还有专业银行，包括艾契法案银行，国际银行业务机构，银行家银行，储蓄银行，储蓄和贷款协会，信用合作社和政府拥有的以及房地产投资信托基金会（TEIT ）。
倒数第一段The Federal Reserve Act （FRA） 1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.
i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;
ii.Providing funds as the lender of last resort
iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;
iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.
1913年美国联邦储备法（FRA）规定了美联储的权力，除了正常的中央银行的目标外，还强调以下几点。
i管理美国的货币体系和货币供应；
ii提供资金作为最后贷款人；
iii提供高效的清算系统；
iiii提供严格的银行监督系统。
【解析】题目意为“以下哪个选项正确？”选项A意为“美联储对美国的银行体系进行银行监管”；选项B意为“美国的储蓄银行有权根据一些州的法律从事房地产业务”；选项C意为“美国的专业银行为最后贷款人提供资金”；选项D意为“美国的专业银行与中国的专业银行相同”。根据主题句，美联储是作为最后贷款人提供资金，选项C错误；选项B和D内容在文章中并未提及；因此，只有选项A与题意相符。 -
第21题：
资料：In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency（OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. Banks are allowed to register either with the federal or the state authority. Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking.
The main characteristic of unit banking is that it can operate only a single full service bank from a single location. Unit banking institutions are not allowed to have branch networks. However, unit banking does not necessarily have to be small. In fact, many unit banks are quite large.
Group banking refers to banking operations conducted by a corporation owning more than one bank. The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.
As for branching, it is sometimes referred to “limited branching” or “stateside branching”. Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law. Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state. New York State, California, Florida and some others are stateside branch banking areas which Minnesota, Arkansas, lower and others are limited branching areas.
In the United States, there are also specialized banks including the Edge Act Banks, the international Banking Facility, the bankers’ banks, the saving banks, the savings and loans associations, the credit unions and government owned and the Real Estate Investment Trust （TEIT）.
There are also non-bank financial institutions in the USA, including the securities firms, the leasing and commercial finance companies, the mortgage bankers and the Real Estate Investment Trust （REIT）.
Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913. It determines the reserve requirement within limits set by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is economic stabilization through the management of the nation’s money supply. The Federal Reserve System comprises a board of governors with 7 members stationed in Washington D.C Reserve Banks, including Boston，New York City, Dallas and San Francisco.
The Federal Reserve Act（FRA）1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.
i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;
ii.Providing funds as the lender of last report;
iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;
iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.
Which of the following title best suits the passage?（ ）A.Banking and Non-banking in the USA.
B.Banks in the USA.
C.Bankers in the USA.
D.Banking in the USA.答案：B解析：本题考查主旨大意。
【关键词】the following title; best suits
【主题句】
第一段In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency （OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking. 在美利坚合众国，银行被分类为联邦特许银行（即由通货审计官办公室（OCC）发放牌照，被称为“国家银行”）以及国家特许银行（即由监管机构发放牌照，被称为“国有银行”）。银行被允许向联邦或州政府进行登记。现在让我们看看商业银行的组织结构，其中包括单位银行、集团银行和分支银行。
第五段In the United States, there are also specialized banks…在美国，还有专业银行……
第六段There are also non-bank financial institutions in the USA…美国还有非银行金融机构……
第七段Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913.… 现在让我们看看联邦系统，通常被称为联邦储备银行或“美联储”，这是成立于1913年的美国中央银行。
【解析】题目意为“以下哪个题目与文章最相符？”根据主题句，文章依次介绍了国家银行、国有银行、商业银行、专业银行、非银行金融机构以及中央银行“美联储”，主要围绕着美国的银行进行展开，因此选项B与题意更相符。 -
第22题：
资料： The following passage is the introduction about one of the Monsell international financial products.According to the passage,there will be 5 questions.You should read carefully,then select the right answer.
Passage:
As a teenager between the age of 13 and 18,maybe you would like to manage your own money and have your own bank account.The good news is that Bank of Monsell has just launched several great solutions for you.
The first one is the Teen Discounted Bank Plans（TDBPS）.TDBPS feature a discount of $9.95 per month on your monthly bank fee—that’s a savings of up to $120 per year.It’s the primary and most common account chosen by nearly 45% of our teen customers.If it is not to your liking,maybe the following alternatives which offer more discount and benefits on your bank accounts are able to meet your demands.
In a Plus Plan,you can have up to 30 transactions per month free of charge on as many as accounts as you need on the condition that your Primary Chequing Account must be your lead account,the one you designate to pay any fees required by your Bank Plan（i.e.monthly plan fees,transaction fees）.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 19 more eligible accounts.You can make 30 transactions either in branch,by phone,online,by mobile or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.From the 31st transaction,a fee of $0.7 per transaction will be charged.A Plus Plan is able to help save you up to $288.60 a year on fees.Besides,it enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interact e–Transfer through its Online Banking. A Plus Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when buying U.S. cash （up to $5,000 U.S. per transaction）.
In a Performance Plan,the number of transactions is unlimited on as many as accounts as you need,meaning that you can make as many everyday banking transactions as you want free of chargein branch,on line or at an ATM of Bank of Monsell.It does not include phone banking services.However,a fee of $4.00 a month is charged for this service.It also includes Primary Chequing and up to 16 more eligible accounts.It helps you save up to $456.60 a year on fees.It also enables you to send money globally to over 200 countries and territories via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.What’s more,one non-bank of Monsell ATM withdrawal on the Interac network per month is offered.A Performance Plan offers preferred exchange rate when buying or selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
In a Premium Plan you can also make unlimited transactions on as many accounts as you need at a monthly fee of $15.05.It includes Primary Chequing and up to 15 more eligible accounts.The everyday banking transactions of this plan should be controlled fewer than 40,or you have to pay a fee of $0.8 for every transaction beyond 40.It helps save up to $791.95 per year on fees.What’s more,5 non-bank of Monsell ATM debit transactions on the Interac network and 5 international debit transactions using non-bank of Monsell ATMs per month is included.However,it does not have the ability to send money globally to any country or territory via Interac e–Transfer through its Online Banking.A Premium Plan offers preferred exchange rate only when selling U.S.cash（up to $5,000 U.S.per transaction）.
You can apply for any of these accounts by phone,online or in person.Please feel free to call us at 1-870-226-5266 or write emails to Bank of Monsell Mike@yahoo.com or get on our website for any further details of these services and products.
The purpose of the writer in writing this passage is to_______.A.introduce the Bank of Monsell
B.analyze the products of Bank of Monsell
C.introduce certain products and services for teens
D.show the success of the Bank of Monsell答案：C解析：本题考查的是主旨大意。
【关键词】purpose of the writer in writing this passage
【主题句】第1自然段As a teenager between the age of 13 and 18,maybe you would like to manage your own money and have your own bank account.The good news is that Bank of Monsell has just launched several great solutions for you.作为年龄在13-18岁之间的青年，也许你打算管理自己的金钱，开立自己的银行账户。好消息是，Bank of Monsell刚好为你准备了一些合适的方案。
【解析】本题的问题是“作者写这篇文章的目的是？”A选项“介绍the Bank of Monsell”，B选项“分析the Bank of Monsell的产品”，C选项“介绍针对青少年的特定服务和产品”，D选项“展示the Bank of Monsell的成就”。文章开头就直接表达写作目的，根据主题句，就是介绍the Bank of Monsell为青少年准备的账户管理方案，涉及到产品和服务，吸引轻松前去开立账户。选项C正确。 -
第23题：
共用题干
第三篇
Swiss Banks
Since the early 1930s,Swiss banks had prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts.Over the years,they had successfully withstood every challenge to this system by their own government who, in turn,had been frequently urged by foreign governments to reveal information about the financial affairs of certain account holders.The result of this policy of secrecy was that a kind of mystique had grown up around Swiss banking. There was a widely-held belief that Switzerland was irresistible to wealthy foreigners,mainly because of its numbered accounts and bankers' reluctance to ask awkward questions of depositors.Contributing to the mystique was the
view,carefully propagated by the banks themselves,that if this secret was ever given up,foreigners would fall over themselves in the rush to withdraw money,and the Swiss banking system would virtually collapse overnight.
To many,therefore,it came like a bolt out of the blue,when,in 1977,the Swiss banks announced they had signed a pact with the Swiss National Bank(the Central Bank).The aim of the agreement was to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws, and its effect to curb （遏制）severely the system of secrecy.
The rules which the banks had agreed to observe made the opening of numbered accounts subject to much closer scrutiny than before.The banks would be required,if necessary,to identify the origin of foreign fund going into numbered and other accounts.The idea was to stop such accounts being used for dubious（可疑的）purposes.Also,they agreed not to accept funds resulting from tax evasion or from crime.
The pact represented essentially a tightening up of banking rules.Although the banks agreed to end relations with clients whose identities were unclear or who were performing improper acts,they were still not obliged to inform on a client to anyone,including the Swiss government.To some extent,therefore,the principle of secrecy had been maintained.Swiss banks are tightening its banking rules by________.
A:examining the origin of foreign funds before going into accounts
B:preventing doubtful accounts from going into the bank
C:refusal of funds from crimes or tax evasions
D:all of the above答案：D解析：文章开头就提到“prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts”，瑞士银行对他们的保密系统和编号账户体系引以为自豪，而且，多年来他们已经成功地抵制了对这一体制的挑战，内容与选项B吻合。
第一段的第四句提到，瑞士银行不会向其存款人提难堪的问题，由此推断，银行不会批评或者否定自己，相反，他们会为自己辫护，所以选D。 deny：否认，criticize：批评；银行既然维护了顾客的利益，没有理由受到批评，review：复习，意思不对。
文章一开始就提及了银行保密系统的问题，并列举了此问题带来的批评和所采取的措施。文章最后一句指出，在某种程度上，保密原则得以维持，由此可以判断，银行政策的改变只是表面的、肤浅的。
第三段说到银行的一揽子规定，下面的几句详细地描述了其采取的措施，选项A、B、C的信息不完整，正确答案为D，即前面几个选项提到的内容。
文章第二段中间提到一揽子计划的目的在于“to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws”，即对银行保密系统的不恰当的利用，而A（吸引很多的富人）、C（增加瑞士银行的账户数量）、D（为瑞士银行增添神秘色彩）意思都不恰当，所以选B。