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American Express Gold: Best “non-travel” travel card
Why it’s great in one sentence: The American Express Gold card earns tons of valuable Amex travel points on practically all the food-related purchases you’re making even when you are not traveling, and the credits available on the card nearly offset (抵消) its annual fee.
This card is right for: People who can use all of the card’s various credits and who spend significant money at restaurants, on food delivery services or at U.S. supermarkets while they are not on the road.
Highlights:
First, with the Amex Gold, you’ll earn 4 points for every dollar you spend on restaurants worldwide, and on up to $25,000 in annual purchases at U.S. supermarkets (1 point per dollar afterwards). Most food delivery services count as “restaurants” on this card, so that means the vast majority of your food purchases will earn 4 points, regardless of how you’re eating.
You’ll also earn 3 points per dollar when you book airfare directly with an airline, so if you’re looking to jump on any sales for flights later in the year, you can pay for them with the Amex Gold and earn extra points on those as well.
The points earned on this card are American Express Membership Rewards points, which are extremely useful. You can redeem (兑取现金) them directly for flights via Amex Travel at 1 cent each, but if you put in some extra effort and research, you can potentially get much more value from them by transferring them to any of Amex’s 21 airline and hotel partners, which include Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Marriott and many more.
1. What can we know about the American Express Gold card?
A. It requires no annual fee. B. It has a link with food purchases.
C. It is targeted at delivery services. D. It.is right for restaurant managers.
2. If you spend $ 25,800 annually at U.S. supermarkets, how many points will you earn?
A. 100,000. B. 100,800. C. 103,200. D. 400,000.
3. What can you do with these points on this card?
A. Change them into money to buy food.
B. Transfer guests from airlines to hotels.
C. Purchase services in suggested airlines.
D
Make some extra effort and do research.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是美国运通金卡的特点和优势。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“This card is right for: People who can use all of the card’s various credits and who spend significant money at restaurants, on food delivery services or at U.S. supermarkets while they are not on the road.(这张卡适用于：当你不在路上时，可以使用卡上所有的各种积分，或者在餐馆、外卖服务或美国超市花费大量金钱的人。)”可知，美国运通卡金卡与食品购买有关。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Highlights:部分的“First, with the Amex Gold, you’ll earn 4 points for every dollar you spend on restaurants worldwide, and on up to $25,000 in annual purchases at U.S. supermarkets (1 point per dollar afterwards).(首先，有了美国运通金牌，你在世界各地的餐厅每消费1美元就能获得4分，在美国超市每年消费最高25,000美元（之后每消费1美元可获得1分）。)”可获得的积分是25,000*4+800*1=100,800分，故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“You can redeem them directly for flights via Amex Travel at 1 cent each, but if you put in some extra effort and research, you can potentially get much more value from them by transferring them to any of Amex’s 21 airline and hotel partners, which include Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Marriott and many more.(您可以通过美国运通旅行直接兑换机票，每张1美分，但如果你付出额外的努力和研究，你可以通过将它们转移到美国运通的21家航空公司和酒店合作伙伴，包括达美航空、捷蓝航空、万豪等那里，从而获得更多的价值。)”可知，你能用这张卡片上的积分在建议的航空公司购买服务。故选C。
