Whether you’re headed to another country for business or pleasure, it is likely

Whether you’re headed to another country for business or pleasure, it islikely that you need to keep in

touch with family or businesspartners in the United States. But if you plan to do that using your cellphone,

you could have an unwelcome surprise—U.S. cell phones don’t work abroad. U. S. companies use different

forms of technology, not likemost of the international community, including Europe.

   However, there is aneasy, cost-effective solution to staying in touch while you’re traveling. You can rent a

phone that is guaranteed to workin the countries you’re traveling. Roadpost offers a30-day cell phone rental

plan that includes free incomingcalls, free voicemail and call waiting services.

   The service isconvenient and simple. You can place your order online and your phone will beshipped to

arrive on the date you want. Ifan unexpected business trip comes up, Roadpost can provide next - day delivery

for most cities. In addition tothe phone, Roadpost provides a spare battery, travel charger and a leathercarrying case.

When your phone is shipped fromRoadpost, you receive an e-mail confirmation that contains your internationalcell phone number so you can leave it with family members and businesspartners; Roadpost even

provides business cardspreprinted with your international phone number.

Those who don’t want to be without e-mail while traveling can rent aninternational BlackBerry. It can be hard

to stay in touch by e-mail whentraveling. With an international BlackBerry, you can email as much as you like,without worrying about an expensive bill. If you’retraveling to very remote areas, you may want to consider

renting a satellite phone:Because they Receive their signals from satellites, these phones work anywhereon the

planet, including oceans andmountains. When you return, simply ship the phone or BlackBerry back toRoadpost using the return kit the company provides.

1.According to the text, Roadpost probably is      .

   A. an organizationthat offers some free services   B. a person who offers some adviceto foreign tourists

   C. a company thatrents cell phones to Americans going abroad

   D. a person whomakes travel plans for Americans

2.The first paragraph mainly tells us that      .

   A. Americans need tochange their cell phones  B. European form of technology is different fromAmerica’s

   C. U. S cell phonesdon’t work abroad   D. Americans whogo abroad will meet an unwelcome surprise

3.Which of the following will help you a lotin mountainous areas?

   A.BlackBerry      B. The returnkit     C. E-mail    D. Satellite phones

4.According to the text, it can be inferredthat        .

   A. an internationalBlackBerry is mainly used to send e-mail

B. Roadpost can offer cell phonesusing in different areas

   C. you should selecta bag used to send your cell phone

   D. Roadpost’s service is convenient and simple

5.Which of the free services can you get fromRoad post?

  A. Voicemail     B. Sending e-mail    C. Shipping the phone back      D. Call waitingservices

试题答案

【答案】

1.C

2.C

3.D

4.B

5.A

【解析】略