1、银行系统公开招聘考试英语分类真题阅读理解(二)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、阅读理解(总题数：5，分数：100.00)To paraphrase 18th-century statesman Edmund Burke, “all that is needed for the triumph of a misguided cause is that good people do nothing.“ One such cause now seeks to end biomedical research because of the theory that animals
2、 have rights ruling out their use in research. Scientists need to respond forcefully to animal rights advocates, whose arguments are confusing the public and thereby threatening advances in health knowledge and care. Leaders of the animal rights movement target biomedical research because it depends
3、 on public funding, and few people understand the process of health care research. Hearing allegations of cruelty to animals in research settings, many are perplexed that anyone would deliberately harm an animal. For example, a grandmotherly woman staffing an animal rights booth at a recent street f
4、air was distributing a brochure that encouraged readers not to use anything that comes from or is animalsno meat, no fur, no medicines, Asked if she opposed immunizations, she wanted to know if vaccines come from animal research. When assured that they do, she replied, “Then I would have to say yes.
5、“ Asked what will happen when epidemics return, she said, “Don“t worry, scientists will find some way of using computers.“ Such well-meaning people just don“t understand. Scientists must communicate their message to the public in a compassionate, understandable wayin human terms, not in the language
6、 of molecular biology. We need to make clear the connection between animal research and a grandmother“s hip replacement, a father“s bypass operation, a baby“s vaccinations, and even a pet“s shots. To those who are unaware that animal research was needed to produce these treatments, as well as new tr
7、eatments and vaccines, animal research seems wasteful at best and cruel at worst. Much can be done. Scientists could “adopt“ middle school classes and present their own research. They should be quick to respond to letters to the editor, lest animal rights misinformation go unchallenged and acquire a
8、 deceptive appearance of truth. Research institutions could be opened to tours, to show that laboratory animals receive humane care. Finally, because the ultimate stakeholders are patients, the health research community should actively recruit to its cause not only well-known personalities such as S
9、tephen Cooper, who has made courageous statements about the value of animal research, but all who receive medical treatment. If good people do nothing there is a real possibility that an uninformed citizenry will extinguish the precious embers of medical progress.（分数：20.00）(1).The author begins his
10、article with Edmund Burke“s words to _.（分数：4.00）A.call on scientists to take some actionsB.criticize the misguided cause of animal rightsC.warn of the doom of biomedical researchD.show the triumph of the animal rights movement(2).Misled people tend to think that using an animal in research is _.（分数：
11、4.00）A.cruel but naturalB.inhuman and unacceptableC.inevitable but viciousD.pointless and wasteful(3).The example of the grandmotherly woman is used to show the public“s _.（分数：4.00）A.discontent with animal researchB.ignorance about medical scienceC.indifference to epidemicsD.anxiety about animal rig
12、hts(4).The author believes that, in face of the challenge from animal rights advocates, scientists should _.（分数：4.00）A.communicate more with the publicB.employ hi-tech means in researchC.feel no shame for their causeD.strive to develop new cures(5).From the text we learn that Stephen Cooper is _.（分数
13、：4.00）A.a well-known humanistB.a medical practitionerC.an enthusiast in animal rightsD.a supporter of animal researchInternet shopping is a new way of shopping. Nowadays, you can shop for just about anything from your armchair. All you need is a computer which is linked to the Internet. Shopping on
14、the Internet is becoming increasingly popular. In the United States, people spent over $2.5 billion on Internet shopping in 1998. This figure is expected to reach $11 billion by the year 2004. People can shop for a variety of products on the Internet. Physical products include items such as books, C
15、Ds, clothes and food. These types of products are the most common purchases through the Internet. You can also buy information products such as on-line news or magazine stories, or you can download computer software through the Internet. Services such as booking airline tickets, reserving hotels or
16、renting cars are also available on the Internet. You can also go shopping on the Internet for entertainment services and take part in on-line games. Internet shopping offers a number of benefits for the shopper. The most important advantage is convenience. You can shop whenever you like as the on-li
17、ne shops are open 24 hours a day and you don“t have to queue with other shoppers at the check-out counters. Secondly, it is easy to find what you are looking for on the Internet. Even out-of-print books may be ordered on line. Finally, it is often cheaper to buy goods through the Internet, and you c
18、an tell the shop exactly what you want. The main disadvantage of Internet shopping is that you cannot actually see the products you are buying or check their quality. Also, many people enjoy shopping in the city and miss the opportunity to talk to friends. Some people are worried about paying for go
19、ods using credit cards, so Internet companies are now finding ways to make on-line payment safe. Internet shopping is sure to become more and more popular in the years ahead. It promises to change the way we buy all kinds of thingsfrom tonight“s dinner to a new car.（分数：20.00）(1).On-line news and mag
20、azine stories are _.（分数：4.00）A.the most popular products on the InternetB.not yet available on the InternetC.free to download through the InternetD.information products available on the Internet(2).The best thing about Internet shopping is _.（分数：4.00）A.the speed the goods are delivered atB.the reaso
21、nable priceC.the equality of the goodsD.the convenience it brings to people(3).The disadvantages of Internet shopping include all of the following EXCEPT that _.（分数：4.00）A.customs cannot actually see the products they are buyingB.customs cannot check the product“s quantity they are buyingC.many peop
22、le enjoy shopping in the city and miss the opportunity to talk to friendsD.some people are worried about paying for goods using credit cards(4).The most proper title for this passage is “_“.（分数：4.00）A.People Enjoy Many Ways of ShoppingB.The Advantages and Disadvantages of Internet ShoppingC.The Brig
23、ht Future of Internet ShoppingD.A New Way of ShoppingInternet Shopping(5).What is the author“s attitude toward the future of Internet shopping?（分数：4.00）A.Negative.B.Optimistic.C.Concerned.D.Critical.It is estimated that in Tokyo 70% of single working women choose to live with their parents and only
24、50% of them pay some rent. After graduating from college, these women came back to their nest and never left. With their mothers taking care of them, these young ladies are not in a hurry to get married, since they don“t do housework or laundry, or cook. Happily unmarried, these called “parasite sin
25、gle“, who have become the focus of the Japanese society, interpret marriage as lower standard of living and less money. “The problem is that Japan is very different from the United States or Europe, where after marriage it“s still possible for a woman to pursue a career, even after having a baby. Wh
26、ile in Japan usually the husband doesn“t want the wife to work,“ says Mariko Kawana, who is 27 years old and works as a secretary. Her opinion is agreed by Miki Takasu, who carries a $2,900 Bubbery purse, and drives a BMW. “If a woman realizes there is something she wants to do after having been mar
27、ried, it is almost unlikely for her to come back to it.“ This is the first significant group of Japanese women to stay single beyond their early twenties. Their lifestyle and opinions define a kind of Tokyo yuppie. In the past 15 years, the number of women who are single into their late twenties has
28、 risen to 50%. They are crazy about shopping, and they spend most of their salaries on luxury and leisure. According to a nationwide survey, in 2003 they surprisingly covered 15% share in the total outbound leisure travel market from Japan, so they are targeted by travel agencies as “the office ladi
29、es“. In 2002, a shopping tour which concentrated only on shopping in Milan attracted 700 Japanese single ladies in two months, featured none of Italy“s famous tourist attractions. The participants didn“t even try famous Italian food, but grabbed snacks on the run to the outlet shops. Girls like Miki
30、, who are less affected by Japan“s economic downturn, can afford this lifestyle because they live with their parents and they have jobs, and most of their incomes are disposable. Opinions on these young women vary. Some people think that they are good for the economy because they spend their incomes
31、 on cars and clothes, while a large number of people think they are destroying society by refusing to get married and have children.（分数：20.00）(1).These single working women are reluctant to leave home because _.（分数：4.00）A.they couldn“t live independentlyB.they couldn“t find a jobC.life at home is co
32、mfortableD.they are faced with a variety of offers(2).According to the passage, what is Not mentioned as the reason for these single women“s unwillingness to get married?（分数：4.00）A.Marriage means lower living standards.B.They will have less money to spend on buying what they want.C.They will have ba
33、bies.D.They are unlikely to go back to work after marriage.(3).The office ladies become the target of travel agencies for _.（分数：4.00）A.they tend to spend a lot of money on leisureB.they have much free timeC.they like doing shoppingD.they are easy to be satisfied(4).Why did they only eat snacks in sp
34、ite of famous Italian food?（分数：4.00）A.Because they can“t afford it after spending so much money on clothing.B.Because they are not interested in food.C.Because they are not used to Italian food.D.Because they have no time to eat in restaurants.(5).What can we infer from the passage?（分数：4.00）A.The sa
35、laries of the office ladies are high enough to meet all their needs.B.These office ladies often run out of money at the end of each month.C.Most of the office ladies are irresponsible.D.These office ladies can be regarded as a social problem to some degree.I was blind, but I was ashamed of it if it
36、was known. I refused to use a white stick and hated asking for help. After all, I was a teenager girl, and I couldn“t bear people to look at me and think I was not like them. I must have been a terrible danger on the roads, coming across me wandering through the traffic, motorists probably would hav
37、e to step rapidly on their brakes. Apart from that, there were all sorts of disasters that used to occur on the way to and from work. One evening, I got off the bus about halfway home where I had to change buses, and as usual I ran into something. “I“m awfully sorry,“ I said and stepped forward only
38、 to run into it again. When it happened a third time, I realized I had been apologizing to a lamppost. This was just one of the stupid things that constantly happened to me. So I carried on and found the bus stop, which was a request stop, where the bus wouldn“t stop unless passengers wanted to get
39、on or off. No one else was there and I had to try to guess if the bus had arrived. Generally in this situation, because I hated showing I was blind by asking for help, I tried to guess at the sound. Sometimes I would stop a big lorry and stand there feeling stupid as it drew away. In the end, I usua
40、lly managed to swallow my pride and ask someone at the stop for help. But on this particular evening no one joined me at the stop; It seemed that everyone had suddenly decided not to travel by bus. Of course I heard plenty of buses pass, or I thought I did. But because I had given up stopping them f
41、or fear of making a fool of myself, I let them all go by. I stood there alone for half an hour without stopping one. Then I gave up. I decided to walk on to the next stop.（分数：20.00）(1).The girl refused to ask for help because she thought _.（分数：4.00）A.she might be recognizedB.asking for help looked s
42、illyC.she was normal and independentD.being found blind was embarrassing(2).After the girl got off the bus that evening, she _.（分数：4.00）A.began to runB.hit a person as usualC.hit a lamppost by accidentD.was caught by something(3).At the request stop that evening, the girl _.（分数：4.00）A.stopped a big
43、lorryB.stopped the wrong busC.made no attempt to stop the busD.was not noticed by other people(4).What was the problem with guessing at the sound to stop a bus?（分数：4.00）A.Other vehicles also stopped there.B.It was unreliable for making judgments.C.More lorries than buses responded to the girl.D.It t
44、ook too much time for the girl to catch the bus.(5).Finally the girl decided to walk to the next stop, hoping _.（分数：4.00）A.to find people thereB.to find more buses thereC.to find the bus by herself thereD.to find people more helpful thereMy husband Bill and I have received comments from other parent
45、s expressing their sympathies ever since Douglas“s 14th birthday, since our son is a teenager now. We“ve heard a lot, such as “Well, when kids become teenagers, they are awful, just do your best to go through this tough period.“ or “I know he“s a good child, but just wait, now that he“s a teenager.“
46、 I know that teenagers at times can be difficult to deal with, but I“m in my mid-thirties and I can also be tough. We are concerned about the future of our kids and want today“s children to know that we do love and care them and that there are opportunities waiting for them. Nevertheless, when they
47、just start their journey toward adulthood, we stand there expecting them to make mistakes. “Just like we knew they would.“ We tell them to respect themselves and to say no to drugs, yet we are not setting a positive example by showing our respect for them, and fail to treat them with consideration a
48、nd kindness. At times I have felt guilty of this behavior but I now realize that the more I see each person as a person, the more I am pleasantly surprised in some way or another. For instance, a few days ago Bill and I were having dinner at our favorite restaurant to celebrate my birthday and three
49、 teenage boys entered and sat down right beside us. The first thought came into my mind, I must admit, was, “Gosh, there goes our peaceful and quiet dinner.“ But, the fact proved I was very wrong! The three teenagers were quiet, well behaved and even left a nice tip for the waiters. Once I looked beyond their colored hair and the loose jeans that were practically falling off, I saw what fine people these young men were. Many parents are upset about the fact that teenagers adore sports stars and pop singers, yet they
