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.(词数191)
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.
高二英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
My family had always been close and lucky. No one died and no one was sick. We were all living a happy life until my grandfather had cancer. No matter how much I told myself he might not die, somehow I still felt as if it was a death sentence. He fought so hard but died at 63. I honestly didn’t know how I dealt with. I never cried alone. I had the support of my family and teachers. I just remembered my grandfather’s wish that we should celebrate his life.
That’s how we came up with the idea for Hives (蜂房) for Lives — a business my sister and I started where all the profits (赢利) go to the American Cancer Society (ACS). During our first year we donated (捐赠) more than $2,000 to the ACS. The next year a man who belonged to my grandparents’ “bee club” gave his honey to us, and our little business grew. We sold at wine festivals, schools, and to anyone else who would buy! We had my uncle sell in California and my grandmother sell in Chicago. We have sold honey in 13 states — even in Puerto Rico! This year we donated more than $10,000 to the ACS and we’re hoping to do more next year. Hopefully our business will help research into the causes of cancer or just improve the life of someone with cancer.
I feel like Hives for Lives is a way to honor my grandfather. Honor his love, his life, and his strength. With Hives for Lives reminding me of my grandfather every day, I feel as if I can move on in life, that he will always be alive in my heart and memories. It made me deal with his death, because I felt like I had truly honored his wish of celebrating his life.
1.From the first paragraph, we can learn ____.
A.the author’s grandfather had been ill for years
B.the author hadn’t thought his grandfather would die
C.the author showed little love towards his grandfather
D.the author’s grandfather had tried to fight against his disease
2.The purpose of the author’s starting Hives for Lives is NOT for _____.
A.improving his life B.honoring his grandfather
C.helping do research for cancer D.supporting people with cancer
3.How many states have they sold honey in? ______
A.13states B.10 states C.8states D.6states
4.What would be the best title for the text? ______
A.Turning sadness into hope B.The meaning of life
C.To my grandfather D.Living with cancer
高二英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
The summer holiday is coming, that makes me excited. I had been looking forward relaxing myself. l’d like to go swimming, climb mountains and see several movie. I think I can play the basketball with my classmates. It will surely be a wonderful time! However, my parents think different. They don’t want me to go out. They are afraid I’ll be knocked down by a truck, fallen off a tree, or fight with others. Beside, they are afraid I will lose my way. I hate being treated like a bird keeping in a cage. To get more freedom, I will try to persuade him.
高二英语短文改错简单题查看答案及解析
From a young age, Michael Platt loved two things: the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and cupcakes. He imagined ways he too could fight for justice. He memorized figures about income inequality and childhood hunger. But he also spent afternoons at his home computer, amazed by YouTube bakers who made perfect cupcakes.
When his parents gave him a pair of Toms shoes for Christmas three years ago, Michael saw a way to connect his twin passions. At age 11, he founded a bakery that operates on the Toms one-for-one model: For every cupcake, cake or cookie that Michael sells, he donates another to the homeless and hungry. Twice a month, he heads to locations to pass out goodies. Michael, now 13, said he especially enjoys handing out cupcakes to kids.
“I know I like cupcakes, but also cupcakes are part of a child’s childhood so they should get them,” said Michael, noting that he always eats one with whippedicing (打发的糖霜) on his birthday.
Michael calls his baking business Michaels Desserts. He left out the apostrophe (撇号) as a reminder that he is baking for others, not himself. “I always wanted to have a purpose for what I do.” he said. “It’s all about helping people--- not just having a purpose for yourself, but thinking about, ‘How does this touch other things? ”
When he started the bakery, he knew that he wanted his business to do more than make money. That’s why the intention of Michaels Desserts is fighting hunger and giving back, which Michael accomplishes through his giveaways. Michael hopes his cupcakes inspire others to work for social equality.
Sometimes, Michael admits, he grows tired of being in the kitchen. Then he remembers the homeless boy he met once while handing out cupcakes. A couple of days afterward, the boy’s father messaged Michael on Facebook to say that his son, encouraged by Michael’s example, now desired to become a baker.
“That inspired me,” Michael said. He smiled and looked down.
1.What inspired Michael’s method of helping the poor?
A.His admiration for Martin Luther King.
B.A Christmas gift his parents gave him.
C.A bakery that runs on a one-for-one model.
D.A baking program he watched on YouTube.
2.Why did Michael name his business Michaels Desserts instead of “Michael’s Desserts”?
A.To attract more consumers.
B.To show its connection with Toms shoes.
C.To remind himself to always think about others.
D.To remind himself to have a life purpose.
3.What does Michaels Desserts intend to do?
A.Provide children with perfect cupcakes.
B.Inspire more people to love baking.
C.Help homeless people.
D.Feed hungry people.
4.Which of the following best describes Michael?
A.Sympathetic and selfless. B.Honest and outgoing.
C.Talented and modest. D.Ambitious and diligent.
高二英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
Walk in the footsteps of the characters from your favorite books, poems and songs, with the new Walking Fiction app.
Jack, Chicago, USA
“We used Walking Fiction in Paris, France, to learn about Ernest Hemingway-one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. We walked the streets of his 1964 novel, A Moveable Feast, and we sat in Café Les Deux Magots on Boulevard Saint Germain while we were reading parts of the book. Hemingway used to sit there when he lived in Paris in the 1920s.”
Marco, Rome, Italy
“Last year, we visited the real Penny Lane in Liverpool, England, from the Beatles song, Penny Lane, by songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon. The lyrics(歌词) of the song were written about that road because Paul and John used to meet at a bus terminal there when they were young.”
Lucy, Dublin, Ireland
“We used Walking Fiction to see a different side of Dublin, Ireland. Today, we’re imagining it’s 16th June, 1904, and we’re walking the streets of Dublin, just like Leopold Bloom, James Joyce’s most famous character from his book, Ulysses. With this app, ordinary events in fiction are really brought to life.”
Ann, London, UK
“We visited Hampshire, England, the home of Jane Austen and the imaginary heroines from her books, such as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. We were thinking about the weddings in Austen’s books when we finished her church, St. Nicholas. Jane Austen’s house in Chawton was turned into a museum and we finished our tour there. It was a great day!”
Take a tour in the paths of masters. Download our free app today and start walking!
1.Why did Jack visit Café Les Deux Magots?
A.To buy A Moveable Feast. B.To drink coffee with friends.
C.To experience historical change D.To follow the master’s journey.
2.Whose work is Penny Lane?
A.Hemingway’s. B.Paul and John’s.
C.James Joyce’s. D.Jane Austen’s.
3.Who are Leopold Bloom and Elizabeth Bennet?
A.Characters created by authors.
B.Developers of the new app.
C.Travel lovers from the books.
D.Friends of Lucy and Ann.
高二英语阅读选择简单题查看答案及解析
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1.When did Joe begin to work?
A.In 1931. B.In 1948. C.In 1979.
2.What dream did Joe have when he was a boy?
A.Becoming a doctor. B.Becoming a worker. C.Becoming a teacher.
3.Where did Joe study computer math?
A.In the Community College of Philadelphia.
B.In high school.
C.In the University of Pennsylvania.
4.How old was Joe when he completed the work on his master’s degree?
A.At 17. B.At 55. C.At 58.
高二英语短文简单题查看答案及解析
What does the woman imply about Uncle Jim?
A.He eats too much. B.His manners are just fine. C.He has a good sense of humor.
高二英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析
What does the man think of Beijing Opera?
A.It is great. B.It is boring. C.It is terrible.
高二英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析
What will the woman do tomorrow?
A.Go for a picnic. B.Go shopping. C.Go to the cinema.
高二英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析
How much money does the man probably have?
A.20 dollars. B.30 dollars. C.50 dollars.
高二英语短对话简单题查看答案及解析