Now you’re seen the ads for computers for “free” or almost _1_

next to nothing in the Sunday papers. The offers look mightly _2_

tempting. But how do you know the deal is a good one? The _3_

Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection championer, says there are some important facts to keep _4_ in mind. _5_

First, find out the total, up-front cost of the computer. Then determine the rebate situation. If rebates are involved, find out how can you get them. In most cases, you are required _6_

to sign a contract for three years of Internet service. Before you do the rebate deal, do the math: three years of Internet service can cost you lot more than you ‘ll get back in rebates. _7_

Second , you have to apply for the rebates can be redeemed _8_

immediately at the checkout counter. But most are the mail-in variety. You pay the half cost of the computer at the time _9_

of purchase, then send documentation to the manufacturer or retailer to receive your rebate in mail. In most cases, you must send the paperwork to the manufacturer or retailer within 30 _10_days of the purchase. You generally will receive the rebates up to 12 weeks later.

1. 去掉almost

2. mightly-mighty

3. know + if or wheter

4. championer-champion

5 去掉it

6. 去掉can

7. 去掉lot或lot前加a

8. seems-seem

9. half-full

10. in mail-by mail