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I’ve made a living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露)the worst tricks ...
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.
◇What does the author want to tell us?
A. How to expose bad tricks.
B. How to reserve airline seats.
C. How to spend money wisely.
D. How to make a business deal.
3.(2018年全国Ⅰ卷·35) ... but a new study shows that we keep using our old devices(装置)well after they go out of style. That’s bad news for the environment-and our wallets-as these outdated devices consume much more energy than the newer ones that do the same things.
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So what’s the solution(解决方案)?... They found that more on-demand entertainment viewing on tablets instead of TVs and desktop computers could cut energy consumption by 44%.
◇What does the text suggest people do about old electronic devices?
A. Stop using them. B. Take them apart.
C. Upgrade them. D. Recycle them.
答案与点拨
1. B 文体推断法,本文是说明文,作者应是介绍某事物。由第一段第一句If you are a fruit grower—or would like to become one—take advantage of Apple Day to see what’s around(如果你是或愿意成为一名果树种植者,可利用苹果节了解一下情况)可知,作者是要介绍苹果节,故选B项。
2. C 文体推断法,本文夹叙夹议,能体现其写作目的的应是其论点或发表议论的句子,常在文章首尾。第一段前两句“为了省钱,有些人几乎什么都做,我就是其中一个”是作者提出论点,然后用自己的经历来证明;最后一段第一句“我告诉你这些,是因为让钱花得物有所值不是丑事”为总结句。据此可知,作者是在试图向我们说明“如何明智地花钱”,故选C项。“如何揭露骗局”“如何预定机票”“如何谈成生意”显然不符。
3. A 文体推断法,这是调研发现类说明文,作者对调研结果的看法常在调研结果之后。第一段a new study shows之后为调研结果“我们在继续使用过时的装置”,接着作者表明观点 “这对环境来说是个坏消息”“过时的装置比更新的装置消耗多得多的能源”,可见作者的观点或该文的建议是:人们不要再用旧电器了。故选A项。
责任编辑 蒋小青

