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 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.

　　【语篇导读】　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。有些人做任何事都会想着如何做才能省钱作者就是其中一个。在生活花费方面作者非常善于精打细算不愿错过一笔好交易能够理智地消费认为应该让自己的每一笔钱都花得值。

　　A.Their flight had been delayed.

　　B.They had early bookings.

　　C.They took a later flight.

　　D.Their flight had been cancelled.

　　解析　 细节理解题。根据第一段第五句“The flight was 可知由于航班被超额预订航空公司提出愿意支付每人400美元条件是放弃当天的座位乘坐第二天的航班。C项符合题意故答案选C。

　　答案　C

　　A.She is very strict with her children.

　　B.She seldom makes a compromise.

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