2004年12月英语四级考试真题与答案(A卷)_第11页

　　Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D) on the right side of the paper You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.

　　Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The 61 go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 62 you money or can add 63 the cost.

　　Take the 64 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might 65 you are making the 66 buy if you choose one 67 look you like and which is also the cheapest 68 price. But when you get it home you may find that it 69 twice as long as a more expensive 70 to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well 71 your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.

　　So what principles should you 72 when you go out shopping?

　　If you_ 73 your home, your car or any valuable 74 in excellent condition, you'll be saving money in the long 75 Before you buy a new 76 , talk to someone who owns one.If you can,use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular 77 .

　　Before you buy an expensive 78 ,or a service,do check the price and 79 is on offer. If possible, choose 80 three items or three estimates.

　　61. A) form

　　B) fashion

　　C) way

　　D) method

　　62. A) save

　　B) preserve

　　C) in

　　D) similar

　　63. A) up

　　B) to

　　C) in

　　D) on

　　64. A) easy

　　B) single

　　C) simple

　　D) similar

　　65. A) convince

　　B) accept

　　C) examine

　　D) think

　　66. A) proper

　　B) best

　　C) reasonable

　　D) most