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Swiss Banks Switzerland is well-known for chocolate and its watch-making industry. It is even more famous for its unique ban

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问题                                                 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.【T1】________.
    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 War II German Nazis (纳粹) put much of their money in Switzerland.【T2】________.
    Swiss banks are popular for many reasons.【T3】________It enjoys one of the highest per capita (人均) incomes in the world. It has been neutral for many centuries, especially during the two world wars. 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 1934, a law was passed that forbade Swiss banks to reveal the names of account holders.【T4】________If a Swiss banker reveals a person’s bank account without permission, he or she commits 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.【T5】________They want the banks to reveal the names of possible criminals.
    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.
【T5】
选项
答案A
解析 空格前一句的意思为“然而最近瑞士政府一直承受着来自其他国家的巨大压力”，空格后一句的意思为“他们希望银行透露嫌疑犯的姓名”，选项A的意思为“他们敦促瑞士修改银行法”，与上下文的衔接最紧密，故选A。
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