Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Save Your Time, Money and Stress with Savvy Rental Car Strategies

Renting a car can be expensive, confusing, and stressful — but it doesn’t have to be. Here are several helpful strategies to save money, time, and stress on your next (and every) car rental.

Sign Up for Loyalty Programs

Rental car loyalty programs are free to join, so register for any programs you might use in the future. My favorite car rental loyalty program benefit is that I can skip the counter and head right to my reserved car. Some programs allow members to choose a car from the available pool. 【1】

Optimize Your Strategy

Do you really need a rental car from the airport? For instance, if your flight arrives at night, take a free hotel shuttle and pick up your car the next day. The car rental location might even be at your hotel or can pick you up (or deliver the car to you). 【2】

【3】

For a city trip, you may not even need a rental car. Research whether mass transit, taxi, Uber, bike rental, and other transportation methods will suffice. Parking charges at downtown hotels may cost more than your car rental rate, so it may be doubly in your favor to give up a rental car. In some locations, a bike might be more efficient and economical than a car.

Search for Specials

【4】 In conjunction with your personal discount code, you may also find a last-minute rate, free rental day, or other promotion. My favorite annual travel deal is driving a car one-way out of Florida after Spring Break with rates as low as $1 per day.

Consider Alternative Rental Options

Major car rental companies might have an associated discount brand at your rental location, like Firefly for Hertz. 【5】 An independent or smaller local agency may fit your needs; like A1 or Lucky Owl in Honolulu. Many people prefer to check rates on Hotwire and Priceline, especially for last-minute rentals.

A．Rental rates are likely lower away from the airport, plus you might save the cost of an entire rental day.

B．I use discount-finding websites to track my car reservations.

C．Smaller brands, like Thrifty and Fox, might offer better service and lower rates.

D．In addition to saving time and offering freedom of choice, loyalty members earn points and receive special promotions.

E．Check car rental company websites for current specials.

F．Skip the Car

G．Use a bike

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【3】F

【4】E

【5】C

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要介绍了几种省钱、省时的汽车租用办法。

【1】D考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。这一段主要介绍的是Loyalty Programs，D选项中loyalty members与本段内容相关，故选D。

【2】A考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段主要讲的是怎样在机场打出租车，A选项提到了机场，故选A。

【3】F考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段主要讲的是有时候租汽车反而会不方便，我们不妨舍弃汽车而选自行车。F选项符合题意。故选F。

【4】E考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段标题是search for specials寻求特价，E选项建议利用汽车出租公司网站达到这一目的。故选E。

【5】C考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。后句提到独立的或者小一点的代理机构会符合你的要求，与C选项相衔接。故选C。