Ⅳ 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)

第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)

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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.

56.The underlined word “fraud” in the first paragraph probably means _____.

       A.cheating   B.sale   C.payment   D.use

57.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

58.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

C

SPECIAL EVENTS

THIS WEEKEND

Captain Goodfellow

Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.

Walking Tour of the Town

Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!

Films at the Museum

Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.

International Picnic

Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Take Me out to the Ballgame

It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold… Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.

Do you want to hear “The Zoo”?

“The Zoo, a popular group from Australia, will give their first U.S. concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City College.

64. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food ________.

A. at the front entrance of City Hall      B. at the Ballgame

C. at 5:00 p.m.                      D. at Central Park on Saturday

65. “The Zoo” is ________.

A. a park with lots of animals there        B. U.S. concert

C. a music group                      D. going to give the concert at 8 a.m. tomorrow

66. You may see this passage in ________.

A. a British newspaper        B. an American newspaper

C. a British magazine         D. an American magazine

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