1. 财经英语Unit 1Money and Ba.pptVIP

Task 1 Match each of the logos in Column A with the proper names in Column B and C. Column A Column B Column C 1. Bank of China a. 渣打银行 2. B. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China b.中国农业银行 3. C. Agricultural Bank of China c. 汇丰银行 4. D. China Construction Bank d. 中国建设银行 E a B e F c G h Task 1 Match each of the logos in Column A with the proper names in Column B and C. Column A Column B Column C 5. E. Standard Chartered e. 中国工商银行 6. F. HSBC f.美国银行 7. G. China Merchants Bank g. 中国银行 8. H. Bank of America h. 中国招商银行 C b A g D d H f Task 2 Scan Passage A and find the answers to the following questions. 1. What is the main function of financial institution? The main function of financial institutions is to handle the financial assets of Households and firms in our society. 2. According to the writer, what is the best we can do when future events can not be konwn? The best we can do is to place a subjective value on the probability of certain events occuring. Task 3 Read Passage A and judge whether the following statements are TURE or FALSE. Put a tick (√) in the related box. STATEMENTS TRUE FALSE 1 One main function of financial intermediaries is to handle the financial assets between households and firms. 2 Financial intermediation is to occur when savers deposit funds with financial institutions. 3 Primary securities are more illiquid than secondary securities. 4 Future events in financial markets are always predictable. 5 Financial intermediaries are in a better position to control risks of portfolio than households. 6 A banker always enjoys a higher-than-expected return in his investment. 7 There is little possibility that all depositors withdraw funds at the same time. 8 Financial intermediaries help the flow of funds from lenders to borrowers. ? ? ? ? ? Task 4 Watch each of the terms in Column A with its appropriate definition in column B. Column A Column B financial intermediaries financial intermediation diversif