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阅读理解     You could say it's the budget traveller's ultimate prize: knowing exactly when to book a flight to get the cheapest fare. But now one flight comparison website, which analysed 7.5 billion airfares on its top 100 routes worldwide, believes it has found the answer.     According to the research by momondo.co.uk, the ideal time to book a flight is 53 days in advance, a move that may save an average of 33% on the normal fare. For example, a flight from London to Lisbon, when booked 52 days in advance, costs on average £209—compared to the average price of £287.     Cheaper fares also depend on the time of the flight. Evening departures between 6pm and midnight are typically cheaper, while Tuesday is generally the cheapest day to fly.     As for the most expensive, fares are at their costliest three days before departure, while Friday is normally the most expensive day to take to the air. It is also suggested that travellers should avoid afternoon flights if they are looking to save money.     "In general, it pays to book flights two months in advance," says Momondo spokesman Lasse Skole Hansen. "We found these trends consistent across the board, so bargain hunters should consider flying at night and on a Tuesday, if they want to save money on their travels."     Momondo's research is consistent with previous studies into the age-old traveller's dilemma of when to book. In January Skyscanner published the results of a three-year study, which found that on average five weeks in advance is the best time to find the cheapest fares.     However, Skyscanner also found this varies according to destinations. The cheapest flights to Greece, for example, were found to be available just three weeks ahead of departure.     The new study by momondo.co.uk coincides with their launch of an interactive tool, Flight Insight, which allows travellers to assess the best time, day and season to travel. （1） The research mentioned in the article based its information on ______. A . interviews with travellers B . discussions with travel agents C . studying of ticket price lists D . inspections of national airports （2） Which of the following is NOT discussed as a factor affecting airplane ticket prices? A . Booking time. B . Flight day. C . Flight time. D . Flight company. （3） According to the information in the passage which of the following tickets would be the most expensive? A . A ticket booked three days in advanced for a Friday afternoon flight. B . A ticket booked one day ahead for a Friday afternoon flight. C . Tuesday morning ticket booked two months in advance. D . A ticket for a Friday flight during the summer holiday. （4） If the advertised price for a plane ticket from London to Paris tomorrow was 90 pound, how much would the buyer expect to pay if he booked the ticket 52 days earlier? A . 30 pounds. B . 60 pounds. C . 90 pounds. D . 120 pounds. （5） What is the purpose of the article? A . To explain why flight price vary. B . To inform readers how to travel cheaply. C . To tell readers where to buy cheap tickets. D . To identify which airlines offer the best value tickets. 答案： C D A B B

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