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A carefree summer vacation can be yours with these easy tips.
1.Fly into Alternate Airports
Most major destinations are served by more than one airport.Flying into a less popular one can result in cheaper tickets.Another added perk of quieter airports? Shorter check-in and security lines,and less waiting around.
2.Use Public Transportation for City Travel to Save Time and Money
When possible,take public transportation from the airport to your hotel.For example,the London-Heathrow express train takes just 15 minutes to get from airport to city and costs under 20 pounds.By contrast,“A taxi costs about 70 pounds and takes 40 minutes,"reports DiScala.
3.Eat Smart,Explore…and Save
Look for ways to take your order in pricey restaurants and you can avoid “Are we about to run out of money?”“Don’t order an appetizer.Don’t drink a lot of booze,” says DiScala.
Also,cover more ground by spreading out your snack places.“Have dessert at a café or ice cream stand, instead of at the dinner restaurant,” suggests DiScala.You’ll see more of the city and decisions about where to go for dinner will be less worrying.
4.Hit the Market
Much like reading the local newspaper,visiting a market gives context to a foreign country.
Even the smallest villages tend to have a weekly open-air market(often on Saturday mornings) , while in larger towns and cities,expect additional market days,as well as big supermarkets.
Markets also sell amazing,wallet-friendly souvenirs.Think about sea salt,local spices or sauces,and regional oils and vinegars. Eatable gifts are almost always appreciated,saving you the stress of finding the“perfect”gift for each person on your list.
【小题1】The passage aims to tell the readers how to________.

A.take a plane without waiting for long
B.spend your holidays abroad economically
C.eat in a pricey restaurant at the smallest expense
D.save money to buy eatable gifts in a foreign market
【小题2】What does the underlined word“perk” in Line 4 mean?
A.Special benefit.B.Strict standard.
C.Common scene.D.Extra trouble.
【小题3】Which of the following will best help you save time and money?
A.Choosing a bigger airport.B.Visiting local markets.
C.Having dinner at the hotel.D.Taking an express train.
【小题4】What can be inferred from the passage?
A.Having coffee at a cafe will cost more money.
B.Souvenirs bought at local markets are expensive.
C.You will run out of your money if you eat out.
D.Markets help you understand your tourist destination.


【小题1】B 
【小题2】A
【小题3】D
【小题4】D

解析试题分析:这篇文章是关于告诉读者怎么在国外经济的度假,从饮食出行等方面提出切实可行的建议便于游客省钱。
【小题1】写作意图题:从文章第一段的句子:A carefree summer vacation can be yours with these easy tips.可知这篇文章是关于告诉读者怎么在国外经济的度假,选B 
【小题2】猜词题:从文章第二段的句子: Flying into a less popular one can result in cheaper tickets.Another added perk of quieter airports? Shorter check-in and security lines,and less waiting around.可知在不受欢迎的机场乘飞机可以导致便宜的机票,还有另外的好处是安静,登机时间短和不要在周围等待。所以可知 “perk”是“特殊的好处”的意思,选A
【小题3】细节题:从文章第三段的句子:the London-Heathrow express train takes just 15 minutes to get from airport to city and costs under 20 pounds.By contrast,“A taxi costs about 70 pounds and takes 40 minutes,"reports DiScala可知乘坐高铁最能够省钱,选D
【小题4】推理题:从文章倒数第二段的句子:Much like reading the local newspaper,visiting a market gives context to a foreign country.可以推断出市场可以帮助你理解旅游的目的地。选D
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A few simple tools and a laptop computer with tuning software are all that are required.The real secret is the tuning software,which makes the whole process extremely easy.It means you do not have to train your ears but just look at the laptop screen to know when the piano string is in tune.
I have put together an e­book in my website with all the information you need to get started tuning your own piano, where to get the free software and where to buy the tools.
I hope I have inspired you to think about piano tuning and actually give it a go.You will find it a very rewarding and pleasant activity even if it remains just a hobby.
【小题1】The writer asks two questions in the first paragraph to ________.

A.show his doubt on the topic
B.ask readers to answer the questions clearly
C.encourage readers to make comments on the topic
D.attract readers to more information on this topic
【小题2】According to the passage,why should you learn to tune pianos?
A.To offer help to piano tuners.
B.To save money and earn money as well.
C.Because it can help you make a piano yourself.
D.Because it can help you learn how to play the piano.
【小题3】What makes piano tuning easier now?
A.Advanced technology.
B.More effective training.
C.More chances of practicing.
D.Traditional tuning methods.
【小题4】If you want to get the tuning software and tools,you can ________.
A.get them for free from the piano sellers
B.buy them from the writer's online shops
C.make them yourself according to the passage
D.surf the writer's website for the information
【小题5】In the last paragraph,the writer mainly wants to show that ________.
A.one must be active to play the piano
B.piano tuning will be popular in the future
C.it's valuable to take piano tuning as a hobby
D.it's difficult to tune pianos without professional training

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