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 someimportant facts to keep _4_ in mind. _5_
First，find out the total，up-front cost of the computer. Then determine the rebate situation. Ifrebates 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 thecomputer at the time _9_
of purchase，then send documentation to the manufacturer or retailer to receive your rebate inmail. 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.
参考答案
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
