单选题 Directions: In this section you will hear three short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. The passages arm the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. {{B}}Passage One{{/B}}

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[听力原文]21-23 Canadian financial services have developed in response to the monetary needs of the economy. To operate in Canada, a commercial bank must be individually chartered by the Parliament. Most normal central - banking functions are fulfilled by file Bank of Canada which has substantial autonomy in the determination of monetary policy. The Bank of Canada implements its monetary polices through its nine chartered banks which are at the center of the financial system. Although there are other financial institutions, such as credit unions, provincial savings banks, trust and mortgage and loan companies, chartered banks are the main financial institutions. They are relatively free from controls on activities involving foreign exchange. 21. Why have Canadian finance services developed?

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】[听力原文] What are the main financial institutions in Canada?

A、 Most of central - banking functions are fulfilled by the Bank of Canada.
B、 The Bank of Canada doesn't implement its monetary policies through its nine chartered banks.
C、 The Bank of Canada has substantial autonomy in the determination of monetary policy.
D、 The Bank of Canada implements its monetary policies through its nine chartered banks.