听力原文：Many banks in America now carry accounts with the Bank of China, Shanghai.(5)A．Many banks in America accept accounts with the Bank of China, Shanghai.B．Many banks in America start business with the Bank of China, Shanghai.C．Many banks in America have accounts with the Bank of China, Shanghai.D．Many banks in America owe money to the Bank of China, Shanghai.
听力原文：Many banks in America now carry accounts with the Bank of China, Shanghai.
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A．Many banks in America accept accounts with the Bank of China, Shanghai.
B．Many banks in America start business with the Bank of China, Shanghai.
C．Many banks in America have accounts with the Bank of China, Shanghai.
D．Many banks in America owe money to the Bank of China, Shanghai.
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The banks will be punished by the Reserve Bank if they refuse to cooperate.A．RightB．WrongC．Doesn't say
In order to (56) foreign exchange administration, maintain strong balance of payments position, China (57) the Regulations on Foreign Exchange Administration on January 29,1996. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange is the agency responsible for foreign exchange administration. The SAFE has a similar branch structure with that of the People's Bank of China, China's central bank. The Bank of China (58) the principal foreign exchange bank. Other banks and financial institutions, (59) affiliates of non-resident banks, (60) designed transactions with the approval of the SAFE.(41)A．developB．improveC．changeD．conduct
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American students learn business skills in school. Here is a story about some American students who learnt business skills by operating their own banks. In December 1987, the Twiglet Bank was opened at an Elementary School in Miami, Florida. It is a real bank that accepts money for savings and makes loans, and it is operated by students between 10 and 12 years old.The bank is open for one hour two days a week. Students can put their money into the bank and withdraw it as they wish. Officials from a local bank helped the students start the bank. They trained twenty-three of them to do all the different kinds of bank jobs, from counting money to guarding the bank. The students needed money to start the bank. They raised more than $ 2,000 by selling 50-dollar shares in the bank to parents, teachers, the local bank workers, and customers. Organizing and operating the bank has taught the children a lot about the banking business. They have learned about raising and investing money and how to use computers and other banking equipment. They have also learned how to ask for a job and to be responsible for their jobs.1. Who helped these children start a bank()A. ParentsB. TeachersC. Bank staff2. How did children raise money for their bank()A. Their schools provided financial support for them.B. They sold shares to their parents, teachers, local bank workers and customers.C. They found an organization to donate a set of fund.3. Who is currently operating Twiglet Bank()A. TeenagersB. CommunityC. Government4. Which is not TRUE for the benefits of children from operating their own banks()A. They learned how to use computers and banking equipment.B. They learned how to find a job and do it well.C. They learned how to produce the money.5. What is the best title for this passage()A. A Bank of MiamiB. A Students’ BankC. The Operation of American Banks
听力原文：Although banks are involved in documentary collection, they offer no bank guarantee to either the buyer or the seller.(10)A．Banks may guarantee the buyer or the seller in documentary collection.B．Banks act as agents without responsibility of guarantee on either side.C．Banks offer bank guarantee to both the buyer and the seller in documentary collection.D．Banks are only responsible for the buyer in documentary collection.
Banks are subject to various forms of legal risk, including inadequate or incorrect (56) advice or documentation that may result in unexpected decline in the value of (57) or unexpected increase in the value of liabilities. In addition, existing laws may (58) resolve legal issues involving a bank; a court case involving a (59) bank may have wider implications for banking business and involve costs to it and many or all other banks; and, laws (60) banks or other commercial enterprises may change. Banks are particularly susceptible to legal risks when entering new types of transactions and when the legal right of a counterpart to enter into a transaction is not established.(41)A．bankB．financialC．legalD．governmental
Which of the following is implied in the passage?A．A very important purpose of bank-supervision is to provide adequate capital for their operation.B．A very important purpose of bank-supervision is to ensure banks to operate with adequate capital.C．A very important purpose of bank-supervision is to put additional restrictions on the banks' operations.D．A very important purpose of bank-supervision is to concentrate on risks.
What are large banks in large cities engaged in besides supplying bank deposit services?A．They are engaged in international trade.B．They do some particular business with foreigners.C．They provide some specific ancillary services.D．They establish correspondent banks in small cities.
What will happen if there is one commercial bank and no thrifts in a small town?A．The residents will deposit their money with the bank.B．The local bank will provide business loans to the commercial bank.C．Some large banks will transport money by check to the bank.D．People in the area will not deposit money with the bank.
听力原文：The foreign banks should have set up a representative office in China two years before they can apply for a branch.(2)A．The foreign banks should have set up a representative office.B．The foreign banks can't apply for a branch.C．The foreign banks can't expand business in China.D．The foreign banks are forbidden to set up a representative office.
听力原文：Actually, in China by now, the dominant users of smart cards are not banks, but governments and commercial organizations.(6)A．The majority of smart cards users are governments and commercial organizations.B．Many users of smart cards are powerful in governments and commercial organizations.C．The dominant users of smart cards are banks in China by now.D．The dominant users of smart cards used to he banks in China.
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听力原文：In dealing with collections, banks will do nothing but follow the collection order.(9)A．In dealing with collections, banks will do nothing to follow the collection order.B．Banks will do something in dealing with the collection order.C．Banks should strictly follow the instructions in the collection order.D．In dealing with collections, the bank is usually useless.
短文理解听力原文： The banking system of China evolved from a mono-banking system between the 1940s and the early 1970s. Not until 1978 did China's banking system make a drastic shift in its banking philosophy and structure. The shift is not only a necessity for the country's development, but also acts as a gesture showing the "openness" of the country to the outside world.Today, after nearly forty years of rapid development, China is moving towards a modem and market-oriented banking structure although there is still much to be improved to meet the needs of the country's development.In the mid 1990s, banks in China began to focus their attention on capital adequacy requirements, non-performing and bad loans, profitability and also the industry's overall expansion strategy. Reforms of monetary and financial system in China are speeding up in the 90s. Existing specialized banks gradually have become commercial banks.21. What kind of banking system did China have before the 1980s?22.Up to now, how long has China experienced rapid development?23.What are the banks in China focusing their attention on?(21)A．The same system as in the western countries.B．A mono-banking system.C．A modern banking system.D．A commercial banking system.
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The World Bank says a large proportion of the poor have no ________ to banks.A.entryB.pathC.roadD.access
资料：In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency（OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. Banks are allowed to register either with the federal or the state authority. Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking.The main characteristic of unit banking is that it can operate only a single full service bank from a single location. Unit banking institutions are not allowed to have branch networks. However, unit banking does not necessarily have to be small. In fact, many unit banks are quite large.Group banking refers to banking operations conducted by a corporation owning more than one bank. The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.As for branching, it is sometimes referred to “limited branching” or “stateside branching”. Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law. Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state. New York State, California, Florida and some others are stateside branch banking areas which Minnesota, Arkansas, lower and others are limited branching areas.In the United States, there are also specialized banks including the Edge Act Banks, the international Banking Facility, the bankers’ banks, the saving banks, the savings and loans associations, the credit unions and government owned and the Real Estate Investment Trust （TEIT）.There are also non-bank financial institutions in the USA, including the securities firms, the leasing and commercial finance companies, the mortgage bankers and the Real Estate Investment Trust （REIT）.Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913. It determines the reserve requirement within limits set by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is economic stabilization through the management of the nation’s money supply. The Federal Reserve System comprises a board of governors with 7 members stationed in Washington D.C Reserve Banks, including Boston，New York City, Dallas and San Francisco.The Federal Reserve Act（FRA）1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;ii.Providing funds as the lender of last report;iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.Which of the following is not true?（ ）A.National Banks in the USA refers to “State Banks”.B.The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.C.Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state.D.Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law.
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资料：In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency（OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. Banks are allowed to register either with the federal or the state authority. Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking.The main characteristic of unit banking is that it can operate only a single full service bank from a single location. Unit banking institutions are not allowed to have branch networks. However, unit banking does not necessarily have to be small. In fact, many unit banks are quite large.Group banking refers to banking operations conducted by a corporation owning more than one bank. The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.As for branching, it is sometimes referred to “limited branching” or “stateside branching”. Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law. Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state. New York State, California, Florida and some others are stateside branch banking areas which Minnesota, Arkansas, lower and others are limited branching areas.In the United States, there are also specialized banks including the Edge Act Banks, the international Banking Facility, the bankers’ banks, the saving banks, the savings and loans associations, the credit unions and government owned and the Real Estate Investment Trust （TEIT）.There are also non-bank financial institutions in the USA, including the securities firms, the leasing and commercial finance companies, the mortgage bankers and the Real Estate Investment Trust （REIT）.Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913. It determines the reserve requirement within limits set by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is economic stabilization through the management of the nation’s money supply. The Federal Reserve System comprises a board of governors with 7 members stationed in Washington D.C Reserve Banks, including Boston，New York City, Dallas and San Francisco.The Federal Reserve Act（FRA）1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;ii.Providing funds as the lender of last report;iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.What is the charting authority of the USA for banks?（ ）A.FRAB.Laws of statesC.FedD.OCC
资料：In the United States of America, banks are categorized into the federally-chartered bank which received their charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency（OCC）; these are referred to as “National Banks”; and also the states-chartered banks which receive their charter from the superintendent to as “State Banks”. Banks are allowed to register either with the federal or the state authority. Let us now look at the organizational structure of Commercial Banks, which include unit banking, group banking and branch banking.The main characteristic of unit banking is that it can operate only a single full service bank from a single location. Unit banking institutions are not allowed to have branch networks. However, unit banking does not necessarily have to be small. In fact, many unit banks are quite large.Group banking refers to banking operations conducted by a corporation owning more than one bank. The group banking system usually exists in the states where branch banking is prohibited.As for branching, it is sometimes referred to “limited branching” or “stateside branching”. Limited branching allows bank to operate branches within geographic territories authorized by the state law. Stateside branching implies that bank branches are allowed to operate anywhere within the state. New York State, California, Florida and some others are stateside branch banking areas which Minnesota, Arkansas, lower and others are limited branching areas.In the United States, there are also specialized banks including the Edge Act Banks, the international Banking Facility, the bankers’ banks, the saving banks, the savings and loans associations, the credit unions and government owned and the Real Estate Investment Trust （TEIT）.There are also non-bank financial institutions in the USA, including the securities firms, the leasing and commercial finance companies, the mortgage bankers and the Real Estate Investment Trust （REIT）.Let us now look at the Federal System. Commonly known as the Federal Reserve Bank or the “Fed”, this is the Central Bank of the United States founded in 1913. It determines the reserve requirement within limits set by the US Congress. The function of the Fed is economic stabilization through the management of the nation’s money supply. The Federal Reserve System comprises a board of governors with 7 members stationed in Washington D.C Reserve Banks, including Boston，New York City, Dallas and San Francisco.The Federal Reserve Act（FRA）1913 set out the powers of the Fed which, on top of the regular central bank’s objectives, emphasize the following.i.Managing the monetary system and money supply of the USA;ii.Providing funds as the lender of last report;iii.Providing for an efficient cherub clearing system;iiii.Providing a rigorous banking supervision system.What is included in the commercial banking system of the USA?（ ）A.The Fed banks, the State banking and group banking.B.The Fed banking, the state banking and group banking.C.Unit banking, group banking and branch banking.D.Specialized banks, group banking and unit banking.
共用题干第三篇Swiss BanksSince the early 1930s,Swiss banks had prided themselves on their system of banking secrecy and numbered accounts.Over the years,they had successfully withstood every challenge to this system by their own government who, in turn,had been frequently urged by foreign governments to reveal information about the financial affairs of certain account holders.The result of this policy of secrecy was that a kind of mystique had grown up around Swiss banking. There was a widely-held belief that Switzerland was irresistible to wealthy foreigners,mainly because of its numbered accounts and bankers' reluctance to ask awkward questions of depositors.Contributing to the mystique was theview,carefully propagated by the banks themselves,that if this secret was ever given up,foreigners would fall over themselves in the rush to withdraw money,and the Swiss banking system would virtually collapse overnight.To many,therefore,it came like a bolt out of the blue,when,in 1977,the Swiss banks announced they had signed a pact with the Swiss National Bank(the Central Bank).The aim of the agreement was to prevent the improper use of the country's bank secrecy laws, and its effect to curb （遏制）severely the system of secrecy.The rules which the banks had agreed to observe made the opening of numbered accounts subject to much closer scrutiny than before.The banks would be required,if necessary,to identify the origin of foreign fund going into numbered and other accounts.The idea was to stop such accounts being used for dubious（可疑的）purposes.Also,they agreed not to accept funds resulting from tax evasion or from crime.The pact represented essentially a tightening up of banking rules.Although the banks agreed to end relations with clients whose identities were unclear or who were performing improper acts,they were still not obliged to inform on a client to anyone,including the Swiss government.To some extent,therefore,the principle of secrecy had been maintained.Swiss banks are tightening its banking rules by________.A:examining the origin of foreign funds before going into accountsB:preventing doubtful accounts from going into the bankC:refusal of funds from crimes or tax evasionsD:all of the above
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问答题◆Topic 2: Does blacklisting student loan defaulters help repayments to banks? News report: Between 2005 and 2007, the China Development Bank offered 1.66 billion yuan worth of loans to 243,000 students from poor families in central China’s Henan Province. Last May, the Bank and the Henan Provincial Education Department jointly issued an ultimatum requiring 223 college graduates to pay off the interest on their student loan within 30 days. Nevertheless, the students failed to repay the debts as required. Now the colleges and banks cannot contact these students after their graduation as they have not notified banks of their changes of address. It is in this situation that the China Development Bank and the Education Department decided to publish the personal information of these students in accordance with relevant regulations concerning student loans. Questions for reference: 1. Should the personal information of these students be published or not? Give your reasons. 2. How should the student loan system be improved and perfected? 3. What are the possible consequences that might follow if the personal information of such students are published?
单选题Which of the following is NOT the purpose of America’s central bank?AControlling the flow of money in the economy.BOverseeing the activities of banks.CProducing and distributing bank notes and coins.DContributing to the maintenance of a stable financial system.