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【题目】阅读理解
With fuel costs rising and airlines finding more fees to impose （强加，征税）on travelers every day, airfare isn’t getting any cheaper. Since you can’t drive to all your dream destinations, flying is the only way to go sometimes and, undeniably, the fastest. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to find the most affordable fares and also avoid paying as many extra charges as possible when you plan ahead.
Get the best fare. Airlines put out their fare sales on Tuesday morning, making this day the best day to book a flight for less.
Fly during the least popular times. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are the slowest days to fly, which means cheaper deals than the rest of the week. You can also find reduced rates on early morning flights, since many people don’t like to get up before the sun to get to the airport. Earlier boarding times can also considerably cut down your chances of getting bumped on an overbooked flight or delayed because of other delayed flights or mechanical issues.
Choose your seat later. Some airlines charge you to pick your seat when you book online, adding even more to the bottom line of your ticket cost. If you show up early on your travel day, you can still get suitable seats. Some of the best seats get held back until flight day, unless others are willing to pay extra for them ahead of time, so you still have the chance at one of those.
Fly on holidays. You already know that summer is the most expensive time to fly, and even though most other times are more affordable, the days surrounding holidays can be crazy. Save big if you’re willing to travel on major holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Don’t wait until the last-minute to book. Many travelers don’t know that there’s a sweet spot for booking and getting the best price on your tickets. Book too early or too late and you could end up paying more than you need to. The best time to book is between three months and six weeks from when you want to travel.
（1）The passage is intended to _______.
A.inform us how to book a cheaper ticket
B.tell us how to choose the seat and time for a flight
C.persuade us into travelling by air
D.inform us of some best ways to save money on a flight
（2）Which of the following statements is not true?
A.Airline travelers are supposed to pay more for the rising fuel costs
B.Early morning flight will help avoid some bumps and delays.
C.You can only book your seat online before or on your flight day.
D.Booking too early may cost you more money on your tickets.
（3）Which is the best time to book the flight for October 2nd?
A.May 15th
B.August 15th
C.June 15th
D.September 15th

Answer 1

【答案】
（1）D
（2）C
（3）B
【解析】本文介绍几种买到便宜机票的方法。
（1）细节理解。根据第一段there are plenty of ways to find the most affordable fares and also avoid paying as many extra charges as possible when you plan ahead.可知本文是给我们介绍一些好的方法来买省钱的机票，故选D。
（2）推理判断。本题C选项You can only book your seat online before or on your flight day.你只能在网上预订你的座位，这种说法从常识的角度来说就是错误的，你还可以直接去机场购买机票，选座位，文中If you show up early on your travel day, you can still get suitable seats.也说明了可以在机场选到合适的座位，只要你早点到。故C项说法不对，符合题意。
（3）推理判断。根据文章最后一句话The best time to book is between three months and six weeks from when you want to travel.订票最好的时间是距飞行日三个月到六个星期之间，题意中10月2日的飞行日，故订票最佳时间符合这个区间的是选项B。