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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 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 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 to spend on a good haircut. It keeps longer, and it’s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts. 24. 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. 25. What can we learn about the author?       A. She rarely misses a good deal.                       B. She seldom makes a compromise.      C. She is very strict with her children.                   D. She is interested in cheap products. 26. What does the author do?    A. She’s a housewife.                                             B. She’s a writer.    C. She’s a media person.                                        D. She’s a business woman. 27. What does the author want to tell us?    A. How to expose bad tricks.                                 B. How to reserve airline seats.    C. How to make a business deal.                            D. How to spend money wisely. 答案：BACD

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