笔译二级综合能力（阅读理解）模拟试卷11
阅读理解（含5小题）
Consumers should be prepared to lose all their money if they invest in schemes promising high returns from digital currencies such as bitcoin, a city watchdog has warned.
The volatile nature of cryptoassets was highlighted again on Monday as bitcoin dropped 28％ from Friday\’s record high of $42,000, having doubled its value in less than a month. Despite the day\’s decline to $30,200, bitcoin is still only at its lowest level since the first day of the new year.
As the popularity of cryptocurrencies grows, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) urged consumers to understand what they were investing in and the financial risks involved, given they were unlikely to be protected by UK schemes that help investors reclaim cash when companies go bust.
The FCA said some crypto investment firms may be overstating potential payouts, or understating the risks.
Investors who found themselves out of pocket would not be able to rely on the Financial Ombudsman Service to settle complaints or order compensation from offending firms. Consumers were also unlikely to be covered under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, which covers losses up to £85,000 on fully regulated accounts and investment products including pensions.
The FCA said the complexity of some services and products linked to cryptoassets made it hard for consumers to understand the full risks. There was no guarantee that cryptoassets could be converted back into cash, putting consumers at the mercy of supply and demand in the market.
They should also be aware that some firms that promise high returns may not face any regulation beyond basic money-laundering requirements.
The FCA added that the \\
1.Statistics in Paragraph 2 are listed to show that________.(D)
A. bitcoin’s value is at record-high level
B. bitcoin’s value has reached a new low
C. bitcoin’s value is almost steady
D. bitcoin’s value fluctuates widely
解析：本题是段落含义题，对应第2段，句子大意：比特币从周五的历史最高点一路下跌，周一下跌了28％。
2.The FCA suggests consumers to________.(A)
A. think twice before investing in cryptocurrencies
B. stop investing in cryptocurrencies
C. overlook the financial risks of cryptocurrencies
D. ask UK schemes for help whenever possible
解析：本题是句子理解题，对应第3段第1句，句意：该机构提醒消费者要明白他们所投资的内容有金融风险。
3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the FCA?(D)
A. Investments in cryptocurrencies contain financial risks.
B. Investments in cryptocurrencies may not be protected by regular schemes.
C. Crypto investment companies may be exaggerating their spending.
D. Crypto investment companies are transparent about risks.
解析：本题是词汇细节题，对应第4到第5段。选项C和选项A对应第4段：一些加密货币投资公司可能夸大了潜在支出，或者低估了风险；选项B对应第5段第1句；选项D与选项A相互矛盾，与原文不符。
4.The phrase \\(B)
A. losing jobs
B. losing money
C. losing faith
D. losing shelters
解析：本题是词汇细节题。根据上下文可以推测出选项B含义最接近。
5.The word \\(C)
A. probability
B. normality
C. instability
D. feasibility
解析：本题是词汇细节题。加密货币的价格浮动性很大。选项C．instability意为不稳定性，与volatility词义相近。
6.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the popularity of cryptocurrencies?(A)
A. Intrinsic value.
B. Investment trend.
C. Inflation rates.
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