[A] those measures will do more harm to UBS.

[B] those measures will cauterize UBS.

[C] those measures will forcefully stop UBS from furthur loss.

[D] those measures will control bleeding of UBS.

2. Compared with the mark-to-market valuations, the mark-to-model approach could _____.

[A] slow down the worsening in credit qualtiy.

[B] instantly crystallise all expected future loss.

[C] worsen the credit quality.

[D] accelerate the deterioration in credit quality.

3. The reason that Marcel Rohner thought the chang of approach was "distracting" is _____.

[A] this change was unexpected to take place in such a situation.

[B] this change was result of the advice of auditors and regulators.

[C] this change was unfavorite to UBS.

[D] this change was taken to make people dispel their guess.

 4. The phrase "the white knights"(Line 5, Paragraph 5) most probably means____.

[A] rich people.

[B] saviors.

[C] generous people.

[D] brave people.

5. The author's attitude towards UBS's future is______.

[A] optimistic

[B] pessimistic

[C] uncertain

[D] none of the above