单选题 Section One Directions: In this section, you will hear short statements. Each statement will be spoken only once. After each statement there will be a pause. During file pause, you must read file four suggested answers marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

A、 A global recession creates special risks.
B、 Rising debt creates special risks.
C、 Rising debt amid a global recession creates special risks.
D、 Debt can stimulate growth.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[听力原文] But rising debt amid a global recession creates special risks.

A、 In the early period of the World Bank's existence, loans were granted mainly to European countries.
B、 In the early period of the World Bank's existence, loans were granted mainly to economically developing countries in Africa.
C、 In the early period of the World Bank's existence, loans were granted mainly to Asia and Latin America.
D、 Recently, loans were granted' mainly to European countries.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[听力原文] In the early period of the World Bank's existence, loans were granted chiefly to European countries and were used for the reconstruction of industries damaged or destroyed during World War Ⅱ.

A、 The bond maturity date can range from 1 to 30 years.
B、 The bond maturity date can range from 1 to 10 years.
C、 The bond maturity date can range from 10 to 30 years.
D、 The bond maturity date can range from 1 to 20 years.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[听力原文] Face value represents the total amount of cash payable to the owner at the bond maturity date, which can range from 1 to 30 years.

A、 There are only private security issuers.
B、 There are only public security issuers.
C、 There are two kinds of security issuers: public security issuers and private security issuers.
D、 There are no private security issuers.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】[听力原文] Security issuers are classified as either private or public.

A、 The law on the People's Bank of China was passed in 1995.
B、 The National People's Congress session passed the law in 1994.
C、 The law on the People's Bank of China was passed in 1998.
D、 The law was passed in 2001.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[听力原文] The National People's Congress session finally passed the Law on the People's Bank of China on March 18, 1995.