Question

When traveling abroad, it is wise to carry your money in traveler's checks because checks are protected against loss or theft. If your checks are lost or stolen, the issuing authority will refund(赔偿) your money.

Not only are they safe, they are also convenient. They are available in different currencies and they can be cashed at most banks throughout the world. Most shops, hotels and restaurants also accept them.

Traveler's checks are very easy to use. When you collect them, you sign each check once. The cashier enters the amount in your passport. When you cash, you sign each check again. The cashier will usually ask to see your passport again too.

To get traveler's checks you usually go to your bank. They can be paid in cash or in other ways. Large amounts, however, must be ordered in advance.

For the safety and convenience of traveler's checks, you are charged two commissions(佣金，酬劳): an insurance commission when you buy them and an encashment commission when you cash them.

It is suitable to make a note of the serial numbers of your checks. Keep this separate from your traveler's checks.

1.People like to carry their money in traveler’s checks when traveling abroad, because______.

A．they cannot be lost or stolen

B．they can be used anywhere

C．they are safe and handy

D．they can save travelers plenty of money

2.If your traveler's checks are lost or stolen, who will refund you?

A．The authority that issues you the passport.

B．The insurance company.

C．The bank where you buy your checks.

D．The travel agency that arranges your travel.

3.You sign your traveler’s check for the second time in order to ________.

A．get your passport                       B．cash it

C．claim insurance                         D．pay for commission

4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A．You need not pay a commission for the safety of your traveler’s checks.

B．People usually get traveler’s checks from foreign banks.

C．Traveler’s checks can be exchanged for the money of the country you visit.

D．You cannot get your passport until you get your traveler’s checks.

Answer

1.C

2.C

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述了在旅行的时候，使用支票的方便性，你可以在世界上任何一个地方的银行兑换，可以在很多的商店里购物等，很安全也很方便。

1.C 细节题。根据文章第二段Not only are they safe, they are also convenient. They are available in different currencies and they can be cashed at most banks throughout the world. Most shops, hotels and restaurants also accept them.说明这很安全也很方便，故C正确。

2.C 细节题。根据第一段最后一句If your checks are lost or stolen, the issuing authority will refund(赔偿) your money.说明是发给你check的银行会赔偿给你，故C正确。

3.B 细节题。根据文章第三段Traveler's checks are very easy to use. When you collect them, you sign each check once. The cashier enters the amount in your passport. When you cash, you sign each check again. The cashier will usually ask to see your passport again too.说明你签名是为了使用，是为了付现金，故B正确。

4.C 细节题。根据第二段They are available in different currencies and they can be cashed at most banks throughout the world. Most shops, hotels and restaurants also accept them. 说明在世界上很多地方的银行里都可以兑换，故C正确。

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