Nothing can spoil a vacation quicker than losing your money or credit cards. A few simple steps before you head out of the door can help protect your cash, card and personal information while you’re traveling.
Paul Stephens, a policy analyst San Diego, notes that people spend a lot of time planning their trips, from buying guidebooks to finding just the right beach outfits(裝備).“But their eyes glaze(呆滯) over when the subject of keeping money safe comes up,” he said.
“Why not take a few minutes to do something that could probably save your vacation?” Stephens asked.“In most cases, they can go on your to-do list with‘ buy travel bags’ and everything else,” he added.
The top recommendation is to clean your wallet. Remove unnecessary credit cards and any other unneeded documents that could compromise(危及...的安全)your identity if lost or stolen while you’re on vocation.
Then make a photocopy of the cards you’ve decided to take along and keep it in a secure location with you(not in your wallet)or leave it with a trusted relative or friend back home. Then you will know who you need to contact and how to reach it if your wallet is missing.
“Travelers should never leave their wallets or any identifying documents in their hotel room when they’re not there,” he said.” Choose a hotel with a safe to keep your valuable things in. Or keep your wallet and documents with you at all times. ”
56.According to passage, _______can destroy one’s vacation the most quickly.
A.being lost on vacation        B.losing money or credit cards
C.living in a bad hotel.      D.losing contact with family
57.What does the underlined word stand for?
A.The people who are going traveling.
B.The outfits that are prepare4d for traveling.
C.The suggestions on what to buy when traveling.
D.The steps to avoid losing money or credit cards.
58.What should people do with their wallet before they go on vacation?
A.Take it with them all the time.
B.Put it in a safe place at the hotel
C.Remove unnecessary cards and documents.
D.Leave it with family or friend.
59.What is the topic of the passage?
A.How to prepare for travel.
B.How to be happy during your vacation.
C.How to keep cash and cards safe on vacation.
D.How to protect your luggage on vacation.
60.According to the passage, we know ______.
A.people don’t always know how to protect their money or credit cards
B.people should take a lot of money with them while traveling
C.people can leave their identifying documents in rooms, if the hotel is expensive
D.people can spend a few minutes preparing the luggage for travelling

小題1:B
小題2:D
小題3:C
小題4:C
小題5:A
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B.Failures are necessary experiences in competition.
C.Competition is harmful to personal quality development.
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B. People living in the city are in close contact with nature.
C. People living in the country suffer from more diseases than those living in
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A.there are too many social problems in this country
B.people are very poor during the time for giving presents
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Lifestyle Factors. Without educational or parental guidance, children are extremely greatly exposed to the cultural pressures that are largely responsible for growth of the obesity. Neither the media nor the educational system has strong programs that encourage healthy way of life, including exercise and healthy foods. The following are some specific problems created by the culture:
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A. The first breath-taking pictures of the Earth taken from space.
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C. The German scientist Alfred Wegener.
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B. Our ancient thought that the surface of the earth is still.
C. Alfred Wegener was not the first person to investigate the idea that the continents move.
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B. study of architecture
C. earth surface
D. structural geology
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A. The coastlines of South America and Africa could fit together.
B. The coastlines of North America and Africa could fit together.
C. The east coastlines of North America and the west coast of Europe could fit together.
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