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Everyone fancies a bargain; if it is free, everyone loves it even more! Those who do not believe in a free lunch can now eat their words because it is possible to get things for free in Singapore without any conditions attached.Let me introduce you to some tips on where and how to gain some free presents， all without even touching your wallet.
Food
Go search for food festivals and fairs.These food sellers usually put out a lot of small samples for all to try.Famous ones include the Singapore Food Festival held annually in the month of July at various locations including the Takashimaya Square and Plaza Singapura.
Haircuts
There are wellknown hair salons every month that require hair models for apprentices (学徒)to exercise their skills or for their hair stylists (发型)to experiment with new styles.Unbelievable as it might sound, most people come out of this experience satisfied and addicted to more of such deals.
Free Internet
Most hotels offer free wifi.There are also many cafés in Singapore that offer free wireless surfing.However, order a coffee to avoid unfriendly stares from the staff.Popular spots include the McDonald’s, Starbucks and Café Galilee outlets throughout our island.
Free City Tour
If you are a traveler in Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Board has arranged for you to enjoy a free twohour city tour that offers you a choice to enjoy a Sentosa Island tour or a smallboat experience.
Living and traveling in Singapore is expensive, but sometimes all it takes is a closer look at all the little sheltered corners of this island to appreciate the occasional treasures that are given to those who seek.
文章大意：本文为应用文。短文介绍了在新加坡旅游或生活可以免费得到的服务或产品。
21．The underlined part “all without even touching your wallet.” means“ __A__ ”．
A．free of charge B．free of worry
C．free of pain D．free of tax
解析：词义猜测题。文章首段画线部分前文“get things for free in Singapore”有提示。画线部分是“免费”的意思。故选A。
22．Free “Haircuts” benefit hair salons through __C__.
A．advertising their products B．attracting more customers
C．developing their staff’s skills D．building their reputation
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段内容可知，美发沙龙的学徒和发型师都可以通过模特来提高自己的专业技能。故选C。
23．In which part of a magazine can we read this text？ __D__
A．Health. B．Economy.
C．Education. D．Travel.
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段Living and traveling in...可知全文主要讲新加坡旅游时的免费服务和产品，应属于Travel范畴。故选D。
