【题目】I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday”, which was to make us more the problems faced by disabled people. We were asked to a disability” for several hours one Sunday. Some members, , chose to use wheelchairs. Others wore sound-blocking earplugs(耳塞)or blindfolds(眼罩).

Just sitting in the wheelchair was a experience. I had never considered before how it would be to use one. As soon as I sat down, my made the chair begin to roll. Its wheels were not . Then I wondered where to put my . It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into . I took my first uneasy look at what was to be my only means of for several hours. For disabled people, “adopting a wheelchair” is not a temporary(临时的) .

I tried to find a position and thought it might be restful, kind of nice, to be around for a while. Looking around, I I would have to handle the thing myself? My hands started to ache as I the heavy metal wheels. I came to know that controlling the of the wheelchair was not going to be a(n) task.

My wheelchair experiment was soon . It made a deep impression on me. A few hours of “disability” gave me only a taste of the , both physical and mental, that disabled people must overcome.

【1】 A. curious about B. interested in C. aware of D. careful with

【2】 A. cure B. prevent C adopt D. analyze

【3】 A. instead B. strangely C.as usual D. like me

【4】 A. learning B. working C. satisfying D. relaxing

【5】 A. convenient B. awkward C. boring D. exciting

【6】 A. height B. force C. skill D. weight

【7】 A. locked B. repaired C. powered D. grasped

【8】 A. hands B. feet C. keys D. handles

【9】 A. place B. action C. play D. effect

【10】 A. operation B. communication C. transportation D. production

【11】 A. exploration B. education C. experiment D. entertainment

【12】 A. flexible B. safe C. starting D. comfortable

【13】 A. yet B. just C. still D. even

【14】 A. shown B. pushed C. driven D. guided

【15】 A. realized B. suggested C. agreed D. admitted

【16】 A. lifted B. turned C. pressed D. seized

【17】 A. path B. position C. direction D. way

【18】 A. easy B. heavy C. major D. extra

【19】 A. forgotten B. repeated C. conducted D. finished

【20】 A. weaknesses B. challenges C. anxieties D. illnesses

【题目】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.

【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.

【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.

【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.

【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.

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