We ended up writing our IOU's with promises of a book, some paintings and the offer of work in a variety of ways if he needs it.

　　I think the idea isn't that the trade is "equal" so much as the importance of the kind of transaction. We put thought into our offer and we had an even greater understanding for the meals we ate.

　　We don't buy a lot, especially at this upcoming time of year. We don't give gifts at all in fact. The holiday time is spent enjoying each other's company and doing things together with family and friends. This is what seems most sensible.

　　Ilan is a good person. We are all lucky to have someone like this in our community.

4. Ilan did not take any money that day in order to_________.

A. have a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip

B. buy nothing that day to save some money

C. make people aware of their over spending

D. trade for something of equal value in return

5. For the meal, the author finally offered Ilan ________.

A. some promises B. a book

C. some paintings D. work in different ways

6. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "transaction"?

A. transport B. trade

C. meal D. giving

7. What is the author's attitude to Buy Nothing Day?

A. Disagreeable B. Meaningless.

C. Supportive. D. Doubtful.

【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C

【解析】

本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了Ilan一天不花任何钱，目的为了使人们意识到他们的过度消费。

【4题详解】

细节理解题。根据第一段Ihan，a food shop owner，said that he was refusing to take money today because it was Buy Nothing Day．To increase awareness（意识） of the strange