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(2019·四川绵阳诊断)While money can’t technically buy happiness,it can buy you a moodlifting, outlookimproving vacation.Haven’t made plans yet to skip town this winter? These moneysaving travel tips can help you book the destination of your choice and enjoy your time there—without breaking the bank.
FLY THE COOP FAST
If you’re planning to set off for an adventure right away, try the GTFO (Get The Flight Out) app.It lists the cheapest roundtrip flights departing from your local airport that day or by the next morning. At press time,airfare was down 12 percent from last August and roundtrip tickets for domestic flights averaged $ 218.
SNAG A DISCOUNTER HOTEL ROOM
If Airbnb isn’t your style, reserve markeddown accommodations on Tingo.com, which lists almost all the rooms in more than 155,000 locations worldwide.After you book a Price Drop room,the site monitors rates until,typically,24 to 48 hours before checkin.If the price drops,Tingo refunds you the difference.
LIVE IT UP LOCALLY
If you’re planning a staycation(宅度假) this winter,try an affordable escape close to home.The free app HotelTonight offers lodging(旅馆) deals in more than 100 U.S.and Canadian cities and regions, and has a locationbased feature that gives extra savings on already discounted prices on spots closest to you.Sameday prices fall even lower after 6 p.m.
【解题导语】 本文给出了三种旅游的小建议,既可以让你玩得开心,又可以让你省钱。
1.The GTFO app is most useful to those who________.
A.take a regular business trip
B.seek a lastminute travel
C.can’t afford a comfortable travel
D.plan a shortdistance flight
B 解析:细节理解题。根据FLY THE COOP FAST部分第一句可知,the GTFO app可以提供给你说走就走的旅行,也就是最后一分钟作出决定的旅行。故选B项。
2.The underlined word “markeddown” in Paragraph 3 means “________”.
A.highlighted B.written
C.discounted D.scored
C 解析:词义猜测题。根据下一句中的a Price Drop room可知,在Tingo.com上可以预订打折的住宿。由此可猜测,markeddown的意思是“打折的;减价的”,与discounted意思相近。故选C项。
3.What can we infer about the app HotelTonight?
A.Only the U.S.natives can use it.
B.Its deals include the whole America.
C.Prices stay the same within a day.
D.Its services vary from place to place.
D 解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句可知,该应用会提供具有当地特色的服务。故选D项。