問題詳情
ASome 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 from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong 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 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 longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
56.Why did Delta give the author's family credits?
(A). They took a later flight.
(B). They had early bookings.
(C). Their flight had been delayed.
(D). Their flight had been cancelled.
56.Why did Delta give the author's family credits?
(A). They took a later flight.
(B). They had early bookings.
(C). Their flight had been delayed.
(D). Their flight had been cancelled.
參考答案
答案:A
難度:適中0.5
統計:A(0),B(0),C(0),D(0),E(0)
內容推薦
- (A). cure (B). prevent (C). adopt (D). analyze
- (A). exploration (B). education (C). experiment (D). entertainment
- (A). weaknesses (B). challenges (C). anxieties (D). illnesses
- When I first met Bryan I didn't like him, but I _______ my mind.(A). have changed (B). chan
- 導致後來平板電腦價格下跌的原因可能為何?(A)市場出現新產品 (B)營業稅稅率提高 (C)消費者所得提高(D)應用軟體的增加 (E)生產技術的提升
- I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday”, which was to make us more 36 the problems faced by
- (A). operation (B). communication (C). transportation (D). production
- (A). forgotten (B). repeated (C). conducted (D). finished
- Police have found _______ appears to be the lost ancient statue.(A). which (B). where (C). how (
- 消費者發現新型平板電腦剛上市時定價都很高,甚至需要預購才能買到;但幾個月後,該產品的價格便開始下跌。 造成新型平板電腦剛上市價格偏高的原因可能為何?(A)供貨廠商的出貨數量有限 (B)
內容推薦
- (A). instead (B). strangely (C). as usual (D). like me
- What can we learn about the author?(A). She rarely misses a good deal.(B). She seldom makes
- (A). yet (B). just (C). still (D). even
- What does the author do?(A). She's a teacher.(B). She's a housewife.(C). She'
- What does the author want to tell us?(A). How to expose bad tricks.(B). How to reserve airli
- BThe baby is just one day old and has not yet left hospital. She is quiet but alert (警觉)。Twenty cent
- 69.Where are Leonardo da Vinci’s works shown?(A).In the East Wing.(B).In the main West Wing.(C).
- Babies are sensitive to the change in______.(A). the size of cards.(B). the colour of picture
- 70.Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?(A).Piccadilly Circus.(B).Leices
- The door _______ open, no matter how hard she pushed.(A) shouldn't (B) couldn't (C) wo
- Why did the researchers test the babies with drumbeats?(A). To reduce the difficulty of the e
- — Why, this is nothing but common vegetable soup!— _______, madam. It's our soup of the day
- Sarah looked at finished painting with satisfaction.(A)不填;a (B) a; the (C) the; 不填 (D) the; a
- The sunlight is white and blinding, _______ hard-edged shadows on the ground.(A) throwing (B) be
- Where does this text probably come from?(A). Science fiction.(B). Children’s literature.(C).
- They might just have a place _______ on the writing course — why don't you give it a try?(A
- At the last moment, Tom decided to _______ a new character to make the story seem more likely.(A
- The result is not very important to us, but if we do win, then so much(A)the best (B) best(C) be
- (A) convenient (B) awkward (C) boring (D) exciting
- CIt happened to me recently. I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obama’s Dre
- Try not to cough more than you can _______ since it may cause problems to your lungs.(A) check (
- "Life is like walking in the snow", Granny used to say, "because every step ”(A)h
- I went to a group activity, “Sensitivity Sunday”, which was to make us more 36 the problems face
- (A) height (B) force (C) skill (D) weight
- Which of the following is a “guilty secret” according to the World Book Day report?(A). Char