Part V Cloze(15 minutes)
Directions :There are 20 blanks in the following passage .For each blank there are four choices marked A),B),C) and D) on the right side of the paper. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the center.
Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The_67_ you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually _68_ you money or can add _69_ the cost.
Take the _70_ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer ,you might _71_ that you are making the_72_ buy if you choose one _73_ look you like and which is also the cheapest _74_ price. But when you get it home you may find that it _75_ twice as long as a more expensive _76_ to dry your hair .The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well _77_ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all.
So what principles should you _78_ when you go out shopping?
If you _79_ your home ,your car or any valuable 80 in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long _81_.
Before you buy a new _82_, talk to someone who owns one .If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular _83_. Before you buy an expensive _84_, or a service, do check the price and _85_ is on offer. If possible, choose _86_ three items or three estimates.
67.
A)form C)way
B)fashion D)method

68.
A)save C)raise
B)preserve D)retain

69.
A)up C)in
B)to D)on

70.
A)easy C)simple
B)single D)similar

71.
A)convince C)examine
B)accept D)think

72.
A)proper C)reasonable
B)best D)most

73.
A)its C)whose
B)which D)what

74.
A)for C)in
B)with D)on

75.
A)spends C)lasts
B)takes D)consumes

76.
A)mode C)sample
B)copy D)model

77.
A)cause C)leave
B)make D)bring

78.
A)adopt C)stick
B)lay D)adapt

79.
A)reserve C)store
B)decorate D)keep

80.
A)products C)material
B)possession D)ownership

81.
A)run C)period
B)interval D)time

82.
A)appliance C)utility
B)machinery D)facility