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Cruise(巡航)lines worldwide suspended sailings March 13 because of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Now companies such as Carnival and Disney are pushing out their return dates and canceling more trips meaning passengers can receive full refunds for the price of their trips.
Those who want to take their chances and postpone — even though there’s no firm date when this pandemic will end — can choose to receive a credit for a future cruise. Just remember: If you choose a credit, you have given up your refund. Cruise companies want you to stick with them, and are offering extra perks(津贴) and credits to keep you on board.
Carnival Cruises
On Wednesday, Carnival Cruises announced it would suspend Alaska sailings through June 30 and scrap all San Francisco cruises for the rest of the year. Typical five-day cruises along the California coast called at Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, before returning to the Bay Area.
The company also canceled cruises aboard Carnival Radiance (an upgrade of the Carnival Victory) through Nov. 1, and Carnival Legend, through Oct. 30. Carnival Legend typically sails from Seattle to Alaska in summer months.
Passengers whose trips have been canceled may opt for a refund or a future cruise credit.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line on Monday extended its suspension for sailings departing in April. Passengers who had tickets on any of its four ships through April 28 may receive a refund or a cruise credit for a trip within 15 months of their original departure date, according to the company’s website.
Disney also warned passengers about sailings aboard the Disney Wonder that are scheduled to resume April 29. The itinerary(行程) calls for a stop in Vancouver, Canada, but Canada has closed its ports at least through July 1.
21. What can the passengers select if they want to cruise later?
A. Refunds B. Credits C. Perks D. Chances.
22. What do we know about Carnival Cruises?
A. Carnival Legend typically sails from Seattle to Alaska in winter months.
B. Passengers whose trips have been canceled only choose a future cruise credit.
C. Carnival Radiance is canceled through Oct.30.
D. San Francisco cruises will be canceled for the rest of the year.
23. What may happen if you had tickets on any of the ships of Disney Cruise Line？
A. You will receive refunds before April 28.
B. Your trip will be delayed till June.
C. You will receive a cruise credit for a trip.
D. You will receive refunds on April 29.
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了许多邮轮因新冠疫情被取消后，乘客如何获得退款或信用额度。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中Those who want to take their chances and postpone — even though there’s no firm date when this pandemic will end — can choose to receive a credit for a future cruise.可知那些想抓住机会推迟旅行的人，可以选择为未来的游轮之旅获得信用积分，即使这场流行病何时结束还没有确定的日期。由此可知，那些想以后进行游轮之旅的人可以选择获得积分。故选 B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段第一句On Wednesday, Carnival Cruises announced it would suspend Alaska sailings through June 30 and scrap all San Francisco cruises for the rest of the year.可知，嘉年华邮轮公司宣布，将在6月30日前暂停阿拉斯加航线，并在今年剩余时间内取消所有旧金山邮轮。由此可知，今年剩余时间的旧金山游轮将被取消。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中Passengers who had tickets on any of its four ships through April 28 may receive a refund or a cruise credit for a trip within 15 months of their original departure date, according to the company’s website. 可知根据该公司网站显示，在4月28日之前持有该公司四艘船中的任何一艘船票的乘客，可以在原出发日期的15个月内获得退款或邮轮积分。由此可知，如果你有迪士尼游轮的船票，你将会得到邮轮积分。故选 C。
