Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them .Take my family’s last vacation for example .It was my six-year-old son’s winter break form school ,and we were heading home form Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked ,and Delta , the airline ,offered us $400 per person in credits(積分) to give up our seats and leave the next day .I had a meeting 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一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(交易) is something few of us can afford to pass up.

I've made a living looking for the best deals and exposing 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 (猶豫)to spend on a good haircut. It keeps it longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.

1.Why does the author mention her family’s last vacation?

A. To celebrate her son’s winter break from school.

B. To show she was always ready to save money.

C. To prove the Delta’s service was reasonable.

D. To tell an unforgettable family experience.

2.What can we infer about the author?

A. She tries to make full use of every dollar .

B. She makes a living mainly by writing.

C. She is not a good mother or a wife.

D. She is crazy about cheap products.

3.What does the underlined word mean ?

A. generous with time. B. mean with money.

C. being excited. D. feeling ashamed.

4.What can be a suitable title for the test?

A. How to be a good housewife.

B. How to book airline seats.

C. How to live a rewarding life.

D. How to make every dollar count.

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