题目内容
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 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 call waiting services, free incoming calls and free voicemail.
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 the planet, including oceans and mountains. When you return, simply ship the phone BlackBerry back to Roadpost using the return kit the company provides.
【小题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 |
| 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 |
| A．BlackBerry. | B．The return kit. |
| C．E-mail. | D．Satellite phones. |
| A．an international BlackBerry is mainly used to send ,.-mail for free |
| B．Roadpost can offer cell phones used in different areas |
| C．you should select a bag used to send your cell phone |
| D．Roadpost's service is convenient and simple |
| A．Voicemail. | B．Sending e-mail. |
| C．Shipping the phone back. | D．Call waiting services. |
【小题1】C
【小题2】C
【小题3】D
【小题4】B
【小题5】A
解析试题分析：本文介绍的是一个提供电话租赁业务的美国公司，以及这家公司所提供的业务的具体信息。
【小题1】C 推理题。根据文章第二段第三行内容Roadpost offers a 30-day cell phone rental plan that includes call waiting services, free incoming calls and free voicemail.
可知这是一家提供电话租赁业务的公司，故C正确。
【小题2】C 段落大意题。根据文章第一段最后3行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说明本段是想告诉我们美国的手机到国外就不能使用了，故C正确。
【小题3】D 细节题。根据最后一段前3行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 the planet, including oceans and mountains说明在山区只能使用卫星电话，故D正确。
【小题4】B 细节题。根据第三段第一行The service is convenient and simple.说明B正确。
【小题5】A 细节题。根据第二段最后两行Roadpost offers a 30-day cell phone rental plan that includes call waiting services, free incoming calls and free voicemail.说明A正确。
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