1、银行系统公开招聘考试农业银行英语真题 2012年及答案解析(总分：20.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、阅读理解(总题数：4，分数：20.00)第 1篇 Centers of the Great European Cities The centers of the great cities of Europe are meeting places by tradition. People gather there to drink coffee and chat late into the night. A mixture of locals and tourists make for an
2、 exciting, metropolitan atmosphere. Squares, plazas(广场)and arcades(拱廊) form the heart of Europes cities. Venice in Italy has the Plazza San Marco, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, churches, restaurants and cafes. In Barcelona, Spain, La Bosqueria is a lively market with hundreds of stalls sel
3、ling all kinds of goods. Londons Covent Garden is filled with fruit and vegetable stalls by day and musicians, acrobats(杂技演员)and artists by night. The government buildings at the center of many cities often are architecturally impressive. In London, they serve as a beautiful backdrop (背景) to the cof
4、fee tables that line the streets and the banks of the Thames. These vibrant(有活力的) hearts are the product of centuries of evolution, social historian Joel Garreau told US News and World Report recently. “The reason people think Venice is so great today is you dont see all the mistakes , “said Garreau
5、, “Those have all been removed. “ Most European cities were laid out before the invention of the car, so bars, restaurants and cafes were near to peoples homes. Today, the focus of many Europeans life has moved away from the centers. They live in the suburbs and outskirts, driving to supermarkets to
6、 get their supplies. But on a continent where people treasure convention, there are still those who hold onto traditional ways, living and shopping locally. These people together with tourists, provide the city centers with the reason for existence. Coffee culture plays a part in keeping these city
7、centers flourishing. This is particularly true of Paris whose citizens are famous enthusiastic conversationalists. This skill is developed over many hours spent chatting over espressos(浓咖啡) and cigarettes. Religion also plays a role in developing sociable atmosphere. People in Roman Catholic countri
8、es used to visit the church on an almost daily basis. Entire communities would gather in the same building and then move out to the markets, cafes and bars in the surrounding streets. An enormous example of this relationship between church and society is the Duomo. The huge marble cathedral in Flore
9、nce, Italy is surrounded by bakeries and coffee shops, and caters not only to the tourist crowds, but also the local community.（分数：5.00）(1).It can be inferred from the first paragraph that each big city in Europe _.（分数：1.00）A.has many large squaresB.has many very magnificent sky-scrapersC.draws tour
10、ists in large numbers every yearD.has a center where tourists meet their spouses(2).Which statement is NOT true of Covent Garden?（分数：1.00）A.It is crowded with people.B.It is located in London.C.It is filled with stalls.D.It is surrounded by shops, churches, restaurants and cafes.(3).Why do people th
11、ink that Venice is so great?（分数：1.00）A.Because it is a famous tourist attraction.B.Because you can reach anywhere by boat.C.Because it is well-known for its merchants.D.Because all the mistakes have been removed.(4).What are Parisians famous for?（分数：1.00）A.Their pursuit of independence.B.Their enthu
12、siasm for conversation.C.Their ability to keep the city flourishing.D.Their devotion to developing a multiple culture.(5).The writer cites the Duomo in the last paragraph as an example to illustrate that _.（分数：1.00）A.there is a tight link between church and societyB.all churches are magnificentC.old
13、 churches are very popularD.high-rise churches are impressive第 2篇 Doubtful Ways to Reduce and Increase Your Weight You hear this: “No wonder you are fat. All you ever do is eat. “ You feel sad: “I skip my breakfast and supper. I run every morning and evening. What else can I do? “ Basically you can
14、do nothing. Your genes, not your life habits, determine your weight and your body constantly tries to maintain it. Albert Stunkard of the University of Pennsylvania found from experiments that, “80 percent of the children of two obese (肥胖的) parents become obese, as compared with no more than 14 perc
15、ent of the offspring of two parents of normal weight. “ How can obese people become normal or even thin through dieting? Well, dieting can be effective, but the health costs are tremendous. Jules Hirsch, a research physician at Rockefeller University, did a study of eight fat people. They were given
16、 a liquid formula providing 600 calories a day. After more than 10 weeks, the subjects lost 45ka on average. But after leaving the hospital, they all regained weight. The results were surprising: by metabolic (新陈代谢的) measurement, fat people who lost large amounts of weight seemed like they were star
17、ving. They had psychiatric problems. They dreamed of food or breaking their diet. They were anxious and depressed; some were suicidal. They hid food in their rooms. Researchers warn that it is possible that weight reduction doesnt result in normal weight, but in an ab-normal state resembling that of
18、 starved non-obese people. Thin people, however, suffer from the opposite: They have to make a great effort to gain weight. Ethan Sims, of the University of Vermont, got prisoners to volunteer to gain weight. In four to six months, they ate as much as they could. They succeeded in increasing their w
19、eight by 20 to 25 percent. But months after the study ended they were back to normal weight and stayed there. This does not mean that people are completely without hope in controlling their weight. It means that those who tend to be fat will have to constantly baffle their genetic inheritance if the
20、y want to significantly lower their weight. The findings also provide evidence for something scientists thought was trueeach person has a comfortable weight range. The range might be as much as 9kg. Someone might weigh 60-69kg without too much effort. But going above or below the natural weight rang
21、e is difficult. The body resists by feeling hungry or full and changing the metabolism to push the weight back to the range it seeks.（分数：5.00）(1).What determines your weight?（分数：1.00）A.Your working manner.B.Your eating habit.C.Your life style.D.Your genes.(2).What did Jules Hirsch do to the eight fa
22、t people in his study?（分数：1.00）A.He let them skip supper.B.He let them skip breakfast.C.He let them run every morning and evening.D.He gave them a liquid formula providing 600 calories a day.(3).What happened to the eight fat people after they left the hospital?（分数：1.00）A.They went mad.B.They killed
23、 themselves.C.They were back to normal weight.D.They attempted suicide.(4).Ethan Sims made his subjects（分数：1.00）A.battle their genetic inheritanceB.increase their weightC.suffer from hungerD.lower their weight(5).What did scientists think was true?（分数：1.00）A.Each person has a fixed weight range.B.Ea
24、ch person has a weight range of 9kg.C.Each person wants to control his or her weight.D.Each person wants to eat to his or her hearts content.第 3篇 Shaming Punishments Last month, James Connolly, a junior at the University of Massachusetts, stood in front of a local police station wearing a toga (长袍)
25、as punishment. His crime? He was charged with underage drinking, illegal possession of alcohol and excessive noise while holding a party. This shaming punishment has increased in the US in recent years, mostly imposed by local judges for less serious crimes, such as drunk driving and theft. They bel
26、ieve shame is the best petty crime deterrent(威慑). For example, in Tennessee, Judge James McKenzie has made shoplifters (商店货物扒手) stand outside Wal-Mart with signs that read, “I am a thief put here by order of Judge McKenzie“ , “Alternative punishments like community service and fines dont convey mora
27、l condemnation (谴责) of the criminal. “said Dan Kahan, a University of Chicago Law School professor, in an article published on the universitys website. “They arent shameful enough. “ Shaming punishments are sometimes called Scarlet (红色的) Letter punishments. The name comes from US author Nathaniel Ha
28、wthornes 1850 novel The Scarlet Letter. In this novel, a woman is forced to wear a scarlet “A“ on her clothes as punishment for her adultery (通奸). However, University of Iowa law professor Andrew Hosmanek said there is an important difference between the shaming punishments of colonial America and t
29、hose assigned in states like Tennessee. “Early societies often had are acceptance ceremony to welcome the offender back into main society. “ says Hosmanek. “Contemporary punishments in America lack this. “ Supporters of shaming punishment argue that public shaming is a good way of expressing communi
30、ty values. Some judges say shamed offenders seldom repeat their crimes. Others arent so sure. “There is little evidence to suggest that shaming punishments are successful in preventing people from committing specific crimes. And a shamed criminal may face a hard battle to regain credibility in socie
31、ty. “said Hosmanek. “So, a shaming punishment may force the offender into more crimes to support himself. “ Experts also debate shaming punishments damage to human dignity. “Since the point is to shame, its of course degrading(侮辱人格的). “ said Linda Malone, director of the Human Rights and National Se
32、curity Law Programme at William and Mary Law School. “US law only prohibits punishment that is cruel and unusual-not inhuman and degrading. Its very difficult for a thief to prove that holding a sign in front of Wal-Mart is cruel and unusual. “（分数：5.00）(1).James Connolly was accused of all the follo
33、wing crimes EXCEPT _.（分数：1.00）A.illegally possessing alcoholB.smuggling drugsC.drinking at an illegal ageD.making too much noise at a party(2).Which of the following punishments does NOT morally condemn a criminal?（分数：1.00）A.Holding a sign that announces his or her crime.B.Publishing his or her name
34、 on a website.C.Apologizing for the crime in front of Wal-Mart.D.Having to do useful work to help others without being paid.(3).In the novel The Scarlet Letter, a woman is accused of _.（分数：1.00）A.corruptionB.briberyC.adulteryD.theft(4).The word “suggest in Paragraph 9 could be best replaced by _.（分数
35、：1.00）A.proposeB.indicateC.assumeD.explain(5).What does US law forbid?（分数：1.00）A.Cruel and unusual punishments.B.Inhuman punishments.C.Degrading punishments.D.Shaming punishments.第 4篇 Trying to Find a Partner One of the most striking findings of a recent poll in the UK is that of the people intervie
36、wed, one in two believes that it is becoming more difficult to meet someone to start a family with. Why are many finding it increasingly difficult to start and sustain intimate relationships? Does modern life really make it harder to fall in love? Or are we making it harder for ourselves? It is cert
37、ainly the case today that contemporary couples benefit in different ways from relationships. Women no longer rely upon partners for economic security or status. A man doesnt expect his spouse to be in sole charge of running his household and raising his children. But perhaps the knowledge that we ca
38、n live perfectly well without a partnership means that it takes much more to persuade people to abandon their independence. In theory, finding a partner should be much simpler these days. Only a few generations ago, your choice of soulmate (心上人) was constrained by geography, social convention and fa
39、mily tradition. Although it was never explicit, many marriages were essentially arranged. Now those barriers have been broken down. You can approach a builder or a brain surgeon in any bar in any city on any given evening. When the world is your oyster (牡蛎) ,you surely have a better chance of findin
40、g a pearl. But it seems that the old conventions have been replaced by an even tighter constraint: the tyranny of choice. The expectations of partners are inflated to an unmanageable degree, good looks, impressive salary, kind to grandmother, and right socks. There is no room for error in the first
41、impression. We think that a relationship can be perfect. If it isnt, it is disposable. We work to protect ourselves against future heartache and dont put in the hard emotional labor needed to build a strong relationship. Of course, this is complicated by realities. The cost of housing and child-rear
42、ing creates pressure to have a stable income and career before a life partnership.（分数：5.00）(1).What does the recent poll show?（分数：1.00）A.It is getting more difficult for a woman to find her husband.B.It is getting increasingly difficult to start a family.C.It is getting more difficult for a man to f
43、ind his wife.D.It is getting increasingly difficult to develop an intimate relationship with your spouse.(2).Which of the following is NOT true about a contemporary married couple?（分数：1.00）A.The wife doesnt have to raise the children all by herself.B.The husband doesnt have to support the family all
44、 by himself.C.The wife is no longer the only person to manage the household.D.They will receive a large sum of money from the government.(3).Which of the following was NOT a constraint on ones choice of soulmate in the old days?（分数：1.00）A.The health condition of his or her grandmother.B.The geograph
45、ical environment.C.The social convention.D.The family tradition.(4).Which of the following is NOT expected of a partner according to this passage?（分数：1.00）A.Good looks.B.An impressive career.C.A high salary.D.A fine sense of humor.(5).The word “sustain“ (paragraph 2) could be best replaced by（分数：1.0
46、0）A.“reduce“B.“shake“C.“maintain“D.“weaken“银行系统公开招聘考试农业银行英语真题 2012年答案解析(总分：20.00，做题时间：120 分钟)一、阅读理解(总题数：4，分数：20.00)第 1篇 Centers of the Great European Cities The centers of the great cities of Europe are meeting places by tradition. People gather there to drink coffee and chat late into the night. A
47、mixture of locals and tourists make for an exciting, metropolitan atmosphere. Squares, plazas(广场)and arcades(拱廊) form the heart of Europes cities. Venice in Italy has the Plazza San Marco, a beautiful square surrounded by shops, churches, restaurants and cafes. In Barcelona, Spain, La Bosqueria is a
48、 lively market with hundreds of stalls selling all kinds of goods. Londons Covent Garden is filled with fruit and vegetable stalls by day and musicians, acrobats(杂技演员)and artists by night. The government buildings at the center of many cities often are architecturally impressive. In London, they ser
49、ve as a beautiful backdrop (背景) to the coffee tables that line the streets and the banks of the Thames. These vibrant(有活力的) hearts are the product of centuries of evolution, social historian Joel Garreau told US News and World Report recently. “The reason people think Venice is so great today is you dont see all the mistakes , “said Garreau, “Those have all been removed. “ Most European cities were laid out before the invention of the car, so bars, restaurants and cafes were near to peoples homes. Today, the focus of many Europeans
