Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. My family’s last vacation was a good
to prove it. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were
home from Fort Lauderdale after a week-long trip. The flight was
, 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
. 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
to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged — okay, ordered — them to wait it out at the
, 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
. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to
.
I've made living looking for the best deals and
the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. So far, I feel proud that I have written a couple of
including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I
in.
I tell you this because there is no
in getting your money’s worth. Honestly, I’m also
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
. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.
lasts.
小题1: | A.sample | B.excuse | C.situation | D.example |
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小题2: | A.leaving | B.heading | C.getting | D.arriving |
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小题3: | A.overbooked | B.overcrowded | C.overworked | D.overpowered |
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小题4: | A.get on | B.get over | C.get back | D.get away |
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小题5: | A.seats | B.credits | C.bargain | D.value |
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小题6: | A.flight | B.office | C.school | D.airport |
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小题7: | A.dollar | B.time | C.family | D.work |
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小题8: | A.pass up | B.pass down | C.pass along | D.pass on |
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小题9: | A.expanding | B.expecting | C.exposing | D.explaining |
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小题10: | A.dictionaries | B.newspapers | C.novels | D.books |
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小题11: | A.believe | B.put | C.give | D.come |
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小题12: | A.harm | B.shame | C.doubt | D.shock |
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小题13: | A.generous | B.tightfisted | C.joyful | D.patient |
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小题14: | A.notice | B.realize | C.know | D.understand |
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小题15: | A.Satisfactory | B.Quantity | C.Ability | D.Quality |
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