单选题
When you transport your goods internationally, several precautions must be taken to ensure proper shipment: Export shipments require greater handling than domestic transport and should be properly packaged and correctly documented so that they arrive safely and on time. You also need to make sure that breakable items are protected, and that other fragile goods will not be damaged by the stresses of air and ocean shipment, such as vibration and moisture. You must first decide what mode of transport is best. When shipping within a continent, you may prefer land transportation. When shipping to another continent, the preferred method may be by sea or air. Although maritime shipping is general]y less expensive than air, it can be much slower and thus less cost-effective. You should consider the additional costs of sea freight, such as surface transportation to and from the docks and port charges. Ocean freight can take longer than air freight and you may have to wait until the ship reaches its destination to receive payment.
单选题
What is the purpose of this notice? A. To inform freight forwarders about weight limitations B. To advise importers about insurance policies C. To provide general information about shipping D. To notify exporters about new safety measures
单选题
According to the document, shipping by sea usually: A. is best B. costs more C. is faster D. costs less
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】通过“Although maritime shipping is generally less expensive than air, it can be much slower and thus less cost-effective．(尽管海运一般比空运便宜，但慢得多，因此不划算。)”可以判断，海运通常花费较少(D)，而不是花费较多(B)；海运通常较慢，而不是较快(C)。因为海运“不划算”，所以它并不是最佳选择(A)。
单选题
What additional cost can arise when using maritime freight? A. More expensive packaging B. Land transportation to and from the port C. More documentation D. Higher insurance premiums
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】短文提到“the additional costs of sea freight, such as surface transportation to and from the docks and port charges(海运的额外费用，例如往返码头的陆路交通费和港口收费)”，所以采取海运时可能发生的额外费用为往返码头的陆路交通费(B)。更贵的包装(A)、更多的文件(C)和更高的保险费(D)均未在文中出现。