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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in March
Frozen food
Grocery store ads aren't the only places to find deals on freezer-section treats. To take advantage of the deepest discounts, combine coupons (优惠券) from sponsoring brands, such as Dole, Green Giant and Tyson Foods, with grocery store sales. Plus, look for printable savings on Coupons. com and EasyHoreMeals.com. Brands participating in National Frozen Food Month will offer more than 180, 000 coupons that make frozen food among the best things to buy in March.
Boxed chocolates
If you desire to give a gift to a friend in March, consider chocolate. Two minor holidays in March provide the perfect excuse: National Chocolate Caramel Day on March 19 and National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day on March 24. You can discover chocolate deals online as well as in stores. Head to sites like RetailMeNot.com to find discount coupons for boxed chocolate savings of 10 percent or more.
New cars
With the latest car models filling dealers' lots, you'll have a hard time finding discounted models from the year before. Car dealerships are less motivated to offer steep discounts from March through May. Instead, plan to buy your car during the fall or winter. You should also research the auto you want at TrueCar before heading for the dealership. The site offers information on how much the previous buyers paid for the vehicles you want.
Spring clothing
When warm weather makes you want to head outdoors, resist the urge to do so wearing the latest fashions. You won't find March deals on swimsuits, Easter dresses or other spring items. To find discounts on clothes of this spring, hold off until Memorial Day weekend. You can also look for online and in-store savings at Amazon, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers.
1. Which things offer discounts in March?
A. Frozen food and new cars B. Boxed chocolates and new cars.
C. Frozen food and boxed chocolates. D. Boxed chocolates and spring clothing.
2. What are the vehicle buyers advised to do?
A. Register on a site in advance. B. Get discounts from car dealers.
C. Consult some previous buyers. D. Make purchases at the right time.
3. Where is the passage most likely from?
A. A journal B. A guidebook C. A catalogue D. An advertisement
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了三月份买的最好和最糟的商品。商品包括：冷冻食品、盒装巧克力、新车和春装。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Brands participating in National Frozen Food Month will offer more than 180, 000 coupons that make frozen food among the best things to buy in March. (参与全国冷冻食品月活动的品牌将提供超过18万张优惠券，使冷冻食品成为三月份最值得购买的商品。)”和第二段“You can discover chocolate deals online as well as in stores. Head to sites like RetailMeNot.com to find discount coupons for boxed chocolate savings of 10 percent or more.(去像RetailMeNot.com这样的网站，找到可以节省10%或更多的盒装巧克力折扣券。)”可知，三月份冷冻食品和盒装巧克力都有打折活动。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Car dealerships are less motivated to offer steep discounts from March through May. Instead, plan to buy your car during the fall or winter. (从3月到5月，汽车经销商不太愿意提供大幅折扣。相反，应该计划在秋季或冬季买车。)”可知，作者建议购车者要在正确的时间买车。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了三月份买的最好和最糟的商品。商品包括：冷冻食品、盒装巧克力、新车和春装。从而可以推断，文章最有可能选自一本指南。故选B。
