题目内容
The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card fraud.Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal Website.Websites offering cheap goods and services should be regarded with card.On line, shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods they thought they bought.
The thieves then go shopping with your card number — or sell the information over the Internet.Computer hackers have broken down security system, raise questions about the safety of card-holder information.
Several months ago, 25,000 customers of CD universe, an on-line music retailer (零售商), were not lucky.Their names, addresses and credit-card numbers were posted on a Website after the retailer refused to pay US $157,828 to get back the information.
Credit-card firms are now fighting against on-line fraud.Master-card is working on plans for Web-only credit-card, with a lower credit limit.The card could be used only for shopping on-line.However, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep from being cheated.
Ask about your credit-card firm’s on-line rules: Under British law, cardholders are responsible for the first US $78 of any fraudulent spending.
And shop only at secure sites: Send your credit-card information only if the Website offers advanced secure system.
If the security is in place, a letter will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.The Website address may also start -- the extra “s” stands for secure.If in doubt, give your credit-card information over the telephone.
Keep your password safe: Most on-line sites require a user name and password before placing an order.Treat your password with care.
1.The underlined word “fraud” in the first paragraph probably means _____.
A.cheating B.sale C.payment D.use
2.Thieves usually get the information of the credit-card _____.
A.because many customers lost their cards
B.by paying money for people working in the information companies
C.because of the carelessness of the customers
D.by stealing the information from Websites
3.The best title for the passage might be _____.
A.How to Beat On-line Credit-card Thieves
B.How to Shop on the Internet
C.Never Use Credit Cards without an Advanced Computer
D.Why Thieves Steal Credit-Card Information
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Hannah Oyler
21 Balsom St Ventura, CA 94120 (613) 555 – 7236
Objective To obtain a position as a photographer for a major metropolitan newspaper.
Notable Achievements Time Magazine, Top Photos of the Year 1999 for California Wildfire Banaker Excellence in Photography Fellowship, 1995.
Experience
Ventura County Times Staff photographer, 1996 --- Present , Regular coverage included: Sports, Lifestyle, & Metro. Successfully met tight deadlines.
Los Angeles Times Summer Intern, 1995 & 1996 Assisted lead sports photographer. Gained valuable knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, and films.
Education University of Southern California B.A., Photography, 1996
Thomas Stanley
817 Park Ave Seattle, WA 98023 (614) 555 – 0283
Objective Legal Aid Practitioner.
Experience Johnson Industries International Legal Counsel, 1998 to Present
Acted as the in-house lawyer for the company, and was responsible for providing legal support for all company operations. Instrumental in establishing written company policies and training materials with respect to international trading laws and regulations, and general commercial practices. Provided prompt, efficient and practical legal advice to support to a busy, demanding clientele of traders.
Education Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Kathy Lorentz
608 Lincoln Ave Mobile, AL 36513 (623) 555 – 8237
Objective To obtain a managerial position that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience to increase profit margins, productivity and quality.
Summary Accomplished Project Manager with more than ten years experience. Proven ability to design and implement effective strategies, develop new products, and manage resources to produce profit. Proven ability to streamline processes and increase productivity.
Experience In Tech Corporation, Mobile, AL Project Manager, 1995 to Present
Worked with customers / potentials on development of product designs, tooling concepts, manufacturing methods, and costing for custom molded component applications. Directly supervised technical team of 3-5 project engineers responsible for new mold and molding systems implementation.
Education Jackson University, Tampa, FL ;M.B.A., Business Administration, 1992
Gary Wilson
809 West Cayuga St Philadelphia, PA 19037 (813) 555 – 6026
Objective Position as a Nurse of Health Care Provider.
Employment History St. Mark's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA;Surgical Nurse, 1994 to Present ;
Served as a staff surgical nurse. Provided health care checks for a diverse population. Performed blood pressure tests for community health outreach programs, provided a wide range of services including women's health clinic services and care for elderly patients.
Licenses R.N. - American Medical Association .
Education B.S., Nursing, 1994; University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Professional Affiliations Monroe County Medical Society; Pennsylvania Nursing Association
【小题1】From the first resume, we can know that Hannah Oyler _______.
A.is an excellent journalist of New York Times |
B.knows much about different photographic equipment |
C.graduated from Stanford University |
D.wants to get a job as a photographer no matter where he will work. |
A.a hospital | B.a supermarket | C.a company | D.a school |
A.complete | B.help | C.value | D.transform |
A.She is an experienced surgical nurse. |
B.She carried out blood pressure for many people. |
C.She has the experience of operating on patients. |
D.She is a member of some professional groups. |
A.how to achieve success in our career |
B.how to express your desire for a job |
C.how to make yourself different from others |
D.how to write a standard resume |