银行考试英语资料练习二
October 8
Book Review of Anne Narazaki’s
New Century, New Business
Reviewed by John Gilliam
Anne Narazaki’s recent book, New Century, New Business, seeks to
examine the new technologies that are critical for global business and
how they affect today’s corporate transactions. Ms. Narazaki argues that
while economic transactions of one kind or another have taken place for
thousands of years, the impact of changing technology on business has
become obvious only recently. In fact, as new technologies have grown
more prevalent, Ms. Narazaki observes, international businesses have
increased in size and number. At the same time, the time required to
conduct each business transaction has decreased.
Mr. Narazaki illustrates her observations with detailed examples of
recent business transactions. Citing the merger of Poynter Technologies
and Carce Company, which created the largest financial services company
in the world, Ms. Narazaki explains the effect technology has on the
valuation of a company, on communication between the managements of
different companies, and on stock and funds trading.
Those of us who take an interest in the interaction between business
and technology will find Ms. Narazaki’s ideas persuasive. The view that
business cannot survive without keeping up with new technology has
become today’s corporate reality.
To: Anne Narazaki
Date: October 13
From: Lily Oguro
Dear Anne,
I know we haven’t spoken since our days working together at the Rosence
Company in Sydney, but I’m writing to congratulate you on the publication of
your first book! I happened to read the Daily Inquirer on October 8 and was
pleased and surprised to come across John Gilliam’s article. You must be
thrilled at getting such a great review.
It seems like ages ago we worked together in Sydney. Do you remember our
office? No computers, no internet, and three phones for twenty employees.
Times and businesses certainly have changed. Judging by what I have read in
your book so far, I thoroughly agree with your insightful and engaging
assessment of technology and business.
Are you still living in London? I’ll be making a business trip there next month.
(I’m with Rotaro incorporated now). And it would be nice to see you. In any
event, I am really looking forward to finishing your book.
Sincerely yours,
Lily Oguro
1. In the article, the word “critical” in paragraph 1, line 4 is closest
in meaning to
A. growing
B. sensitive
C. disapproving
D. important
2. According to the article, why is the merger of Poynter Technologies
and Carce Company mentioned in the book?
A. To point out the legal issues raised by new technologies
B. To show how the world’s largest computer technology firm was
created
C. To indicate that large companies have advantages in the
marketplace
D. To illustrate the impact technology has on transactions
3. What can be inferred about John Gilliam from his review?
A. He specializes in articles focusing on history.
B. He agrees with the ideas presented in the book
C. He hopes technology will become less important to business
D. He is training to work in corporate mergers.
4. Why did Ms. Oguro write an e-mail to Ms. Narazaki?
A. To offer her a job
B. To compliment her on her new book
C. To invite her to visit Sydney
D. To request advice on writing books
5. What does Ms. Oguro indicate about New Century, New Business?
A. It is Anne Narazaki’s first book.
B. It is published by Rotaro incorporated
C. John Gilliam helped write a section of it
D. Anne Narazaki wrote it at Poynter Technologies
Questions 6-10 refer to the following e-mail and schedule.
To:
Technical Support Team
From:
Sanchez, Hanna
Sent:
Wednesday, July 10
Subject: Business Technologies Seminar
This message is to finalize the organizational details for the technical support
team for next Monday’s Business Technologies Seminar. Attached you will find
the schedule with the names of technical assigned to the various conference
rooms.
Each session runs for two hours and made up of four 30-minute presentations.
Presenters have been asked to designate a timekeeper to ensure that they do
not exceed their time limits. Note that there is a break between each session,
which should allow you sufficient time to prepare for the next speaker.
Your job is to set up microphones adjust lighting, and address any other needs
of the speakers. Speakers will not be videotaped, but several have to be
recorded, so please be sure the recording equipment is in place and
functioning properly. Also, room 106 does not have a computer on-site, but the
presentation in the third session will require one. Fortunately, this is not a big
problem because neither of the laptop computers in rooms 104 and 108 will be
in use at that time. The technician assigned to room 106 for that session must
remember to bring the laptop from one of those other rooms to room 106 and
set it up.
If you have any questions, feel free to contract me.
Henna Sanchez
Technical Support for Presentation Sessions
1st session
8:45
Adam Narozny
Morning break 10:45-11:00
2nd session
11:00
Maria Faustini
Lunch break
1:00-2:00
3rd session
2:00
Adam Narozny
Afternoon break 4:00-4:15
Julia Kovacs
Faustini
Julia Kovacs
Julia Kovacs
Jim Dawkins
Jim Dawkins
Julia Kovacs
Maria Faustini
Adam Narozny
Maria
6. What is the purpose of the e-mail?
A. To change a policy
B. To inquire about a problem
C. To give instructions
D. To correct an error
7. In the e-mail, the word “address” in paragraph 3, line 1, is
closest in meaning to
A. give attention to
B. write to
C. look forward to
D. call by name
8. What will the technical support team NOT do?
A. Record speakers
B. Videotape presentations
C, Check sound equipment
D. Adjust lighting
9. What problem does Hanna Sanchez mention?
A. The technicians do not have enough time between sessions
B. One of the rooms is not fully equipped for the presentations
C. One of the presentations will need to be rescheduled
D. The lighting in room 106 does not work properly
10. Who will need to move a laptop computer?
A. Adam Naraozny
B. Maria Faustini
C. Jim Dawkins
D. Hanna Sanchez
答案:
1. 【 答 案 】 D. 解 析 : “ critical” 一 词 出 现 在 “ … … examine the new
technologies that are critical for global business……” 这句话中,结合整
句加以理解,是说:新的科技技术对全球商业的重要性。所以,该题的正确
答案应为 D。
2. 【答 案】 D. 解析 :由 原文 第二 段相 关内 容: “… … Ms. Narazaki
explains the effect technology has on the valuation of a company, on
communication……可以得出正确答案。A、B、C 在原文中均未提到。
3. 【答案】B. 解析:由原文的最后一段:…… Ms. Narazaki’s ideas
persuasive. The view that business cannot survive without keeping up
with new technology has become today’s corporate reality. 可以推断出 ,
John Gilliam 对该 Reviews 中提及的观点是表示赞同的。所以本题的正确答
案为 B。
4. 【 答 案 】 B. 解 析 : 邮 件 的 第 一 段 中 : … … but I’m writing to
congratulate you on the publication of your first book.这句话就可以得出此
题答案。
5. 【答案】A. 解析:……to congratulate you on the publication of
your first book. 就 表 明 : New Century, New Business 这 本 书 是 Anne
Narazaki 的第一本书。B、D 两项不能从原文中得到,C 选项错误,因为
John Gilliam 只是为这本书写了 Reviews。所以本题答案应为 A。
6. 【答案】C. 解析:邮件的第一段首句:This message is to finalize
the organizational details for……就表明,这份邮件是为了完善有关于即将
举行的研讨会的相关事宜而提出的相关要求和指导意见。所以,本题的正确
答案应为 C。
7. 【答案】A. 解析:结合句意分析,A 选项的意思与“Address”一词在
该句中的意思最贴近,其它选项都不能。
8. 【答案】B. 解析:由原文中第三段的第二句: Speakers will not be
videotaped 可以得出正确答案。
9. 【 答 案 】 B. 解 析 : 由 最 后 一 段 : room 106 does not have a
computer on-site, but the presentation in the third session will require
one……可以得出正确答案,A、C、D 三个选项在原文中均未提及。
10. 【答案】A. 解析:首先需要明确的是,“移动手提电脑”的部分是出
现在 third session,再由 Technical Support for Presentation Sessions 部分
可以得知,负责 third session 的技术人员是 Adam Naraozny,所以,本题
的正确答案是 A。
银行英语情景口语:现金业务 存款情景
A: Good day. Is this the Business Centre?
你好。这是营业部吗?
B: It is. What can I do for you?
是的。有什么可以帮您的?
A: I want to make a deposit.
我想存钱。
B: Would that be a Fixed Deposit or a CurrentDeposit?
是存定期的还是活期的?
A: A Current Deposit, please.
存活期的。
B: We have various different types of Current Deposit, the Variable
Term Deposit, a NoticeDeposit and the Usual Current Deposit. Which
would you like?
我们有几种不同的活期存款方式,有定活两便、通知存款和普通的活期
存款。您想存哪一种呢?
A: Erm ... just the usual, Current Deposit please.
就存普通的吧,活期的。
B: OK, just a moment. I find the relevant data and help you with that.
好的,请稍等。我得找到相关信息然后帮您办。
A: Mr Jacobs! Lovely to see you again! What can I dofor you today?
Jacobs 先生,很高兴再次见到您。今天我能帮您做点儿什么吗?
B: I'd like to make a deposit please, into mygranddaughter's account.
It's her birthday on Friday.
我想存钱,存到我孙女的账户上。星期五是她的生日。
A: What a thoughtful granddad! Do you have heraccount details with
you?
您真是一个好爷爷!您有她的账户信息吗?
B: Yes, right here.
有,在这儿。
A: Great. Please fill them out on this deposit slip.
好的。请您填写存款单。
B: Here? And here?
这里?还有这里?
A: That's right. How much do you want to pay in?
对。您想存多少钱?
B: 1,000 RMB.
1000 元。
A: Not just a thoughtful granddad, but a generous one too.
您不仅是个考虑周到的爷爷,而且还是个慷慨的爷爷。
B: It's an important birthday.
这可是个重要的生日。