Question

【題目】根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

Save Your Time, Money and Stress with Savvy Rental Car Strategies

Renting a car can be expensive, confusing, and stressful — but it doesn’t have to be. Here are several helpful strategies to save money, time, and stress on your next (and every) car rental.

Sign Up for Loyalty Programs

Rental car loyalty programs are free to join, so register for any programs you might use in the future. My favorite car rental loyalty program benefit is that I can skip the counter and head right to my reserved car. Some programs allow members to choose a car from the available pool. 【1】

Optimize Your Strategy

Do you really need a rental car from the airport? For instance, if your flight arrives at night, take a free hotel shuttle and pick up your car the next day. The car rental location might even be at your hotel or can pick you up (or deliver the car to you). 【2】

【3】

For a city trip, you may not even need a rental car. Research whether mass transit, taxi, Uber, bike rental, and other transportation methods will suffice. Parking charges at downtown hotels may cost more than your car rental rate, so it may be doubly in your favor to give up a rental car. In some locations, a bike might be more efficient and economical than a car.

Search for Specials

【4】 In conjunction with your personal discount code, you may also find a last-minute rate, free rental day, or other promotion. My favorite annual travel deal is driving a car one-way out of Florida after Spring Break with rates as low as $1 per day.

Consider Alternative Rental Options

Major car rental companies might have an associated discount brand at your rental location, like Firefly for Hertz. 【5】 An independent or smaller local agency may fit your needs; like A1 or Lucky Owl in Honolulu. Many people prefer to check rates on Hotwire and Priceline, especially for last-minute rentals.

A．Rental rates are likely lower away from the airport, plus you might save the cost of an entire rental day.

B．I use discount-finding websites to track my car reservations.

C．Smaller brands, like Thrifty and Fox, might offer better service and lower rates.

D．In addition to saving time and offering freedom of choice, loyalty members earn points and receive special promotions.

E．Check car rental company websites for current specials.

F．Skip the Car

G．Use a bike

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【3】F

【4】E

【5】C

【解析】

試題分析：本文主要介紹了幾種省錢、省時(shí)的汽車租用辦法。

【1】D考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。這一段主要介紹的是Loyalty Programs，D選項(xiàng)中l(wèi)oyalty members與本段內(nèi)容相關(guān)，故選D。

【2】A考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。本段主要講的是怎樣在機(jī)場打出租車，A選項(xiàng)提到了機(jī)場，故選A。

【3】F考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。本段主要講的是有時(shí)候租汽車反而會不方便，我們不妨舍棄汽車而選自行車。F選項(xiàng)符合題意。故選F。

【4】E考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。本段標(biāo)題是search for specials尋求特價(jià)，E選項(xiàng)建議利用汽車出租公司網(wǎng)站達(dá)到這一目的。故選E。

【5】C考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。后句提到獨(dú)立的或者小一點(diǎn)的代理機(jī)構(gòu)會符合你的要求，與C選項(xiàng)相銜接。故選C。