单选题
Directions: In this section, you will hear ten short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and question will be spoken only once. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C, D, and decide which is the best answer.

【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: Can I open a foreign currency account and convert my money into a currency which offers the highest interest? W: Yes, we can arrange that for you, but foreign currency exchange rates are subject to fluctuation and sometimes you will suffer losses. Q: What does the woman mean? 男士是想开一个外汇账户,但女士提醒男士说外汇汇率会有波动,所以有时会 "suffer losses"。
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: All you need to open a savings account is $20. But in order to earn reasonable interest you should maintain a balance of at least $ 2,000. W: I only have $ 200 but I'll open an account anyway. Q: What information does the man give the woman? 男士说开定期账户只需要二十美元,但是对方若想"earn reasonable interest", 那账户里至少需要两千美元的余额,由此可推出选项D为正确项。
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: Do you know some forms of bank advances? W: There are three forms: overdrafts, personal loans and mortgages. Q: Which of the following is not a form of bank advances? 对话中明确指出银行预付款有三种形式:透支,抵押和个人贷款,D项“信用证”没有提及。
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: What about the interest rate? W: Well, the discount rate is given in accordance with the terms of the bill, time of discount, the amount, the reputation of the drawee and the drawer. Q: What are they talking about? 根据女士的回答,贴现率是根据单据的款项、贴现的时间和数额及出票人和收票人的信誉来定的,由此可知他们谈论的是汇票的贴现率。
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: Accounting controls refer to plans, procedures and records required for safeguarding assets and producing reliable financial accounts. W: Yes. Accounting controls are important elements of a bank's internal control system, the soundness of which is vital for bank's survival. Q: What are the important elements of a bank's internal control system? 对话谈论的是内部会计控制的问题,根据女士的话"accounting controls are important elements of a bank's internal control system", 可知答案为C选项。