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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in March
Frozen food
Grocery store ads aren’t the only places to find deals on freezer-section treats. To take advantage of the deepest discounts, combine coupons (优惠券) from sponsoring brands, such as Dole, Green Giant and Tyson Foods, with grocery store sales. Plus, look for printable savings on Coupons. com and EasyHomeMeals.com. Brands participating in National Frozen Food Month will offer more than 180, 000 coupons that make frozen food among the best things to buy in March.
Boxed chocolates
If you desire to give a gift to a friend in March, consider chocolate. Two minor holidays in March provide the perfect excuse: National Chocolate Caramel Day on March 19 and National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day on March 24. You can discover chocolate deals online as well as in stores. Head to sites like RetailMeNot.com to find discount coupons for boxed chocolate savings of 10 percent or more.
New cars
With the latest car models filling dealers’ lots, you’ll have a hard time finding discounted models from the year before. Car dealerships are less motivated to offer steep discounts from March through May. Instead, plan to buy your car during the fall or winter. You should also research the auto you want at TrueCar before heading for the dealership. The site offers information on what people in your area paid for vehicles equipped with the options you want.
Spring clothing
When warm weather makes you want to head outdoors, resist the urge to do so wearing the latest fashions. You won’t find March deals on swimsuits, Easter dresses or other spring items. To find discounts on clothes of this spring, hold off until Memorial Day weekend. You can also look for online and in- store savings at Amazon, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers.
1. Which things offer discounts in March according to the text?
A. Frozen food and new cars.
B. Boxed chocolates and new cars.
C. Frozen food and boxed chocolates.
D. Boxed chocolates and spring clothing.
2. What does the author advise us to do?
A. Register on a site.
B. Attend a holiday event.
C. Consult people in our areas,
D. Look for discount information online.
3. Which of the following festivals is celebrated after March?
A. Memorial Day.
B. National Frozen Food Month.
C. National Chocolate Caramel Day.
D. National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三月份买的最好和最糟的东西。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段To take advantage of the deepest discounts, combine coupons (优惠券) from sponsoring brands, such as Dole, Green Giant and Tyson Foods, with grocery store sales.（要利用最大的折扣，可以将赞助品牌的优惠券，如多尔、绿色巨人和泰森食品，与杂货店的销售结合起来）和第二段You can discover chocolate deals online as well as in stores. Head to sites like RetailMeNot.com to find discount coupons for boxed chocolate savings of 10 percent or more.（你可以在网上和商店里发现巧克力的交易。去像RetailMeNot.com这样的网站，找到可以节省10%或更多的盒装巧克力折扣券）可知，三月份冷冻食品和盒装巧克力都有打折活动。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句Head to sites like RetailMeNot.com to find discount coupons for boxed chocolate savings of 10 percent or more.（去像RetailMeNot.com这样的网站，找到可以节省10%或更多的盒装巧克力折扣券）可知，作者建议我们到网上寻找更多的折扣信息。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段To find discounts on clothes of this spring, hold off until Memorial Day weekend.（想要找到今春的衣服打折，那就等到阵亡将士纪念日的那个周末再买吧）可知，三月之后，庆祝的节日是美国阵亡将士纪念日（Memorial Day）。故选A。
