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【題目】 With an improved economy，many travelers have been buying first or business class seats，leaving fewer for upgrades（升級）.Here are some strategies for getting a free upgrade.

1. Fly a lot.

This is the most common way to earn a free upgrade. Most airlines reserve some spaces for travelers who fly at least 5，000 miles per year. Five years ago，this meant half or more of domestic（國內的）first class travelers sat up front for free. But now，airlines are selling more high-price seats，so on popular routes it is not unusual for more than 20 travelers to compete for one or two upgrades. But on routes with fewer business class travelers，free upgrades remain more plentiful.

2. Use miles.

If you're not a frequent traveler but still have some miles to fly，you may be able to use them for an upgrade. Be careful，though，as many airlines now ask not just for miles but also a cash co-pay. One example: on flights to Europe，American Airlines charges 5，000 miles，plus $110，for a one-way upgrade from discounted economy class to business class. For most domestic upgrades，American Airlines wants 15，000 miles plus $ 75.

3. Get lucky.

Sometimes airlines overbook coach（經濟艙），and a few travelers get no seats. Agents try to ensure the airline's most loyal travelers get the nod（被選中）. Agents usually have some flexibility to make sure the plane is full and takes off on time. So it's the easiest way for them to do it-they might upgrade someone else out of order.

4. Save a life.

Flight attendants don't usually upgrade passengers, even when empty seats remain. Doctors and nurses who answer an emergency call are sometimes an exception. If they comfort a passenger, flight attendants might allow them to sit in business or first class for the rest of the flight.

【1】What might be the main topic of the passage?

A. The ways to get upgraded on a plane.

B. How to get on the flight safely and on time.

C. The best ways to get free flight tickets.

D. How to save a life on a plane quickly.

【2】Who can have the chance to get a free upgrade?

A. The person who always obeys the rules on the flight.

B. The person who doesn't have to look after a patient.

C. The person who is a friend of the flight attendants.

D. The person who flies a lot and has a long flying distance.

【3】Why might medical personnel be allowed to sit in business or first class sometimes?

A. Because they would like to talk with flight attendants kindly.

B. Because they want to have a better rest after a long journey.

C. Because they need to treat a passenger who is in emergent condition.

D. Because they are tired of staying with common passengers.

【4】Where can we find the passage?

A. A life guide.B. A travel guide.

C. A shopping guide.D. A pilot guide.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】

本文是一篇應用文，介紹了旅客坐飛機時如何免費升級座位的策略。

【1】主旨大意題。通讀全文并根據(jù)第一段最后一句Here are some strategies for getting a free upgrade.可知，本文主要是給旅客介紹了坐飛機時如何免費升級座位的策略。故選A。

【2】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一、第二條免費升級座位的策略可知，飛行次數(shù)多的人和飛行距離長的人可以有機會免費升級座位。故選D。

【3】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四條中的“Doctors and nurses who answer an emergency call are sometimes an exception. If they comfort a passenger, flight attendants might allow them to sit in business or first class for the rest of the flight”可知，在緊急情況下醫(yī)生和護士被允許乘坐商務艙或頭等艙。故選C。

【4】推理判斷題。文章介紹了旅客坐飛機時如何免費升級座位的策略，因此可能出現(xiàn)在旅行手冊中。故選B。

這是一篇應用文閱讀。高考全國卷閱讀理解中一般都會考一篇應用文，考查學生快速提取信息的能力。應用文一般都帶有小標題或者黑體字。本文屬于帶有小標題的應用文。應用文中出題一般有兩個規(guī)律：兩個小題一般不會在同一段落，巧用小標題定位。例如本文中，第一題對應第一段，第二題對應第一二個小標題，第三題對應第四個小標題。且應用文多以說明文為主，主旨句會在文章第一段。本文第一段“Here are some strategies for getting a free upgrade.”就直接點名了文章目的與主題。第一題就可以直接得出答案。稍有難度的是第四題，猜測文章來源，此類題目主要依據(jù)關鍵詞解題，例如本文主旨是如何升級機票，所以來自于旅游指南。