Some people will do just about anything to save money.And I am one of them.Take my family's last vacation.It was my six－year－old son's winter break from school，and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip.The flight was overbooked，and Delta，the airline，offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.I had meetings in New York，so I had to get back.But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay.I took my nine－month－old and took off for home.
The next day，my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight.Yes，I encouraged—okay，ordered—them to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Our total take：$1,600.Not bad，huh?
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a big－time bargain hunter，I know the value of a dollar.And these days，a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I've made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade：A Consumer Survival Guide.And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money's worth.I'm also tightfisted when it comes to shoes，clothes for my children，and expensive restaurants.But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape longer，and it's the first thing people notice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.
小題1:Why did Delta give the author's family credits?
A．They took a later flight.
B．They had early bookings.
C．Their flight had been delayed.
D．Their flight had been cancelled.
小題2:What can we learn about the author?
A．She rarely misses a good deal.
B．She seldom makes a compromise.
C．She is very strict with her children.
D．She is interested in cheap products.
小題3:What does the author do?
A．She's a teacher.
B．She's a housewife.
C．She's a media person.
D．She's a businesswoman.
小題4:What does the author want to tell us?
A．How to expose bad tricks.
B．How to reserve airline seats.
C．How to spend money wisely.
D．How to make a business deal.

小題1:A
小題2:A
小題3:C
小題4:C

小題1:細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第一段中“...give up our seats and leave the next day.”可知答案。
答案　A
小題2:推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第三段中“But as a big­time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.”可知作者自稱是一個(gè)一流的殺價(jià)者，并且說一筆好的交易是很少有人能夠拒絕的，因此作者不會(huì)錯(cuò)過一筆好買賣的，答案為A項(xiàng)。
答案　A
小題3:　細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第四段第二句“I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade.”可知作者是一位媒體工作者。
答案　C
小題4:寫作意圖題。文章最后一段講述了如何明智地花錢，即如何讓錢花得更值得，故答案為C項(xiàng)。
答案　C
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D．Artists to create new styles.
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It is one thing to admit that you made a mistake and another to hear it from a friend. Friends should be there to support you and cheer you up when you are feeling down, not make themselves feel better at your expense, right?
What to do about it:
It helps to remember that when people say “I told you so”, they may mean, “Please listen to my advice to avoid future mistakes.” If this is not the help you need – voice it out, without getting defensive.
小題1:According to the author, what can you do when meeting with a mean old lady?
A．Take it personally.B．Take it seriously.
C．Don’t apologize to her.D．Don’t get upset.
小題2:When seeing someone cutting in line, we’d better ________.
A．stop him immediatelyB．treat it with a good state of mind
C．pretend not to see itD．teach him a good lesson
小題3:The third tip intends to advise you ________.
A．not to keep silent at a friend’s improper suggestion
B．to tell your friend if they have misunderstood you
C．not to talk to your friend if they feel better at your expense
D．to apologize to your friend when you’ve done something wrong
小題4:What is the best title for this passage?
A．What to do when meeting with these people?
B．How to ask your friends for help when in trouble?
C．How to give advice to your friends when asked to?
D．What to say when faced with different situations?

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