银行考试题库：英语通用模拟题（四）

Passage 5

Sun exposure is a major contributing factor for melanoma skin cancer, the fifth most common cancer in the UK, with more than 14,000 people diagnosed each year. A recent research suggests sunscreen alone should not be relied on to prevent malignant melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer.

In the new study, scientists at the University of Manchester looked at the effects of UV light on the skin of mice at risk of melanoma. This allowed them to examine the effects of sunscreen in blocking the disease. “UV light targets the very genes protecting us from its own damaging effects, showing how dangerous this cancer-causing agent is,” said lead researcher Prof Richard Marais. Very importantly, this study provides proof that sunscreen doesn’t offer complete protection from the damaging effects of UV light. This work highlights the importance of combining sunscreen with other strategies to protect our skin, including wearing hats and loose fitting clothing, and seeking shade when the sun is at its strongest.

17. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Sun exposure is the only factor for skin caner.

B. Melanoma skin cancer will not kill people.

C. Melanoma skin cancer hit many people in U.K.

D. Sunscreen offers adequate protection.

18. What does the underline word “malignant” mean in first paragraph?

A. fatal B. harmful C. wild D. benign

19. What does the study suggest?

A. Sunscreen in useless as a protection.

B. UV light is not as harmful as thought.

C. Various protection means should be taken.

D. Wearing hat provides better protection.

Passage 6

Destinations compete for the attention of would-be travelers everywhere: on billboards, in newspaper supplements, via online advertisements ― even in cinema.

In the world of travel industry product placement, few boons are better than having a movie shot on location. And no country knows this better than New Zealand, where the huge success of the Lord of the Rings franchise helped turn the country into one of the world’s most sought after travel destinations.

According to a survey taken after all three movies had been released, 6% of New Zealand visitors said the franchise was one of their main reasons for visiting the country. After the first film of The Hobbit trilogy was released in 2012, the New Zealand tourist board rebranded the entire country as “Middle-earth”. From January to September 2013, international visitor numbers were up nearly 10% ― with 8.3% of international visitors overall citing The Hobbit as their draw. (That means The Hobbit’s influence was about the same as “getting a good deal on flights”, which was the reason another 8.8% of foreign visitors gave).

20. According to the text, what’s the best way to attract would-be tourists?

A. Having a movie shot on location.

B. To make online advertisements.

C. To advertise the attraction in newspapers.

D. Put advertisements on billboards.

21. What doesn’t the text refer to ?

A. Factors that may influence the number of international visitors.

B. The increased rate of international visitors to New Zealand.

C. The time when the first film of The Hobbit trilogy released.

D. Beautiful sceneries of New Zealand showed in the Lord of the Rings.

22. What is the main topic of the text?

A. The situations of tourism in New Zealand.

B. The influence of movie on tourism.

C. The reason why New Zealand becomes one of the world’s most popular destinations.

D. The factors that influence tourism.