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 week long 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.A

2.A

3.C

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：有些人会想尽一切办法来省钱，作者也是其中之一。坐着一家人乘坐的飞机超员了，他们每个人因此获得400美元的补偿。作为一个省钱达人，作者在孩子的衣服方面也很节俭，他们一家人很少去高档的饭店吃饭。

1.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.”可知，航班超员了，航空公司给坐着一家没人400美元让他们放弃乘坐这班飞机，改为第二天离开，故选A。

2.The next day my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. I encouraged-okay, ordered-them to wait it out at the airport, to "earn" more Delta Dollars.”和第三段“And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.”可知，作者丈夫和儿子的航班再次被推迟，他们得到了更多的钱，作者让他们继续等在机场外面“赚钱”，她很少错过能赚钱的机会，故选A。

3.I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade.”可知，作者是一名记者，故选C。

4.Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. ...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 living looking for the best deals and exposing the worst tricks.I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth.”可知，作者想告诉大家的是如何明智地花钱，故选C。

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