Question

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.

Answer 1

1.A

2.A

3.C

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：作者以自己乘飞机的亲身经历来阐述如何节约用钱，以及如何花钱才能物有所值。体现了一个女人在持家方面的睿智。 “把钱花在刀刃上”的生活方式也成就了作者自己的工作。

1.细节理解题。从第一段Dalta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.可知因为航班超额预定，航空公司不得不取消我们的座位，让我们乘坐第二天的航班，正因为此，他们为我们提供了补贴。故选A。

2.推理判断题。。根据第三段as a big-time bargain hunter…a good deal is something that few of us can afford to pass up如今几乎没有人负担得起拒绝一个好的交易。可以推出作者很少错过便宜货。故选A。

3.事实细节题。文章第四段I have been the consumer reporter of NBC’s today show for over a decade.可知作者是美国广播公司今日秀节目的记者，并且写过一些书。作者是个媒体记者。故选C。

4.主旨大意题。根据第一段段首句作者是省钱一族。和最后一段对不同的产品的不同决策，把钱花在恰当的地方，让物有所值，不是什么害臊的事。说明了作者花钱的明智。故选C。

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