Letter One

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 21 July, 2006

Dear Sirs,

Our foreman, Mr. Li Ming, had an accident on July 6, 2006. He crushed his forefinger (食指) when operating a machine. At that time, we didn’t think the accident was serious enough to report, but Mr. Li has returned to his work after an absence of two weeks and is still unable to carry on his normal duties. We therefore wish to make a claim (索赔) under the above policy (保险单) and shall appreciate your sending us the necessary claim form.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Yours faithfully,

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (Signature)

Letter Two

27 July, 2006

Dear Sirs,

We have received your letter of July 21 and noted that you made a claim for the accident of Mr. Li Ming. We would, however, remind you of the terms of the policy that this claim should have been submitted within three days after the accident. More than two weeks have now passed. Consequently, your claim to compensation（赔偿） under the policy has been forfeited (放弃、没收).

Nevertheless, as an exceptional measure, we have decided to overlook its late submission, though we are bound to say that it should have been clear from Mr. Li’s absence from work that this accident was more serious than you had supposed and that there seems to be no good reason why this claim should not have been made earlier.

We are enclosing (附上) a claim form as requested, but must emphasize that future claims cannot be entertained if you cannot comply with the terms of the policy.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Yours faithfully,

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　(Signature)

1. What is the main idea of these two letters?

A. Mr. Li crushed his forefinger when operating a machine.

B. Mr. Li can’t work after an absence of two weeks.

C. Asking for a claim for injury.

D. The insurer compensates Mr. Li.

2. What happened to Li Ming on July 6?

A. He crushed his forefinger while working.

B. He was hurt by a car accident.

C. He was ill.

D. He didn’t go to work.

3. The reason why they didn’t report the accident to the insurer in time is that ______.

A. they didn’t think of the claim

B. they didn’t think it was serious enough to report

C. they didn’t insure in the company

D. they want more compensation

4. What’s the attitude (态度) of the insurer to this injury?

A. He doesn’t want to compensate.

B. He compensated in time when they received the letter for claim.

C. He thinks it doesn’t matter to tell him a little late.

D. He thinks that the accident should be informed in time.