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III. 阅读（共两节，满分40分）

第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

 

Whether you’re headed to another country for business or pleasure, it is likely that you need to keep in touch with family or business partners in the United States. But if you plan to do that using your cell phone, you could have an unwelcome surprise-U.S. cell phones don’t work abroad. U.S. companies use different forms of technology, not like most of the international community, including Europe.

However, there is an easy, cost-effective solution(方法) to staying in touch while you’re traveling. You Can rent a phone that is guaranteed to work in the countries you’re visiting. Roadpost offers a 30-day cell phone rental plan that includes free incoming calls, free voicemail and call waiting services.

    The service is convenient and simple. You can place your order online and your phone will be shipped to arrive on the date you want. If an unexpected business trip comes up, Roadpost can provide next-day delivery for most cities. In addition to the phone, Roadpost provides a spare battery, travel charger and a leather carrying case.

    When your phone is shipped from Roadpost, you receive an e-mail confirmation that contains your international cell phone number so you can leave it with family members and business partners; Roadpost even provides business cards preprinted with your international phone number.

    Those who don’t want to be without e-mail while traveling can rent an international BlackBerry. It can be hard to stay in touch by e-mail when traveling. With an international BlackBerry, you can email as much as you like, without worrying about an expensive bill. If you’re traveling to very remote areas, you may want to consider renting a satellite phone: Because they receive their signals from satellites, these phones work anywhere on the

planet, including oceans and mountains. When you return, simply ship the phone or BlackBerry back to Roadpost using the return kit the company provides.

1. According to the text, Roadpost probably is______.

  A. an organization that offers some free services

  B. a person who offers some advice to foreign tourists

  C. a company that rents cell phones to Americans going abroad

  D. a Person who makes travel plans for Americans

2. The first paragraph mainly tells us that ______.

  A. Americans need to change their cell phones

  B. European form of technology is different from America's

  C. U.S. cell phones don't work abroad

  D. Americans who go abroad will meet an unwelcome surprise

3. Which of the following will help you a lot in mountainous areas?

  A. BlackBerry.                                            B. The return kit.

  C. E-mail.                                               D. Satellite phones.

4. According to the text, it can be inferred that ______.

   A. an international BlackBerry is mainly used to send e-mail

   B. Roadpost can offer cell phones using in different areas

   C. you should select a bag used to send your cell phone

   D. Roadpost's service is convenient and simple

5. Which of the free services can you get from Road post?

  A. Voicemail.                                    B. Sending e-mail.

  C. Shipping the phone back.                         D. Call waiting services.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

 C

 C

 D

 B

 A

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