听力原文：M: CDs can be traded in the money market at any time. They are more flexible than fixed-term deposits.W: That's right. So banks usually offer slightly lower interest rates on them.Q: Which of the following has a higher rate?(13)A．CDs.B．Demand deposit
题目
听力原文：M: CDs can be traded in the money market at any time. They are more flexible than fixed-term deposits.
W: That's right. So banks usually offer slightly lower interest rates on them.
Q: Which of the following has a higher rate?
(13)
A．CDs.
B．Demand deposits.
C．Fixed-term deposits.
D．Building societies deposits.
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第1题：
听力原文：With a current account, your money is immediately available.
(8)
A．You have to deposit your money once a month.
B．You can use your money at any time you need it.
C．Your money is immediately run out.
D．Your money can immediately make more money.
正确答案：B
解析：单句意思为“开立一个活期账户，你可以随时取钱。” -
第2题：
The reason why the market for large CDs has been active since 1961 may be that the yield is usually higher than Treasury bills.
A．Right
B．Wrong
C．Doesn't say
正确答案：A
解析：文章最后一段提到The yield on 3-month CDs is usually higher than 3-month Treasury bills…This may explain the extent of the spread。 -
第3题：
听力原文：M: Some credit cards are called gold cards because they offer higher credit limits and lower interest rates.
W: But the card holders should pay a significant annual fee, perhaps as high as ￡ 50.
Q: What is the disadvantage for gold cards holders?
(16)
A．High credit limits
B．High annual fee.
C．Low interest rates.
D．Monthly statements.
正确答案：B
解析：男士提到金卡的优点后，女士接着指出其缺点，即pay a significant annual fee，perhaps as high as ￡50，也就是年费高，B项正确。 -
第4题：
听力原文： Some banks offer other types of loans repayable by monthly installments, such as business development loans, house improvement loans, and farm development loans. These may be either secured or unsecured. Secured loans attract a slightly lower rate of interest than unsecured loans. Some banks offer revolving credit schemes. These normally involve loans repayable by regular monthly installments, but they differ from other loans repayable by installments in two respects. First, the borrower need not take up the full amount of the loan at the outset. Secondly, as his repayments reduce his indebtedness, he can "top up" his loan by borrowing more, provided that the total debt outstanding does not exceed his agreed credit limit. In 1967 some banks introduced a new form. of account called a "budget account". The object is to allow personal customers to spread the incidence of normal personal and household expenditure.
24. Which of the following loans is not repaid by installments?
25.Which of the following loans would attract a lower rate of interest?
26.How does a borrower "top up" his loan?
27.What is the objective of introduction of the budget account?
(24)
A．Business development loans.
B．House improvement loans.
C．Farm development loans.
D．Overdrafts.
正确答案：D
解析：录音原文一开始提到Some banks offer...and farm development loans. 一些银行推出其他种类按月分期还款的贷款，例如商业发展贷款、住房改善贷款和农业发展贷款。 -
第5题：
对话理解
听力原文：W: When I want to borrow money from a hank, what should I do?
M: You should create a contract with the bank, stipulating the rate of interest, the repayment date, the amount and timing of any periodic cash interest payments, and other terms of the agreement.
Q: Which is not mentioned when creating a contract with the bank?
(11)
A．Stipulating the rate of interest.
B．Stipulating the repayment date.
C．Stipulating the amount and timing of any periodic cash interest payments.
D．Stipulating the financial sponsor.
正确答案：D
解析：当向银行借款签订合同时，应该规定利率、还款日期、定期付款的数额及利息等等，对话中没有提及D项“规定经济担保人”。 -
第6题：
单句理解
听力原文：Interest rate risk refers to the exposure of a bank's financial condition to adverse movements in interest rates.
(1)
A．Bank's financial condition is the cause of interest rate risk.
B．Bank's financial condition has impact on interest rate risk.
C．Interest rate risk occurs when interest rate moves against the bank's financial condition.
D．Interest rate risk occurs when interest rate favours the bank's financial condition.
正确答案：C
解析：单句意思为“利率风险是指银行在不利的利率变动中暴露出的财务风险”。A项因果关 系颠倒，B项没有提及，D项“favour”一词与原句“adverse”相矛盾。 -
第7题：
对话理解
听力原文：W: What kind of monetary policy instruments may your bank use?
M: They include adjusting the base interest rate, regulating rediscounting and open market operations.
Q: Which of the following wasn't mentioned by the man as a monetary policy?
(11)
A．The minimum deposit reserve.
B．Adjusting the base interest rate.
C．Regulating rediscounting.
D．Open market operations.
正确答案：A
解析：对话谈论的是货币政策工具种类的问题，男士提到了调整基准利率、规定再贴现政策和公开市场操作，他没有提及最低存款准备金。 -
第8题：
资料：Bank CD is the instrument uniformly figuring in the investment options of most investors. Bank of India CDs are safe, FDIC insured & offer decent returns. There is no brokerage, no fees or hidden costs. However, the Bank may impose a fee for administrative expenses involved in any legal action in connection with the CD. Look at our ‘Star CD’ plan below.
High Interest: Higher on Large amount
Our rates on certificate of deposits are among the best in the industry. The rate may vary on day-to day basis. For CD’s of above $250,000.00, the interest is simple i.e not compounded; therefore, annual percentage yield is same as annual interest rate. The interest is payable on the day of maturity of deposit. Interest paid during the year is reported to Internal Revenue Services. For today’s rates please refer to Current Rates of Interest on STAR CDs.
Maturity Period: Flexible to your needs
You may choose any maturity date with a minimum period of 7 days to a maximum period of 1 year to suit your needs. Your CD is automatically renewed for the same period in absence of any other instruction, at the ruling rate of interest on the date of renewal. There is no grace period for automatic renewal of deposits on maturity. For deposits issued for 1 year or more, we send maturity notices to the depositors 2 to 4 weeks before the due date.
Minimum Amount: Easy to Start
The minimum amount accepted is USD 2000
Other Features:
1.FDIC Insurance Up to $100,000
2.Facility to Open Joint & Corporate Accounts
Additional Deposits:
Additional amounts deposited into an account will be treated as fresh deposits & separate certificates of deposits will be issued for such deposits.
Early Withdrawal:
Withdrawal of deposit before its date of maturity may be allowed at bank’s discretion. In that event, interest will be paid at the rate applicable for the period for which the deposit remained with the bank or the contracted rate, whichever is lower, as prevailing on the date of deposit, less one percent. However, no interest shall be paid on the deposit which runs for less than 30 days. There is no other penalty or charge on early withdrawal.
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about Star CD? （ ）A.The minimum amount to invest is USD 2000.
B.You may choose any maturity date as you wish.
C.The rates on certificate of deposits may vary day to day.
D.Separate certificates of deposits will be issued for additional deposits.答案：B解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】not true; about Star CD
【主题句】
第七段The minimum amount accepted is USD 2000. 最低投资金额为2000美元。
第五段You may choose any maturity date with a minimum period of 7 days to a maximum period of 1 year to suit your needs. 您可以选择任何到期日，最短期限为7天，最长期限为1年，以满足您的需求。
第三段The rate may vary on day-to day basis. 利率可能每天都有所不同。
倒数第三段Additional amounts deposited into an account will be treated as fresh deposits & separate certificates of deposits will be issued for such deposits. 存入账户的额外金额将被视为新鲜存款，并将为此类存款发放单独的存款凭证。
【解析】题目意为“关于‘星光’大额存款计划，以下哪个选项不正确？”。选项A意为“最低投资金额为2000美元”；选项B意为“您可以根据您的意愿选择任何到期日”；选项C意为“利率可能每天都有所不同”；选项D意为“将为额外存款发放单独的存款证明书”。根据主题句，到期日必须在7天到1年之间，因此不能随意选择到期日，故选项B错误。 -
第9题：
资料：Bank CD is the instrument uniformly figuring in the investment options of most investors. Bank of India CDs are safe, FDIC insured & offer decent returns. There is no brokerage, no fees or hidden costs. However, the Bank may impose a fee for administrative expenses involved in any legal action in connection with the CD. Look at our ‘Star CD’ plan below.
High Interest: Higher on Large amount
Our rates on certificate of deposits are among the best in the industry. The rate may vary on day-to day basis. For CD’s of above $250,000.00, the interest is simple i.e not compounded; therefore, annual percentage yield is same as annual interest rate. The interest is payable on the day of maturity of deposit. Interest paid during the year is reported to Internal Revenue Services. For today’s rates please refer to Current Rates of Interest on STAR CDs.
Maturity Period: Flexible to your needs
You may choose any maturity date with a minimum period of 7 days to a maximum period of 1 year to suit your needs. Your CD is automatically renewed for the same period in absence of any other instruction, at the ruling rate of interest on the date of renewal. There is no grace period for automatic renewal of deposits on maturity. For deposits issued for 1 year or more, we send maturity notices to the depositors 2 to 4 weeks before the due date.
Minimum Amount: Easy to Start
The minimum amount accepted is USD 2000
Other Features:
1.FDIC Insurance Up to $100,000
2.Facility to Open Joint & Corporate Accounts
Additional Deposits:
Additional amounts deposited into an account will be treated as fresh deposits & separate certificates of deposits will be issued for such deposits.
Early Withdrawal:
Withdrawal of deposit before its date of maturity may be allowed at bank’s discretion. In that event, interest will be paid at the rate applicable for the period for which the deposit remained with the bank or the contracted rate, whichever is lower, as prevailing on the date of deposit, less one percent. However, no interest shall be paid on the deposit which runs for less than 30 days. There is no other penalty or charge on early withdrawal.
The CD’s annual percentage yield is （ ） annual interest rate.A.more than
B.less than
C.the same as
D.not comparable with答案：C解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】The CD’s annual percentage yield; annual interest rate
【主题句】
第三段For CD’s of above $250,000.00, the interest is simple i.e not compounded; therefore, annual percentage yield is same as annual interest rate. 对于250,000美金以上的大额存单，利息是单利的，不是复利的；因此，其年收益与年利率相同。
【解析】题目意为“大额存单年收益率与年利率______。” 选项A意为“多于”；选项B意为“少于”；选项C意为“一样”；选项D意为“不可比拟”。根据主题句，年收益与年利率相同，因此选项C正确。 -
第10题：
资料：Bank CD is the instrument uniformly figuring in the investment options of most investors. Bank of India CDs are safe, FDIC insured & offer decent returns. There is no brokerage, no fees or hidden costs. However, the Bank may impose a fee for administrative expenses involved in any legal action in connection with the CD. Look at our ‘Star CD’ plan below.
High Interest: Higher on Large amount
Our rates on certificate of deposits are among the best in the industry. The rate may vary on day-to day basis. For CD’s of above $250,000.00, the interest is simple i.e not compounded; therefore, annual percentage yield is same as annual interest rate. The interest is payable on the day of maturity of deposit. Interest paid during the year is reported to Internal Revenue Services. For today’s rates please refer to Current Rates of Interest on STAR CDs.
Maturity Period: Flexible to your needs
You may choose any maturity date with a minimum period of 7 days to a maximum period of 1 year to suit your needs. Your CD is automatically renewed for the same period in absence of any other instruction, at the ruling rate of interest on the date of renewal. There is no grace period for automatic renewal of deposits on maturity. For deposits issued for 1 year or more, we send maturity notices to the depositors 2 to 4 weeks before the due date.
Minimum Amount: Easy to Start
The minimum amount accepted is USD 2000
Other Features:
1.FDIC Insurance Up to $100,000
2.Facility to Open Joint & Corporate Accounts
Additional Deposits:
Additional amounts deposited into an account will be treated as fresh deposits & separate certificates of deposits will be issued for such deposits.
Early Withdrawal:
Withdrawal of deposit before its date of maturity may be allowed at bank’s discretion. In that event, interest will be paid at the rate applicable for the period for which the deposit remained with the bank or the contracted rate, whichever is lower, as prevailing on the date of deposit, less one percent. However, no interest shall be paid on the deposit which runs for less than 30 days. There is no other penalty or charge on early withdrawal.
Which of the following statements is true? （ ）A.CD is automatically renewed for the same period unless having other instruction.
B.CD isn’t automatically renewed for the same period at the ruling rate of interest on the date of renewal.
C.CD is automatically renewed for the same period without any other instruction.
D.CD is automatically renewed for the same period with permission of the bank manager.答案：C解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】the following statements; true
【主题句】
第五段You may choose any maturity date with a minimum period of 7 days to a maximum period of 1 year to suit your needs. Your CD is automatically renewed for the same period in absence of any other instruction, at the ruling rate of interest on the date of renewal. 您可以选择任何到期日，最短期限为7天，最长期限为1年，以满足您的需求。在没有任何其他说明的情况下，您的大额存单按照续约日期的利率自动再续期同期。
【解析】题目意为“以下哪个选项是正确的？” 选项A意为“除非有其他说明，大额存单才能自动续期同期”；选项B意为“大额存单不会按照续约日期的利率自动再续期同期”；选项C意为“大额存单会自动续期同等时间，无需任何其他说明”；选项D意为“只有经银行经理许可，大额存单方可自动续期同期”。根据主题句，选项C与题意相符，因此正确。 -
第11题：
共用题干
第二篇
Saving Money
Where you save your money often depends on what you are saving for.If you are
saving to buy a dictionary or to go to a concert,then probably keep your money somewhere
in your room.
If you are saving for a big purchase like a mountain bike or a school trip,where would
you save your money?
One place to save money is the bank.Putting your money in a savings account will
help your money earn more money.If you put your money in a piggy bank（猪形储蓄
罐）,one year later you'll still have the same amount of money you put in.If you put
your money in a savings account,one year later,you'll have more money than you put
in.Why?
When you keep your money in a bank,your money earns interest.Interest is the
amount of money a bank pays you to use your money.The bank uses your money(and
the money of other people,too)to loan money to people and businesses.
The bank will send you a statement several times a year.A bank statement tells you
how much money there is in your account.It also tells you how much interest you have
earned.If you leave your money in the bank,you can watch it grow!
Another way you can save money is to buy a certificate of deposit or CD.If you have
some money that you don't need to use for a long time,this is a good way to make your
money grow.
You can buy a CD at a bank.You agree not to use the money for a certain period of
time.That period might be from six months to five years.You can't touch your money
during that time.If you do,you must pay a penalty,or fee.
Since the bank is using your money for that time period,it will pay you interest.You
will earn more interest with a CD than in a savings account.Can you guess why?It's
because you promise to leave your money in the bank for a certain period of time.Banks
pay different rates of interest.So,you may want to compare rates in newspaper ads before
buying a CD.A bank statement tells you
A:the amount of money you have in the bank.
B:the current rates of interest.
C:the current rates of exchange.
D:the best way to save your money.答案：A解析： -
第12题：
单选题Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?AThe extra increase in benefit rates for families with young children is more important than other issues.
BTo reduce poverty, the most important thing is to lower unemployment.
CTo narrow the gap between rich and poor, the benefit rates should be raised higher than inflation rate.
DThe government’s welfare reform programme has met strong criticism and opposition.
正确答案： B解析：
题目问的是：下列哪一项能最好地表达文章的中心思想？文章主要讲了贫富差距及其解决办法，其中之一就是将利率调得高于通货膨胀率。故C最符合题意。 -
第13题：
对话理解
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?
(11)
A．Interest rate of a foreign currency is much higher.
B．There are risks of losing money sometimes to open a foreign currency account.
C．Foreign currencies exchange rates are relatively stable.
D．It is advisable to open a foreign currency account.
正确答案：B
解析：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"。 -
第14题：
听力原文：The rate of interest on savings accounts is usually a little lower than that on deposit accounts.
(5)
A．There is a higher rate of interest on deposit account.
B．There is a higher rate of interest on savings account.
C．The rate of interest on deposit accounts is always much higher than that on savings accounts.
D．The rate of interest on deposit accounts is usually much lower than that on savings accounts.
正确答案：A
解析：单句意思为“储蓄账户利率通常比定期存款利率低”。 -
第15题：
单句理解
听力原文：These time deposits earn higher interest rates, which may be fixed or floating, but no withdrawals are allowed until the term has ended.
(1)
A．Sometimes the interest rates on time deposits are not fixed.
B．People can draw these deposits at any time.
C．The interest rates on time deposits are fixed.
D．The interest rates on time deposits are floating.
正确答案：A
解析：单句意思为“定期存款会获得一个固定的或浮动的更高利率，但如果不到期则不允许取款”。只有A项意思正确。 -
第16题：
听力原文： If you want to invest money at short term, you've got several possibilities: first, a current account. This gives you the possibility of having all your money at your immediate disposal. It also entitles you to a cheque-book. Second, you've got a deposit account, which usually pays about 3. 5% interest, less tax. In that respect, a deposit account's a better investment than a current account. However, though you are entitled to a cheque-book, you can only withdraw up to a certain sum each month. For large amounts, you must give the bank a few months' notice. Finally, you have certificates of deposit. These pay in the order of 6.5% interest.
28. How many possibilities are there for a customer to invest money at short term?
29.With what kind of deposit can a customer NOT use a cheque-book?
30.What is the interest rate for maintaining a deposit account?
(28)
A．2.
B．5.
C．4
D．3
正确答案：D
解析：综合整篇录音原文，它提到first,...Second,...Finally,...因此推断出客户可采用三种方法进行短期投资。 -
第17题：
A certificate of deposit (CD) is issued by a depository- institution (56) that the holder has deposited at the institution a certain mount of money for a certain period of time. By issuing a certificate of deposit, a bank, or (57) institution, gives its pledge to (58) the certificate at maturity and to pay a certain rate of interest for the use of the deposited funds.
Certificates of deposit are issued in several different forms. They may be negotiable or nonnegotiable, If a CD is negotiable it may be sold on the secondary market (59) to maturity. Usually only large CDs are issued in negotiable form. CDs may also be issued either in bearer or registered form. Negotiable CDs are usually always issued in bearer form. because of the ease with which ownership may be (60) .
(41)
A．evidence
B．fact
C．proof
D．prove
正确答案：A
解析：根据上下文，填空处的意思应为“证据”，proof更加倾向于某种现象证明(英文意思：A sign that something is certainly true)。而evidence则偏向于由某一事物为证明的(英文意思：Words or objects make something more clearly true)。本句意思在于强调CDs的证明作用，所以A项更符合题意。 -
第18题：
听力原文：Banks change their base rates fairly infrequently.
(5)
A．Banks often change their base rate.
B．Banks seldom change their base rate.
C．Banks never change their base rate.
D．Banks change their base rate at regular intervals.
正确答案：B
解析：单句意思为“银行很少变动其基准利率”。 -
第19题：
The bank (56) borrowers enough interest to pay the expense of the bank and have something left over for (57) . The interest cannot be higher than the legal rate, which is established by state law and in most states is 6% per year. (58) big loans, the interest rate is much less, even as low as 2%. The rate depends on the money market, when there is plenty of money (59) to be borrowed, banks charge low rates of interest. A savings bank may pay its depositors 2% and lend the money at 3.5% or 4%. But when money is tight, interest rates go up, and a savings bank may try to (60) depositors by offering 4% or 4.5% or even more and lending the money at 5% or 6%.
(41)
A．receives
B．gets
C．charges
D．pays
正确答案：C
解析：句意：银行向贷款人索取足够的利息以支付银行日常开销，并保证部分盈余。这里表示索取费用的词是charge。receive收到。pay支付，交纳。 -
第20题：
资料：Children back at school, nights slowly starting to draw in and the weather more changeable. The seasons are turning and after an eerily calm summer for financial markets, there's a whiff of uncertainty in the air. Bond yields are up from their lows, and the relentless migration of global capital towards any asset, anywhere, with some yield, is slowing.
The concern is the growing awareness of central banks' waning ability to boost growth with ever-lower interest rates and ever-bigger purchases of assets. The debate about if, when and how slowly the US Federal Reserve will raise interest drags on, but if downward pressure on global bond yields from the European Central Bank （ECB） and the Bank of Japan's （BOJ） largesse is drawing to a close, that's a bigger milestone for markets.
A world of higher bond yields is one where the pressure to seek yield in exotic places is diminished. It's also a world where the capital gains that accompanied falling yields become capital losses and investors question the merit of bonds over cash （or equities）.
This search for yield in exotic places has, since the end of January, helped the Brazilian real gain more than 20% against the US dollar, with the Russian rouble managing almost as much. The dollar, itself, has fallen back is by 7.5% fall in trade-weighted terms, unwinding nearly 40% of the gains it has seen since mind-2014.
There's no need to panic about bond yields rising, because rate rises in Japan or the Eurozone are years away and the Fed's still tinkering. But 10-year yields on both German and Japanese government bond yields fell below zero for the first time in late June. They have been edging higher through the summer. It's almost as if investors really aren't that keen on tying money up at negative yields for that long – why not stick to cash?
In the US, estimates of "neutral" real interest rates are tumbling to around zero. Estimates of how much slack there is left in the labour market are being revised up and after five years when productivity growth has averaged a measly 0.5%, there's widespread acceptance that it's unlikely to accelerate by magic.
But even if we take all of this into account, markets are now pricing in an extraordinarily slow pace of rate hikes by the Fed – from their current 0.25-0.5% range, to about 0.75% by the end of 2017 and to 1% by the end of 2018.
GDP growth still oscillates around 2%, the Fed's favoured measure of inflation is at 1.6% and the unemployment rate is trending lower. The pricing of the future path of short term rates seems too low even for the "new normal" economic environment.
All of these currencies have gained against the pound and I can't see that changing. Too much importance should not be placed on either the collapse in confidence immediately after the vote to leave the EU or the subsequent bounce.
The economic impact of leaving the EU will be felt through delayed investment decisions as a result of uncertainty about when and on what terms it happens. A debilitating rather than a corrosive impact on the economy will be seen in slower, but positive growth. It will also be felt in further （slower） sterling weakness.
The Bank of England has already cut policy rates from 0.5% to 0.25%, and there's more to come from both the Bank and the pound over the next year. A 5% fall from here would take the pound close to €1.1, and we could see it fall below $1.25 as the Federal Reserve edges rates higher.
According to the the passage which of the followings is Not true?A.In recent years central banks adopt the method of lower interest rates and asset purchases to promote economic growth but now such ability of central banks have become increasingly weaker
B.Investors doubt that the yields will decline, because the bond prices of financial market are falling
C.In the first half of this year global financial markets are as changeable as the weather changes
D.The 10-year yields German and Japanese government bond have been moving up slowly through the summer答案：B解析：本题考查的是细节理解。
【关键词】not true
【主题句】It’s also a world where the capital gains that accompanied falling yields become capital losses and investors question the merit of bonds over cash （or equities）.在这个世界里，伴随着收益率下降的资本收益变成了资本损失，投资者质疑债券的价值高于现金（或股票）。
【解析】本题问的是“根据本文以下哪一选项不是正确的？”选项A意为“近年来，中央银行采用了低利率和资产购买的方法来促进经济增长，但现在央行的这种能力变得越来越弱。”可以在文中找到依据“The concern is the growing awareness of central banks’ waning ability to boost growth with ever-lower interest rates and ever-bigger purchases of assets.问题是人们逐渐意识到，央行越来越无力以更低的利率和更大的资产购买来刺激经济增长。”故正确；选项B意为“由于金融市场的债券价格正在下跌，投资者怀疑收益率会下降。”与主题句不符，故错误；选项C意为“今年上半年，全球金融市场就像天气变化一样变化无常。”可以在文中找到依据“Children back at school, nights slowly starting to draw in and the weather more changeable.The seasons are turning and after an eerily calm summer for financial markets there’s a whiff of uncertainty in the air.孩子们回到学校后，夜晚开始慢慢地延长，天气也变得更加多变。季节在变，在金融市场度过了一段可怕的平静的夏天之后，空气中弥漫着一丝不确定的气息。”通过比喻，表示金融市场的变化无常，故正确。选项D意为“10年期德国国债和日本国债收益率在整个夏季都在缓慢上升。”，可在文中找到依据“But 10-year yields on both German and Japanese government bond yields fell below zero for the first time in late June. They have been edging higher through the summer.但德国和日本10年期国债收益率在6月底首次跌至零以下。整个夏天，他们都在逐渐上升。”故正确。 -
第21题：
资料：Bank CD is the instrument uniformly figuring in the investment options of most investors. Bank of India CDs are safe, FDIC insured & offer decent returns. There is no brokerage, no fees or hidden costs. However, the Bank may impose a fee for administrative expenses involved in any legal action in connection with the CD. Look at our ‘Star CD’ plan below.
High Interest: Higher on Large amount
Our rates on certificate of deposits are among the best in the industry. The rate may vary on day-to day basis. For CD’s of above $250,000.00, the interest is simple i.e not compounded; therefore, annual percentage yield is same as annual interest rate. The interest is payable on the day of maturity of deposit. Interest paid during the year is reported to Internal Revenue Services. For today’s rates please refer to Current Rates of Interest on STAR CDs.
Maturity Period: Flexible to your needs
You may choose any maturity date with a minimum period of 7 days to a maximum period of 1 year to suit your needs. Your CD is automatically renewed for the same period in absence of any other instruction, at the ruling rate of interest on the date of renewal. There is no grace period for automatic renewal of deposits on maturity. For deposits issued for 1 year or more, we send maturity notices to the depositors 2 to 4 weeks before the due date.
Minimum Amount: Easy to Start
The minimum amount accepted is USD 2000
Other Features:
1.FDIC Insurance Up to $100,000
2.Facility to Open Joint & Corporate Accounts
Additional Deposits:
Additional amounts deposited into an account will be treated as fresh deposits & separate certificates of deposits will be issued for such deposits.
Early Withdrawal:
Withdrawal of deposit before its date of maturity may be allowed at bank’s discretion. In that event, interest will be paid at the rate applicable for the period for which the deposit remained with the bank or the contracted rate, whichever is lower, as prevailing on the date of deposit, less one percent. However, no interest shall be paid on the deposit which runs for less than 30 days. There is no other penalty or charge on early withdrawal.
For deposit running for more than 30 days, early withdrawal may be （ ）, （ ） penalty or charge.A.allowed, without
B.banned, with
C.allowed, with
D.banned, without答案：A解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】deposit running for more than 30 days; early withdrawal; penalty or charge.
【主题句】
最后一段Withdrawal of deposit before its date of maturity may be allowed at bank’s discretion. There is no other penalty or charge on early withdrawal. However, no interest shall be paid on the deposit which runs for less than 30 days. 在其到期日之前撤回存款可由银行酌情决定。提前退出时没有其他处罚或收费。但是，对于运行时间少于30天不应支付利息。
【解析】题目意为“对于存款时间少于30天的情况，提出退出___，_____处罚或罚款”。根据主题句，提前退出可由银行酌情决定，但无需受到处罚或收费，只是运行时间少于30天不应支付利息。选项A与题意相符，因此正确。 -
第22题：
资料：Bank CD is the instrument uniformly figuring in the investment options of most investors. Bank of India CDs are safe, FDIC insured & offer decent returns. There is no brokerage, no fees or hidden costs. However, the Bank may impose a fee for administrative expenses involved in any legal action in connection with the CD. Look at our ‘Star CD’ plan below.
High Interest: Higher on Large amount
Our rates on certificate of deposits are among the best in the industry. The rate may vary on day-to day basis. For CD’s of above $250,000.00, the interest is simple i.e not compounded; therefore, annual percentage yield is same as annual interest rate. The interest is payable on the day of maturity of deposit. Interest paid during the year is reported to Internal Revenue Services. For today’s rates please refer to Current Rates of Interest on STAR CDs.
Maturity Period: Flexible to your needs
You may choose any maturity date with a minimum period of 7 days to a maximum period of 1 year to suit your needs. Your CD is automatically renewed for the same period in absence of any other instruction, at the ruling rate of interest on the date of renewal. There is no grace period for automatic renewal of deposits on maturity. For deposits issued for 1 year or more, we send maturity notices to the depositors 2 to 4 weeks before the due date.
Minimum Amount: Easy to Start
The minimum amount accepted is USD 2000
Other Features:
1.FDIC Insurance Up to $100,000
2.Facility to Open Joint & Corporate Accounts
Additional Deposits:
Additional amounts deposited into an account will be treated as fresh deposits & separate certificates of deposits will be issued for such deposits.
Early Withdrawal:
Withdrawal of deposit before its date of maturity may be allowed at bank’s discretion. In that event, interest will be paid at the rate applicable for the period for which the deposit remained with the bank or the contracted rate, whichever is lower, as prevailing on the date of deposit, less one percent. However, no interest shall be paid on the deposit which runs for less than 30 days. There is no other penalty or charge on early withdrawal.
Bank of India CDs are safe because （ ）A.CD is a safe instrument.
B.Bank of India is safe.
C.CD is insured
D.All of the above答案：D解析：本题考查细节理解。
【关键词】Bank of India CDs; safe; because
【主题句】
第一段Bank CD is the instrument uniformly figuring in the investment options of most investors. Bank of India CDs are safe, FDIC insured & offer decent returns. There is no brokerage, no fees or hidden costs. 银行大额存单（CD）是大多数投资者普遍选择投资的工具。印度银行的大额存单是安全的，联邦存款保险公司（FDIC）投保，并提供体面的回报。没有经纪人，没有收费或隐藏费用。
【解析】题目意为“印度银行大额存单是安全的，因为______。” 选项A意为“大额存单是一个安全的工具”；选项B意为“印度银行是安全的”；选项C意为“大额存单被投保”；选项D意为“以上皆是”。根据主题句，选项A、B、C均提到，因此选项D正确。
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第23题：
共用题干
第三篇
Saving Money
Where you save your money often depends on what you are saving for. If you are saving to buy a dictionary or to go to a concert,then probably keep your money somewhere in your room.
If you are saving for a big purchase like a mountain bike or a school trip,where would you save your money?
One place to save money is the bank.Putting your money in a savings account will help your money earn more money. If you put your money in a piggy bank（猪形储蓄罐）, one year later you'll still have the same amount of money you put in?If you put your money in a savings account,one year later,you'll have more money than you put in.Why?
When you keep your money in a bank,your money earns interest.Interest is the amount of money a bank pays you to use your money.The bank uses your money(and the money of other people,too)to loan money to people and businesses.
The bank will send you a statement several times a year. A bank statement tells you how much money there is in your account. It also tells you how much interest you have earned.If you leave your money in the bank,you can watch it grow!
Another way you can save money is to buy a certificate of deposit or CD.If you have some money that you don't need to use for a long time,this is a good way to make your money grow. You can buy a CD at a bank.You agree not to use the money for a certain period of time.That period might be from six months to five years.
You can't touch your money during that time.If you do,you must pay a penalty,or fee.
Since the bank is using your money for that time period,it will pay you interest.You will earn more interest with a CD than in a savings account. Can you guess why?It's because you promise to leave your money in the bank for a certain period of time.Banks pay different rates of interest.So, you may want to compare rates in newspaper ads before buying a CD.A bank statement tells you_______.
A:the amount of money you have in the bank
B:the current rates of interest
C:the current rates of exchange
D:the best way to save your money答案：A解析：文章第三段提到“Putting your money in a savings account will help your money earn more money"，因此选D。
第四段第二句“Interest is the amount of money a bank pays you to use your money"，利息是银行付给储户的钱。
第五段第二句提到bank statement告诉储户账户里有多少钱，其中利息收入是多少。
第七段说到如果你提前支取，会被收取一定的费用，所以选D。
touch在此的意思是储户在储蓄期内不可以取钱，因此选C。