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As soon as you are on your way to Eastern Europe，here are a few tips on what you should pack.In general，pack lightly，with only the most basic clothes.People dress casually(随便地)in Eastern Europe，so you don't need to bring along your smartest clothing.
At the risk of going against our own advice by weighing down your luggage，we suggest you consider bringing along the following things，which we found particularly useful in Eastern Europe.
Batteries: If your camera，flash，or other appliances run on batteries，bring enough supply along.Certain types of batteries don't exist in Eastern Europe，and those that do often don't last very long.
Calculators：Many travellers find it useful to figure out foreign exchange rates on a calculator.We suggest a credit card calculator that fits into your wallet or purse.
Cash：We have found it good to have a supply of small unit US bills($1 and $ 5)to use in hard－currency (硬通货)stores，to buy international train tickets，etc..The hard－currency stores never seem to have the right change，and thus you may lose out without some “pretty cash” in hand.
Electric Current Adapters: If you bring any appliances，remember that the electricity in Eastern Europe uses 220 voltsC．，not the standard 110 volts of North America.A 110－volt appliance will soon burn out when attached to an uncharged 220－volt plug. Get in touch with the Franzus Company,352 Park Ave，south，New York，NY10010(tel.212/889－5850)，and ask for their booklet，“Foreign Electricity Is No Dark Secret”．
Language Tools：One of Europe's big challenges is communicating with the local people，since their language is so different from our own.To help overcome difficulties，you might buy phrase books before you go—you won't find them useful once you are in Eastern Europe.
If you are interested in learning an Eastern European language in more detail，we recommend the tape course produced by Audio Forum.In each course you listen to native speakers on a tape and follow along in a textbook.You can ask Audio Forum for their catalog(目录)at Broad St.Guilford，CT 06437 (tel.toll free 800，/243－1234)．
Money Belts: A money belt is especially helpful when you have many documents(证件)to carry around(as you always do in Eastern Europe)．The best one we found is made by Eagle Creek Travel Gear,143 Cedros Ave.(P.O.box 651)，Solona Beach，CA92075 (tel.619/755－9399，or toll free 800/874－9925)outside California.
Traveller's Checks：These are necessary.Bring your traveller's checks in small to medium unit ($10，$ 20 or $ 50)to change a little bit at a time，so as not to be left with a lot of local money.To be on the safe side，be sure to copy down the check numbers in two places，just in case something happens to the checks.
文章大意：本文作者给了我们一些去东欧旅游时应带什么东西的建议。
1．The writer suggests that when you go to Eastern Europe，you only need to bring your__ B__.
A．smart clothing B．everyday clothing
C．formal suit D．sportswear
解析：细节理解题。题干指“作者建议当你去东欧时，你只需要带你的……”。本题从文章第一段中的“the most basic clothes”便可得知B项为正确答案。
2．Which of the following mentioned in the passage is about money matters？__A__
A．Cash and traveller's checks.
B．Money belts，language and tools.
C．Cash and electric current adapters.
D．Batteries and other electric appliances.
解析：细节理解题。只有选项A“现金和旅行者的支票”，都是有关钱的事项。
3．Eagle Creek Travel Gear is a company producing __D__.
A．calculators B．tapes
C．electric current adapters D．money belts
解析：细节理解题。由Money Belts一段的前两句可知。
4．The passage is probably taken from __C__.
A．a bank notice B．a holiday advertisement
C．a traveller's guide D．an electrical safety booklet
解析：文章出处题。由本文第一段可知作者在给我们一些去东欧旅游的建议，通篇短文都是在讲述旅行方面的内容，故C项为正确答案。
