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 form 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.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. |
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. |
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 business woman. |
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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—Excuse me， can you tell me where the nearest restaurant is？
—____1____
—Where is the nearest restaurant， please？
—Oh， the restaurant？ The nearest one is the City Restaurant. ___2___
—I‘m ——er—— I’m afraid I don‘t quite ……you see， ____3____
—I see. Simply walk two blocks straight ahead， then turn left， and the City Restaurant is about 10 metres ahead. ____4____
—Can I take a bus？
—Of course you can. but ____5____ It‘s only a few minutes’ walk.
—Thank you very much.
—Not at all.
| A．What did you say？ |
| B．I‘m a total stranger here. |
| C．You can‘t miss it. |
| D．I beg your pardon？ |
E. It‘s just opposite the No. 5 Department Store.
F. I don‘t think it is necessary.
G. It‘s not very far.
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—Mary， we are going to have a party on New Year‘s Eve. I’m sure we‘ll have a good time. ____1____
—I‘d like to. ____2____
—In our classroom. We are going to decorate（装饰） it and turn it into a splendid ballroom.
—____3____ I shall be very glad to spend my first New Year in China with you.
—But we are going to ask everyone at the party to give a performance. ____4___
—I will. My voice is not very pleasant to the ear，though.
—I heard you sing once. ____5____ I‘m sure you’ll be the star of our New Year party.
—Oh，thank you.
| A．Your voice was sweet and beautiful. |
| B．Where are you going to have it？ |
| C．Would you like to join us？ |
| D．Thank you for inviting me. |
E. Oh， it is great.
F. Let‘s go to the ball together.
G. Do sing us some English songs，please.
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Policeman：Now， Jimmy， did you get a good view（看清） of the accident？
Jimmy：Oh， yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it quite clearly.
Policeman：Do you know what time it was？
Jimmy：Yes.___1___ It was 2：45 exactly.
Policeman：Good. ____2____
Jimmy：Well， quite slowly — about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road. ____3____ But they were still red when he went over them.
Policeman：I see. ____4____ was it also driving slowly？
Jimmy：It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Toyota. ____5____
Policeman：Did you see what colour his traffic（交通） light was？
Jimmy：Yes， it changed to yellow just before he crossed it.
| A．What about the car？ |
| B．I checked my watch. |
| C．Didn‘t you see the car？ |
| D．Now，how fast was the truck moving？ |
E. Was the car going beyond the speed limit？
F. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change.
G. The driver stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street.
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- Mary, do you want to see the pictures of my holiday in Italy?
- 1
- Ah, it was great I The food was great \ The wine was great! But the traffic was terrible!
- 2
- Those Italians are crazy drivers! I don' t want to think about it!
- OK, OK. 3
- Yes, so here' s a picture of the Tower of Pisa.
- How nice!
- It was raining that day, but it was still wonderful. We climbed to the top!
- 4
- That' s a photo of the Amo River. That' s the "Ponte Vecchio" , the old bridge.
- 5
- It was very interesting. There were beautiful old buildings in the city, and lots of wonderful museums.
- That’s nice.
| A． And what' s this? |
| B． Why was it so bad? |
| C． Yes, it was wonderful. |
| D． What was Florence like? |
E. Let' s return to the good parts.
F. Sure, what was your holiday like?
G. Well, did you like your hotel there?
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—Can I help you?
— 61
—Let me see. One lady’s skirt and one man’s overcoat.
— 62
—Is next Thursday soon enough?
— 63
—Until 6 : 30 pm, sir.
— 64
—Here’s your receipt（收据）,sir.
— 65
| A．Fine. That leaves me plenty of time to pick them up after work. |
| B．I want to have these clothes cleaned and pressed. |
| C．Good. Thank you. |
| D．How much is it? |
E．A piece of cake?
F．When will they be ready?
G．Well. Yes. When does the shop close?