单选题Since 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 in formation 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 the view, 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.

单选题There is an {{U}}abundant{{/U}} supply of salt in the market. A. steady B. plentiful C. extra D. stable

单选题______ is stupid ______ you to say so.A. It; forB. It; ofC. That; forD. This; of

单选题Workers maintain that the company's__________to implement modern safety regulations puts everyone in the factory at risk of injury.

单选题It's {{U}}prudent{{/U}} to take a thick coat in cold weather when you go out. A. controversial B. reasonable C. sensible D. sensitive

单选题There are no ______ differences between the two products, despite the fact that each is made from different materials. A. observably B. observing C. observe D. observable

单选题Together these inventions hugely reduced the cost of blasting rock, drilling tunnels, building canals and many other forms of （ ）work

单选题【2015工商银行】He inspired many young people to take up sports．

单选题 Workplace Health Tips When you hear the words "workplace health", what do you think of? Your associations with this phrase are most likely negative: stress, eyestrain, muscle soreness. etc. In fact, over eighty percent of workers complain of some type of health problem related to their job. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some simple tips on how to alleviate a few of the most common workplace ailments. Stress: You've susceptible to stress no matter what you job is. It's one of the toughest conditions to beat, and it's also one of the most serious. The best thing you can do if you experience frequent or severe stress is talk to your supervisor. There may be ways to rearrange your schedule or adjust your responsibilities so that you don't feel so overwhelmed. During the milder onset of stress, take repeated deep breaths, which will help you to calm down and confront the situation. Eyestrain: In addition to causing damage to the eyes, spending too much time in front of the computer can lead to headaches. muscle soreness, and general irritability. To minimize these problems, remember to take regular breaks from your computer. Experts recommend looking away from the screen for at least 20 seconds every 20 minutes. Also, ensure that your computer screen is clean and well positioned. General Discomfort: For those of us with office jobs, we spend most of our day sitting down. Remember to stand up, walk around, or take a short break so often to keep your muscles from becoming too tight. From: Alberto Martinez To: Dawn Bojanic Subject: Tips for improving workplace health I just read a great article in Living Today Magazine on tips for improving workplace health. I think we should distribute it to the other managers and have them pass it along to their team members. The information concerning computer monitors was particularly interesting. I often experience eyestrain and headaches, and the tips in the article seem like they could really help. I have a copy of the article if you need one. Why don't you look it over and let me know what you think? Thanks.

单选题Beaufort Tailors 442 Oakmount Rd. Bedford, NE R3W 4P7 September 10, 2008 Dear customer, Beaufort Tailors is proud to announce the re-opening of our store on Beauville St., in the town of Beaufort. After being closed for two months for expensive renovations, we are set to re-open on Saturday, September 16th. As always, our business will be making customized garments with high-quality textiles, tailored to meet your requirements. In celebration of our re-opening, there will be a gift giveaway event outside our store, between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. Come and see what kind of free items we offer! We're also offering a unique one-day deal to our customers who have shown us their patronage over the year, and those who are new clients of Beaufort Tailors. For one day only, when you order custom-made apparel-suits, silk dresses, pants, or jackets — you will receive 10% to 25% off the regular charge. The discount applies to any material, from silk to cotton. The offer is valid between 9:00 a.m. when our store opens, and 9:00 p.m. when our store closes on the 16th. We thank you for your patronage, and look forward to seeing you at our re-opening ceremony. Beaufort Tailors. There is no substitute for custom-made attire.

单选题Niagara Falls is a great tourist attraction, {{U}}drawing{{/U}} millions of visitors every year. A. holding B. attracting C. making D. enabling

单选题【2015交通银行】The French domestic market is the largest consumer of champagne．

单选题Today television is one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the home. Some people in places where television reception is good may think that television has taken the place of the radio. Television, however, is actually a kind of radio. It uses special equipment for sending and receiving pictures. The television sound uses the same type of equipment that is used in other forms of radio. Exchanging messages with ships at sea was one of the first uses of radio. Modern radio is still used for this purpose and for communication across oceans. On land too, radio provides a means of instant communication even with moving vehicles such as taxicabs or service trucks. Police forces use two-way radio to get information from and to officers in squad cars and on motorcycles. Small portable set makes it possible to communicate with a central exchange while walking or riding in a city or over a countryside. Observers in airplanes can report traffic accidents and traffic jams by radio to the police officers on the ground. Radiotelephones are used in many places. Connection with the regular telephone service can be provided for boats, trains, and cars. Isolated places in deserts, forests, and mountainous regions are linked by radiotelephone in many parts of the world. Thus by means of radio people can communicate with others wherever service is provided.

单选题 Francis Thompson Vice President of Operations Collins Shipping Service Inc. May 5, 2006 Attention Regional Directors, Here at Collins Shipping Service Inc. (CSS). we've built a reputation as a trustworthy and efficient national corporation that always puts the needs of the customer first. The key to this success has been the careful organization of our regional and local divisions, which has enabled us to communicate effectively. However, our recent expansions have caused some problems with this system. In order to maintain our communicative ability, the CEO has decided to reorganize all of the corporation's divisions. As regional directors, you are requested to submit detailed status reports on your divisions, focusing on any new service areas you are responsible for. Next month, you will attend a conference to be held at CSS headquarters in Vancouver. There, you will participate in meetings to finalize the new organizational plans. You all will have the opportunity to voice your suggestions, concerns, and opinions, so please be prepared. Attached is a schedule of events for the conference. To arrange your travel and lodging needs, please contact Martin O'Flynn in the headquarters' personnel department at 604-555-0924. Collins Shipping Service Inc. is committed to preserving its excellent reputation and continuing is success. Please assist us in achieving this goal. Very truly yours, Francis Thompson National Conference on Organization and Communication Collins Shipping Service Inc. Dates: June 12-17 Location: CSS Headquarters, Vancouver This conference will allow us to incorporate all feedback before finalizing a new organizational plan. Date Time Event June 12 3:00p.m. Welcome and introductions from the CEO June 13-14 8:OOa.m.-5:00p.m. Inter-regional discussion meetings June 15 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Presentation of the newly created organizational plan June 16 10:00a.m. Final Q&A session with the Vice President of Operation June 17 9:30a.m. Closing comments and thanks from the CEO

单选题 Nuclear power's danger to health, safety, and even life itself can be summed up in one word:radiation. Nuclear radiation has a certain mystery about it, partly because it cannot be detected by human senses. It can't be seen or heard, or touched or tasted, even though it may be all around us. There are other things like that. For example, radio waves are all around us but we can't detect them, sense them, without a radio receiver. Similarly, we can't sense radioactivity without a radiation detector. But unlike common radio waves, nuclear radiation is not harmless to human beings and other living things. At very high levels, radiation can kill an animal or human being outright by killing masses of cells in vital organs. But even the lowest level of radiation can do serious damage. There is no level of radiation that is completely safe. ]f the radiation does not hit anything important, the damage may not be significant. This is the case when only a few cells are hit, and if they are killed outright, your body will replace the dead cells with healthy ones. But if the few cells are only damaged, and if they reproduce themselves, you may be in trouble. They reproduce themselves in a deformed way. They can grow into cancer. Sometimes this does not show up for many years. This is another reason for some of the mystery about nuclear radiation. Serious damage can be done without the victim being aware at the time that damage has occurred. A person can be irradiated and feel fine, then die of cancer five, ten, or twenty years later as a result. Or a child can be born weak or liable to serious illness as result of radiation absorbed by its grandparents. Radiation can hurt us. We must know the truth.

单选题These two brothers had been ________ for 40 years before they met again last week

单选题All international orders are ______ via Global Express Mail within five to ten business days. A. spent B. enrolled C. collected D. delivered

单选题The reason is ______ he is unable to operate the machine. A. because B. why C. that D. whether

单选题When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother"s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her. My mother has realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to yell at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人). I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing, "This is Mrs. Tan." And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, "Why he don"t send me check already two week long." And then, in perfect English I said: "I"m getting rather concerned. You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn"t arrived." Then she talked more loudly. "What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss." And so I turned to the stockbroker again, "I can"t tolerate any more excuse. If I don"t receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week." The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English. When I was a teenager, my mother"s broken English embarrassed me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother"s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world.

单选题The announcement of John Stanton's retirement was not well received by most of the staff members, but Leslie, his long time friend and colleague, was extremely ______ to hear that Mr. Stanton will now be able to enjoy some leisure time. A. happiest B. happily C. happier D. happy