專題限時集訓(三)細節(jié)理解之數字計算AWhen traveling on a budget，every dollar counts.Unfortunately，the cost of tickets alone can make a serious hole in your savings.Don't let that stop you from taking your dream vacation，though.According to Jeff Klee，CEO of CheapA，there is a “sweet spot” to get the biggest bang for your buck.“The most important rule is fairly obvious: don't wait until the last minute，as that rarely works out，”he said in a statement.“But beyond that，you also want to be careful not to buy too early.”Still，that's easier said than done.Finding the most cost­efficient time to book is tough.Luckily，somebody did the mathso you don't have to.Data crunchers(處理器) from the online travel ageney CheapA surveyed over 917 million fares to determine the day with the cheapest rates.Here's what they found：while prices tend to stay the same between 320 and 106 days before a trip，they start dropping at the 105­day mark.That said，you might be tempted to book the moment prices drop.But hold on! You'll save even more money by booking precisely 70 days before your trip.According to CheapA，you can save 48 percent of the ticket's total cost by using this trick.After that date，airfares will begin to increase again.And don't even think about booking any later than 20 days ahead of time，as prices will be soaring.So，what are you waiting for？Start planning your next dream vacation，and book accordingly.Your wallet will thank youguaranteed.【語篇解讀】本文介紹了購買便宜飛機票的方法和策略。1When can we book our plane tickets to save the most money?AThe later，the better.BAs early as possible.C105 days before our trip.D70 days before our trip.D考查細節(jié)理解。根據第四段的內容尤其是第四句“You'll save even more money by booking precisely 70 days before your trip.”可知，旅行前第70天預訂機票節(jié)省的錢最多，故選D。2How much can the trick help us save if the ticket costs $400 totally?A$48.B$192.C$208.D$352.B考查細節(jié)理解。根據第四段第五句“According to CheapAir. com, you can save 48 percent of the ticket's total cost by using this trick.”并結合題干可知，原價是400美元的飛機票總共可以節(jié)?。? 400 *48%$192，故選B。3What's the purpose of the author in writing this text?ATo explain what a “sweet spot” is.BTo attract people to traveling by plane.CTo show the ways of booking plane tickets.DTo tell people how to buy cheap plane tickets.D考查寫作意圖。根據第一段第一句“When traveling on a budget, every dollar counts.”和對本文的整體理解可推知，本文的主要目的在于介紹購買便宜飛機票的策略和方法，故選D。BGreat American Song ContestContest Rules&Entry：This annual event is designed for amateur and semi­pro(半職業(yè)) songwriters only.Songwriters who earn over $10，000 annually from song publishing royalties(版稅) do not have qualifications.Amateur and semi­pro songwriters from all nations of the world are invited to participate in the Great American Song Contest.Song lyrics(歌詞) may be in any language.Please include an English translation.All participants will be sent an entry confirmation and a judging schedule when their songs are received and processed.This year's deadline is March 5, 2019.Online submissions must be received by this date.Mailed submissions must be postmarked(蓋郵戳) by this date.An entry fee of $30 is required for each entered song.After the first two entries，the entry fee drops to $25 for each additional song.If the same song is entered in multiple categories，each requires a separate entry fee.Prizes&Benefits：Grand Prize Winner receives $1，000 in cash；each First Prize Winner receives $500 in cash.In addition，all winners receive a free membership to TAXI Independent A&R Company$300 value!Unlike those highly competitive“big cash prize”contests，which receive 20，000 to 30，000 entries each year but reward only a few，the Great American Song Contest offers a clear benefit to everyone who enters.Songwriters can get their songs heard and get feedback from knowledgeable music­industry professionals.That's because the Great American Song Contest offers this opportunity and unique guarantee：All participating songwriters receive written opinions on their songs from experienced music­industry professionals!【語篇解讀】本文是一則廣告。文章主要介紹Great American Song Contest的規(guī)則、參賽費用和獎品。4What can we know from the contest rules?ASong lyrics must be written in English only.BNot all songwriters can take part in the contest.CAll submissions must be received by the deadline.DNot all participants will receive a judging schedule.B考查細節(jié)理解。根據Contest Rules&Entry部分第一段可知，只有業(yè)余和半職業(yè)歌曲作者可以參賽，即并非所有歌曲作者都能參賽。故正確答案為B。5How much should a songwriter pay for his three entries?A$75.B$80.C$85.D$90.C考查細節(jié)理解。根據Contest Rules&Entry部分倒數第二段可知，歌曲作者有三首參賽歌曲需付85(30×22585)美元。故正確答案為C。6What's an advantage of the Great American Song Contest?AMore cash for every prize.BQuicker confirmation.CA larger number of entries.DWritten comments on entries.D考查細節(jié)理解。根據最后一段最后一句中的“All participating songwriters receive written opinions on their songs from experienced music­industry professionals！”可知，每個參賽者的歌曲都可以得到有經驗的音樂界專業(yè)人士的書面評價。故正確答案為D。C (2019·湖北省八校聯考)A New Jersey couple and a homeless man have been accused of making up a feel­good story that raised more than $400，000 through GoFundMe.The couple，Kate McClure and Mark D'Amico，and the man，Johnny Bobbitt Jr.，face a charge of second­degree theft，Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said Thursday.The couple said they met Bobbitt when he gave his last $20 to McClure，who was stranded on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia，so she could put gas in her car，then started the GoFundMe campaign as a way to thank him.The paying­it­forward story that drove this fundraiser might seem too good to be true，Coffina said at a press conference.Unfortunately，it was.The entire campaign was based on a lie.After fees，the money of the campaign netted about $367，000，all deposited into McClure's accounts，Coffina said.Bobbitt received $ 75，000，and within months McClure and D'Amico had wasted their share on buying a car，high­end handbags and trips，Coffina said.They also used it at casinos(賭場)，he said.Coffina stressed that while Bobbitt，a veteran(老兵)，deserves thanks for his service to the country and sympathy for his situation；he was fully involved in the crime，using media to help“promote the dishonest campaign”According to Coffina，McClure and D'Amico first met Bobbitt at an off­ramp(駛出匝道) near a casino they regularly went，at least a month before the GoFundMe campaign went live.They went back to the spot a month later，Coffina said.D'Amico took a picture of McClure and Bobbitt that became the face of the GoFundMe campaign that they started hours later，Coffina said.【語篇解讀】本文是一篇記敘文。敘述了新澤西州的一對夫妻和一個流浪漢被指控涉嫌網絡詐騙的故事。7What's the actual purpose of the GoFundMe campaign started by the couple?ATo express their appreciation for Bobbitt's help.BTo help Bobbitt pay off his heavy debt.CTo raise money for their own benefit.DTo make people believe in Bobbitt's generosity.C考查推理判斷。根據第一段內容可知，這對夫妻和一個流浪漢被指控涉嫌網絡詐騙，用GoFundMe籌集資金40多萬美元；據此可推知，這對夫妻發(fā)起這項運動的真實目的是為自己的利益籌資，故C項正確。8What does the underlined word“stranded”in Paragraph 3 mean?AImpossible to finish.BUnable to move.CWithout any choice.DOut of service.B考查詞義猜測。根據第三段的內容可知，這對夫妻說他們遇見了Bobbitt，Bobbitt將他最后的20美元給了McClure，當時McClure被困在費城的州際公路上。據此可推知，畫線詞意為“無法移動的”，故B項正確。9How much money did the couple get from the GoFundMe campaign?AAbout $292，000.BAbout $367，000.CAbout $325，000.DAbout $400，000.A考查細節(jié)理解。根據第六段中的“After fees, the money of the campaign netted about $ 367，000, all deposited into McClure's accounts, Coffina said. Bobbitt received $ 75，000”可知，凈收入大約367 000美元被打入McClure的賬戶，其中Bobbitt收到了75 000美元；據此可知，這對夫妻的非法收入大約為292 000美元，故A項正確。10What was Bobbitt accused of?APretending to be a veteran.BRobbing the couple of $75，000.CFailing to serve his country.DHelping invent the story.D考查細節(jié)理解。根據第一段內容以及倒數第三段中的“he was fully involved in the crime, using media to help promote the dishonest campaign”可知，Bobbitt雖然是一名退伍老兵，但全程參與了編造故事的詐騙活動，因此被起訴，故D項正確。