Swiss banks

Switzerland is well-known for chocolate and its watch-making industry. It is even more famous for its unique banking and financial system. 26____

Banking in Switzerland goes back to the 18th century. In the past, not
Swiss banks

Switzerland is well-known for chocolate and its watch-making industry. It is even more famous for its unique banking and financial system. 26____

Banking in Switzerland goes back to the 18th century. In the past, not only rich people but also dictators(独裁者 kept their money in Swiss banks. During World II War German Nazis put much of their money in Switzerland. 27.____

Swiss banks are popular for many reasons 28.____. It enjoys one of the highest per capita(人均) incomes in the world. It has been neut ral for many centuries, especially during the two world war's. In addition, the Swiss franc is one of the most stable currencies in the world.

Most importantly, Swiss banks follow very strict privacy rules. In 1931, a law was passed that forbade Swiss banks to reveal the names of account holders. 29.____ If a Swiss banker reveals a person's bank account without permission, he or she cominits a crime. Such regulations have made Switzerland a popular destination for many people.

Lately, however, the Swiss government has been under heavy pressure from other countries. 30.____ They want the banks to reveal the names of possible criminals.

选项:

A. They urge it to change its bank laws.
B. Banks strictly protect the privacy of their clients.
C. Private banking has a long tradition in the country.
D. Banks play an important role in Switzerland's' economy
E. Foreigners in troubled areas also kept money in Swiss banks.
F.For one, the country has a very stable and prosperous economy.
【正确答案】:26-30: D E F B A
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