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【题目】 With an improved economy，many travelers have been buying first or business class seats，leaving fewer for upgrades（升级）.Here are some strategies for getting a free upgrade.

1. Fly a lot.

This is the most common way to earn a free upgrade. Most airlines reserve some spaces for travelers who fly at least 5，000 miles per year. Five years ago，this meant half or more of domestic（国内的）first class travelers sat up front for free. But now，airlines are selling more high-price seats，so on popular routes it is not unusual for more than 20 travelers to compete for one or two upgrades. But on routes with fewer business class travelers，free upgrades remain more plentiful.

2. Use miles.

If you're not a frequent traveler but still have some miles to fly，you may be able to use them for an upgrade. Be careful，though，as many airlines now ask not just for miles but also a cash co-pay. One example: on flights to Europe，American Airlines charges 5，000 miles，plus $110，for a one-way upgrade from discounted economy class to business class. For most domestic upgrades，American Airlines wants 15，000 miles plus $ 75.

3. Get lucky.

Sometimes airlines overbook coach（经济舱），and a few travelers get no seats. Agents try to ensure the airline's most loyal travelers get the nod（被选中）. Agents usually have some flexibility to make sure the plane is full and takes off on time. So it's the easiest way for them to do it-they might upgrade someone else out of order.

4. Save a life.

Flight attendants don't usually upgrade passengers, even when empty seats remain. Doctors and nurses who answer an emergency call are sometimes an exception. If they comfort a passenger, flight attendants might allow them to sit in business or first class for the rest of the flight.

【1】What might be the main topic of the passage?

A. The ways to get upgraded on a plane.

B. How to get on the flight safely and on time.

C. The best ways to get free flight tickets.

D. How to save a life on a plane quickly.

【2】Who can have the chance to get a free upgrade?

A. The person who always obeys the rules on the flight.

B. The person who doesn't have to look after a patient.

C. The person who is a friend of the flight attendants.

D. The person who flies a lot and has a long flying distance.

【3】Why might medical personnel be allowed to sit in business or first class sometimes?

A. Because they would like to talk with flight attendants kindly.

B. Because they want to have a better rest after a long journey.

C. Because they need to treat a passenger who is in emergent condition.

D. Because they are tired of staying with common passengers.

【4】Where can we find the passage?

A. A life guide.B. A travel guide.

C. A shopping guide.D. A pilot guide.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】

本文是一篇应用文，介绍了旅客坐飞机时如何免费升级座位的策略。

【1】主旨大意题。通读全文并根据第一段最后一句Here are some strategies for getting a free upgrade.可知，本文主要是给旅客介绍了坐飞机时如何免费升级座位的策略。故选A。

【2】细节理解题。根据第一、第二条免费升级座位的策略可知，飞行次数多的人和飞行距离长的人可以有机会免费升级座位。故选D。

【3】细节理解题。根据第四条中的“Doctors and nurses who answer an emergency call are sometimes an exception. If they comfort a passenger, flight attendants might allow them to sit in business or first class for the rest of the flight”可知，在紧急情况下医生和护士被允许乘坐商务舱或头等舱。故选C。

【4】推理判断题。文章介绍了旅客坐飞机时如何免费升级座位的策略，因此可能出现在旅行手册中。故选B。

这是一篇应用文阅读。高考全国卷阅读理解中一般都会考一篇应用文，考查学生快速提取信息的能力。应用文一般都带有小标题或者黑体字。本文属于带有小标题的应用文。应用文中出题一般有两个规律：两个小题一般不会在同一段落，巧用小标题定位。例如本文中，第一题对应第一段，第二题对应第一二个小标题，第三题对应第四个小标题。且应用文多以说明文为主，主旨句会在文章第一段。本文第一段“Here are some strategies for getting a free upgrade.”就直接点名了文章目的与主题。第一题就可以直接得出答案。稍有难度的是第四题，猜测文章来源，此类题目主要依据关键词解题，例如本文主旨是如何升级机票，所以来自于旅游指南。