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1 . Weekend deals: Items to make tax prep easier

Tax season is in full gear, and the April 15th deadline will be here before you know it. Few people like the process of filing taxes, but it’s an annual task that must be done. Now is the perfect time to stop procrastinating, get organized, and purchase the tools you need so you can complete your taxes. We’ve put together a list of tax-prep helpers that are available at great prices to help you get started, get your taxes filed, and stop thinking about them for another year.

1.H&R Deluxe

Doing your own taxes is a great way to save money. H&R’s Deluxe tax software makes it easy for most consumers to file their taxes — it guides you through a step-by-step process with clarifying tips throughout. Although state taxes require a separate package and it’s not ideal for filers with complicated forms, the Deluxe package is an affordable and basic tax software. It’s currently marked down from $29.99 to $22.49.


2.H&R Premium

For filers with taxes that are a bit more challenging, H&R offers the Premium package that supports schedules A and C. It’s suitable for those who work as independent contractors or do freelance gigs, and can also handle the tax needs of investors and homeowners. It’s on sale for $34.99; regularly priced at $49.99.


3.Intuit TurboTax Basic

Are your taxes basic and your budget tight? TurboTax Basic is only $29.99 (last year $32.99) for the Mac and PC downloadable or disc versions. The basic version is easy to use and comes with free customer support despite the low price. That’s why it’s also a good choice for first-time filers.


4.HP 12CP Financial Calculator

Doing your taxes requires working with numbers, and working with numbers is easier with a reliable calculator. The HP 12CP Financial Calculator features a user-friendly design that makes it easy to take with you or set on your desk to compute numbers. It’s made with business purposes in mind and offers 120 functions for all of your mathematical needs. You can have yours in time to get your taxes calculated for only $49.73, a price that reflects 38% savings off retail.


5.WD 1TB Black My Passport Portable External Hard Drive

Don’t risk losing the important financial information you need for your taxes. The WD 1TB My Passport External Hard Drive is on sale for only $48.99, and has the capabilities that do-it-yourself tax filers need. In addition to providing password protection and ample storage space for your work, it has a streamlined design that makes it easy to transport if you need to visit your accountant.


6.Sauder Edge Water Lateral File Cabinet

From employer financial statements to receipts to the previous year’s taxes, you are going to need a place to store and organize your documents to make tax-time a bit more efficient. The Sauder Edge Water Lateral File Cabinet has an attractive design with an estate black finish that looks great in any room. There’s ample room to keep everything you need for this year’s taxes and beyond, all for the price of $203.66 — that’s a savings of $125.29 of the list price.


7.Apple MacBook Pro

In order to prepare and file your own taxes, you are going to need a reliable laptop computer. The latest version of this popular device offers loads of storage space and the speedy Intel Core i7 processor so you have can store your necessary documents, download tax software, and get the task done promptly and efficiently. We think you’ll also love the Retina display and the 15-inch screen. Get yours today at a $300 savings for the sale price of $2,499.

Written by Jennifer Manfrin from BestReviews — a product review company with a singular mission: to help simplify your purchasing decisions and save you time and money.

Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

1. In which section on the website can we most probably find this article?
A.Tax Filing ServiceB.Terms of Service
C.Products RecommendationD.Software Support
2. Which of the following statements is true according to the article?
A.BestReviews is a company which sells tools people need to complete their tax filing.
B.If a person wants a software having the biggest discount, he may choose H&R Deluxe.
C.Intuit TurboTax Basic is a good choice for a first-time filer.
D.Apple MacBook Pro cannot be used to store the tax-filers’ information.
3. What’s the main purpose of writing this article?
A.To give readers a clear picture of the process of tax payment.
B.To introduce products and software that help simplify tax filing.
C.To offer some advice to people on how to get taxes filed efficiently.
D.To promote the business of Tribute Content Agency, LLC.
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2 . Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass

Shanghai Disneyland is a place where every moment is packed with joy, surprises, romance, fantasy and excitement. It's place where friends and families come together to enjoy magical adventures, and with the new Annual Pass, available from January 25, 2019. Guests will be able to enjoy a whole year of never ending magic! Start your year-long magical journey today from the moment you purchase the new Annual Pass!

As a pass Holder, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits, including a full year of events and parties, Disney Character greetings, and discounts on delicious food and merchandise! You'll also receive invitations to special events and so much more!

There are three types of Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass (Different pass types are subject to restrictions specified on the “Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass Calendar”):

Any-day Annual Pass: 365 days of park access, may exclude some park hours for special events

Weekday + Sunday Annual Pass: Subject to the pass calendar, offers a minimum of 250 days of park access during pass validity period, includes most weekdays, Sundays, and part of the Summer and Winter Holidays.

Sunday Annual Pass: Subject to the pass calendar, offers a minimum of 45 days of park access during pass validity period, includes most Sundays

Pass eligible visit dates are subject to the pass calendar, found on the “Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass Calendar” page on the Shanghai Disney Resort official website and the Shanghai Disney Resort official WeChat Account. Guests will have visibility for the following three months of the Pass calendar (including the current month). The Pass calendar for a new month will be released in the middle of each month. We may restrict the number of persons with access to the Park due to capacity.

Launch Channel:

From January 25, 2019, guests can purchase the Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass through the Shanghai Disney Resort official WeChat account, the Shanghai Disney Resort official WeChat Mini Program “E-gift Ticket,” the Shanghai Disneyland Main Entrance ticket booths, and the Shanghai Disney Resort Reservation Centre at 400 - 180 - 0000 or +86-21-3158-0000. The Annual Pass can be redeemed and used to enter the park from January 25,2019.

From February 15, 2019, guests can purchase the Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass via the Shanghai Disney Resort Official Website and app. The Annual Pass can be redeemed (兑换) and used to enter the park from February 15, 2019.

Annual Pass Holders must redeem their Annual Passes at the Shanghai Disneyland Main Entrance ticket booths during park hours every day.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

1. Which of the following ISN’T a selling point of the Shanghai Disneyland Annual Pass?
A.Lower prices while shopping in the resort.
B.Meeting your favorite Disney character.
C.Access to special activities.
D.Fast-pass to the not attractions.
2. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?
A.You can’t use an Annual Pass on the day you buy it.
B.Once you buy an Any-day Annual Pass, you can enjoy yourself in Shanghai Disneyland any day in one year.
C.On May 9th, a Pass Holder can know the Pass calendar of August.
D.Weekday + Sunday Annual Pass holders have at least 205 more days of park access than Sunday Annual Pass holders.
3. John can buy a Sunday Annual Pass on January 30, 2019 through the following channels EXCEPT ________.
A.the E-gift Ticket mini program
B.+86-21-3158-0000
C.the Shanghai Disney Resort Official Website
D.the Shanghai Disneyland Main Entrance ticket booths
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