2012年职称英语(综合类B级)全真模拟试卷(2)

第4部分：阅读理解(第31～45题，每题3分，共45分)下面有3篇短文，每篇短文后有5道题。请根据短文内容，为每题确定1个最佳选项。

 

31. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The newest type of bank loan is simple to get.
B. Bank loans are more difficult to get.
C. Banks charge higher interest rates.
D. Banks offer loans to those having a fairly good credit rating.
32. One of the disadvantages in borrowing from parents or relatives is that__________.
A. parents or relatives will ask the young people to pay back soon.
B. it will not help young people to develop a good credit habit.
C. they always charge interest.
D. they always charge higher rates than other lenders.
33. Most commercial banks offer__________.
A. installment loans that may run from 12 to 30 months.
B. installment loans that may run from 30 to 90 days.
C. single-payment loans that may run from 30 to 90 days.
D. single-payment loans that may run from 12 to 30 months.
34. "Ready credit" or "reserved checking"__________.
A. is designed to give the depositor a check.
B. allows the depositor to write a check to pay any amount.
C. allows the depositor to borrow money from a bank by writing a check.
D. allows the depositor to charge an interest.
35. According to the first paragraph, young people__________.
A. have difficulty borrowing from their parents or relatives.
B. can't get an interest-free loan from their parents or relatives.
C. always borrow money from an agency.
D. usually borrow from their parents or relatives.

36. The word "blizzard" in paragraph 12 can be replaced by__________.
A. "snowstorm".
B. "hurricane".
C. "mist".
D. "fog".
37. What will Hawkins do when he sees something interesting on a road trip?
A. He will turn back.
B. He will drive around.
C. He will stop to explore.
D. He will stop exploring.
38. When did motels suddenly appear?
A. After the work to build the interstate highway system started.
B. When driving trips became popular.
C. After many roads were paved.
D. After new cars were made.
39. Which of the following words can best describe Hawkins' trip to New Orlends?
A. Eventful.
B. Colorful.
C. Delightful.
D. Unforgettable.
40. Which of the following statements is NOT true of American college students?
A. They have little money.
B. They like traveling by bike.
C. They like to explore the country.
D. They often have plenty of free time.

41. Which of the following is a bad habit of the executive passengers that frustrates the airlines?
A. They do not book their seats in advance.
B. They do not sit on the seats they are supposed to take.
C. They do not travel on the flight they have booked.
D. They do not pay in advance for the seats they book.
42. The following are all mentioned as reasons why the airlines are having a hard time EXCEPT that__________.
A. the tourist industry is experiencing an all-time low.
B. there is no increase in the number of passengers.
C. there are more seats on the planes than needed.
D. the competition between airlines is strong.
43. The improvements the airlines attempt at include all the following EXCEPT__________.
A. making their seats more comfortable.
B. providing better food during flights.
C. showing more movies during the long flights.
D. offering sleeperettes to first-class passengers.
44. There is not much the airlines can do when it comes to__________.
A. making sure the departures are not delayed.
B. the efficient handling of luggage.
C. speeding up customs procedure.
D. the improvement of the condition of waiting lounges.
45. According to the passage, in operating airlines it is essential to__________.
A. keep in mind the need of the executives only.
B. satisfy the need of the low fare passengers at the expense of the executives.
C. try to attract as many passengers as possible by reducing fares.
D. cater to the need of passengers sitting at both ends of the jets.