Question

【题目】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 week-long 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.

【1】Why did Delta give the author's family credits?

A. They had early bookings. B. They took a later flight.

C. Their flight had been delayed. D. Their flight had been cancelled.

【2】What can we learn about the author?

A. She is interested in cheap products. B. She seldom makes a compromise（折衷）.

C. She is very strict with her children. D. She rarely misses a good deal.

【3】What does the author do?

A. She's a teacher. B. She's a housewife.

C. She's a businesswoman. D. She's a media person.

【4】What does the author want to tell us?

A. How to spend money wisely. B. How to reserve airline seats.

C. How to expose bad tricks. D. How to make a business deal.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】D

【4】A

【解析】本文作者通过讲述自己和家人乘飞机的经历说明如何明智地花钱，即如何让钱花得更值得。

【1】细节理解题。由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.可知Delta给作者家庭救济金是因为让他们搭乘晚一点的飞机，选B。

【2】推理判断题。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. 可知作者自称是一个一流的杀价者，并且说一笔好的交易是很少有人能够拒绝的，因此作者不会错过一笔好买卖的，答案为D项。

【3】细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句“I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade.”可知作者是一位媒体工作者。选D。

【4】写作意图题。文章最后一段讲述了如何明智地花钱，即如何让钱花得更值得，故答案为A项。