14.Getting ripped off from time to time is just part of traveling---don't let it ruin your day or your overall experience.But there are things you can do to avoid some of the most common rip-offs.Let me share my travel tips for how to avoid hidden fees,disappointed experiences and overpriced items.
Baggage Fees
Depending upon the airline,you can pay 15to75for the first checked bag,and more for overweight bags.When possible,pack a bag lightly enough to a carry-on or fly airlines that still allow free checked bags(two bags for Southwest and one for JetBlue).Many airline programs allow members with a high status to have a free checked bag,so check your status.
Overpriced Hotel and Airport Food
To avoid the overpriced water sold at airports,bring an empty water bottle with you through security at the airport.Then,fill it up at a water fountain or ask a waiter at a coffee shop to fill it up for you.Pick up some snacks at a local corner store instead of hitting the hotel room mini bar,which can lead to expensive surprises on your final bill.
Tourist Trap Restaurants
If you're visiting a restaurant or attraction that has online presence,Google it or search it on Yelp to see what the locals say about it and to find any available coupons(优惠券) that might get some extra savings.Often restaurants run deals on Yelp where if you"check in"at that restaurant and review it,you get a free dessert or 15% off the total bill,etc.By researching online,you'll not only see whether there are any coupons or extra savings available,but people will tell you if the chef changed a month ago and the food is awful now.
25.To have a free checked bag,you shall notC.
A.take a light carry-on
B.have a high status
C.take overweight bags
D.choose Southwest Airlines
26.If you want to drink free water at an airport,you canB.
A.take a bottle of water through security
B.go to a water fountain
C.go to a store at the airport
D.order a coffee at a coffee shop
27.The passage is probably written byC.
A.a travel agent
B.an economical person
C.an experienced traveler
D.a skilled net-worker.
分析 本文从行李费用,宾馆费用,机场食物和网上订餐这几个方面讲述了一些旅行的省钱小经验.
解答 25.C.细节理解题.由第二段Depending upon the airline,you can pay 15to75for the first checked bag,and more for overweight bags.可知带过重的东西会收费,故选C.
26.B.细节理解题.由第三段Then,fill it up at a water fountain or ask a waiter at a coffee shop to fill it up for you可知,在饮水间里提供的水是免费的,故选B.
27.C.主旨归纳题.本文从行李费用,宾馆费用,机场食物和网上订餐这几个方面讲述了一些旅行的省钱小经验,因此作者是一个旅行经历丰富的人,故选C.
点评 本篇文章主要是细节理解方面的题型,需要考生通过跳读迅速找到对应的句子进行详细理解,句子的理解可以结合上下文意思,通过逻辑推理得到.