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2021银行综合押题密卷3

卷面总分:90分 答题时间:240分钟 试卷题量:90题 练习次数:98次
单选题 (共80题,共80分)
1.

某家庭2000年总收入为10万元人民币,2012年时,该家庭的总收入增加至38万元人民币,根据恩格尔定律,与2000年相比,2012年该家庭用于食品的支出在家庭总收入中的比重(  )。

  • A. 保持不变
  • B. 将会下降
  • C. 将会增长
  • D. 无从判断
标记 纠错
2.

边际报酬递减规律指以下哪一种现象?(  )

  • A. 资源是稀缺的,但某些资源比其它资源更稀缺
  • B. 一国居民拥有的某种东西越多,他们获得更多这种东西的愿望就越低
  • C. 当两种资源中的一种投入不断增加,而另一种资源数量固定时,边际产量先越来越大后越来越小
  • D. 当两种资源中的一种投入不断增加,而另一种资源数量固定时,总产出最终减少
标记 纠错
3.

在LM曲线的凯恩斯区域,(  )。

  • A. 货币政策有效
  • B. 财政政策有效
  • C. 财政政策无效
  • D. 财政政策和货币政策同样无效
标记 纠错
4.

政府支出增加时,可能会使私人支出减少,这一效应称为(  )。

  • A. 替代效应
  • B. 挤出效应
  • C. 投资乘数效应
  • D. 凯恩斯陷阱
标记 纠错
5.

甲、乙两人现有的效用水平分别为10和20,资源的再配置使得两人的效用发生了变化,属于帕累托改进的一种变动是(  )。

  • A. 甲的效用变为10,乙的效用变为15
  • B. 甲的效用变为8,乙的效用变为25
  • C. 甲的效用变为8,乙的效用变为30
  • D. 甲的效用变为10,乙的效用变为30
标记 纠错
6.

在偿还赊销款项时货币执行的职能是(  )。

  • A. 价值尺度
  • B. 流通手段
  • C. 贮藏手段
  • D. 支付手段
标记 纠错
7.

下列各项中,既包含在M0中,又包含在M1中的是(  )。

  • A. 流通中的现金
  • B. 农村存款
  • C. 企业单位活期存款
  • D. 城乡居民储蓄存款
标记 纠错
8.

当流通领域中存在两种本位币流通时,容易出现“格雷欣法则”现象,这种现象是指(  )。

  • A. 良币把劣币赶出流通领域
  • B. 劣币把良币赶出流通领域
  • C. 良币与劣币在流通领域平等流通
  • D. 良币与劣币同时退出流通领域
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9.

债券是流通的有价证券,其票面信息中通常不包含(  )。

  • A. 债券的面额
  • B. 债券的市场价格
  • C. 利率
  • D. 偿还日期
标记 纠错
10.

下列不属于衍生工具的是(  )。

  • A. 期货
  • B. 股票
  • C. 掉期
  • D. 期权
标记 纠错
11.

下列期货产品中,不属于金融期货的是(  )。

  • A. 货币期货
  • B. 股指期货
  • C. 利率期货
  • D. 黄金期货
标记 纠错
12.

在日常生活中,居民获得住房贷款属于(  )。

  • A. 商业信用
  • B. 消费信用
  • C. 国家信用
  • D. 补偿贸易
标记 纠错
13.

下列经济行为中属于间接融资的是(  )。

  • A. 公司之间的货币借贷
  • B. 国家发行公债
  • C. 商品赊销
  • D. 银行发放贷款
标记 纠错
14.

下列属于短期资金市场的是(  )。

  • A. 票据市场
  • B. 债券市场
  • C. 资本市场
  • D. 股票市场
标记 纠错
15.

隔日交割,即在成交后的第一个营业日内进行交割的是(  )。

  • A. 即期外汇交易
  • B. 远期外汇交易
  • C. 中期外汇交易
  • D. 长期外汇交易
标记 纠错
16.

下列经济事项中,不属于国际货币基金组织会员国国际储备构成内容的是(  )。

  • A. 货币性黄金
  • B. 直接投资收益
  • C. 外汇储备
  • D. 特别提款权
标记 纠错
17.

假设市场是强型有效的,那么以下哪种说法是正确的?(  )

  • A. 内幕者不可能因为其所掌握的内幕信息从事交易而获得利润
  • B. 经研究发现,股票的上半月的平均收益显著地高于下半月
  • C. 投资者可以通过观察K线图得到投资的启示
  • D. 价值股与成长股存在显著的收益差异
标记 纠错
18.

主动性在商业银行而不在中央银行的一般性货币政策工具是(  )。

  • A. 存款准备金率政策
  • B. 公开市场操作
  • C. 再贴现政策
  • D. 货款限额
标记 纠错
19.

按规定,我国商业银行附属资本最高不得超过(  )的100%。

  • A. 运营资本
  • B. 普通资本
  • C. 实收资本
  • D. 核心资本
标记 纠错
20.

R公司为增值税一般纳税人,增值税率为17%,消费税率为10%。2017年1月1日,委托加工一批实际成本为50000元的原材料,收回后将用于继续加工应税消费品。现收回该批材料,并支出加工费2000元,增值税340元,消费税8000元。假定不考虑其他因素,收回该批入账价值为(  )元。

  • A. 60340
  • B. 60000
  • C. 52340
  • D. 52000
标记 纠错
21.

在下列沟通形态中,组织成员满足感最高的沟通形态是(  )。

  • A. 链式
  • B. 轮式
  • C. Y式
  • D. 全通道式
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22.

下列属于道家思想的是(  )。

  • A. 尽其心者,知其性也,知其性,则知天矣
  • B. 为无为,事无事,味无味
  • C. 以子之矛,攻子之盾
  • D. 食必常饱,然后求美;衣必常暖,然后求丽;居必常安,然后求乐
标记 纠错
23.

下列名画按创作时间排序正确的是(  )。

①王希孟——《千里江山图》

②黄公望——《富春山居图》

③顾恺之——《洛神赋图》

④阎立本——《步辇图》

  • A. ①②③④
  • B. ②①④③
  • C. ③④①②
  • D. ④①③②
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24.

中国的文字发展历史源远流长,下列关于字体描述,说法错误的是(  )。

  • A. 在秦始皇统一中国后,推行的统一文字为小篆
  • B. 小篆的创制是中国第一次系统的将文字书体标准化的过程
  • C. 李斯的《泰山刻石》是小篆刻石的代表
  • D. 张芝是东汉著名书法家,最擅长小篆
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25.

下列诗句描述的节日与其他三项不同的是(  )。

  • A. 两情若是久长时,又岂在朝朝暮暮
  • B. 尘世难逢开口笑,菊花须插满头归
  • C. 不见穿针妇,空怀故国楼
  • D. 天阶夜色凉如水,卧看牵牛织女星
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26.

2018年3月11日,十三届全国人大一次会议表决通过了《中华人民共和国宪法修正案》。关于本次《宪法修正案》下列说法错误的是(  )

  • A. 我国现行《宪法》是“八二宪法”,目前经历了5次修改
  • B. 社会主义民族关系的表述中增加了“和谐”
  • C. 《宪法修正案》规定监察委员会委员长由全国人大选举产生
  • D. 《宪法修正案》规定县级市有权制定地方性法规
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27.

中国人民银行在(  )领导下依法独立执行货币政策,履行职责,开展业务。

  • A. 全国人民代表大会
  • B. 全国人民代表大会常务委员会
  • C. 中国银行保险监督管理委员会
  • D. 国务院
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28.

某商业银行违反审慎经营规则,造成资本和资产状况恶化,严重危及稳健运行,损害存款人和其他客户合法权益。对此,银行业监督管理机构对该银行依法可采取的措施是(  )。

  • A. 限制分配红利和其他收入
  • B. 限制工资总额
  • C. 责令处罚高级管理人员
  • D. 责令减员增效
标记 纠错
29.

下列不属于银行认可的个人汽车贷款担保措施的是(  )。

  • A. 信用担保
  • B. 质押
  • C. 第三方保证
  • D. 房地产抵押
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30.

C语言程序是由(  )构成的。

  • A. 一些可执行语言
  • B. main函数
  • C. 函数
  • D. 包含文件中的第一个函数
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31.

在PowerPoint 2003中,要将D盘上的“时间都去哪了.MP3”文件插入到当前幻灯片中,所选择的命令项是(  )。

  • A. 插入→影片和声音→剪辑管理器中的声音
  • B. 插入→影片和声音→文件中的声音
  • C. 插入→影片和声音→剪辑管理器中的影片
  • D. 插入→影片和声音→文件中的影片
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32.

下列操作中,不能完全清除文件型计算机病毒的是(  )。

  • A. 删除感染计算机病毒的文件
  • B. 将感染计算机病毒的文件更名
  • C. 格式化感染计算机病毒的磁盘
  • D. 用杀毒软件进行清除
标记 纠错
33.

判断一个计算机程序是否为病毒的最主要依据就是看它是否具有(  )。

  • A. 传染性和破坏性
  • B. 破坏性欺骗性
  • C. 欺骗性和寄生性
  • D. 隐蔽性和潜伏性
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34.

2月9日,国家主席习近平在北京以视频方式主持中国-中东欧国家领导人峰会,并发表题为(  )的主旨讲话。

  • A. 《凝心聚力,继往开来携手共谱合作新篇章》
  • B. 《凝心聚力,勇往直前携手共谱合作新篇章》
  • C. 《凝心聚力,继往开来携手共谱和平新篇章》
  • D. 《凝心聚力,继往开来携手共谱发展新篇章》
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35.

国家主席习近平6日致电(  ),向非洲国家和人民表示热烈祝贺,习近平祝愿非洲国家和人民在联合自强、发展进步的道路上不断取得更大成就。

  • A. 第32届非洲联盟峰会
  • B. 第34届非洲联盟峰会
  • C. 第34届中非联盟峰会
  • D. 第35届非洲联盟峰会
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36.

国务院办公厅日前印发(  )。进一步落实全国中医药大会部署,遵循中医药发展规律,认真总结中医药防治新冠肺炎经验做法,破解存在的问题,更好发挥中医药特色和比较优势,推动中医药和西医药相互补充、协调发展。

  • A. 《关于加快中医药产业发展的若干政策措施》
  • B. 《关于加快中医药事业发展的若干政策措施》
  • C. 《关于加快中医药特色发展的若干政策措施》
  • D. 《关于加快中医药传承发展的若干政策措施》
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37.

2月6日,我国自主研发建造的全球首座十万吨级深水半潜式生产储油平台(  )能源站,抵达海南陵水海域。

  • A. “天海一号”
  • B. “深海一号”
  • C. “深鲸一号”
  • D. “白鲨一号”
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38.

2月7日,国务院反垄断委员会制定发布平台经济领域反垄断指南,强调(  )及配套法规规章适用于所有行业。

  • A. 《反垄断法》
  • B. 《反经济垄断法》
  • C. 《所有行业反垄断法》
  • D. 反垄断法(试行)》
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39.

在1月18日凌晨结束的2021斯诺克大师赛决赛中,20岁的中国球员(  )战胜英国名将约翰·希金斯夺冠,成为历史首位“00后”大师赛冠军。

  • A. 颜丙涛
  • B. 颜振涛
  • C. 丁俊辉
  • D. 王涛
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40.

国办印发意见,要求2021年底前,各地相关政务服务便民热线归并统一为“(  )政务服务便民热线”。

  • A. 12304
  • B. 12345
  • C. 12045
  • D. 12205
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41.

Passage 1

Economically speaking,are we better off than we were ten years ago Twenty years ago

In their thirst for evidence on this issue,commentators seized on the recent report by the Census Bureau,which found that average household income rose by 5.2%in 2014.Unfortunately,that conclusion puts too much weight on a useful,but flawed and incomplete,statistic.Among the more significant problems with the Census's measure are that:1)it excludes taxes,transfers,and compensation like employer-provided health insurance;and 2)it is based on surveys rather than data.Even if precisely measured,income data exclude important determinants of economic well-being,such as the hours of work needed to earn that income.

While thinking about the question,we came across a recently published article by Charles Jones and Peter Klenow,which proposes an interesting new measure of economic welfare.While by no means perfect,it is considerably more comprehensive than average income,taking into account not only growth in consumption per person but also changes in working time,life expectancy,and inequality.Moreover,it can be used to assess economic performance both across countries and over time.

The Jones-Klenow method can be illustrated by a cross-country example.Suppose we want to compare the economic welfare of citizens of the U.S.and France in 2005.

In 2005,as the authors observe:real consumption per person in France was only 60%as high as the U.S.,making it appear that Americans were economically much better off than the French on average.However,that comparison omits other relevant factors:leisure time,life expectancy,and economic inequality.The French take longer vacations and retire earlier,so typically work fewer hours;they enjoy a higher life expectancy,presumably reflecting advantages with respect to health care,diet,lifestyle,and the like;and income and consumption are somewhat more equally distributed there than in the U.S.Because of these differences,comparing France's consumption with the U.S.'s overstates the gap in economic welfare.

Similar calculations can be used to compare the U.S.and other countries.For example,this calculation puts economic welfare in the United Kingdom at 97%of U.S.levels,but estimates Mexican well-being at 22%.

The Jones-Klenow measure can also assess an economy's performance over time.According to this measure,as of the early-to-mid-2000s,the U.S.had the highest economic welfare of any large country.Since 2007,economic welfare in the U.S.has continued to improve.However,the pace of improvement has slowed markedly.

Methodologically,the lesson from the Jones-Klenow research is that economic welfare is multi-dimensional.Their approach is flexible enough that in principle other important quality-of-life changes could be incorporated-for example,decreases in total emissions of pollutants and declines in crime rates.

What does the author think of the 2014 report by the Census Bureau (  )

  • A. It is based on questionable statistics
  • B. It reflects the economic changes
  • C. It evidences the improved-welfare
  • D. It provides much food for thought
标记 纠错
42.

Passage 1

Economically speaking,are we better off than we were ten years ago Twenty years ago

In their thirst for evidence on this issue,commentators seized on the recent report by the Census Bureau,which found that average household income rose by 5.2%in 2014.Unfortunately,that conclusion puts too much weight on a useful,but flawed and incomplete,statistic.Among the more significant problems with the Census's measure are that:1)it excludes taxes,transfers,and compensation like employer-provided health insurance;and 2)it is based on surveys rather than data.Even if precisely measured,income data exclude important determinants of economic well-being,such as the hours of work needed to earn that income.

While thinking about the question,we came across a recently published article by Charles Jones and Peter Klenow,which proposes an interesting new measure of economic welfare.While by no means perfect,it is considerably more comprehensive than average income,taking into account not only growth in consumption per person but also changes in working time,life expectancy,and inequality.Moreover,it can be used to assess economic performance both across countries and over time.

The Jones-Klenow method can be illustrated by a cross-country example.Suppose we want to compare the economic welfare of citizens of the U.S.and France in 2005.

In 2005,as the authors observe:real consumption per person in France was only 60%as high as the U.S.,making it appear that Americans were economically much better off than the French on average.However,that comparison omits other relevant factors:leisure time,life expectancy,and economic inequality.The French take longer vacations and retire earlier,so typically work fewer hours;they enjoy a higher life expectancy,presumably reflecting advantages with respect to health care,diet,lifestyle,and the like;and income and consumption are somewhat more equally distributed there than in the U.S.Because of these differences,comparing France's consumption with the U.S.'s overstates the gap in economic welfare.

Similar calculations can be used to compare the U.S.and other countries.For example,this calculation puts economic welfare in the United Kingdom at 97%of U.S.levels,but estimates Mexican well-being at 22%.

The Jones-Klenow measure can also assess an economy's performance over time.According to this measure,as of the early-to-mid-2000s,the U.S.had the highest economic welfare of any large country.Since 2007,economic welfare in the U.S.has continued to improve.However,the pace of improvement has slowed markedly.

Methodologically,the lesson from the Jones-Klenow research is that economic welfare is multi-dimensional.Their approach is flexible enough that in principle other important quality-of-life changes could be incorporated-for example,decreases in total emissions of pollutants and declines in crime rates.

What does the author say about the Jones-Klenow method (  )

  • A. It is widely used to compare the economic growth across countries
  • B. It revolutionizes the way of measuring ordinary people's livelihood
  • C. It focuses on people's consumption rather than their average income
  • D. It is a more comprehensive measure of people's economic well-being
标记 纠错
43.

Passage 1

Economically speaking,are we better off than we were ten years ago Twenty years ago

In their thirst for evidence on this issue,commentators seized on the recent report by the Census Bureau,which found that average household income rose by 5.2%in 2014.Unfortunately,that conclusion puts too much weight on a useful,but flawed and incomplete,statistic.Among the more significant problems with the Census's measure are that:1)it excludes taxes,transfers,and compensation like employer-provided health insurance;and 2)it is based on surveys rather than data.Even if precisely measured,income data exclude important determinants of economic well-being,such as the hours of work needed to earn that income.

While thinking about the question,we came across a recently published article by Charles Jones and Peter Klenow,which proposes an interesting new measure of economic welfare.While by no means perfect,it is considerably more comprehensive than average income,taking into account not only growth in consumption per person but also changes in working time,life expectancy,and inequality.Moreover,it can be used to assess economic performance both across countries and over time.

The Jones-Klenow method can be illustrated by a cross-country example.Suppose we want to compare the economic welfare of citizens of the U.S.and France in 2005.

In 2005,as the authors observe:real consumption per person in France was only 60%as high as the U.S.,making it appear that Americans were economically much better off than the French on average.However,that comparison omits other relevant factors:leisure time,life expectancy,and economic inequality.The French take longer vacations and retire earlier,so typically work fewer hours;they enjoy a higher life expectancy,presumably reflecting advantages with respect to health care,diet,lifestyle,and the like;and income and consumption are somewhat more equally distributed there than in the U.S.Because of these differences,comparing France's consumption with the U.S.'s overstates the gap in economic welfare.

Similar calculations can be used to compare the U.S.and other countries.For example,this calculation puts economic welfare in the United Kingdom at 97%of U.S.levels,but estimates Mexican well-being at 22%.

The Jones-Klenow measure can also assess an economy's performance over time.According to this measure,as of the early-to-mid-2000s,the U.S.had the highest economic welfare of any large country.Since 2007,economic welfare in the U.S.has continued to improve.However,the pace of improvement has slowed markedly.

Methodologically,the lesson from the Jones-Klenow research is that economic welfare is multi-dimensional.Their approach is flexible enough that in principle other important quality-of-life changes could be incorporated-for example,decreases in total emissions of pollutants and declines in crime rates.

What do Jones and Klenow think of the comparison between France and the U.S.in terms of real consumption per person (  )

  • A. It reflected the existing big gap between the two economies
  • B. It neglected many important indicators of people's welfare
  • C. It covered up the differences between individual citizens
  • D. It failed to count in their difference in natural resources
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44.

Passage 1

Economically speaking,are we better off than we were ten years ago Twenty years ago

In their thirst for evidence on this issue,commentators seized on the recent report by the Census Bureau,which found that average household income rose by 5.2%in 2014.Unfortunately,that conclusion puts too much weight on a useful,but flawed and incomplete,statistic.Among the more significant problems with the Census's measure are that:1)it excludes taxes,transfers,and compensation like employer-provided health insurance;and 2)it is based on surveys rather than data.Even if precisely measured,income data exclude important determinants of economic well-being,such as the hours of work needed to earn that income.

While thinking about the question,we came across a recently published article by Charles Jones and Peter Klenow,which proposes an interesting new measure of economic welfare.While by no means perfect,it is considerably more comprehensive than average income,taking into account not only growth in consumption per person but also changes in working time,life expectancy,and inequality.Moreover,it can be used to assess economic performance both across countries and over time.

The Jones-Klenow method can be illustrated by a cross-country example.Suppose we want to compare the economic welfare of citizens of the U.S.and France in 2005.

In 2005,as the authors observe:real consumption per person in France was only 60%as high as the U.S.,making it appear that Americans were economically much better off than the French on average.However,that comparison omits other relevant factors:leisure time,life expectancy,and economic inequality.The French take longer vacations and retire earlier,so typically work fewer hours;they enjoy a higher life expectancy,presumably reflecting advantages with respect to health care,diet,lifestyle,and the like;and income and consumption are somewhat more equally distributed there than in the U.S.Because of these differences,comparing France's consumption with the U.S.'s overstates the gap in economic welfare.

Similar calculations can be used to compare the U.S.and other countries.For example,this calculation puts economic welfare in the United Kingdom at 97%of U.S.levels,but estimates Mexican well-being at 22%.

The Jones-Klenow measure can also assess an economy's performance over time.According to this measure,as of the early-to-mid-2000s,the U.S.had the highest economic welfare of any large country.Since 2007,economic welfare in the U.S.has continued to improve.However,the pace of improvement has slowed markedly.

Methodologically,the lesson from the Jones-Klenow research is that economic welfare is multi-dimensional.Their approach is flexible enough that in principle other important quality-of-life changes could be incorporated-for example,decreases in total emissions of pollutants and declines in crime rates.

What is an advantage of the Jones-Klenow method (  )

  • A. It can accurately pinpoint a country's current economic problems
  • B. It can help to raise people's awareness of their economic well-being
  • C. It can diagnose the causes of a country's slowing pace of economic improvement
  • D. It can compare a country's economic conditions between different periods of time
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45.

Passage 1

Economically speaking,are we better off than we were ten years ago Twenty years ago

In their thirst for evidence on this issue,commentators seized on the recent report by the Census Bureau,which found that average household income rose by 5.2%in 2014.Unfortunately,that conclusion puts too much weight on a useful,but flawed and incomplete,statistic.Among the more significant problems with the Census's measure are that:1)it excludes taxes,transfers,and compensation like employer-provided health insurance;and 2)it is based on surveys rather than data.Even if precisely measured,income data exclude important determinants of economic well-being,such as the hours of work needed to earn that income.

While thinking about the question,we came across a recently published article by Charles Jones and Peter Klenow,which proposes an interesting new measure of economic welfare.While by no means perfect,it is considerably more comprehensive than average income,taking into account not only growth in consumption per person but also changes in working time,life expectancy,and inequality.Moreover,it can be used to assess economic performance both across countries and over time.

The Jones-Klenow method can be illustrated by a cross-country example.Suppose we want to compare the economic welfare of citizens of the U.S.and France in 2005.

In 2005,as the authors observe:real consumption per person in France was only 60%as high as the U.S.,making it appear that Americans were economically much better off than the French on average.However,that comparison omits other relevant factors:leisure time,life expectancy,and economic inequality.The French take longer vacations and retire earlier,so typically work fewer hours;they enjoy a higher life expectancy,presumably reflecting advantages with respect to health care,diet,lifestyle,and the like;and income and consumption are somewhat more equally distributed there than in the U.S.Because of these differences,comparing France's consumption with the U.S.'s overstates the gap in economic welfare.

Similar calculations can be used to compare the U.S.and other countries.For example,this calculation puts economic welfare in the United Kingdom at 97%of U.S.levels,but estimates Mexican well-being at 22%.

The Jones-Klenow measure can also assess an economy's performance over time.According to this measure,as of the early-to-mid-2000s,the U.S.had the highest economic welfare of any large country.Since 2007,economic welfare in the U.S.has continued to improve.However,the pace of improvement has slowed markedly.

Methodologically,the lesson from the Jones-Klenow research is that economic welfare is multi-dimensional.Their approach is flexible enough that in principle other important quality-of-life changes could be incorporated-for example,decreases in total emissions of pollutants and declines in crime rates.

What can we infer from the passage about American people's economic well-being (  )

  • A. It is much better than that of their European counterparts
  • B. It has been on the decline ever since the turn of the century
  • C. It has not improved as much as reported by the Census Bureau
  • D. It has not been accurately assessed and reported since mid-2000s
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46.

Passage 2

The data a bank has stored on its servers is more valuable than the gold in its vaults.Banks enjoy a monopoly over data that has helped them get away with poor services and fend off competitors.In Europe,at least,that is all about to change with a new set of regulations,named PSD2.

The rules will compel banks to share data easily with licensed third parties.Bankers in Europe complain that their profits and customer relationships are under threat.However,opening up banks,and the data they store,is good for consumers and competition.New providers will be better placed to offer all sorts of innovative services,such as a one-click option to put unspent monthly income into a pension plan.

Nevertheless.some concerns about PSD2 are legitimate.In particular,it is reasonable to wonder about the privacy and security implications of sensitive financial data being shared with third parties.But banks themselves are hardly invulnerable to cyber attack(网络攻击).And the solutions that the European regulators propose to deal with these worries look promising.Third parties that want to use bank data will need to convince national regulators that their data defenses are solid and are subject to annual regulatory inspections.

The gap between writing rules and implementing them is always large.First,consent from customers to provide access to their bank data must be gained explicitly,and the purposes of the data use should be clearly explained.Second,regulators must be very tough both in ensuring that banks open up their infrastructure and in withdrawing the licenses of third parties that break the rules.Third,regulators must also be flexible enough to allow for changes as the market evolves.Since the new entrants will not be licensed to engage in riskier financial activities—such as lending money—it makes sense to regulate them with a lighter touch.But if some Fintech providers do end up becoming systemically important,higher standards of oversight might be necessary

According to the first two paragraphs,what will banks in Europe be forced to do (  )

  • A. To keep client’s data safe
  • B. To close down the poor services
  • C. To give up their data monopoly
  • D. To disclose their sources of profits
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47.

Passage 2

The data a bank has stored on its servers is more valuable than the gold in its vaults.Banks enjoy a monopoly over data that has helped them get away with poor services and fend off competitors.In Europe,at least,that is all about to change with a new set of regulations,named PSD2.

The rules will compel banks to share data easily with licensed third parties.Bankers in Europe complain that their profits and customer relationships are under threat.However,opening up banks,and the data they store,is good for consumers and competition.New providers will be better placed to offer all sorts of innovative services,such as a one-click option to put unspent monthly income into a pension plan.

Nevertheless.some concerns about PSD2 are legitimate.In particular,it is reasonable to wonder about the privacy and security implications of sensitive financial data being shared with third parties.But banks themselves are hardly invulnerable to cyber attack(网络攻击).And the solutions that the European regulators propose to deal with these worries look promising.Third parties that want to use bank data will need to convince national regulators that their data defenses are solid and are subject to annual regulatory inspections.

The gap between writing rules and implementing them is always large.First,consent from customers to provide access to their bank data must be gained explicitly,and the purposes of the data use should be clearly explained.Second,regulators must be very tough both in ensuring that banks open up their infrastructure and in withdrawing the licenses of third parties that break the rules.Third,regulators must also be flexible enough to allow for changes as the market evolves.Since the new entrants will not be licensed to engage in riskier financial activities—such as lending money—it makes sense to regulate them with a lighter touch.But if some Fintech providers do end up becoming systemically important,higher standards of oversight might be necessary

What can be inferred from passage on the effects of PSD2 in the second paragraph (  )

  • A. Customers are more likely to enjoy more innovative services
  • B. People will no longer go to banks to deposit their money
  • C. Service providers do not want to partner with banks
  • D. People will receive more pension
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48.

Passage 2

The data a bank has stored on its servers is more valuable than the gold in its vaults.Banks enjoy a monopoly over data that has helped them get away with poor services and fend off competitors.In Europe,at least,that is all about to change with a new set of regulations,named PSD2.

The rules will compel banks to share data easily with licensed third parties.Bankers in Europe complain that their profits and customer relationships are under threat.However,opening up banks,and the data they store,is good for consumers and competition.New providers will be better placed to offer all sorts of innovative services,such as a one-click option to put unspent monthly income into a pension plan.

Nevertheless.some concerns about PSD2 are legitimate.In particular,it is reasonable to wonder about the privacy and security implications of sensitive financial data being shared with third parties.But banks themselves are hardly invulnerable to cyber attack(网络攻击).And the solutions that the European regulators propose to deal with these worries look promising.Third parties that want to use bank data will need to convince national regulators that their data defenses are solid and are subject to annual regulatory inspections.

The gap between writing rules and implementing them is always large.First,consent from customers to provide access to their bank data must be gained explicitly,and the purposes of the data use should be clearly explained.Second,regulators must be very tough both in ensuring that banks open up their infrastructure and in withdrawing the licenses of third parties that break the rules.Third,regulators must also be flexible enough to allow for changes as the market evolves.Since the new entrants will not be licensed to engage in riskier financial activities—such as lending money—it makes sense to regulate them with a lighter touch.But if some Fintech providers do end up becoming systemically important,higher standards of oversight might be necessary

According to paragraph 3.what is the probable reason that privacy concerns about PSD2

are unnecessary (  ).

  • A. Third parties will have to buy fraud insurance
  • B. Regulators have come up with promising solutions
  • C. Banks'defense against cyber attacks is strong
  • D. Third parties will check clients’data monthly
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49.

Passage 2

The data a bank has stored on its servers is more valuable than the gold in its vaults.Banks enjoy a monopoly over data that has helped them get away with poor services and fend off competitors.In Europe,at least,that is all about to change with a new set of regulations,named PSD2.

The rules will compel banks to share data easily with licensed third parties.Bankers in Europe complain that their profits and customer relationships are under threat.However,opening up banks,and the data they store,is good for consumers and competition.New providers will be better placed to offer all sorts of innovative services,such as a one-click option to put unspent monthly income into a pension plan.

Nevertheless.some concerns about PSD2 are legitimate.In particular,it is reasonable to wonder about the privacy and security implications of sensitive financial data being shared with third parties.But banks themselves are hardly invulnerable to cyber attack(网络攻击).And the solutions that the European regulators propose to deal with these worries look promising.Third parties that want to use bank data will need to convince national regulators that their data defenses are solid and are subject to annual regulatory inspections.

The gap between writing rules and implementing them is always large.First,consent from customers to provide access to their bank data must be gained explicitly,and the purposes of the data use should be clearly explained.Second,regulators must be very tough both in ensuring that banks open up their infrastructure and in withdrawing the licenses of third parties that break the rules.Third,regulators must also be flexible enough to allow for changes as the market evolves.Since the new entrants will not be licensed to engage in riskier financial activities—such as lending money—it makes sense to regulate them with a lighter touch.But if some Fintech providers do end up becoming systemically important,higher standards of oversight might be necessary

Which of the following is true in order to successfully implement PSD2 (  ).

  • A. Customers are forced to share their bank data
  • B. Banks are required to open up their entire operational system
  • C. Regulators should be both tough and flexible
  • D. Banks and third parties should be regulated with a light touch
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50.

Passage 2

The data a bank has stored on its servers is more valuable than the gold in its vaults.Banks enjoy a monopoly over data that has helped them get away with poor services and fend off competitors.In Europe,at least,that is all about to change with a new set of regulations,named PSD2.

The rules will compel banks to share data easily with licensed third parties.Bankers in Europe complain that their profits and customer relationships are under threat.However,opening up banks,and the data they store,is good for consumers and competition.New providers will be better placed to offer all sorts of innovative services,such as a one-click option to put unspent monthly income into a pension plan.

Nevertheless.some concerns about PSD2 are legitimate.In particular,it is reasonable to wonder about the privacy and security implications of sensitive financial data being shared with third parties.But banks themselves are hardly invulnerable to cyber attack(网络攻击).And the solutions that the European regulators propose to deal with these worries look promising.Third parties that want to use bank data will need to convince national regulators that their data defenses are solid and are subject to annual regulatory inspections.

The gap between writing rules and implementing them is always large.First,consent from customers to provide access to their bank data must be gained explicitly,and the purposes of the data use should be clearly explained.Second,regulators must be very tough both in ensuring that banks open up their infrastructure and in withdrawing the licenses of third parties that break the rules.Third,regulators must also be flexible enough to allow for changes as the market evolves.Since the new entrants will not be licensed to engage in riskier financial activities—such as lending money—it makes sense to regulate them with a lighter touch.But if some Fintech providers do end up becoming systemically important,higher standards of oversight might be necessary

What is the passage mainly about (  )

  • A. Challenges facing European regulators
  • B. A new regulation in Europe that opens banks to competition
  • C. The solutions to the flawed banking system in Europe
  • D. A looming threat to customers’private bank data
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51.

Passage 3

Imagine waking up and finding the value of your assets has been halved.No,you’re not an investor in one of those hedge funds that failed completely.With the dollar slumping to a 26-year low against the pound,already-expensive London has become quite unaffordable.A coffee at Starbucks,just as unavoidable in England as it is in the United States,runs about$8.

The once all-powerful dollar isn’t doing a Titanic against just the pound.It is sitting at a record low against the euro and at a 30-year low against the Canadian dollar.Even the Argentine peso and Brazilian real are thriving against the dollar.

The weak dollar is a source of humiliation,for a nation’s self-esteem rests in part on the strength of its currency.It’s also a potential economic problem,since a declining dollar makes imported food more expensive and exerts upward pressure on interest rates.And yet there are substantial sectors of the vast U.S.economy-from giant companies like Coca-Cola to mom-and-pop restaurant operators in Miami—for which the weak dollar is most excellent news.

Many Europeans may view the U.S,as an arrogant superpower that has become hostile to foreigners.But nothing makes people think more warmly of the U.S.than a weak dollar.Through April,the total number of visitors from abroad was up 6.8 percent from last year.Should the trend continue,the number of tourists this year will finally top the 2000 peak.Many Europeans now apparently view the U.S.the way many Americans view Mexico―as a cheap place to vacation,shop and party,all while ignoring the fact that the poorer locals can’t afford to join the merrymaking.

The money tourists spend helps decrease our chronic trade deficit.So do exports,which,thanks in part to the weak dollar,soared 11 percent between May 2006 and May 2007.For first five months of 2007,the trade deficit actually fell 7 percent from 2006.

If you own shares in large American corporations,you’re a winner in the weak-dollar gamble.Last week Coca-Cola’s stock bubbled to a five-year high after it reported a fantastic quarter.Foreign sales accounted for 65 percent of Coke’s beverage(饮料)business.Other American companies profiting from this trend include McDonald’s and IBM.

American tourists,however,shouldn’t expect any relief soon.The dollar lost strength the way many marriages break up-slowly,and then all at once.And currencies don’t turn on a dime.So if you want to avoid the pain inflicted by the increasingly pathetic dollar,cancel that summer vacation to England and look to New England.There,the dollar is still treated with a little respect.

Why do Americans feel humiliated (  )

  • A. Their economy is plunging
  • B. Their currency has slumped
  • C. They can’t afford trips to England
  • D. They have lost half of their assets
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52.

Passage 3

Imagine waking up and finding the value of your assets has been halved.No,you’re not an investor in one of those hedge funds that failed completely.With the dollar slumping to a 26-year low against the pound,already-expensive London has become quite unaffordable.A coffee at Starbucks,just as unavoidable in England as it is in the United States,runs about$8.

The once all-powerful dollar isn’t doing a Titanic against just the pound.It is sitting at a record low against the euro and at a 30-year low against the Canadian dollar.Even the Argentine peso and Brazilian real are thriving against the dollar.

The weak dollar is a source of humiliation,for a nation’s self-esteem rests in part on the strength of its currency.It’s also a potential economic problem,since a declining dollar makes imported food more expensive and exerts upward pressure on interest rates.And yet there are substantial sectors of the vast U.S.economy-from giant companies like Coca-Cola to mom-and-pop restaurant operators in Miami—for which the weak dollar is most excellent news.

Many Europeans may view the U.S,as an arrogant superpower that has become hostile to foreigners.But nothing makes people think more warmly of the U.S.than a weak dollar.Through April,the total number of visitors from abroad was up 6.8 percent from last year.Should the trend continue,the number of tourists this year will finally top the 2000 peak.Many Europeans now apparently view the U.S.the way many Americans view Mexico―as a cheap place to vacation,shop and party,all while ignoring the fact that the poorer locals can’t afford to join the merrymaking.

The money tourists spend helps decrease our chronic trade deficit.So do exports,which,thanks in part to the weak dollar,soared 11 percent between May 2006 and May 2007.For first five months of 2007,the trade deficit actually fell 7 percent from 2006.

If you own shares in large American corporations,you’re a winner in the weak-dollar gamble.Last week Coca-Cola’s stock bubbled to a five-year high after it reported a fantastic quarter.Foreign sales accounted for 65 percent of Coke’s beverage(饮料)business.Other American companies profiting from this trend include McDonald’s and IBM.

American tourists,however,shouldn’t expect any relief soon.The dollar lost strength the way many marriages break up-slowly,and then all at once.And currencies don’t turn on a dime.So if you want to avoid the pain inflicted by the increasingly pathetic dollar,cancel that summer vacation to England and look to New England.There,the dollar is still treated with a little respect.

How does the weak dollar affect the life of ordinary Americans (  )

  • A. They have to cancel their vacations in New England
  • B. They find it unaffordable to dine in mom-and-pop restaurants
  • C. They have to spend more money when buying imported goods
  • D. They might lose their jobs due to potential economic problems
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53.

Passage 3

Imagine waking up and finding the value of your assets has been halved.No,you’re not an investor in one of those hedge funds that failed completely.With the dollar slumping to a 26-year low against the pound,already-expensive London has become quite unaffordable.A coffee at Starbucks,just as unavoidable in England as it is in the United States,runs about$8.

The once all-powerful dollar isn’t doing a Titanic against just the pound.It is sitting at a record low against the euro and at a 30-year low against the Canadian dollar.Even the Argentine peso and Brazilian real are thriving against the dollar.

The weak dollar is a source of humiliation,for a nation’s self-esteem rests in part on the strength of its currency.It’s also a potential economic problem,since a declining dollar makes imported food more expensive and exerts upward pressure on interest rates.And yet there are substantial sectors of the vast U.S.economy-from giant companies like Coca-Cola to mom-and-pop restaurant operators in Miami—for which the weak dollar is most excellent news.

Many Europeans may view the U.S,as an arrogant superpower that has become hostile to foreigners.But nothing makes people think more warmly of the U.S.than a weak dollar.Through April,the total number of visitors from abroad was up 6.8 percent from last year.Should the trend continue,the number of tourists this year will finally top the 2000 peak.Many Europeans now apparently view the U.S.the way many Americans view Mexico―as a cheap place to vacation,shop and party,all while ignoring the fact that the poorer locals can’t afford to join the merrymaking.

The money tourists spend helps decrease our chronic trade deficit.So do exports,which,thanks in part to the weak dollar,soared 11 percent between May 2006 and May 2007.For first five months of 2007,the trade deficit actually fell 7 percent from 2006.

If you own shares in large American corporations,you’re a winner in the weak-dollar gamble.Last week Coca-Cola’s stock bubbled to a five-year high after it reported a fantastic quarter.Foreign sales accounted for 65 percent of Coke’s beverage(饮料)business.Other American companies profiting from this trend include McDonald’s and IBM.

American tourists,however,shouldn’t expect any relief soon.The dollar lost strength the way many marriages break up-slowly,and then all at once.And currencies don’t turn on a dime.So if you want to avoid the pain inflicted by the increasingly pathetic dollar,cancel that summer vacation to England and look to New England.There,the dollar is still treated with a little respect.

How do many Europeans now feel about the U.S.with the devalued dollar (  )

  • A. They think of it as a good tourist destination
  • B. They feel contemptuous of it
  • C. They regard it as a superpower on the decline
  • D. They are sympathetic with it
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54.

Passage 3

Imagine waking up and finding the value of your assets has been halved.No,you’re not an investor in one of those hedge funds that failed completely.With the dollar slumping to a 26-year low against the pound,already-expensive London has become quite unaffordable.A coffee at Starbucks,just as unavoidable in England as it is in the United States,runs about$8.

The once all-powerful dollar isn’t doing a Titanic against just the pound.It is sitting at a record low against the euro and at a 30-year low against the Canadian dollar.Even the Argentine peso and Brazilian real are thriving against the dollar.

The weak dollar is a source of humiliation,for a nation’s self-esteem rests in part on the strength of its currency.It’s also a potential economic problem,since a declining dollar makes imported food more expensive and exerts upward pressure on interest rates.And yet there are substantial sectors of the vast U.S.economy-from giant companies like Coca-Cola to mom-and-pop restaurant operators in Miami—for which the weak dollar is most excellent news.

Many Europeans may view the U.S,as an arrogant superpower that has become hostile to foreigners.But nothing makes people think more warmly of the U.S.than a weak dollar.Through April,the total number of visitors from abroad was up 6.8 percent from last year.Should the trend continue,the number of tourists this year will finally top the 2000 peak.Many Europeans now apparently view the U.S.the way many Americans view Mexico―as a cheap place to vacation,shop and party,all while ignoring the fact that the poorer locals can’t afford to join the merrymaking.

The money tourists spend helps decrease our chronic trade deficit.So do exports,which,thanks in part to the weak dollar,soared 11 percent between May 2006 and May 2007.For first five months of 2007,the trade deficit actually fell 7 percent from 2006.

If you own shares in large American corporations,you’re a winner in the weak-dollar gamble.Last week Coca-Cola’s stock bubbled to a five-year high after it reported a fantastic quarter.Foreign sales accounted for 65 percent of Coke’s beverage(饮料)business.Other American companies profiting from this trend include McDonald’s and IBM.

American tourists,however,shouldn’t expect any relief soon.The dollar lost strength the way many marriages break up-slowly,and then all at once.And currencies don’t turn on a dime.So if you want to avoid the pain inflicted by the increasingly pathetic dollar,cancel that summer vacation to England and look to New England.There,the dollar is still treated with a little respect.

According to the last paragraph,what is the author’s advice to the Americans (  )

  • A. They treat the dollar with a little respect
  • B. They try to win in the weak-dollar gamble
  • C. They treasure their marriages all the more
  • D. They vacation at home rather than abroad
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55.

Passage 3

Imagine waking up and finding the value of your assets has been halved.No,you’re not an investor in one of those hedge funds that failed completely.With the dollar slumping to a 26-year low against the pound,already-expensive London has become quite unaffordable.A coffee at Starbucks,just as unavoidable in England as it is in the United States,runs about$8.

The once all-powerful dollar isn’t doing a Titanic against just the pound.It is sitting at a record low against the euro and at a 30-year low against the Canadian dollar.Even the Argentine peso and Brazilian real are thriving against the dollar.

The weak dollar is a source of humiliation,for a nation’s self-esteem rests in part on the strength of its currency.It’s also a potential economic problem,since a declining dollar makes imported food more expensive and exerts upward pressure on interest rates.And yet there are substantial sectors of the vast U.S.economy-from giant companies like Coca-Cola to mom-and-pop restaurant operators in Miami—for which the weak dollar is most excellent news.

Many Europeans may view the U.S,as an arrogant superpower that has become hostile to foreigners.But nothing makes people think more warmly of the U.S.than a weak dollar.Through April,the total number of visitors from abroad was up 6.8 percent from last year.Should the trend continue,the number of tourists this year will finally top the 2000 peak.Many Europeans now apparently view the U.S.the way many Americans view Mexico―as a cheap place to vacation,shop and party,all while ignoring the fact that the poorer locals can’t afford to join the merrymaking.

The money tourists spend helps decrease our chronic trade deficit.So do exports,which,thanks in part to the weak dollar,soared 11 percent between May 2006 and May 2007.For first five months of 2007,the trade deficit actually fell 7 percent from 2006.

If you own shares in large American corporations,you’re a winner in the weak-dollar gamble.Last week Coca-Cola’s stock bubbled to a five-year high after it reported a fantastic quarter.Foreign sales accounted for 65 percent of Coke’s beverage(饮料)business.Other American companies profiting from this trend include McDonald’s and IBM.

American tourists,however,shouldn’t expect any relief soon.The dollar lost strength the way many marriages break up-slowly,and then all at once.And currencies don’t turn on a dime.So if you want to avoid the pain inflicted by the increasingly pathetic dollar,cancel that summer vacation to England and look to New England.There,the dollar is still treated with a little respect.

In the author’s opinion,the weak dollar leads to the following consequences EXCEPT that(  ).

  • A. The dollar has little respect in New England
  • B. Europeans begin to think more warmly of theU.S
  • C. Imported food is more expensive to the Americans
  • D. Some large American corporations make more profits
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56.

Passage 4

Insurance is the sharing of risks.Nearly everyone is exposed to risk of some sort.The house-owner,for example,knows that his property can be damaged by fire;the ship-owner knows that his vessel may be lost at sea;the breadwinner knows that he may die at an early age and leave his family the poorer.On the other hand,not every house is damaged by fire nor every vessel lost at sea.If these persons each put a small sum into a pool,there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer loss.In other words,the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many.This is the basis of insurance.Those who pay the contribution are known as"insured"and those who administer the pool of contributions as"insurers".

Not all risks lend themselves to being covered by insurance.Broadly speaking,the ordinary risks of business and speculation cannot be covered.The risk that buyers will not buy goods at the prices offered is not of a kind that can be statistically estimated—and risks can only be insured against if they can be so estimated.

The legal basis of all insurance is the"policy".This is the printed form of contract on paper of the best quality.It states that in return for the regular payment by the insured of a named sum of money,called the"premium",which is usually paid every year,the insurer will pay a sum of money or compensation for loss,if the risk or event insured against actually happens.The wording of policies,particularly in marine insurance,often seems very old-fashioned,but there is a sound reason for this.Over a large number of years many law cases have been brought to clear up the meaning of doubtful phrases in policies.The law courts,in their judgments,have given these phrases a definite and indisputable meaning,and to avoid future disputes the phrases have continued to be used in policies even when they have passed out of normal use in speech.

According to this passage,insurance is possible because(  ).

  • A. only a small proportion of the insured suffer loss
  • B. everyone at some time suffers loss
  • C. nearly everyone suffers loss
  • D. only insured people suffer loss
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57.

Passage 4

Insurance is the sharing of risks.Nearly everyone is exposed to risk of some sort.The house-owner,for example,knows that his property can be damaged by fire;the ship-owner knows that his vessel may be lost at sea;the breadwinner knows that he may die at an early age and leave his family the poorer.On the other hand,not every house is damaged by fire nor every vessel lost at sea.If these persons each put a small sum into a pool,there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer loss.In other words,the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many.This is the basis of insurance.Those who pay the contribution are known as"insured"and those who administer the pool of contributions as"insurers".

Not all risks lend themselves to being covered by insurance.Broadly speaking,the ordinary risks of business and speculation cannot be covered.The risk that buyers will not buy goods at the prices offered is not of a kind that can be statistically estimated—and risks can only be insured against if they can be so estimated.

The legal basis of all insurance is the"policy".This is the printed form of contract on paper of the best quality.It states that in return for the regular payment by the insured of a named sum of money,called the"premium",which is usually paid every year,the insurer will pay a sum of money or compensation for loss,if the risk or event insured against actually happens.The wording of policies,particularly in marine insurance,often seems very old-fashioned,but there is a sound reason for this.Over a large number of years many law cases have been brought to clear up the meaning of doubtful phrases in policies.The law courts,in their judgments,have given these phrases a definite and indisputable meaning,and to avoid future disputes the phrases have continued to be used in policies even when they have passed out of normal use in speech.

The phrase"the pool of contributions"in the first paragraph means(  ).

  • A. the money paid by the insurers
  • B. the cost of administering insurance
  • C. the money paid by the insured
  • D. the amount of each premium
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58.

Passage 4

Insurance is the sharing of risks.Nearly everyone is exposed to risk of some sort.The house-owner,for example,knows that his property can be damaged by fire;the ship-owner knows that his vessel may be lost at sea;the breadwinner knows that he may die at an early age and leave his family the poorer.On the other hand,not every house is damaged by fire nor every vessel lost at sea.If these persons each put a small sum into a pool,there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer loss.In other words,the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many.This is the basis of insurance.Those who pay the contribution are known as"insured"and those who administer the pool of contributions as"insurers".

Not all risks lend themselves to being covered by insurance.Broadly speaking,the ordinary risks of business and speculation cannot be covered.The risk that buyers will not buy goods at the prices offered is not of a kind that can be statistically estimated—and risks can only be insured against if they can be so estimated.

The legal basis of all insurance is the"policy".This is the printed form of contract on paper of the best quality.It states that in return for the regular payment by the insured of a named sum of money,called the"premium",which is usually paid every year,the insurer will pay a sum of money or compensation for loss,if the risk or event insured against actually happens.The wording of policies,particularly in marine insurance,often seems very old-fashioned,but there is a sound reason for this.Over a large number of years many law cases have been brought to clear up the meaning of doubtful phrases in policies.The law courts,in their judgments,have given these phrases a definite and indisputable meaning,and to avoid future disputes the phrases have continued to be used in policies even when they have passed out of normal use in speech.

The insurance of business’ordinary risks is not possible because(  ).

  • A. such risks are very expensive
  • B. such risks cannot be estimated precisely
  • C. such risks are too high
  • D. the premiums would be too high
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59.

Passage 4

Insurance is the sharing of risks.Nearly everyone is exposed to risk of some sort.The house-owner,for example,knows that his property can be damaged by fire;the ship-owner knows that his vessel may be lost at sea;the breadwinner knows that he may die at an early age and leave his family the poorer.On the other hand,not every house is damaged by fire nor every vessel lost at sea.If these persons each put a small sum into a pool,there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer loss.In other words,the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many.This is the basis of insurance.Those who pay the contribution are known as"insured"and those who administer the pool of contributions as"insurers".

Not all risks lend themselves to being covered by insurance.Broadly speaking,the ordinary risks of business and speculation cannot be covered.The risk that buyers will not buy goods at the prices offered is not of a kind that can be statistically estimated—and risks can only be insured against if they can be so estimated.

The legal basis of all insurance is the"policy".This is the printed form of contract on paper of the best quality.It states that in return for the regular payment by the insured of a named sum of money,called the"premium",which is usually paid every year,the insurer will pay a sum of money or compensation for loss,if the risk or event insured against actually happens.The wording of policies,particularly in marine insurance,often seems very old-fashioned,but there is a sound reason for this.Over a large number of years many law cases have been brought to clear up the meaning of doubtful phrases in policies.The law courts,in their judgments,have given these phrases a definite and indisputable meaning,and to avoid future disputes the phrases have continued to be used in policies even when they have passed out of normal use in speech.

Old-fashioned wording is sometimes used in insurance policies because(  ).

  • A. law courts have decided not to use fashionable words
  • B. it is widely accepted by all the insured
  • C. it enables ordinary people to understand it easily
  • D. the meaning of such wording has been agreed upon
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60.

Passage 4

Insurance is the sharing of risks.Nearly everyone is exposed to risk of some sort.The house-owner,for example,knows that his property can be damaged by fire;the ship-owner knows that his vessel may be lost at sea;the breadwinner knows that he may die at an early age and leave his family the poorer.On the other hand,not every house is damaged by fire nor every vessel lost at sea.If these persons each put a small sum into a pool,there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer loss.In other words,the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many.This is the basis of insurance.Those who pay the contribution are known as"insured"and those who administer the pool of contributions as"insurers".

Not all risks lend themselves to being covered by insurance.Broadly speaking,the ordinary risks of business and speculation cannot be covered.The risk that buyers will not buy goods at the prices offered is not of a kind that can be statistically estimated—and risks can only be insured against if they can be so estimated.

The legal basis of all insurance is the"policy".This is the printed form of contract on paper of the best quality.It states that in return for the regular payment by the insured of a named sum of money,called the"premium",which is usually paid every year,the insurer will pay a sum of money or compensation for loss,if the risk or event insured against actually happens.The wording of policies,particularly in marine insurance,often seems very old-fashioned,but there is a sound reason for this.Over a large number of years many law cases have been brought to clear up the meaning of doubtful phrases in policies.The law courts,in their judgments,have given these phrases a definite and indisputable meaning,and to avoid future disputes the phrases have continued to be used in policies even when they have passed out of normal use in speech.

It seems that the author thinks the insurance is(  ).

  • A. a form of gambling
  • B. a way of making money quickly
  • C. useful and necessary
  • D. old-fashioned
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61.

Passage 5

Desertification,drought,and despair-that is what global warming has in store for much of Africa.Or so we hear.

Emerging evidence is painting a very different scenario,one in which rising temperatures could benefit millions of Africans in the driest parts of the continent.Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall.If sustained,these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions,reclaiming them for farming communities.This desert-shrinking trend is supported by climate models,which predict are turn to conditions that turned the Sahara into a lush plain some 12,000 years ago.

The green shoots of recovery are showing up on satellite images of regions including the Sahel,a semi-desert zone bordering the Sahara to the south that stretches some 2,400 miles.

Images taken between 1982 and 2002 revealed extensive re-greening throughout the Sahel,according to a new study in the journal Biogeo sciences.The study suggests huge increases in vegetation in areas including central Chad and western Sudan.The transition may be occurring because hotter air has more capacity to hold moisture,which in turn creates more rain,said Martin Claussen of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg,Germany.“The water-holding capacity of the air is the main driving force.”Claussen said.

While satellite images can’t distinguish temporary plants like grasses that come and go with the rains,ground surveys suggest recent vegetation change is firmly rooted.In the eastern Sahara area of southwestern Egypt and northern Sudan,new trees are flourishing,according to Stefan Kropelin,a climate scientist at the University of Cologne’s Africa Research Unit in Germany.

“Before,there was not a single scorpion,not a single blade of grass,”said Kropelin,who has studied the region for two decades.“Now you have people grazing their camels in areas which may not have been used for hundreds or even thousands of years.You see birds,ostriches,coming back,even sorts of amphibians coming back,”he said.“The trend has continued for more than 20 years.It is indisputable.”

An explosion in plant growth has been predicted by some climate models.For instance,in 2005 a team led by Reindert Haarsma of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute in De Bilt,the Netherlands,forecast significantly more future rainfall in the Sahel.The study in Geophysical Research Letters predicted that rainfall in the July to September wet season would rise by up to two millimeters a day,by2080.

Satellite data shows“that indeed during the last decade,the Sahel is becoming greener,”Haarsma said.Even so,climate scientists do not agree on how future climate change will affect the Sahel—some studies simulate a decrease in rainfall.“This issue is still rather uncertain,”Haarsma said.

Max Planck’s Claussen said North Africa is the area of greatest disagreement among climate change modelers.Forecasting how global warming will affect the region is complicated by its vast size and the unpredictable influence of high-altitude winds that disperse monsoon rains,Claussen added.“Half the models follow a wetter trend,and half a drier trend.”

According to the first paragraph,global warming is supposed to have the following impacts on Africa EXCEPT(  ).

  • A. water deficiency
  • B. distress
  • C. desertification
  • D. more grasses and lakes
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62.

Passage 5

Desertification,drought,and despair-that is what global warming has in store for much of Africa.Or so we hear.

Emerging evidence is painting a very different scenario,one in which rising temperatures could benefit millions of Africans in the driest parts of the continent.Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall.If sustained,these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions,reclaiming them for farming communities.This desert-shrinking trend is supported by climate models,which predict are turn to conditions that turned the Sahara into a lush plain some 12,000 years ago.

The green shoots of recovery are showing up on satellite images of regions including the Sahel,a semi-desert zone bordering the Sahara to the south that stretches some 2,400 miles.

Images taken between 1982 and 2002 revealed extensive re-greening throughout the Sahel,according to a new study in the journal Biogeo sciences.The study suggests huge increases in vegetation in areas including central Chad and western Sudan.The transition may be occurring because hotter air has more capacity to hold moisture,which in turn creates more rain,said Martin Claussen of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg,Germany.“The water-holding capacity of the air is the main driving force.”Claussen said.

While satellite images can’t distinguish temporary plants like grasses that come and go with the rains,ground surveys suggest recent vegetation change is firmly rooted.In the eastern Sahara area of southwestern Egypt and northern Sudan,new trees are flourishing,according to Stefan Kropelin,a climate scientist at the University of Cologne’s Africa Research Unit in Germany.

“Before,there was not a single scorpion,not a single blade of grass,”said Kropelin,who has studied the region for two decades.“Now you have people grazing their camels in areas which may not have been used for hundreds or even thousands of years.You see birds,ostriches,coming back,even sorts of amphibians coming back,”he said.“The trend has continued for more than 20 years.It is indisputable.”

An explosion in plant growth has been predicted by some climate models.For instance,in 2005 a team led by Reindert Haarsma of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute in De Bilt,the Netherlands,forecast significantly more future rainfall in the Sahel.The study in Geophysical Research Letters predicted that rainfall in the July to September wet season would rise by up to two millimeters a day,by2080.

Satellite data shows“that indeed during the last decade,the Sahel is becoming greener,”Haarsma said.Even so,climate scientists do not agree on how future climate change will affect the Sahel—some studies simulate a decrease in rainfall.“This issue is still rather uncertain,”Haarsma said.

Max Planck’s Claussen said North Africa is the area of greatest disagreement among climate change modelers.Forecasting how global warming will affect the region is complicated by its vast size and the unpredictable influence of high-altitude winds that disperse monsoon rains,Claussen added.“Half the models follow a wetter trend,and half a drier trend.”

According to Martin Claussen,what is the main cause of the increased vegetation in deserted areas (  )

  • A. The climate models are more changeable
  • B. Hot air would be more capable to hold humidity
  • C. Many trees have been planted recently
  • D. The grasses are temporarily appeared with the rains
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63.

Passage 5

Desertification,drought,and despair-that is what global warming has in store for much of Africa.Or so we hear.

Emerging evidence is painting a very different scenario,one in which rising temperatures could benefit millions of Africans in the driest parts of the continent.Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall.If sustained,these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions,reclaiming them for farming communities.This desert-shrinking trend is supported by climate models,which predict are turn to conditions that turned the Sahara into a lush plain some 12,000 years ago.

The green shoots of recovery are showing up on satellite images of regions including the Sahel,a semi-desert zone bordering the Sahara to the south that stretches some 2,400 miles.

Images taken between 1982 and 2002 revealed extensive re-greening throughout the Sahel,according to a new study in the journal Biogeo sciences.The study suggests huge increases in vegetation in areas including central Chad and western Sudan.The transition may be occurring because hotter air has more capacity to hold moisture,which in turn creates more rain,said Martin Claussen of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg,Germany.“The water-holding capacity of the air is the main driving force.”Claussen said.

While satellite images can’t distinguish temporary plants like grasses that come and go with the rains,ground surveys suggest recent vegetation change is firmly rooted.In the eastern Sahara area of southwestern Egypt and northern Sudan,new trees are flourishing,according to Stefan Kropelin,a climate scientist at the University of Cologne’s Africa Research Unit in Germany.

“Before,there was not a single scorpion,not a single blade of grass,”said Kropelin,who has studied the region for two decades.“Now you have people grazing their camels in areas which may not have been used for hundreds or even thousands of years.You see birds,ostriches,coming back,even sorts of amphibians coming back,”he said.“The trend has continued for more than 20 years.It is indisputable.”

An explosion in plant growth has been predicted by some climate models.For instance,in 2005 a team led by Reindert Haarsma of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute in De Bilt,the Netherlands,forecast significantly more future rainfall in the Sahel.The study in Geophysical Research Letters predicted that rainfall in the July to September wet season would rise by up to two millimeters a day,by2080.

Satellite data shows“that indeed during the last decade,the Sahel is becoming greener,”Haarsma said.Even so,climate scientists do not agree on how future climate change will affect the Sahel—some studies simulate a decrease in rainfall.“This issue is still rather uncertain,”Haarsma said.

Max Planck’s Claussen said North Africa is the area of greatest disagreement among climate change modelers.Forecasting how global warming will affect the region is complicated by its vast size and the unpredictable influence of high-altitude winds that disperse monsoon rains,Claussen added.“Half the models follow a wetter trend,and half a drier trend.”

What is the role of the sixth paragraph in the development of the topic (  )

  • A. To make a transition to a new topic
  • B. To work as a hook to the following paragraphs
  • C. To provide a contrast to the preceding paragraphs
  • D. To offer supporting evidence to the preceding paragraph
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64.

Passage 5

Desertification,drought,and despair-that is what global warming has in store for much of Africa.Or so we hear.

Emerging evidence is painting a very different scenario,one in which rising temperatures could benefit millions of Africans in the driest parts of the continent.Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall.If sustained,these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions,reclaiming them for farming communities.This desert-shrinking trend is supported by climate models,which predict are turn to conditions that turned the Sahara into a lush plain some 12,000 years ago.

The green shoots of recovery are showing up on satellite images of regions including the Sahel,a semi-desert zone bordering the Sahara to the south that stretches some 2,400 miles.

Images taken between 1982 and 2002 revealed extensive re-greening throughout the Sahel,according to a new study in the journal Biogeo sciences.The study suggests huge increases in vegetation in areas including central Chad and western Sudan.The transition may be occurring because hotter air has more capacity to hold moisture,which in turn creates more rain,said Martin Claussen of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg,Germany.“The water-holding capacity of the air is the main driving force.”Claussen said.

While satellite images can’t distinguish temporary plants like grasses that come and go with the rains,ground surveys suggest recent vegetation change is firmly rooted.In the eastern Sahara area of southwestern Egypt and northern Sudan,new trees are flourishing,according to Stefan Kropelin,a climate scientist at the University of Cologne’s Africa Research Unit in Germany.

“Before,there was not a single scorpion,not a single blade of grass,”said Kropelin,who has studied the region for two decades.“Now you have people grazing their camels in areas which may not have been used for hundreds or even thousands of years.You see birds,ostriches,coming back,even sorts of amphibians coming back,”he said.“The trend has continued for more than 20 years.It is indisputable.”

An explosion in plant growth has been predicted by some climate models.For instance,in 2005 a team led by Reindert Haarsma of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute in De Bilt,the Netherlands,forecast significantly more future rainfall in the Sahel.The study in Geophysical Research Letters predicted that rainfall in the July to September wet season would rise by up to two millimeters a day,by2080.

Satellite data shows“that indeed during the last decade,the Sahel is becoming greener,”Haarsma said.Even so,climate scientists do not agree on how future climate change will affect the Sahel—some studies simulate a decrease in rainfall.“This issue is still rather uncertain,”Haarsma said.

Max Planck’s Claussen said North Africa is the area of greatest disagreement among climate change modelers.Forecasting how global warming will affect the region is complicated by its vast size and the unpredictable influence of high-altitude winds that disperse monsoon rains,Claussen added.“Half the models follow a wetter trend,and half a drier trend.”

The underlined sentence“…North Africa is the area of greatest disagreement among climate change modelers”in the last paragraph suggests that(  ).

  • A. half of the are a will follow a wetter trend,while half a drier trend
  • B. the scientists in North Africa hold different opinions climate models
  • C. it is not easy to predict how the climate change influences the district
  • D. There are different climate models to be built in North Africa
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65.

Passage 5

Desertification,drought,and despair-that is what global warming has in store for much of Africa.Or so we hear.

Emerging evidence is painting a very different scenario,one in which rising temperatures could benefit millions of Africans in the driest parts of the continent.Scientists are now seeing signals that the Sahara desert and surrounding regions are greening due to increasing rainfall.If sustained,these rains could revitalize drought-ravaged regions,reclaiming them for farming communities.This desert-shrinking trend is supported by climate models,which predict are turn to conditions that turned the Sahara into a lush plain some 12,000 years ago.

The green shoots of recovery are showing up on satellite images of regions including the Sahel,a semi-desert zone bordering the Sahara to the south that stretches some 2,400 miles.

Images taken between 1982 and 2002 revealed extensive re-greening throughout the Sahel,according to a new study in the journal Biogeo sciences.The study suggests huge increases in vegetation in areas including central Chad and western Sudan.The transition may be occurring because hotter air has more capacity to hold moisture,which in turn creates more rain,said Martin Claussen of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg,Germany.“The water-holding capacity of the air is the main driving force.”Claussen said.

While satellite images can’t distinguish temporary plants like grasses that come and go with the rains,ground surveys suggest recent vegetation change is firmly rooted.In the eastern Sahara area of southwestern Egypt and northern Sudan,new trees are flourishing,according to Stefan Kropelin,a climate scientist at the University of Cologne’s Africa Research Unit in Germany.

“Before,there was not a single scorpion,not a single blade of grass,”said Kropelin,who has studied the region for two decades.“Now you have people grazing their camels in areas which may not have been used for hundreds or even thousands of years.You see birds,ostriches,coming back,even sorts of amphibians coming back,”he said.“The trend has continued for more than 20 years.It is indisputable.”

An explosion in plant growth has been predicted by some climate models.For instance,in 2005 a team led by Reindert Haarsma of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute in De Bilt,the Netherlands,forecast significantly more future rainfall in the Sahel.The study in Geophysical Research Letters predicted that rainfall in the July to September wet season would rise by up to two millimeters a day,by2080.

Satellite data shows“that indeed during the last decade,the Sahel is becoming greener,”Haarsma said.Even so,climate scientists do not agree on how future climate change will affect the Sahel—some studies simulate a decrease in rainfall.“This issue is still rather uncertain,”Haarsma said.

Max Planck’s Claussen said North Africa is the area of greatest disagreement among climate change modelers.Forecasting how global warming will affect the region is complicated by its vast size and the unpredictable influence of high-altitude winds that disperse monsoon rains,Claussen added.“Half the models follow a wetter trend,and half a drier trend.”

What?are?the?climate?scientists’attitudes?towards?the?influence?of?climate?change?on?the?deserted?areas?(  )

  • A. Definite
  • B. Dubious
  • C. Serious
  • D. Negative
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66.

Passage 6

Imagine you went to a restaurant with your girlfriend,had a burger,paid with a credit card,and left.The next time you go there,the waiter or waitress,armed with your profile data,greets you with,"Hey Joe,how are you?Mary is over there in the seat you sat last time.Would you like to join her for dinner again?"Then you find out that your burger has been cooked and placed on the table.Forget the fact that you are with another date and are on a diet that doesn't include burgers.

Sound a little bizarre?To some,this is the restaurant equivalent of the Internet.The Net’s ability to profile you through your visits to and interactions at websites provides marketers with an enormous amount of data on you—some of which you may not want them to have.

Are you aware that almost every time you access a website you get a cookie"?Unfortunately,it's not the Mrs.Field’s recipe.A cookie on the Internet is a computer code sent by the site to your computer—usually without your knowledge.During the entire period of time that you are at the site,the cookie is collecting information about yourself,including where you visit,how long you stay there,and how frequently you return to certain pages.

While this may sound scary enough,cookies aren’t even the latest in technology.A new system call I-librarian Alexa—named after the legendary third century B.C.library in Alexandria,Egypt—does even more.While cookies track what you are doing at one site,Alexa collects data on all your web activities,such as which site you visit next,how long you stay there,whether you click on advertisements,etc.All this information is available to marketers,who use it to market more effectively to you.Not only do you not get paid for providing the information,you probably don’t even know that you are giving it.

In?the?restaurant?story,the?author?may?most?probably?think?the?waiter?or?waitress?was(  ).

  • A. stupid
  • B. polite
  • C. considerate
  • D. annoying
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67.

Passage 6

Imagine you went to a restaurant with your girlfriend,had a burger,paid with a credit card,and left.The next time you go there,the waiter or waitress,armed with your profile data,greets you with,"Hey Joe,how are you Mary is over there in the seat you sat last time.Would you like to join her for dinner again "Then you find out that your burger has been cooked and placed on the table.Forget the fact that you are with another date and are on a diet that doesn't include burgers.

Sound a little bizarre To some,this is the restaurant equivalent of the Internet.The Net’s ability to profile you through your visits to and interactions at websites provides marketers with an enormous amount of data on you—some of which you may not want them to have.

Are you aware that almost every time you access a website you get a cookie" Unfortunately,it's not the Mrs.Field’s recipe.A cookie on the Internet is a computer code sent by the site to your computer—usually without your knowledge.During the entire period of time that you are at the site,the cookie is collecting information about yourself,including where you visit,how long you stay there,and how frequently you return to certain pages.

While this may sound scary enough,cookies aren’t even the latest in technology.A new system call I-librarian Alexa—named after the legendary third century B.C.library in Alexandria,Egypt—does even more.While cookies track what you are doing at one site,Alexa collects data on all your web activities,such as which site you visit next,how long you stay there,whether you click on advertisements,etc.All this information is available to marketers,who use it to market more effectively to you.Not only do you not get paid for providing the information,you probably don’t even know that you are giving it.

The author makes up the restaurant story in order to(  ).

  • A. show the good services offered in some web restaurants
  • B. criticize some restaurants for the poor services
  • C. show the Internet’s ability to collect data on you
  • D. prove the incredible power of the Internet to change your diet
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68.

Passage 6

Imagine you went to a restaurant with your girlfriend,had a burger,paid with a credit card,and left.The next time you go there,the waiter or waitress,armed with your profile data,greets you with,"Hey Joe,how are you Mary is over there in the seat you sat last time.Would you like to join her for dinner again "Then you find out that your burger has been cooked and placed on the table.Forget the fact that you are with another date and are on a diet that doesn't include burgers.

Sound a little bizarre To some,this is the restaurant equivalent of the Internet.The Net’s ability to profile you through your visits to and interactions at websites provides marketers with an enormous amount of data on you—some of which you may not want them to have.

Are you aware that almost every time you access a website you get a cookie" Unfortunately,it's not the Mrs.Field’s recipe.A cookie on the Internet is a computer code sent by the site to your computer—usually without your knowledge.During the entire period of time that you are at the site,the cookie is collecting information about yourself,including where you visit,how long you stay there,and how frequently you return to certain pages.

While this may sound scary enough,cookies aren’t even the latest in technology.A new system call I-librarian Alexa—named after the legendary third century B.C.library in Alexandria,Egypt—does even more.While cookies track what you are doing at one site,Alexa collects data on all your web activities,such as which site you visit next,how long you stay there,whether you click on advertisements,etc.All this information is available to marketers,who use it to market more effectively to you.Not only do you not get paid for providing the information,you probably don’t even know that you are giving it.

What can be learned about“cookie” (  ).

  • A. It was created by Mrs.Field
  • B. It collects information on you usually without your knowing it
  • C. It is a hardware needed to access to your computer
  • D. It is the latest in technology
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69.

Passage 6

Imagine you went to a restaurant with your girlfriend,had a burger,paid with a credit card,and left.The next time you go there,the waiter or waitress,armed with your profile data,greets you with,"Hey Joe,how are you Mary is over there in the seat you sat last time.Would you like to join her for dinner again "Then you find out that your burger has been cooked and placed on the table.Forget the fact that you are with another date and are on a diet that doesn't include burgers.

Sound a little bizarre To some,this is the restaurant equivalent of the Internet.The Net’s ability to profile you through your visits to and interactions at websites provides marketers with an enormous amount of data on you—some of which you may not want them to have.

Are you aware that almost every time you access a website you get a cookie" Unfortunately,it's not the Mrs.Field’s recipe.A cookie on the Internet is a computer code sent by the site to your computer—usually without your knowledge.During the entire period of time that you are at the site,the cookie is collecting information about yourself,including where you visit,how long you stay there,and how frequently you return to certain pages.

While this may sound scary enough,cookies aren’t even the latest in technology.A new system call I-librarian Alexa—named after the legendary third century B.C.library in Alexandria,Egypt—does even more.While cookies track what you are doing at one site,Alexa collects data on all your web activities,such as which site you visit next,how long you stay there,whether you click on advertisements,etc.All this information is available to marketers,who use it to market more effectively to you.Not only do you not get paid for providing the information,you probably don’t even know that you are giving it.

What can be learned about"Alexa" (  ).

  • A. Alexa is named after an ancient hero in Egypt
  • B. Alexa is installed in libraries
  • C. Alexa can provide all the necessary information about history
  • D. Alexa can provide more data to marketers than a cookie
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70.

Passage 6

Imagine you went to a restaurant with your girlfriend,had a burger,paid with a credit card,and left.The next time you go there,the waiter or waitress,armed with your profile data,greets you with,"Hey Joe,how are you?Mary is over there in the seat you sat last time.Would you like to join her for dinner again?"Then you find out that your burger has been cooked and placed on the table.Forget the fact that you are with another date and are on a diet that doesn't include burgers.

Sound a little bizarre?To some,this is the restaurant equivalent of the Internet.The Net’s ability to profile you through your visits to and interactions at websites provides marketers with an enormous amount of data on you—some of which you may not want them to have.

Are you aware that almost every time you access a website you get a cookie"?Unfortunately,it's not the Mrs.Field’s recipe.A cookie on the Internet is a computer code sent by the site to your computer—usually without your knowledge.During the entire period of time that you are at the site,the cookie is collecting information about yourself,including where you visit,how long you stay there,and how frequently you return to certain pages.

While this may sound scary enough,cookies aren’t even the latest in technology.A new system call I-librarian Alexa—named after the legendary third century B.C.library in Alexandria,Egypt—does even more.While cookies track what you are doing at one site,Alexa collects data on all your web activities,such as which site you visit next,how long you stay there,whether you click on advertisements,etc.All this information is available to marketers,who use it to market more effectively to you.Not only do you not get paid for providing the information,you probably don’t even know that you are giving it.

Which?of?the?following?can?best?reflect?the?author’s?attitude?towards?cookies?and?Alexa?(  ).

  • A. Doubtful
  • B. Approving
  • C. Welcoming
  • D. Optimistic
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71.

Passage 7

If you've ever started a sentence with,"If I were you...."or found yourself scratching your head at a colleague's agony over a decision when the answer is crystal-clear,there's a scientific reason behind it.Our own decision-making abilities can become depleted over the course of the day causing indecision or poor choices,but choosing on behalf of someone else is an enjoyable task that doesn't suffer the same pitfalls.

The problem is"decision fatigue,"a psychological phenomenon that takes a toll on the quality of your choices after a long day of decision making,says Evan Polman,a leading psychologist.

Physicians who have been on the job for several hours,for example,are more likely to prescribe antibiotics to patients when it's unwise to do so."Presumably it's because it's simple and easy to write a prescription and consider a patient case closed rather than investigate further,"Polman says.

But decision fatigue goes away when you are making the decision for someone else.When people imagine themselves as advisers and imagine their own choices as belonging to someone else,they feel less tired and rely less on decision shortcuts to make those choices."By taking upon the role of adviser rather than decision maker,one does not suffer the consequences of decision fatigue,"he says."It's as if there's something fun and liberating about making someone else's choice."

Getting input from others not only offers a fresh perspective and thought process;it often also includes riskier choices.While this sounds undesirable,it can be quite good,says Polman."When people experience decision fatigue-when they are tired of making choices-they have a tendency to choose to go with the status quo(现状),"he says."But the status quo can be problematic,since a change in the course of action can sometimes be important and lead to a positive outcome."

In order to achieve a successful outcome or reward,some level of risk is almost always essential."People who are susceptible to decision fatigue will likely choose to do nothing over something,"he says,"That's not to say that risk is always good,but it is related to taking action9whereas decision fatigue assuredly leads to inaction and the possible chagrin(懊恼)of a decision maker who might otherwise prefera new course but is unfortunately hindered."

Just because you can make good choices for others doesn't mean you'll do the same for yourself,Polman cautions."Research has found that women negotiate higher salaries for others than they do for themselves,"he says,adding that people slip in and out of decision roles.

What does the author say about people making decisions (  )

  • A. They may become exhausted by making too many decisions for themselves
  • B. They are more cautious in making decisions for others than for themselves
  • C. They tend to make decisions the way they think advantageous to them
  • D. They show considerable differences in their decision-making abilities
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72.

Passage 7

If you've ever started a sentence with,"If I were you...."or found yourself scratching your head at a colleague's agony over a decision when the answer is crystal-clear,there's a scientific reason behind it.Our own decision-making abilities can become depleted over the course of the day causing indecision or poor choices,but choosing on behalf of someone else is an enjoyable task that doesn't suffer the same pitfalls.

The problem is"decision fatigue,"a psychological phenomenon that takes a toll on the quality of your choices after a long day of decision making,says Evan Polman,a leading psychologist.

Physicians who have been on the job for several hours,for example,are more likely to prescribe antibiotics to patients when it's unwise to do so."Presumably it's because it's simple and easy to write a prescription and consider a patient case closed rather than investigate further,"Polman says.

But decision fatigue goes away when you are making the decision for someone else.When people imagine themselves as advisers and imagine their own choices as belonging to someone else,they feel less tired and rely less on decision shortcuts to make those choices."By taking upon the role of adviser rather than decision maker,one does not suffer the consequences of decision fatigue,"he says."It's as if there's something fun and liberating about making someone else's choice."

Getting input from others not only offers a fresh perspective and thought process;it often also includes riskier choices.While this sounds undesirable,it can be quite good,says Polman."When people experience decision fatigue-when they are tired of making choices-they have a tendency to choose to go with the status quo(现状),"he says."But the status quo can be problematic,since a change in the course of action can sometimes be important and lead to a positive outcome."

In order to achieve a successful outcome or reward,some level of risk is almost always essential."People who are susceptible to decision fatigue will likely choose to do nothing over something,"he says,"That's not to say that risk is always good,but it is related to taking action9whereas decision fatigue assuredly leads to inaction and the possible chagrin(懊恼)of a decision maker who might otherwise prefera new course but is unfortunately hindered."

Just because you can make good choices for others doesn't mean you'll do the same for yourself,Polman cautions."Research has found that women negotiate higher salaries for others than they do for themselves,"he says,adding that people slip in and out of decision roles.

What does the example about the physicians illustrate (  )

  • A. Patients seldom receive due care towards the end of the day
  • B. Prescription of antibiotics can be harmful to patients'health
  • C. cision fatigue may prevent people making wise decisions
  • D. Medical doctors are especially susceptible to decision fatigue
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73.

Passage 7

If you've ever started a sentence with,"If I were you...."or found yourself scratching your head at a colleague's agony over a decision when the answer is crystal-clear,there's a scientific reason behind it.Our own decision-making abilities can become depleted over the course of the day causing indecision or poor choices,but choosing on behalf of someone else is an enjoyable task that doesn't suffer the same pitfalls.

The problem is"decision fatigue,"a psychological phenomenon that takes a toll on the quality of your choices after a long day of decision making,says Evan Polman,a leading psychologist.

Physicians who have been on the job for several hours,for example,are more likely to prescribe antibiotics to patients when it's unwise to do so."Presumably it's because it's simple and easy to write a prescription and consider a patient case closed rather than investigate further,"Polman says.

But decision fatigue goes away when you are making the decision for someone else.When people imagine themselves as advisers and imagine their own choices as belonging to someone else,they feel less tired and rely less on decision shortcuts to make those choices."By taking upon the role of adviser rather than decision maker,one does not suffer the consequences of decision fatigue,"he says."It's as if there's something fun and liberating about making someone else's choice."

Getting input from others not only offers a fresh perspective and thought process;it often also includes riskier choices.While this sounds undesirable,it can be quite good,says Polman."When people experience decision fatigue-when they are tired of making choices-they have a tendency to choose to go with the status quo(现状),"he says."But the status quo can be problematic,since a change in the course of action can sometimes be important and lead to a positive outcome."

In order to achieve a successful outcome or reward,some level of risk is almost always essential."People who are susceptible to decision fatigue will likely choose to do nothing over something,"he says,"That's not to say that risk is always good,but it is related to taking action9whereas decision fatigue assuredly leads to inaction and the possible chagrin(懊恼)of a decision maker who might otherwise prefera new course but is unfortunately hindered."

Just because you can make good choices for others doesn't mean you'll do the same for yourself,Polman cautions."Research has found that women negotiate higher salaries for others than they do for themselves,"he says,adding that people slip in and out of decision roles.

When do people feel less decision fatigue (  )

  • A. When they take decision shortcuts
  • B. When they help others to make decisions
  • C. When they have major decisions to make
  • D. When they have advisers to turn to
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74.

Passage 7

If you've ever started a sentence with,"If I were you...."or found yourself scratching your head at a colleague's agony over a decision when the answer is crystal-clear,there's a scientific reason behind it.Our own decision-making abilities can become depleted over the course of the day causing indecision or poor choices,but choosing on behalf of someone else is an enjoyable task that doesn't suffer the same pitfalls.

The problem is"decision fatigue,"a psychological phenomenon that takes a toll on the quality of your choices after a long day of decision making,says Evan Polman,a leading psychologist.

Physicians who have been on the job for several hours,for example,are more likely to prescribe antibiotics to patients when it's unwise to do so."Presumably it's because it's simple and easy to write a prescription and consider a patient case closed rather than investigate further,"Polman says.

But decision fatigue goes away when you are making the decision for someone else.When people imagine themselves as advisers and imagine their own choices as belonging to someone else,they feel less tired and rely less on decision shortcuts to make those choices."By taking upon the role of adviser rather than decision maker,one does not suffer the consequences of decision fatigue,"he says."It's as if there's something fun and liberating about making someone else's choice."

Getting input from others not only offers a fresh perspective and thought process;it often also includes riskier choices.While this sounds undesirable,it can be quite good,says Polman."When people experience decision fatigue-when they are tired of making choices-they have a tendency to choose to go with the status quo(现状),"he says."But the status quo can be problematic,since a change in the course of action can sometimes be important and lead to a positive outcome."

In order to achieve a successful outcome or reward,some level of risk is almost always essential."People who are susceptible to decision fatigue will likely choose to do nothing over something,"he says,"That's not to say that risk is always good,but it is related to taking action9whereas decision fatigue assuredly leads to inaction and the possible chagrin(懊恼)of a decision maker who might otherwise prefera new course but is unfortunately hindered."

Just because you can make good choices for others doesn't mean you'll do the same for yourself,Polman cautions."Research has found that women negotiate higher salaries for others than they do for themselves,"he says,adding that people slip in and out of decision roles.

What are people likely to do when decision fatigue sets in (  )

  • A. They turn to physicians for advice
  • B. They tend to make risky decisions
  • C. They adopt a totally new perspective
  • D. They refrain from trying anything new
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75.

Passage 7

If you've ever started a sentence with,"If I were you...."or found yourself scratching your head at a colleague's agony over a decision when the answer is crystal-clear,there's a scientific reason behind it.Our own decision-making abilities can become depleted over the course of the day causing indecision or poor choices,but choosing on behalf of someone else is an enjoyable task that doesn't suffer the same pitfalls.

The problem is"decision fatigue,"a psychological phenomenon that takes a toll on the quality of your choices after a long day of decision making,says Evan Polman,a leading psychologist.

Physicians who have been on the job for several hours,for example,are more likely to prescribe antibiotics to patients when it's unwise to do so."Presumably it's because it's simple and easy to write a prescription and consider a patient case closed rather than investigate further,"Polman says.

But decision fatigue goes away when you are making the decision for someone else.When people imagine themselves as advisers and imagine their own choices as belonging to someone else,they feel less tired and rely less on decision shortcuts to make those choices."By taking upon the role of adviser rather than decision maker,one does not suffer the consequences of decision fatigue,"he says."It's as if there's something fun and liberating about making someone else's choice."

Getting input from others not only offers a fresh perspective and thought process;it often also includes riskier choices.While this sounds undesirable,it can be quite good,says Polman."When people experience decision fatigue-when they are tired of making choices-they have a tendency to choose to go with the status quo(现状),"he says."But the status quo can be problematic,since a change in the course of action can sometimes be important and lead to a positive outcome."

In order to achieve a successful outcome or reward,some level of risk is almost always essential."People who are susceptible to decision fatigue will likely choose to do nothing over something,"he says,"That's not to say that risk is always good,but it is related to taking action9whereas decision fatigue assuredly leads to inaction and the possible chagrin(懊恼)of a decision maker who might otherwise prefera new course but is unfortunately hindered."

Just because you can make good choices for others doesn't mean you'll do the same for yourself,Polman cautions."Research has found that women negotiate higher salaries for others than they do for themselves,"he says,adding that people slip in and out of decision roles.

What does the passage say about taking some risk in decision making (  )

  • A. It is vital for one to reach the goal desired
  • B. It is likely to entail serious consequences
  • C. It will enable people to be more creative
  • D. It will more often than not end in regret
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76.

Passage 8

The very loans that are supposed to help seniors stay in their homes are in many cases pushing them out.Reverse mortgages,which allow homeowners 62 and older to borrow money against the value of their homes and not pay it back until they move out or die,have long been fraught with problems.But federal and state regulators are documenting new instances of abuse as smaller mortgage brokers,including former subprime lenders,flood the market after the recent exit of big banks and as defaults on the loans hit record rates.

Some lenders are aggressively pitching loans to seniors who cannot afford the fees associated with them,not to mention the property taxes and maintenance.Others are wooing seniors with promises that the loans are free money that can be used to finance long-coveted cruises,without clearly explaining the risks.Some widows are facing eviction after they say they were pressured to keep their name off the deed without being told that they could be left facing foreclosure after their husbands died.

Now,as the vast baby boomer generation is entering retirement and more seniors struggle with declining savings,the newly minted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working on new rules that could mean better disclosure for consumers and stricter supervision of lenders.More than 775,000 of such loans are outstanding,according to the federal government.

Concerns about the multibillion-dollar reverse mortgage market echo those raised in the lead-up to the financial crisis when consumers were marketed loans—often carrying hidden risks—that they could not afford.“There are many of the same red flags,including explosive growth and the fact that these loans are often advertised aggressively without regard to suitability,”said Lori Swanson,the Minnesota attorney general,who is working on reforming the reverse mortgage market.

What can we learn about mortgage loans from the first paragraph

  • A. The loans are expected to help seniors stay in their homes
  • B. The loans are driving all seniors out of their homes
  • C. The reverse mortgage only welcomes seniors
  • D. any seniors can apply for reverse mortgage
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77.

Passage 8

The very loans that are supposed to help seniors stay in their homes are in many cases pushing them out.Reverse mortgages,which allow homeowners 62 and older to borrow money against the value of their homes and not pay it back until they move out or die,have long been fraught with problems.But federal and state regulators are documenting new instances of abuse as smaller mortgage brokers,including former subprime lenders,flood the market after the recent exit of big banks and as defaults on the loans hit record rates.

Some lenders are aggressively pitching loans to seniors who cannot afford the fees associated with them,not to mention the property taxes and maintenance.Others are wooing seniors with promises that the loans are free money that can be used to finance long-coveted cruises,without clearly explaining the risks.Some widows are facing eviction after they say they were pressured to keep their name off the deed without being told that they could be left facing foreclosure after their husbands died.

Now,as the vast baby boomer generation is entering retirement and more seniors struggle with declining savings,the newly minted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working on new rules that could mean better disclosure for consumers and stricter supervision of lenders.More than 775,000 of such loans are outstanding,according to the federal government.

Concerns about the multibillion-dollar reverse mortgage market echo those raised in the lead-up to the financial crisis when consumers were marketed loans—often carrying hidden risks—that they could not afford.“There are many of the same red flags,including explosive growth and the fact that these loans are often advertised aggressively without regard to suitability,”said Lori Swanson,the Minnesota attorney general,who is working on reforming the reverse mortgage market.

Which is true about the problem of reverse mortgage(  ).

  • A. Some lenders are unwilling to lend money to seniors
  • B. The borrowers cannot pay back the money as expected
  • C. Federal and state regulators are documenting the objection
  • D. Some lenders go bankrupt
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78.

Passage 8

The very loans that are supposed to help seniors stay in their homes are in many cases pushing them out.Reverse mortgages,which allow homeowners 62 and older to borrow money against the value of their homes and not pay it back until they move out or die,have long been fraught with problems.But federal and state regulators are documenting new instances of abuse as smaller mortgage brokers,including former subprime lenders,flood the market after the recent exit of big banks and as defaults on the loans hit record rates.

Some lenders are aggressively pitching loans to seniors who cannot afford the fees associated with them,not to mention the property taxes and maintenance.Others are wooing seniors with promises that the loans are free money that can be used to finance long-coveted cruises,without clearly explaining the risks.Some widows are facing eviction after they say they were pressured to keep their name off the deed without being told that they could be left facing foreclosure after their husbands died.

Now,as the vast baby boomer generation is entering retirement and more seniors struggle with declining savings,the newly minted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working on new rules that could mean better disclosure for consumers and stricter supervision of lenders.More than 775,000 of such loans are outstanding,according to the federal government.

Concerns about the multibillion-dollar reverse mortgage market echo those raised in the lead-up to the financial crisis when consumers were marketed loans—often carrying hidden risks—that they could not afford.“There are many of the same red flags,including explosive growth and the fact that these loans are often advertised aggressively without regard to suitability,”said Lori Swanson,the Minnesota attorney general,who is working on reforming the reverse mortgage market.

The phrase“facing foreclosure”most probably implies(  ).

  • A. the widows were pressured to lose their own names
  • B. the widows may be forced to leave their homes
  • C. the widows have misunderstood the reverse mortgage
  • D. the widows do not know what their long-desired things are
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79.

Passage 8

The very loans that are supposed to help seniors stay in their homes are in many cases pushing them out.Reverse mortgages,which allow homeowners 62 and older to borrow money against the value of their homes and not pay it back until they move out or die,have long been fraught with problems.But federal and state regulators are documenting new instances of abuse as smaller mortgage brokers,including former subprime lenders,flood the market after the recent exit of big banks and as defaults on the loans hit record rates.

Some lenders are aggressively pitching loans to seniors who cannot afford the fees associated with them,not to mention the property taxes and maintenance.Others are wooing seniors with promises that the loans are free money that can be used to finance long-coveted cruises,without clearly explaining the risks.Some widows are facing eviction after they say they were pressured to keep their name off the deed without being told that they could be left facing foreclosure after their husbands died.

Now,as the vast baby boomer generation is entering retirement and more seniors struggle with declining savings,the newly minted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working on new rules that could mean better disclosure for consumers and stricter supervision of lenders.More than 775,000 of such loans are outstanding,according to the federal government.

Concerns about the multibillion-dollar reverse mortgage market echo those raised in the lead-up to the financial crisis when consumers were marketed loans—often carrying hidden risks—that they could not afford.“There are many of the same red flags,including explosive growth and the fact that these loans are often advertised aggressively without regard to suitability,”said Lori Swanson,the Minnesota attorney general,who is working on reforming the reverse mortgage market.

Which is true about the new rules from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  • A. The rules are good for lenders while bad for borrowers
  • B. The rules will help baby boomer seniors to save money
  • C. The rules will help consumers better understand reverse mortgage
  • D. The rules will be stricter for consumers
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80.

Passage 8

The very loans that are supposed to help seniors stay in their homes are in many cases pushing them out.Reverse mortgages,which allow homeowners 62 and older to borrow money against the value of their homes and not pay it back until they move out or die,have long been fraught with problems.But federal and state regulators are documenting new instances of abuse as smaller mortgage brokers,including former subprime lenders,flood the market after the recent exit of big banks and as defaults on the loans hit record rates.

Some lenders are aggressively pitching loans to seniors who cannot afford the fees associated with them,not to mention the property taxes and maintenance.Others are wooing seniors with promises that the loans are free money that can be used to finance long-coveted cruises,without clearly explaining the risks.Some widows are facing eviction after they say they were pressured to keep their name off the deed without being told that they could be left facing foreclosure after their husbands died.

Now,as the vast baby boomer generation is entering retirement and more seniors struggle with declining savings,the newly minted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working on new rules that could mean better disclosure for consumers and stricter supervision of lenders.More than 775,000 of such loans are outstanding,according to the federal government.

Concerns about the multibillion-dollar reverse mortgage market echo those raised in the lead-up to the financial crisis when consumers were marketed loans—often carrying hidden risks—that they could not afford.“There are many of the same red flags,including explosive growth and the fact that these loans are often advertised aggressively without regard to suitability,”said Lori Swanson,the Minnesota attorney general,who is working on reforming the reverse mortgage market.

The“red flags”of reverse mortgage don’t include______.

  • A. explosive growth
  • B. the reform of reverse mortgage market
  • C. little consideration to suitability
  • D. aggressive and improper marketing
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多选题 (共10题,共10分)
81.

对于国内生产总值GDP的理解,以下说法正确的有(  )。

  • A. GDP是一个市场价值的概念,应该用各种最终产品的市场价值进行加总
  • B. GDP统计的是最终产品的价值,中间产品价值不计入GDP
  • C. 根据GDP的变动原因,其可分为名义GDP和实际GDP
  • D. GDP是一个流量而不是存量
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82.

随着产量的增加,厂商的平均固定成本(  )。

  • A. 大于零
  • B. 等于零
  • C. 先减后增
  • D. 递减
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83.

公开市场业务的特点有(  )。

  • A. 中央银行具有主动性
  • B. 可以对货币供应量进行微调
  • C. 中央银行处于被动地位
  • D. 有利于进行经常性、连续性操作
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84.

与商业信用相比较,银行信用有以下特点(  )。

  • A. 直接信用
  • B. 间接信用
  • C. 可以突破资金来源的期限限制
  • D. 贷款方向受行业限制
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85.

以下说法正确的是(  )。

  • A. “防卫型”股票对市场波动很敏感
  • B. “进攻型”股票对市场波动很敏感
  • C. 如果市场起动,最好持有“进攻型”股票
  • D. 如果市场回落,最好持有“进攻型”股票
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86.

中央银行的主要职能有(  )。

  • A. 中央银行是发行的银行,垄断货币发行权
  • B. 中央银行是银行的银行,集中存款准备金,是最终贷款人,并组织全国清算
  • C. 中央银行是国家的银行,代理国库等
  • D. 向经济领域注入充分的货币刺激经济增长
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87.

下列各项关于会计软件的表述中,正确的有(  )。

  • A. 以远程访问、云计算等方式提供会计软件的供应商,应当在技术保证客户会计资料的安全、完整。对于因供应商原因造成客户会计资料泄露、毁损的,客户可以要求供应商承担赔偿责任
  • B. 客户以远程访问、云计算等方式使用会计软件生成的电子会计资料归客户所有
  • C. 软件供应商应当提供符合国家统一标准的数据接口供客户导出电子会计资料,不得以任何理由拒绝客户导出电子会计资料的请求
  • D. 软件供应商应当努力提高会计软件相关服务质量,无条件负责解决签约用户使用中的故障问题
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88.

“激励内容”理论包括(  )。

  • A. 期望理论
  • B. 需要层次理论
  • C. 双因素理论
  • D. 强化理论
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89.

下列属于双方民事法律行为的是(  )。

  • A. 遗嘱
  • B. 继承权的放弃
  • C. 赠与
  • D. 合同
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90.

下列不可以作为抵押财产的是(  )。

  • A. 甲村的土地所有权
  • B. 乙个人合法拥有的房屋
  • C. 丙大学的教学楼
  • D. 丁企业被查封的厂房
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