题目内容
Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further.The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 1 your money or can add 2 the cost.
Take the 3 example of a hairdryer.If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making the 4 buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest 5 price.But when you get it home you may find that it 6 twice as long as a more expensive model to dry your hair.The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well 7 your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.
So what principles should you adopt when you go out shopping?If you 8 your home, your car or any valuable 9 in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long run.
Before you buy a new appliance, talk to someone who owns one.If you can, use it or borrow it to check whether it suits your particular 10 .Before you buy an expensive item or a service, do check the price and what is on offer.If possible, choose from three items or three estimates.
1. A.save B.preserve C.raise D.retain
2. A.up B.to C.in D.on
3. A.easy B.single C.simple D.similar
4. A.most B.fullest C.best D.cheapest
5. A.for B.with C.in D.on
6. A.spends B.takes C.lasts D.consumes
7. A.cause B.make C.leave D.prove
8. A.reserve B.decorate C.store D.keep
9. A.products B.possession C.material D.ownership
10. A.function B.purpose C.goal D.task
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阅读下面短文,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Elizabeth Clay decided to go home and spend the holiday with her parents The next day she drove her old car home along the road. 1 she found she got a flat.The 22-year-old student 2 to stop her car by the side of the road in the winter night and opened the trunk.No 3 tire.
At this time,a car 4 .Paul and Diane told Clay to 5 them to a service station near their 6 They arrived to see that it had no suitable tires to 7 with her car.“Follow us home,”said Paul.
The couple called around to find a tire.NO 8 .They decided to let her use their own car.“Here,”Paul said,handing Clay a 9 of keys,“Take our car.We 10 be using it over the holiday.”
Clay was 11 .“But I'm going all the way to South Carolina,and I'll be gone for two weeks,”she 12 them.
“We know,”Paul said.“We I'll be 13 when you get back.Here's our number if you need to 14 us.”
Unable to believe her eyes,Clay watched as the 15 put her luggage into their car and then 16 her off.Two weeks later she 17 to find her old car cleaned inside and out with three new tires and the radio 18 .
“Thank you so much,”she said.“How much do l 19 you?”“Oh,no,” Paul said,“we don't want any money It's our 20 .” Clay realized that while it might have been their pleasure,it was now her duty to pass on their“do unto others”spirit.
1.
[ ]
A.Suddenly |
B.Finally |
C.Immediately |
D.Fortunately |
2.
[ ]
A.afforded |
B.wanted |
C.allowed |
D.managed |
3.
[ ]
A.spare |
B.free |
C.full |
D.empty |
4.
[ ]
A.passed |
B.stopped |
C.paused |
D.started |
5.
[ ]
A.help |
B.push |
C.take |
D.follow |
6.
[ ]
A.garage |
B.house |
C.shop |
D.hotel |
7.
[ ]
A.agree |
B.match |
C.go |
D.deal |
8.
[ ]
A.way |
B.message |
C.success |
D.luck |
9.
[ ]
A.set |
B.number |
C.pair |
D.chain |
10.
[ ]
A.can't |
B.shouldn't |
C.mustn't |
D.won't |
11.
[ ]
A.satisfied |
B.worried |
C.astonished |
D.disturbed |
12.
[ ]
A.persuaded |
B.advised |
C.reminded |
D.promised |
13.
[ ]
A.happy |
B.here |
C.away |
D.busy |
14.
[ ]
A.get in touch with |
B.keep in touch with |
C.be in touch with |
D.put in touch with |
15.
[ ]
A.repairmen |
B.cleaners |
C.friends |
D.couple |
16.
[ ]
A.sent |
B.shook |
C.watched |
D.drove |
17.
[ ]
A.shocked |
B.happened |
C.returned |
D.came |
18.
[ ]
A.loaded |
B.fixed |
C.tied |
D.rebuilt |
19.
[ ]
A.owe |
B.lend |
C.give |
D.offer |
20.
[ ]
A.wis h |
B.job |
C.duty |
D.pleasure |