UNIT 8 GREEN LIVING(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分)
A(2024河北唐山二模)
Clair Hughes first began to research money-saving ideas to get out of her ￡3,500 student overdraft (透支额).The shopper started surfing the Internet for discount coupons (优惠券) and cut price offers.Revealing how she seldom pays full price for an item,Ms Hughes says,“Discounts are always there;it’s just a matter of being organized.Before starting this,I thought it’d be much work,but now I’m so used to this lifestyle that it’s automatic to me.I must have easily saved over ￡15,000.”
Ms Hughes first focused on saving money back in 2010,when she moved in with her partner,Shane Byrne,a phone company trainer.After turning to the web for advice,she tried out a few clever money-saving tricks like switching her overdraft to a zero-interest account.Then,several years later,she came across an online community for “couponers” and decided to give it a go.
She started spending hours surfing the web for coupons,printing them all out to take with her whenever she went shopping.Over the years,she has managed to get some impressive catches.Once,two lamps worth ￡140 cost her just ￡35.
Two years ago,Ms Hughes also began using cashback apps where you are given money back on items ranging from beers to toiletries.After each shop,she uploads pictures of her receipts,which are then scanned,and money is given back on certain items.
Among her other top money-saving tips,Ms Hughes recommends taking part in paid online surveys,which have earned her hundreds in discount coupons.She says,“I’ve heard a lot about collecting other people’s abandoned receipts from shopping trolleys to check for missed discounts.I can’t believe how much coupons and cashback apps have helped me.The community does benefit me a lot.There will always be someone on hand to explain how it works.”
1.What does saving money mean to Clair Hughes
A.It’s part of her daily life.
B.It makes her shop less.
C.It’s a way to leave school.
D.It keeps her work organized.
2.What can we know about Clair Hughes
A.She always asks Shane for suggestions.
B.She likes going shopping with her friends.
C.She has bought some goods in low prices.
D.She is good at discussing prices with others.
3.What does the last paragraph mainly show
A.Hughes’ feelings of her life.
B.Hughes’ ways to get coupons.
C.Hughes’ appreciation for society.
D.Hughes’ difficulty in saving money.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A.A Graduate Enjoys Shopping
B.A Community Collects Coupons
C.A Woman Focuses on Saving Money
D.A Shopper Is Famous for Saving Money
B(2025安徽江南十校一模)
It has become as much a part of our daily life as getting our to-go coffee:the screen turn.It’s the moment when you’ve ordered your coffee,and the barista (咖啡师) turns the payment screen toward you with a dialog box asking you for a tip.
Tipping is on the rise across the US as more and more businesses have started asking for a little extra:fast food restaurants,grocery stores,online stores,stadiums,and even self-checkout machines are now asking for a tip these days.
Social media is filled with people who are confused about tipping.One woman posted a video online after being asked to tip for her Subway sandwich.“Do we tip at Subway ” she asks.“Is that a thing Tell me!” Another woman has also expressed shock over being asked to tip at a self-checkout station at an airport.“I don’t want to be the person who doesn’t tip,” she says.“But who am I tipping ”
Sean Jung,a professor at Boston University,realized tipping had fundamentally changed when he was grabbing a take-out burrito (玉米馅饼) one afternoon.Jung was getting ready to pay,when the cashier turned the screen around,asking for a tip.“Suddenly,I’m looking at this screen,and I’m literally pressing a 20% tip for a burrito,” Jung recalls.“I remember thinking this is strange.You would never expect to pay a tip at a quick service restaurant.”
How,exactly,did we get to the place where we’re tipping 20% for our takeout burritos “It goes back to the pandemic,” says Shubhranshu Singh,a professor at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.He says during the pandemic,we started tipping more than usual as a way to support essential workers at a time of crisis.“The pandemic went away,” says Singh,“but the tips didn’t.”
5.What’s the barista’s purpose of turning the screen
A.To show some commercials.
B.To promote new coffee options.
C.To speed up the ordering process.
D.To require extra money.
6.What caused the two women’s confusion about tipping in paragraph 3
A.They were not used to tipping.
B.They didn’t know how much to tip.
C.They failed to see the point of tipping.
D.They didn’t want to tip for fast food.
7.Why did the pandemic make people tip more
A.Customers had more available money.
B.Customers used more remote payments.
C.Customers were more grateful for the service.
D.Customers expected the crisis to be over soon.
8.What would be a suitable title for the text
A.Tipping culture going out of control
B.Online videos about tipping
C.An academic look into tipping culture
D.Reasons why we should tip more
Ⅱ.完形填空(每小题1分)
(2024湖南株洲三模)
James Mogaji is a security officer at Providence College Raymond Hall in Rhode Island.His enthusiasm made him such an integral part of his students’ lives that they 9 him as one of their own family.
Daniel Singh,a sophomore,described Mogaji as an attractive 10 in their residence hall,“He’s someone you’re 11 to.He was really kind and compassionate.”
The story takes a(n) 12 turn when the students discover that Mogaji has not 13 his family in Nigeria for more than a decade.The discovery sparked a wave of 14 enthusiasm among the students.Out of sympathy,the students 15 a fundraiser for him.There was overwhelming 16 for their efforts,with nearly 800 donations received,exceeding (超过) their 17 goal.
The students gathered around Mogaji and 18 him an envelope containing $3,000 to help pay for his trip to Nigeria.It was a heart-warming scene. 19 moved,Mogaji covered his face with his hands and fell to his knees in shock.
“We take care of our family.That’s what we do here at Providence College,” said the student handing the 20 to Mogaji.“We love you.You’re part of the family.”
The students’ 21 has not only touched hearts,but also made dreams 22 .Mogaji is planning his long-awaited trip to Nigeria in June,a trip made possible by the 23 and solidarity of a university community that truly embodies (体现) the spirit of family.
9.A.impressed B.registered
C.accepted D.intended
10.A.figure B.sculptor
C.composer D.designer
11.A.recommended B.moved
C.preferred D.attracted
12.A.sudden B.touching
C.smooth D.interesting
13.A.phoned B.heard
C.found D.seen
14.A.flat B.curious
C.genuine D.responsible
15.A.started B.required
C.recognized D.contacted
16.A.legend B.support
C.doubt D.view
17.A.positive B.achievable
C.glorious D.initial
18.A.handed B.showed
C.lent D.awarded
19.A.Finally B.Merely
C.Visibly D.Likely
20.A.handkerchief B.envelope
C.ticket D.passport
21.A.impact B.plan
C.hope D.action
22.A.come true B.get across
C.go easy D.fall apart
23.A.cuteness B.effect
C.kindness D.wisdom
Ⅲ.语法填空(每小题1.5分)
(2024安徽池州二模)
The saying “All roads lead to Xianyang” may not be widely known,but it is the 24. (true) in history.After Qinshihuang,the first emperor of China,unified the country in 221 BCE,he began building state-level roads,Xianyang 25. the center.Several long roads were therefore completed,26. (cover) a distance of about 750 kilometers,running through plains,mountains,grasslands,deserts,and finally leading to Xianyang,the capital city.
Like the Great Wall,these roads,27. (call) Qin Zhidao,literally the Qin Direct Paths or Qin Highways,are considered another miracle in the Qin Dynasty.Generally,the roads were 20 to 60 meters wide and 50 carts could run side by side at the same time on their 28. (wide) sections.The firmly made surface 29. (shape) like a turtle back above the ground to avoid standing water at that time.Another amazing fact is that grass 30. (rare)grows on the road and many parts are still in good condition even today.
The mysterious ancient roads,31. date back over 2,200 years and predate the Roman Roads by over 200 years,are known to be 32. natural museum in the history of road construction.Historians evaluate it this way:if the Great Wall is compared to a defensive shield (盾牌),then Qin Zhidao is the weapon 33. (guard) the stability and prosperity (繁荣) of the Qin Empire.
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UNIT 8 GREEN LIVING(二)
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Clair Hughes研究省钱妙招,通过网络搜寻优惠券和返现应用,精打细算,累积节省过万英镑,告别学生透支生活,大大受益于这一节俭生活方式。
1.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Before starting this,I thought it’d be much work,but now I’m so used to this lifestyle that it’s automatic to me.”可知,省钱已经成为她日常生活的一部分。
2.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Over the years,she has managed to get some impressive catches.Once,two lamps worth ￡140 cost her just ￡35.”可知,她以低价购买了一些商品。
3.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Among her other top money-saving tips,Ms Hughes recommends taking part in paid online surveys,which have earned her hundreds in discount coupons.”可知,最后一段主要介绍了她获取优惠券的方法。
4.C 主旨大意题。全文写了Clair Hughes如何通过各种方式在购物中最大限度地省钱的故事,所以“一个女人专注于省钱”适合作为文章标题。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了美国各地小费逐渐失控的现象,许多场所开始提示给小费,消费者对此感到困惑。
5.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中“It’s the moment when you’ve ordered your coffee,and the barista (咖啡师) turns the payment screen toward you with a dialog box asking you for a tip.”可知,咖啡师转动屏幕的目的是要额外的钱。
6.C 细节理解题。根据第三段“Social media is filled with people who are confused about tipping.One woman posted a video online after being asked to tip for her Subway sandwich...‘But who am I tipping ’”可知,没有意识到给小费的意义导致了两位女士对小费的困惑。
7.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“He says during the pandemic,we started tipping more than usual as a way to support essential workers at a time of crisis.”可知,疫情会让人们付更多小费是因为顾客对这项服务更加感激。
8.A 主旨大意题。文章主要说明了美国各地小费逐渐失控的现象,许多场所开始提示给小费,消费者对此感到困惑。可知,A项“小费文化失控”最符合文章标题。
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述普罗维登斯学院的一群学生帮助筹集资金,以支付James Mogaji期待已久的尼日利亚之行的费用。
9.C 根据“such an integral part of his students’ lives”可知,他是学生生活中不可或缺的一部分,故学生们把他当作大家庭的一员,accept sb as...欢迎,接纳。
10.A 结合语境及“Mogaji”可知,此处指他形容Mogaji是他们宿舍楼里一个很有魅力的人。
11.D 结合上文的“attractive”和下文“He was really kind and compassionate.”可知,此处指“他是你会被吸引的人”,故选D项。
12.B 结合下文“It was a heart-warming scene. moved”可知,下文描述的是一个感人的故事。
13.D 根据下文“an envelope containing $3,000 to help pay for his trip to Nigeria”学生们筹款帮助Mogaji回家看望家人,故此处指Mogaji已经十多年没有见过他在尼日利亚的家人了。
14.C 根据下文“Out of sympathy,the students a fundraiser for him.”以及“with nearly 800 donations received,exceeding (超过) their goal”可知,学生们出于同情积极为Mogaji筹款,故此处指“这一发现在学生中激起了一股真正的热情”。
15.A 根据下文“with nearly 800 donations received”可知,学生们开始为Mogaji筹款。
16.B 根据“with nearly 800 donations received,exceeding (超过) their goal”可知,他们的筹款活动得到了积极的支持。
17.D 结合上文“There was overwhelming for their efforts,with nearly 800 donations received”可知,他们得到热情的支持,远远超出了最初的目标。
18.A 根据语境及空后“an envelope containing $3,000 to help pay for his trip to Nigeria”可知,学生们应是把装有钱的信封交给Mogaji,帮助他回家,下文“handing the to Mogaji”也有提示。
19.C 根据“Mogaji covered his face with his hands and fell to his knees in shock”可知,Mogaji用手捂住脸,震惊地跪倒在地,显然是被感动了。
20.B 根据上文“an envelope containing $3,000”可知,此处指学生把装有钱的信封递给Mogaji。
21.D 此处是指上文学生们为Mogaji筹款的行为。
22.A 根据下文“Mogaji is planning his long-awaited trip to Nigeria in June,a trip made possible”可知,这是Mogaji期待已久的回家之旅,是学生们的帮助使它成为可能,故此处指他实现了梦想。
23.C 根据上文内容以及“solidarity”可知,学生们出于同情为Mogaji筹款,故此处指善良。
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了秦朝的另一个奇迹:秦直道。
24.truth 考查词性转换。前面有定冠词the,所以用名词作表语,故填truth。
25.as 考查介词。根据句意可知,此处表示“作为”,后跟名词,故填as。
26.covering 考查非谓语动词。cover和它所修饰的词Several long roads之间是主动关系,所以用动词-ing形式,故填covering。
27.called 考查非谓语动词。call和它所修饰的词these roads之间是被动关系,所以用过去分词作后置定语,故填called。
28.widest 考查形容词最高级。根据句意可知,此处表示“最宽的”,所以用形容词最高级作定语,故填widest。
29.was shaped 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。根据时间状语at that time可知,描述过去的事情,所以用一般过去时态,shape和主语之间是被动关系,所以用被动语态,主语为不可数名词surface,所以be动词为was,故填was shaped。
30.rarely 考查词性转换。修饰动词,所以用副词,故填rarely。
31.which 考查非限制性定语从句。此处是非限制性定语从句,先行词为The mysterious ancient roads,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,故填which。
32.a 考查冠词。此处泛指一个,所以用不定冠词,natural是以辅音音素开头的,故填a。
33.to guard/guarding 考查非谓语动词。guard和它所修饰的词之间是主动关系,所以用动词-ing形式作后置定语,也可以看作是weapon后跟动词不定式作后置定语,故填to guard或guarding。
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