北京市西城区2019-2022三年高一英语下学期期末试卷汇编：阅读理解专题.docxVIP

北京市西城区2019-2022三年高一英语下学期期末试卷分类汇编 阅读理解专题 北京市西城区2021-2022学年高一下学期英语期末试题 Ⅲ.阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Summertime, i.e. vacation season, is quickly approaching. And whether your ideal getaway is RR on the beach, outdoor adventuring, or exploring a new city, it pays to plan. I’d love to get away. How do I save for a vacation? You’re not alone. One study says 71% of Americans are planning to take a trip for leisure in 2022. And they’re planning on spending 29% more than they did pre-pandemic in 2019. But you don’t have to go broke (身无分文) to get a break. Before you even start planning your travel, here’s how to make the trip you’ve been waiting for a reality. ● Make a sinking fund. These funds are where you set aside money with an intention to spend it on a big goal. ● Timing is everything. Research the cheapest places to go when the temperature rises, and plan accordingly. You’ll also get more bang for your buck by checking out destinations with a favorable exchange rate. For somewhere further east, your dollars will go far in Thailand or the Philippines. ● Book smart. Renting a home is often a better deal than booking a hotel. Not only will you save on the price tag, but you can cook instead of eating out for every meal. How do I keep saving while I’m on vacation? True story: travel doesn’t feel like real life, so it’s easier to splurge (挥霍). And if you’re visiting a popular tourist location, everything costs more. Here’s how to see the sights without losing sight of your budget. ● Set a daily spending limit and track what you buy to avoid overdoing it. Using cash or a prepaid debit card instead of a credit card can also help. ● Food is a money vampire. If you have access to a kitchen where you’re staying, make breakfast, pack lunch, and cook dinner when you can. If not, hit up a supermarket or farmer’s market for an easy, cheap breakfast. And when you do eat out, go for lunch or appetizers, where the menu i