How much interest per year does the bank currently pay?A.2.5 percent.B.4 percent.C.7 perce
How much interest per year does the bank currently pay?
A.2.5 percent.
B.4 percent.
C.7 percent.
D.It's hard to say.
B
How much interest per year does the bank currently pay?
A.2.5 percent.
B.4 percent.
C.7 percent.
D.It's hard to say.
B
Janine,a cash-basis taxpayer,borrowed $15,000 for her business from a local bank three years ago.To increase her deductions for 2018,she pays December interest of $150 and prepays January and February interest totaling $300.The maturity date of the note is November 30,2019. How much of the interest is deductible in 2018?()
A.$0
B.$150
C.$300
D.$450
A.$0
B.$30,000
C.$70,000
D.$160,000
E.$200,000
A.To buy some national savings bonds.
B.To open a savings account.
C.To inquire about the interest rate.
D.To withdraw some money.
It's interesting to note that insurance has existed in some form. for a very long time. The earliest insurance policies provided shipping protection for merchants as far back as 3000 B. C.
In general, the contracts were often no more than verbal agreements. They granted loans to merchants with the understanding that if a particular shipment of goods was lost at sea, the loan didn't have to be repaid. Interest on the loans varied according to how risky it was to transport the goods. During periods of heavy piracy at sea, for example, the amount of interest and the cost of the policy went up considerably. So, you can see how insurance helped encourage international trade. Even the most cautious merchants became willing to risk shipping their goods over long distances-not to mention in hazardous weather conditions-when they had this kind of protection available.
Generally speaking, the basic form. of an insurance policy has been pretty much the same since the Middle Ages. There are four points that were prominent then and remain dominant in all policies today. These were outlined in chapter six and will serve as the basis for the rest of today's discussion.
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A.Pirates.
B.Sailors.
C.Manufactures.
D.Merchants.
听力原文: While radio broadcasting was still in its early stage the wonder of television was already being developed. The person responsible for developing it was John Baird. In 1926 he gave the first demonstration of a television picture.
As a home entertainment, television rapidly became more popular than any other form. A news broadcast became more immediate when people could actually see the scene in question and the movements of the figures. Films could also be available. One of the advantages of travel programs was the glimpse of far-away places which many viewers would not otherwise have seen. Though much of the entertainment was of a popular kind like quiz competitions, some remarkable cultural programs were also broadcast. Just as with radio in earlier days, a group of actors and actresses became familiar in every household. One of the most popular programs on television was sport and an interesting result of the television broadcast was the increased attendance at the actual events. How far this was due to a growth in interest in the-game and how far out of the peoples desire to appeal on the screen is not clear.
(33)
A.He was the first person to appear on television.
B.It was he who discovered the wonder of television.
C.He made the very first step towards the invention of television.
D.He developed the television and was the first person to demonstrate it.
听力原文: At sixteen, Henry Vincent was separated from his family as a result of the war. He wandered aimlessly from one country to another before finally settling down in Australia, where he trained as an electronics engineer. He established his own business but it called for so much work that marriage was out of the question.
His retirement suddenly made him realize how lonely he was and he decided to take up a hobby. With his interest in electronics, being an amateur radio operator seemed a natural choice. He installed his own equipment and obtained a license and his call sign, which is the set of letters and numbers used to identify oneself when making radio contact with other amateur operators all over the world.
Soon Henry had a great many contacts in far off places. One in particular was a man in California with whom he had much in common. One night the man in California happened to mention the village in Europe he had come from. Suddenly, Henry realized that this man was in fact his younger brother, Peter. At first, the two brothers were at a loss for words but then little by little they filled in the details of their past lives and not long afterwards Henry Vincent flew to California to be reunited with his brother.
(23)
A.He was trained as an electronics engineer.
B.He was trained as a mechanical engineer.
C.He was trained as a communication engineer.
D.He was trained as a nuclear engineer.
The original Manny, which【B4】$2 million, was sent to the army's Dugway Proving Ground in Utah in early November. The army【B5】uses Dugway to test chemical and biological【B6】. "The mannequin resembles the human body in size, 【B7】and trunk geometry," says David Bennett of Battelle's【B8】. Physics Center in Richland, Washing ton. "It can【B9】complex body temperature and sweating. It will test the【B10】of clothing used to protect people【B11】chemicals, extremes of temperature and other【B12】environments."
Manny incorporates 12 heaters which【B13】the skin above them. Perspiration can be【B14】so that it fits the robot's action【B15】it can sweat more and heat up【B16】it is walking up stairs. The main【B17】of this system is that them is very little good【B18】around on just how much individual parts of the【B19】heat up and sweat in【B20】situations.
【B1】
A.exciting
B.satisfying
C.producing
D.moving
听力原文:W: Good afternoon. Merles Apartments. May I help you?
M: Yes, I'm interested in renting a one-bedroom apartment. Do you have any available?
W: No, I'm sorry. None are available at this time, but I expect a vacancy in about three weeks. Could I interest you in a two-bedroom?
M: Well, I'm a student and I have to cut corners. How much would a two-bedroom apartment cost me?
W: The one-bedroom rents for $150 a month and the two-bedroom is only thirty-five dollars more.
M: Is the two-bedroom a great deal larger than the one-bedroom?
W: Yes, it is. Also, I might tell you that the one-bedroom doesn't have a dishwasher. All our two-bedroom apartments do.
M: What about signing a lease?
W: We do require a 6-month lease, and them is a deposit of $100 in case any damage is done to the apartment.
M: Is there a pool?
W: No, I'm sorry, there isn't. We do have a recreation area and a sauna. Also, there are tennis courts adjacent to our building.
M: When could I see an apartment?
W: How about late this afternoon? Let's see. I have an appointment visitor at three thirty and another one at four. How about five o'clock this afternoon?
(20)
A.It has a bigger kitchen.
B.There is a swimming pool nearby.
C.It is available immediately.
D.You don't have to sign a lease.
听力原文: At sixteen Henry Vincent was separated from his family as a result of the war. He wandered aimlessly from one country to another before finally settling down in Australia, where he trained as an electronics engineer. He established his own business but it called for so much work that marriage was out of the question.
His retirement suddenly made him realize how lonely he was and he decided to take up a hobby. With his interest in electronics, being an amateur radio operator seemed a natural choice. He installed his own equipment and obtained a license and his call sign, which is the set of letters and numbers used to identify oneself when making radio amateur operators all over the world.
Soon Henry had a great many contacts in far off places. One in particular was a man in California with whom he had much in common. One night the man in California happened to mention the village in Europe he had come from. Suddenly, Henry realized that this man was in fact his younger brother, Peter. At first, the two brothers were at a loss for words but then little by little they filled in the details of their past lives and not long after Henry Vincent flew to California to be reunited with his brother.
(30)
A.He trained as an electronics engineer.
B.He trained as a mechanical engineer.
C.He trained as a communication engineer.
D.He trained as a nuclear engineer.