Question

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

In times of economic downturn, many people start to look for ways to reduce their household budget and save extra cash. Living a thrifty (节俭的) lifestyle does not have to mean doing nothing.   1.    Here are some tips.

Track your spending for at least 2 weeks. You won’t really know how to live a thriftier lifestyle until you know where your money is going. Write down every time you spend money and take a look at it at the end of the month.  2.

Search the Internet when you have to buy something. Because of the easy access to information, you can compare prices from more stores in less time.

　3.  Combining producers’ coupons (优惠券) with store discounts can lead to major savings.

Turn off the lights and other electronics in your home when you are not using them.  4.    Leaving electronics on can use a tremendous amount of extra energy, costing you money.

  5.   When you do have to go out, look for available deals and discounts. If you are a frequent restaurant diner, consider purchasing a guide book for local restaurants, which will help you save money.

A. Eat at home as often as possible.

B. You probably don’t really need 500 channels.

C. If you really can’t live without it, call the company.

D. Open a window and let in the natural light instead.

E. In this way, you will see obvious ways to reduce the small daily expenses.

F. So check your local stores as well as online providers to find the best price.

G. Instead, making small changes will allow you to save money and still enjoy yourself.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.G

2.E

3.F

4.D

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文给人们介绍了几种减少家庭预算，节约开支的方法。比如做家庭记账单，以便明确可减少的费用；购物前要上网查询，与商店物品价格进行比较；再者要多利用自然光线，节约用电； 而且尽量减少在外就餐次数。

1.G考查对上下文的推理判读能力。从前后句可知此处为过渡性句子，用来引出下文要给的关于减少开支的几点建议，而G选项中的making small changes 恰好与下文的建议相吻合，所以答案选G。

2.E考查对上下文的推理判读能力。 前面内容都是关于如何对日常花费进行记录，所以根据段落的发展，最后应该是总结概括性句子，而E选项中的in this way和obvious ways恰恰能够和上面内容相呼应。故E选项正确。

3.F考查对上下文的推理判读能力。上文建议要在网上查询比较要买的货物价格，所以此处也要和网上以及实体商店有关，而F选项中出现的 local store和online 等关键词恰好就是正确选项的提示。故F为正确选项。

4.D考查对上下文的推理判读能力。此处的前后信息都是讲节约用电，而D选项中对于自然光的利用也和节约用电有关，所以正确选项为D。

5.A考查对上下文的推理判读能力。由下文 restaurant 判断，此处应该是和吃饭有关，本文着重介绍节约花费，所以A恰好为正确选项，意思是尽量要在家里吃饭。

考点：考查信息匹配。