1、1 Unit 10 Money（A） (35分钟) .阅读理解 A (2017安徽合肥三模) Many years ago,when we were a young couple with two small children,aged 2 and 4,we were practically impecunious.My in-laws lived from hand to mouth,so we didnt expect any help from them.My parents lived a great distance away,and I was too ashamed to let
2、 them know about our situation. My husband was trying to earn a living with an old pick-up truck,carrying groceries for local shopkeepers,but it was constantly breaking down.It took almost all the money we had to have it fixed.The truck was also the only means of transportation for us. We lived in t
3、he countryside,and we always used the back door because the driveway led to it.One winter evening,I stepped outside to take a bag of trash to the barrel and almost tripped over something.It was nearly dark,and I had to bend down to see what it was.I could hardly believe my eyes.There sat a large bas
4、ket loaded with food. It was heavy,so I called to my husband to carry into the house.Once inside,we discovered two loaves of bread,some butter,several cans of vegetables,a can of orange sauce,and a large turkey.There was so much that I cant remember it all,but it was everything we needed to fix a wo
5、nderful dinnereverything except potatoes. A little while later I remembered that I hadnt taken the trash to the barrel.By now it was dark,so I had to turn on the yard lightand thats when I spotted a small bag of potatoes sitting on the porch. That dinner was the best I can remember. We werent able t
6、o thank our donators,though,because we never found out who had been so generous in helping a struggling young family.Whoever it was,we are forever grateful. 1.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “impecunious” in Paragraph 1? A.Generous. B.Harmonious. C.Penniless. D.Stubborn. 2.How
7、 did the authors husband support the family? A.By starting a garage. B.By selling food door to door. C.By delivering goods. D.By working as a shop assistant.2 3.How did the author feel when she saw the basket? A.She was annoyed. B.She was astonished. C.She was terrified. D.She felt a sense of relief
8、. 4.What may be the best title for the text? A.A helping hand in time B.A struggling young couple C.A tale of potatoes D.A reward from a stranger 导学号07020032 B One afternoon,after finishing shopping in a supermarket,my family and I went to the checkout.I suddenly thought we didnt need any of the jun
9、k,and we abandoned all of those,saving $300. That got me thinking about all our pointless expenses in life.With a promise that wed stop if it was killing us,I convinced the family to take the leap into frugality(节俭).The rules were that we would buy nothing for 30 days except absolutely essentials. O
10、ur adventure began with a great start.By 9 a.m.,my wife,Ruth,had already made cakes from old strawberries and picked flowers I didnt even know we had in the garden.I cleared the car by hand for the first time for years.I read and returned the neighbors newspaper before he woke up.Total spending on t
11、he first day:$0. As days turned into weeks,we became so proficient(熟练的)at living frugally.We started riding our bikes to save gas.My childs finger painting was recycled as gift wrap for the homemade presents.We started to use an Internet application like Skype for free phone calls and ask neighbors
12、with gardens for extra vegetables and herbs. In the end,we saved more than $2000 by not spending for a month.When we began,I imagined we would rush out the moment we were done and buy a lot of things in the supermarket,then maybe hit the mall or go to the movies. 5.We can infer from the passage that
13、 before that very afternoon,the family . A.had had higher income B.had had a good habit of saving money C.had often spent money without thinking much D.hadnt realised they would have met financial problems 6.The end of the story tells the readers that the family . A.stopped halfway B.couldnt stand t
14、he life of frugality C.would make up for missing the junk after the “30 days”3 D.succeeded in saving in the end 7.This passage is mainly about . A.how a family managed their daily life B.a familys no-buying try C.a familys way of solving life problems D.how a new idea came up .七选五 Making a lifestyle
15、 change is challenging,especially when you want to transform many things at once.Here are some tips to help you: Make a plan that you can stick to.Your plan is a map that will guide you on this journey of change. 1 When making your plan,be specific.Want to exercise more?Detail the time of day when y
16、ou can take walks and how long youll walk.Post your plan where youll most often see it as a reminder. Start small.Break down your goals into small,manageable steps.Is your long-term goal to lose 20 pounds within the next five months? 2 If youd like to eat healthier,consider a goal for the week repla
17、cing dessert with a healthier option,like fruit or yogurt.At the end of the week,youll be successful knowing you have met your goal. Change one behavior at a time.Replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones requires time. 3 To improve your success,focus on one goal or change at a time.As new hea
18、lthy behaviors become a habit,try to add another goal that works toward time overall change. 4 Accepting help and support from those who care about you and will listen to you strengthens your commitment.If you feel unable to meet your goals on your own,consider seeking help from a psychologist.Psych
19、ologists are uniquely trained to understand the connection between the mind and body,as well as the factors that promote behavior change. Making the changes that you want takes time and commitment,but you can do it.Just remember that no one is perfect.Minor missteps on the road to your goals are nor
20、mal and okay. 5 A.Be kind to yourself. B.Ask for support. C.Be determined to recover and get back on track. D.You can even think of it as an adventure. E.A good weekly goal would be to lose one pound a week. F.Youve tried before,but without feeling much success. G.Many people run into problems when
21、they try to change too much too fast. 导学号070200334 .短文改错 (2017湖北六校联合体4月联考) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。 修改:在错的词下面画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词; 2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。 John went shopping in a
22、store,and he forgot to bring a bag.So he buys a shopping bag.After arriving home,it occurred him that he could make a bag by using his old trousers.Several hours earlier,he made himself a very nice bag.His mother was amazing at what he had done.Avoiding spending money unnecessarily is a way of savin
23、g.And making a good use of things is an approach to protect the environment.Whats more,it is helpful for you to improve the ability to make things by hands.It not only brings us pleasure but reduce waste around us. 答案： .A 【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章说明作者在处于十分困难的时候,突然收到了匿名援助,从而 解决了作者的燃眉之急,这让作者尤为感激。 1.C 词义猜测题。由下文
24、说明公婆只能勉强糊口,没指望从他们那得到帮助,作者父母又住得远, 且耻于让他们知道自己的境况。由此可以推断此处作者说明她一家生活拮据。故该词相当于 penniless,表示“身无分文的”。正确答案为C项。 2.C 细节理解题。由第二段第一句“My husband was trying to earn a living with an old pick-up truck,carrying groceries for local shopkeepers,but it was constantly breaking down.”可知,作者丈夫靠给人送货来赚钱。故选C项。 3.B 细节理解题。由第三段
25、倒数第二句“I could hardly believe my eyes.”可知,看到那个篮 子作者感到很是惊讶。故选B项。 4.A 主旨大意题。这篇文章说明作者在处于十分困难的时候,突然收到了匿名援助,从而解决了作 者的燃眉之急。故以A项“及时帮助”作为标题恰当。 B 【语篇导读】本文主要讲述作者自己和妻子是如何过着节俭的生活的。 5.C 推理判断题。由第一、二段内容可知,作者在那天下午前会不假思索地花钱。 6.D 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段可知,作者节省了$2000,故他的节约行为很成功。 7.B 主旨大意题。本文介绍了作者一家是如何通过不买东西而达到节俭的目的,故B项正确。 .15 D
26、EGBC5 . John went shopping in a store, he forgot to bring a bag.So he a shopping bag.After arriving home,it occurred him that he could make a bag by using his old trousers.Several hours ,he made himself a very nice bag.His mother was at what he had done.Avoiding spending money unnecessarily is a way of saving. And making good use of things is an approach to the environment.Whats more,it is helpful for to improve the ability to make things b y .It not only brings us pleasure but waste around us.
