Ⅲ.阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them .Take my family's last vacation .It was my sixyearold 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 ninemonthold and took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouragedokay, orderedthem 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 bigtime 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 (揭露) 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 its shape longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
文章大意：本文记叙了作者想尽一切办法省钱。
36.Why did Delta give the author's family credits?
A.They took a later flight
B.They had early bookings
C.Their flight had been delayed
D.Their flight had been cancelled
答案：A 推理判断题。根据短文第一段第三句话可知，因为飞机订票多了，航空公司有人给我们400美元要我们放弃座位，这样我们就得再等一天走。根据短文第二段第一句话可知，他们甚至乘坐更晚的航班。
37.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
答案：A 推理判断题。根据短文一二段可知，作者很会省钱和赚钱。根据第三段可知她很会讨价还价，任何好的交易都不会错过，故A项正确。
38.What does the author do?
A.She's a teacher.
B.She's a housewife.
C.She's a media person.
D.She's a businesswoman.
答案：C 细节理解题。根据短文第四段第二句话可知，作者是一名记者，故C项正确。
39.What does the author want to tell us?
A.How to expose bad tricks.
B.How to reserve airline seats.
C.How to spend money wisely.
D.How to make a business deal.
答案：C 主旨大意题。整篇文章作者再讲什么地方该花钱，什么地方不该花钱，所以也就是说怎样更明智的花钱。
