2014 高考英语复习素材 21（限时 120 分钟）第一部分 完形填空（共两节, 20 小题； 每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）完形填空（1） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 1~10 各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually __1______ your money or can add __2______ the cost.Take the __3______ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making the __4______ buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest __5______ price. But when you get it home you may find that it _6______ twice as long as a more expensive model to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well __7______ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.So what principles should you adopt when you go out shopping? If you __8______ your home, your car or any valuable __9______ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long run.Before you buy a new appliance, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check whether it suits your particular __10______. Before you buy an expensive item or a service, do check the price and what is on offer. If possible, choose from three items or three estimates. 1 A saveB preserveC raiseD retain 2 A upB toC inD on 3 A easyB singleC simpleD similar 4 A mostB fullestC bestD cheapest 5 A forB withC in D on 6 A spendsB takesC lastsD consumes 7 A causeB makeC leaveD prove 8 A reserveB decorateC store D keep 9 A productsB possessionC materialD ownership10 A functionB purposeC goal D task完形填空（2）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意...
