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Period 2
Reading and Thinking
The value of money
Unit 5
内容索引
Step 1　课文深度理解
Step 2　语言知识梳理
Step 3　基础达标检测
作业2
课文深度理解
1.How did Henry come to England
A.He came to England on foot.
B.He reached England by chance.
C.His friends helped him reach London.
D.He was carried to England by a strong wind.
泛读速选
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2.How does Henry want the brothers to help him
A.He wanted to get a job from them.
B.He desired them to give him money.
C.He thought that he could live with them.
D.He would like them to give him some food.
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3.Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers’ charity
A.He wants to earn a living by hard work.
B.He doesn’t want to be seen as a beggar.
C.He is afraid of accepting the brothers’ charity.
D.He feels ashamed to be given money by strangers.
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4.How did Henry feel when he got a letter from the brothers
A.Worried. B.Annoyed.
C.Surprised. D.Disappointed.
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5.Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet
A.They thought Henry was easy to fool.
B.They found Henry was honest and stupid.
C.They found he was poor，friendless，and alone.
D.Henry knew nothing about them and was easy to control.
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6.What words can be used to describe Henry
A.Wise and cautious.
B.Generous and frank.
C.Considerate and patient.
D.Honest and hard-working.
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精读细研
THE MILLION POUND BANK NOTE
ACT 1，SCENE 3
Narrator：Two rich brothers，Roderick and Oliver，have made a bet1. [1]Oliver believes that with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it.
[1]此句是复合句，that引导的是宾语从句。
词块翻译：
1._______
打个赌
[2]They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams.
Roderick：Young man，would you step inside a moment，please
Henry：Who Me，sir
Roderick：Yes，you.
Servant：(opening a door) Good morning，sir. Would you please come in
(Henry enters the house.)
[2]此句是简单句，句中含有“see＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，其中walking outside their house是现在分词短语作宾语补足语，用于补充说明宾语a poor young man的情况。
Roderick：How do you do，Mr...er...
Henry：Adams.Henry Adams.
Oliver：Come and sit down，Mr Adams.
Henry：Thank you.
Roderick：You’re an American
Henry：That’s right，from San Francisco.
Roderick：[3]May we ask what you’re doing in this country and what your plans are
Henry：Well，I can’t say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact2，I landed in Britain by accident3.
Oliver：How is that possible
[3]此句是复合句，两个what引导的都是宾语从句。
词块翻译：
2._____________________
3.________________
事实上；其实；说真的
偶然地；意外地
Henry：Well，I had my own boat. [4]About a month ago，I was sailing，and towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning I was spotted by a ship.
Oliver：[5]And it was the ship that brought you to England.
[4]此句是并列句，句中使用了复合结构“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”，carried out to sea是过去分词短语作宾语补足语，用于补充说明宾语myself的情况。
[5]此句是强调句型，其结构是“It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/
who＋其他部分”。
Henry：Yes.I went to the American consulate to seek help4，but...Anyway，I didn’t dare to try again.(The brothers
smile at each other.)
Roderick：Well，you mustn’t worry about5 that.It’s an advantage.
Henry：I’m afraid I don’t quite follow you，sir.
词块翻译：
4._________
5.___________
寻求帮助
担心；担忧
Roderick：Tell us，what sort of work did you do in America
Henry：I worked for a mining company. Could you offer me work here
Roderick：Patience. If you don’t mind，may I ask you how much money you have
Henry：Well，to be honest6，I have none.
Oliver：(happily) What luck! Brother，what luck!
Henry：Well，it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke，I don’t think it’s very funny. Now if you’ll excuse me，I ought to7 be on my way.
词块翻译：
6.__________________
7.___________
说实话；坦率地说
应该；应当
Roderick：Please don’t go. You mustn’t think we don’t care about8 you. Oliver，give him the letter.
Oliver: Yes，I was about to go get the letter. Wait! (getting it from a desk and giving it to Henry) The letter.
Henry：(taking it carefully) For me
词块翻译：
8.____________
关心；在意
Roderick：For you. (Henry starts to open it.) Oh，no，you’d better not open it. [6]You can’t open it until two o’clock.
Henry：Oh，this is silly.
Roderick：Not silly.There’s money in it.
Henry：Oh，no.I don’t want your charity. [7]I just want a job that earns an honest income.
[6]此句是简单句，句中使用了not... until 结构，意为“直到……才”。
[7]此句是复合句，that引导的是定语从句，修饰先行词a job。
Roderick：We know you’re hard-working. [8]That’s why we’ve given you the letter. (to the servant) Show Mr Adams out9.
Henry：Well，why don’t you explain what this is all about
Roderick：You’ll soon know.In exactly an hour and a half.
Servant：This way，sir.
Roderick：Not until 2 o’clock.Promise
Henry：Promise.Goodbye.
[8]此句是复合句，句中使用了why引导的表语从句，从句中包含“give＋间接宾语＋直接宾语”构成的双宾语结构。
词块翻译：
9._____________
把……领出去
析篇章结构
arguing
bet
American
landed
返 回
open
语言知识梳理
vi.道歉；谢罪(apology n.道歉)
[教材原句P50]Wang Zheng apologised to Chen because he couldn’t offer her more money.王政向陈女士道歉，因为他不能给她更多的钱。
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apologise (also apologize)
·apologise to sb for sth因为某事向某人道歉
·make an apology to sb for sth因为某事向某人道歉
owe sb an apology应向某人道歉
(1)因为不能和你一起去书店，我写信向你道歉。
I am writing to _________________________________________
not being able to go to the bookstore with you.
(2)由于今天早晨我意外碰了你的车，我应该向你道歉。
I for the fact that I hit your car by accident this morning.
写作佳句
apologise to you for/make an apology to you for
owe you an apology
作为回报；作为回应
[教材原句P51]When we help someone，should we expect to get something in return？当我们帮助别人的时候，我们应该期望得到回报吗？
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in return
in return for...作为……的回报
in turn轮流；依次；相应地；转而
by turns轮流；时而……时而……
(读后续写之片段描写)看到这个，李华立即提出要帮她搬书。为了报答他的好意，女孩和他共用一把伞。他们轮流拿着书走回家。作为回报，李华后来帮她补习功课。这一行为继而激励其他人在需要的时候提供帮助。
Seeing this，Li Hua immediately offered to help carry her books.(1) ，the girl shared her umbrella with him. They walked home holding the books (2) . (3) ，Li Hua later helped her with her studies. This act (4) inspired others to offer help when needed.
In return for his kindness
by turns
In return
in turn
vt.& vi.评价；评判；判断 n.法官；审判员；裁判员[judg(e)ment n.判断(力)；判决]
[教材原句P51]Should we judge people based on how much money they have？我们应该根据一个人有多少钱来评价他吗？
[北师大版]I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character...我梦想有一天，我的四个孩子将在一个不是以他们的肤色，而是以他们的品格优劣来评判他们的国度里生活……
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judge
·judge from/by根据……来判断
as far as I can judge据我判断；在我看来
·make a judg(e)ment about/on对……进行评价
(1)I hold the strong belief that he can make a proper (judge)
on the basis of the whole event.
judg(e)ment
(2)(应用文写作之邀请信)我写信真诚地邀请您做这次英语演讲比赛的评委。在我看来，您可以根据选手们的表现和您以前的经验极好地来评判参赛者。
I am writing to sincerely invite you for the English Speech Competition. ，you can
the contestants perfectly __________________________
.
写作佳句
to be a judge
As far as I can judge
judge
from/by their performance
and your former experience
(3)根据你的上封信判断，我得知你正忙于准备高考。
，I learn that you are busy making preparations for the National College Entrance Examination.
(4)正如那句老话所说，“不能以貌取人。”
Just as the old saying goes，“_____________________________
.”
Judging from/by your last letter
Don’t judge a book from/by its
cover
n.耐心；忍耐力；毅力(patient adj.耐心的 n.病人 impatient adj.不耐烦的，没有耐心的；迫不及待的 patiently adv.耐心地impatiently adv.不耐烦地；迫不及待地)
[教材原句P52]Patience.If you don’t mind，may I ask you how much money you have？别着急。不介意的话，能告诉我你有多少钱吗？
[译林版]Third，if you are still struggling to interpret the meaning of a poem even with much painstaking effort，just have some patience. 第三，如果你下了很大的功夫可还是纠结于理解一首诗的意思，那就耐心一点吧。
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patience
·have little/no patience with...对……几乎没有/没有耐心
have the patience to do sth有耐心做某事
lose patience with对……失去耐心
with patience＝patiently耐心地
·be patient with对……有耐心
(1)What made him disappointed was that his parents had little patience
him.
(2)The astronaut explains the working procedures of the satellite _________
(patient).
with
patiently
(3)(读后续写之片段描写)我的队友有耐心指导我接下来做什么。即使我理解他的话有点费力，他也没有对我失去耐心。在我们的共同努力下，我们的项目得了“A”，我们的眼睛因激动而闪闪发光。
My teammate me what to do next. Even if I had some trouble understanding his words，he didn’t
me.With our joint efforts，our project got an “A” and our eyes sparkled with excitement.
写作佳句
had the patience to instruct
lose patience with
(4)(话题写作之个人优势)他不仅心地善良，而且对周围的人有耐心，因此他就是最合适的人选。
Not only is he kind-hearted but he also _____________________
，so he is the most suitable person.
has patience/is patient
with those around him
说实话；坦率地说
[教材原句P52]Well，to be honest，I have none. 嗯，不瞒您说，我身无分文。
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to be honest＝honestly
speaking
to be honest作为插入语，多置于句首，且用逗号与句子的其他部分隔开。
可用作插入语的动词不定式短语还有：
to tell (you) the truth说实话
to be frank＝frankly speaking坦白说；坦率地说
to be exact＝exactly speaking确切地说
to make matters worse更糟糕的是
(1) (frank) speaking，you should apologise to him for your bad behavior.
(2) (be) exact，it is your scientific analysis that helps us solve the mystery more wonderfully.
Frankly
To be
(3)(话题写作之活动的意义)说实话，“中国－爱尔兰文化节”成功地加深了我对爱尔兰文化的理解。
，the China-Ireland Cultural Festival has successfully deepened my understanding of Irish culture.
(4)更糟糕的是，雨下得很大，这令我们更难找到回家的路。
，it rained heavily，which made it harder for us to find the way back home.
写作佳句
To tell (you) the truth/To be honest/Honestly speaking
To make matters worse
即将或正要(做某事)
[教材原句P52]Yes，I was about to go get the letter.Wait！好的，我正要去拿信呢。等一下！
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be about to do sth
be about to do...when...＝be on the point of doing...when...正要做……这时……
be doing...when...正在做……这时……
had just/hardly/scarcely done...when...刚做完……这时……
点拨：以上句式中when用作并列连词，意为“这时”。
(1)We were about to head to the beauty spot we heard cries for help.
when
(2)(读后续写之片段描写)我正在爬山，这时我看到一个男孩被一块小石头绊倒了。因此，我毫不犹豫地去帮他。他刚坐在一块石头上，这时他焦急的妈妈冲到了现场。
I I saw a boy trip over a small stone.
As a result，I went to help him without hesitation.He ________
his anxious mother rushed to the scene.
写作佳句
was climbing the hill when
had just
sat down on a stone when
[教材原句P52]About a month ago，I was sailing，and towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind.
大约一个月前，我开船出海，傍晚时，一阵大风把我刮到了海上。
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find＋宾语＋宾语补足语
在“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构中，宾语补足语可以由名词、形容词、
副词、介词短语、现在分词、过去分词和动词不定式等充当。可接复合宾语的动词还有see，hear，leave，make，get，have等。
(1)我发现我们的班主任是一个慷慨热心的人。
I find our head teacher .
(2)(建议信之结束语)我希望你会觉得以上建议有用，并期待你成功地组织这次活动。
I hope that you can and I am looking forward to your success in organizing the activity.
a generous and warm-hearted person
find the above suggestions useful
(3)(读后续写之片段描写)一脸狐疑的父亲听到有人在厨房做饭，当他进去时，他发现厨房一片混乱，看到双胞胎既失望又沮丧。了解到他们渴望做一顿母亲节早餐，父亲让他们按照被告诉的那样去做。
With a look of doubt，the father in the kitchen and when he stepped in，he and _________
.Learning that they desired to cook a Mother’s Day breakfast，the father as they were told.
heard someone cooking
found the kitchen in a mess
saw the
twins disappointed and upset
had them do/got them to do
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基础达标检测
1.What made us happy was that the thief was caught on the scene.
2.Some of the spots on your trousers are hard to remove.
3.It is normal that he makes the odd mistake as a beginner.
4.Not being a sincere person，he often wears a plastic smile.
Ⅰ.品句猜词
_______
_______
_______________
___________________
n.现场
n.污迹
adj.偶尔发生的
adj.做作的，虚伪的
1.I’m afraid there’s some of misunderstanding，so I must figure out how to settle it.
2.We decided on (延迟) launching the campaign until we have made full preparations.
3.In closing，the boy (敢于) to show that he was opposed to the plan at yesterday’s meeting.
4.As a matter of fact，living without an aim is like (航行) without directions.
Ⅱ.单词拼写
sort
postponing
dared
sailing
5. All the figures have that more and more people attach great value to advanced education.
6. The responsible judge won’t any details of the case.
indicated
ignore
1.He (patient) told his daughter that time was limited and she must make full use of every minute to study.
2.Do you still remember the spot we once ran into a famous astronaut？
3. (honest) speaking，my money has run out and could you lend me some money
4.In closing，I must make an (apologise) to you for causing you so much trouble once again.
Ⅲ.单句语法填空
patiently
where
Honestly
apology
5. It was the sufficient learning resources enabled us to finish the project perfectly.
6.He made a proper (judge) on the current affairs all over the globe.
that
judg(e)ment
The Million Pound Bank Note is a short story by the American author Mark Twain，1. (publish) in 1893.The story begins with Henry Adams.One day，he was sailing in his boat out of the bay when a strong wind carried his boat far out to sea.2. (luck)，he was spotted and saved by a ship the next morning. After he landed in Britain，he went to the American consulate 3. (seek) help，but had not received any. He 4. (wander) on the street when he heard somebody calling him.
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
published
Luckily
to seek
was wandering
Then he was led to see two very 5. (wealth) and odd brothers，Roderick and Oliver，who made 6. bet.Oliver believed that a man could survive in London for a month with a million-pound bank note，while Roderick doubted it.To settle their 7. (argue)，they gave Henry a letter with a large sum 8. money in it，telling him he had to postpone 9. (open) it until two o’clock.The scene ended with Henry leaving their house 10. promising that he would not open the letter until two o’clock.
wealthy
a
argument
of
返 回
opening
and
作业2
1.I (担心) his mental health and as a result，I took him to hospital.
2.I spotted my former head teacher (偶然地) in the street and we chatted for a while excitedly.
3.The servant was caught in difficulty and he had no choice but to ______
(寻求帮助) from his boss.
Ⅰ.短语填空
worried about
by accident
seek
help
4.We (打个赌) on whether he dared to travel to the distant place independently.
5.As a matter of fact，all parents (在意) their kids’ education.
made a bet
care about
1.前几天，我正在街上走着，这时我看到了一个钱包。(be doing...when...)
I .
2.钱包里有一个电话号码，这就是为什么我可以立即联系失主。(why引导的表语从句)
A telephone number was in the wallet and this was __________________
.
Ⅱ.主题微写作——拾金不昧
was walking along the street when I spotted a wallet the other day
why I could contact
the owner immediately
3.主人直到六点钟才出现，但我耐心地等着他。(not...until)
，but I had been waiting for him .
4.一看到我，失主就激动地说：“正是你帮助我找到了装着我的身份证的钱包。”(强调句)
On seeing me，the owner said excitedly，“________________________
containing my identity card.”
The owner didn’t turn up until six o’clock
It is you who/that help me
with patience/patiently
find my wallet
5.作为对我所做一切的回报，他坚持请我吃晚饭。(what引导宾语从句)
，he insisted on treating me to dinner.
组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
In return for what I had done
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In recent years，as a consumer，much of my life has shifted to what I like to call background spending.As I’ve subscribed to more apps and streaming platforms，significant sums of my money tend to slip away each month without my ever thinking about it.
语篇解读　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过自己的亲身经历揭示了订阅服务可能会导致消费者在不知不觉中花费巨额资金，同时也指出了这种消费模式的便利性和潜在问题。
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
Think of it as automated trade.Spending without the trouble of spending.Acquisition without action or thought.
But while this flood of subscriptions was sold to me on the condition that it would make my life more trouble-free，there was a certain shock I felt upon discovering how much I was spending without realizing each month($179.45).
You see，the thing about background spending is that it tends to happen，well，in the background without your full attention.And there lies the point.
“Hand over your credit card details and let us take care of the rest，” these companies promise us.But by agreeing to this trade，we’ve become lazy passive consumers.And this laziness breeds more laziness because most of us can’t be bothered with conducting regular reviews of our subscription spending.We’re too lazy to even notice or cancel!
I know it’s not just me who is suddenly living life as a smooth-brained subscriber.The average consumer spends $273 per month on subscriptions，according to a 2021 study of 2,500 by digital services firm West Monroe.Not a single person surveyed knew what his actual monthly spending was.
It’s understandable why this model is so attractive to businesses.As companies questioned traditional advertising models，subscriptions offered the promise of “selling once and earning forever”.And while subscription services have been around for decades (think Wine of the Month Club)，more customers have been willing to sign up thanks to the widespread availability of smartphones and the increasing ease of home delivery.
While these subscriptions promise ease and happiness，not all of us are satisfied.Last year，the Kearney Consumer Institute found 40 percent of consumers believe they have too many subscriptions.Almost half of us also think we pay too much for streaming video-on-demand subscriptions.
1.What can we know about background spending in paragraph 2
A.Its purpose. B.Its feature.
C.Its procedure. D.Its requirement.
√
推理判断题。根据第二段“Think of it as automated trade.Spending without the trouble of spending.Acquisition without action or thought.”可知，作者是在描述后台支出的特征，即它是一种自动化的、不需要思考或行动的消费。故选B项。
解析
2.What makes it possible for background spending to happen
A.Its attractive price.
B.Some people’s poor habit.
C.Its secure service.
D.Some people’s addiction to it.
√
推理判断题。根据第五段中“But by agreeing to...notice or cancel！”以及第六段中“Not a single person surveyed knew what his actual monthly spending was.”可知，是有些人的懒惰，即坏习惯让后台支出成为可能。故选B项。
解析
3.Why is the subscription model appealing to businesses
A.It offers good home delivery services.
B.It is like traditional advertising models.
C.It is popular among smartphone producers.
D.It brings repeated profits through a single sale.
√
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“It’s understandable why this model is so attractive to businesses.As companies questioned traditional advertising models，subscriptions offered the promise of ‘selling once and earning forever.’”可知，因为订阅模式通过一次销售带来了重复的利润，所以对企业有吸引力。故选D项。
解析
4.What’s the author’s attitude towards background spending
A.Supportive. B.Optimistic.
C.Critical. D.Unclear.
√
观点态度题。根据最后一段“While these subscriptions...streaming video-on-demand subscriptions.”可知，作者对后台支出持批评态度，认为消费者为此付出了太多，而收效甚微。故选C项。
解析
B(此篇精读)
As humans，we almost always want to land the next promotion or the next big raise，or to strike it rich in some other way.Now a new study offers hope to those of us who have yet to become rich suddenly.
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了剑桥大学的一项研究，该研究分析了消费者的消费行为与其个性特征之间的关系，并得出了一些有趣的结论。
Researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed close to 77,000 financial transactions(交易) completed by 625 consumers in the UK over six months.The transactions were sorted into 59 groups that matched with different personality characteristics，such as ①openness to a new experience or if someone is self-controlled or easy-going.The participants were also judged as to their personality types and how happy they were with their lives.According to the study，extroverts(性格外向者) spent about $60 more a year at clubs than introverts.And people who were ②mindful of their health spent about $140 more a year on health and fitness than people who were less concerned with health.
Researchers then conducted a second experiment where people were given money and required to spend it in a certain way.Extroverts who were required to spend their money at a club，where they would be able to socialize，were more satisfied with their experience than introverts who were sent to clubs.And introverts who were asked to spend their cash at a bookstore were happier than extroverts who were sent to bookstores.
Some people with low incomes may not have enough extra cash to worry about whether their spending matches their personality or other goals.To be honest，having more money on hand can make life a little easier.Once the basics like food and shelter are taken care of，people may be more likely to spend the income meeting some of their other goals and needs.
When you do have extra cash，the lesson is that it pays to think carefully about what you’re really trying to accomplish，according to Sandra Matz，one of the study authors.“Oftentimes we just buy ③stuff our friends have or that our impulsiveness(冲动) leads us to buy，” she said.“What we should do instead is ask ourselves whether spending money on a certain product will actually help us to lead the lifestyle that we want to lead.”
5.What do the results of the transactions analysis imply
A.Extroverts make more money than introverts.
B.Spending choices reflect individual personalities.
C.British consumers exhibit daring spending behavior.
D.An individual’s personality affects their level of happiness.
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细节理解题。根据第二段中“According to the study...less concerned with health.”可知，消费选择反映了个人的性格特征。故选B。
解析
6.What is the purpose of the second experiment
A.To compare extroverts’ spending habits with introverts.
B.To confirm the personality-spending satisfaction link.
C.To prove money can indeed buy happiness.
D.To observe if free money goes faster.
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推理判断题。根据第三段中“Extroverts who were...sent to bookstores.”可推知，第二次实验的目的是确认性格与消费满意度之间的联系。故选B。
解析
7.Which statement best reflects the view in paragraph 4
A.Personalities influence spending habits the most.
B.Low-income people are hesitant to show their needs.
C.High-income people tend to spend money impulsively.
D.Sufficient income permits personality-based spending.
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推理判断题。根据第四段第一句和最后一句“Once the basics like food and shelter are taken care of，people may be more likely to spend the income meeting some of their other goals and needs.”可推知，有足够的收入可以让人们根据自己的性格特征进行消费。故选D。
解析
8.What might Sandra Matz suggest people do
A.Earn more money to pursue a desired lifestyle.
B.Pay attention to low-income groups.
C.Be self-aware of the spending.
D.Fulfill basic needs first.
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推理判断题。根据最后一段中“What we should do instead is ask ourselves whether spending money on a certain product will actually help us to lead the lifestyle that we want to lead.”可知，Sandra Matz建议人们对消费要有自知之明。故选C。
解析
①openness(派)＝open＋ness n.___________
②mindful(派)＝mind＋ful adj.________
③stuff v.填满 n.______(本文为此义)
语境猜词
开明；开放
留意的
东西
When you do have extra cash，the lesson is that it pays to think carefully about what you’re really trying to accomplish，according to Sandra Matz，one of the study authors.
分析：此句为 句。when引导 从句；that引导 从句；it pays to do sth为固定句型，意为“ ”；what引导 从句，what在从句中作 。
翻译：________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
句式分析
复合
时间状语
……是值得的
表语
研究发起人之一桑德拉·马茨表示，当你确实有多余的现金时，仔细思考自己真正想达成的目标是值得的。
宾语
宾语
One sunny afternoon，Wang Qing，a student at the Communication University of China，was walking on campus when her eyes were 1 to a cheongsam(旗袍) dress in a second-hand shop.
1.A.transported B.drawn
C.signaled D.brought
Ⅳ.完形填空
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了两个年轻人的故事，这两个年轻人的故事启发了越来越多的年轻人加入二手交易运动中来，倡导绿色、环保、经济的生活方式。
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transport运输；draw吸引；signal打手势；bring带来。根据下文“Wang Qing the shop and gently touched the dress，feeling the history and culture behind it.”可知，王青走在校园里，突然一家二手商店里的一件旗袍吸引了她的目光。故选B项。
解析
Wang Qing 2 the shop and gently touched the dress，feeling the history and culture behind it.
2.A.broke into B.stepped into
C.looked over D.took over
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break into破门而入；step into迈入；look over翻阅；take over接管。根据下文“gently touched the dress”可知，此处表示王青走进店里。故选B项。
解析
The dress was cheap but of excellent quality，perfectly in line with her shopping 3 ：valuing cost-effectiveness over 4 about buying second-hand things.She gladly bought the second-hand cheongsam dress and returned to her dormitory with joy.
3.A.list B.collection
C.philosophy D.basket
4.A.complaints B.concepts
C.guarantees D.concerns
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3.list列表；collection收藏；philosophy哲学，生活的信条；basket篮子。根据下文“valuing cost-effectiveness over about buying second-hand things”可知，此处表示王青的购物理念。故选C项。
4.complaint抱怨；concept观念；guarantee保证；concern担心。根据上文“valuing cost-effectiveness”以及下文“She gladly bought the second-hand cheongsam dress and returned to her dormitory with joy.”可知，王青重视成本效益，而不是担心买到二手东西。故选D项。
解析
Actually，Wang Qing often found 5 items on second-hand platforms，saving money while 6 her needs.
5.A.appealing B.moving
C.frightening D.puzzling
6.A.satisfying B.ignoring
C.understanding D.determining
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5.appealing有吸引力的；moving令人感动的；frightening令人害怕的；puzzling令人困惑的。根据上文“when her eyes were to...”可知，王青经常在“闲鱼”等二手平台上找到吸引人的东西。故选A项。
6.satisfy满足；ignore忽略；understand理解；determine决定。根据上文“second-hand platforms”以及下文“her needs”可知，王青通过二手平台省钱同时满足她的需要。故选A项。
解析
She also received textbooks from 7 who no longer needed them，preventing waste.
7.A.classmates B.graduates
C.composers D.natives
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classmate同学；graduate毕业生；composer作曲家；native本地人。根据下文“who no longer needed them”以及常识可知，不再需要教科书的是毕业生。故选B项。
解析
Wang isn’t 8 .Zhang Yiming from Renmin University ventured into the world of second-hand trading by chance.
8.A.alone B.anxious
C.aware D.accessible
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alone独自的；anxious焦虑的；aware意识到的；accessible易接近的。根据下文“Zhang Yiming from Renmin University ventured into the world of second-hand trading by chance.”可知，王青并不是独自做这件事的人，还有很多人也像她一样。故选A项。
解析
He had a movie ticket but couldn’t attend due to a schedule change，so he decided to sell it.This experience 9 him to the joys of second-hand trading，leading him to 10 both online and offline options.
9.A.stimulated B.described
C.introduced D.recommended
10.A.export B.establish
C.explore D.estimate
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9.stimulate刺激；describe描述；introduce介绍，引进；recommend推荐。根据下文“the joys of second-hand trading”可知，这段经历给他带来了二手交易的乐趣。故选C项。
10.export出口；establish建立；explore探索；estimate评估。根据下文“both online and offline options”可知，这段经历促使他探索线上和线下的选择。故选C项。
解析
“In a seller’s 11 ，selling an unused item not only prevents waste but also earns some money in the 12 ，” Zhang said in an interview.
11.A.interest B.observation
C.imagination D.view
12.A.direction B.destination
C.form D.process
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11.interest兴趣；observation观察；imagination想象；view观点。根据下文“selling an unused item not only prevents waste but also earns some money in the ”可知，“出售闲置的物品不仅可以防止浪费，还能赚到一些钱”是卖家的观点。故选D项。
12.direction方向；destination目的地；form形式；process过程。根据上文“selling an unused item not only prevents waste but also earns some money in the”以及常识可知，卖东西是一个可以赚钱的过程。故选D项。
解析
He believed that modern youths put more 13 on practicality，seeking 14 for money in their purchases.
13.A.pressure B.emphasis
C.blame D.limits
14.A.value B.deal
C.advice D.help
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13.pressure压力；emphasis强调；blame责备；limit限制。根据下文“on practicality，seeking for money in their purchases”可知，许多年轻人购买二手商品，更看重的是实用性和价值型。故选B项。
14.value价值；deal交易；advice建议；help帮助。根据下文“for money in their purchases”以及常识可知，此处表示许多年轻人在购买中寻求物有所值。故选A项。
解析
intend打算；instruct指导；inspire激励；invite邀请。根据下文“promoting a green，eco-friendly，and economical lifestyle”可知，两个年轻人的故事启发了越来越多的年轻人加入二手交易运动中来。故选C项。
解析
The stories of these two young people 15 more and more young people to join the second-hand trading movement，promoting a green，eco-friendly，and economical lifestyle.
15.A.intended B.instructed
C.inspired D.invited
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返 回
本课结束Period 2　Reading and Thinking
1．How did Henry come to England
A．He came to England on foot.
B．He reached England by chance.
C．His friends helped him reach London.
D．He was carried to England by a strong wind.
答案　B
2．How does Henry want the brothers to help him
A．He wanted to get a job from them.
B．He desired them to give him money.
C．He thought that he could live with them.
D．He would like them to give him some food.
答案　A
3．Why do you think Henry does not want the brothers’ charity
A．He wants to earn a living by hard work.
B．He doesn’t want to be seen as a beggar.
C．He is afraid of accepting the brothers’ charity.
D．He feels ashamed to be given money by strangers.
答案　A
4．How did Henry feel when he got a letter from the brothers
A．Worried. B．Annoyed.
C．Surprised. D．Disappointed.
答案　C
5．Why do you think the brothers chose Henry for their bet
A．They thought Henry was easy to fool.
B．They found Henry was honest and stupid.
C．They found he was poor，friendless，and alone.
D．Henry knew nothing about them and was easy to control.
答案　C
6．What words can be used to describe Henry
A．Wise and cautious.
B．Generous and frank.
C．Considerate and patient.
D．Honest and hard-working.
答案　D
THE MILLION POUND BANK NOTE
ACT 1，SCENE 3
Narrator：Two rich brothers，Roderick and Oliver，have made a bet1. [1]Oliver believes that with a million-pound bank note a man could live a month in London. His brother Roderick doubts it. [2]They see a poor young man walking outside their house. It is Henry Adams.
Roderick：Young man，would you step inside a moment，please
Henry：Who Me，sir
Roderick：Yes，you.
Servant：(opening a door) Good morning，sir. Would you please come in
(Henry enters the house.)
[1]此句是复合句，that引导的是宾语从句。
[2]此句是简单句，句中含有“see＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，其中walking outside their house是现在分词短语作宾语补足语，用于补充说明宾语a poor young man的情况。
词块翻译：
1．打个赌
Roderick：How do you do，Mr...er...
Henry：Adams.Henry Adams.
Oliver：Come and sit down，Mr Adams.
Henry：Thank you.
Roderick：You’re an American
Henry：That’s right，from San Francisco.
Roderick：[3]May we ask what you’re doing in this country and what your plans are
Henry：Well，I can’t say that I have any plans. As a matter of fact2，I landed in Britain by accident3.
Oliver：How is that possible
Henry：Well，I had my own boat. [4]About a month ago，I was sailing，and towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning I was spotted by a ship.
Oliver：[5]And it was the ship that brought you to England.
Henry：Yes.I went to the American consulate to seek help4，but...Anyway，I didn’t dare to try again.(The brothers smile at each other.)
Roderick：Well，you mustn’t worry about5 that.It’s an advantage.
Henry：I’m afraid I don’t quite follow you，sir.
[3]此句是复合句，两个what引导的都是宾语从句。
[4]此句是并列句，句中使用了复合结构“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”，carried out to sea是过去分词短语作宾语补足语，用于补充说明宾语myself的情况。
[5]此句是强调句型，其结构是“It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who＋其他部分”。
2.事实上；其实；说真的
3．偶然地；意外地
4．寻求帮助
5．担心；担忧
Roderick：Tell us，what sort of work did you do in America
Henry：I worked for a mining company. Could you offer me work here
Roderick：Patience. If you don’t mind，may I ask you how much money you have
Henry：Well，to be honest6，I have none.
Oliver：(happily) What luck! Brother，what luck!
Henry：Well，it may seem lucky to you but not to me! If this is your idea of some kind of joke，I don’t think it’s very funny. Now if you’ll excuse me，I ought to7 be on my way.
Roderick：Please don’t go. You mustn’t think we don’t care about8 you. Oliver，give him the letter.
Oliver: Yes，I was about to go get the letter. Wait! (getting it from a desk and giving it to Henry) The letter.
Henry：(taking it carefully) For me
Roderick：For you. (Henry starts to open it.) Oh，no，you’d better not open it. [6]You can’t open it until two o’clock.
Henry：Oh，this is silly.
Roderick：Not silly.There’s money in it.
Henry：Oh，no.I don’t want your charity. [7]I just want a job that earns an honest income.
Roderick：We know you’re hard-working. [8]That’s why we’ve given you the letter. (to the servant) Show Mr Adams out9.
Henry：Well，why don’t you explain what this is all about
Roderick：You’ll soon know.In exactly an hour and a half.
Servant：This way，sir.
Roderick：Not until 2 o’clock.Promise
Henry：Promise.Goodbye.
[6]此句是简单句，句中使用了not... until 结构，意为“直到……才”。
[7]此句是复合句，that引导的是定语从句，修饰先行词a job。
[8]此句是复合句，句中使用了why引导的表语从句，从句中包含“give＋间接宾语＋直接宾语”构成的双宾语结构。
6.说实话；坦率地说
7．应该；应当
8．关心；在意
9．把……领出去
析篇章结构
apologise (also apologize) vi.道歉；谢罪(apology n．道歉)
[教材原句P50]Wang Zheng apologised to Chen because he couldn’t offer her more money.王政向陈女士道歉，因为他不能给她更多的钱。
·apologise to sb for sth因为某事向某人道歉 ·make an apology to sb for sth因为某事向某人道歉 owe sb an apology应向某人道歉
[写作佳句]
(1)因为不能和你一起去书店，我写信向你道歉。
I am writing to apologise to you for/make an apology to you for not being able to go to the bookstore with you.
(2)由于今天早晨我意外碰了你的车，我应该向你道歉。
I owe you an apology for the fact that I hit your car by accident this morning.
in return 作为回报；作为回应
[教材原句P51]When we help someone，should we expect to get something in return？当我们帮助别人的时候，我们应该期望得到回报吗？
in return for...作为……的回报 in turn轮流；依次；相应地；转而 by turns轮流；时而……时而……
　　(读后续写之片段描写)看到这个，李华立即提出要帮她搬书。为了报答他的好意，女孩和他共用一把伞。他们轮流拿着书走回家。作为回报，李华后来帮她补习功课。这一行为继而激励其他人在需要的时候提供帮助。
Seeing this，Li Hua immediately offered to help carry her books.(1)In return for his kindness，the girl shared her umbrella with him. They walked home holding the books (2)by turns. (3)In return，Li Hua later helped her with her studies. This act (4)in turn inspired others to offer help when needed.
judge vt.& vi.评价；评判；判断 n．法官；审判员；裁判员[judg(e)ment n．判断(力)；判决]
[教材原句P51]Should we judge people based on how much money they have？我们应该根据一个人有多少钱来评价他吗？
[北师大版]I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character...我梦想有一天，我的四个孩子将在一个不是以他们的肤色，而是以他们的品格优劣来评判他们的国度里生活……
·judge from/by根据……来判断 as far as I can judge据我判断；在我看来 ·make a judg(e)ment about/on对……进行评价
(1)I hold the strong belief that he can make a proper judg(e)ment(judge) on the basis of the whole event.
[写作佳句]
(2)(应用文写作之邀请信)我写信真诚地邀请您做这次英语演讲比赛的评委。在我看来，您可以根据选手们的表现和您以前的经验极好地来评判参赛者。
I am writing to sincerely invite you to be a judge for the English Speech Competition.As far as I can judge，you can judge the contestants perfectly from/by their performance and your former experience.
(3)根据你的上封信判断，我得知你正忙于准备高考。
Judging from/by your last letter，I learn that you are busy making preparations for the National College Entrance Examination.
(4)正如那句老话所说，“不能以貌取人。”
Just as the old saying goes，“Don’t judge a book from/by its cover.”
patience n．耐心；忍耐力；毅力(patient adj.耐心的 n．病人 impatient adj.不耐烦的，没有耐心的；迫不及待的 patiently adv.耐心地impatiently adv.不耐烦地；迫不及待地)
[教材原句P52]Patience.If you don’t mind，may I ask you how much money you have？别着急。不介意的话，能告诉我你有多少钱吗？
[译林版]Third，if you are still struggling to interpret the meaning of a poem even with much painstaking effort，just have some patience. 第三，如果你下了很大的功夫可还是纠结于理解一首诗的意思，那就耐心一点吧。
·have little/no patience with...对……几乎没有/没有耐心 have the patience to do sth有耐心做某事 lose patience with对……失去耐心 with patience＝patiently耐心地 ·be patient with对……有耐心
(1)What made him disappointed was that his parents had little patience with him.
(2)The astronaut explains the working procedures of the satellite patiently(patient)．
[写作佳句]
(3)(读后续写之片段描写)我的队友有耐心指导我接下来做什么。即使我理解他的话有点费力，他也没有对我失去耐心。在我们的共同努力下，我们的项目得了“A”，我们的眼睛因激动而闪闪发光。
My teammate had the patience to instruct me what to do next. Even if I had some trouble understanding his words，he didn’t lose patience with me.With our joint efforts，our project got an “A” and our eyes sparkled with excitement.
(4)(话题写作之个人优势)他不仅心地善良，而且对周围的人有耐心，因此他就是最合适的人选。
Not only is he kind-hearted but he also has patience/is patient with those around him，so he is the most suitable person.
to be honest＝honestly speaking 说实话；坦率地说
[教材原句P52]Well，to be honest，I have none. 嗯，不瞒您说，我身无分文。
to be honest作为插入语，多置于句首，且用逗号与句子的其他部分隔开。可用作插入语的动词不定式短语还有： to tell (you) the truth说实话 to be frank＝frankly speaking坦白说；坦率地说 to be exact＝exactly speaking确切地说 to make matters worse更糟糕的是
(1)Frankly(frank) speaking，you should apologise to him for your bad behavior.
(2)To be(be) exact，it is your scientific analysis that helps us solve the mystery more wonderfully.
[写作佳句]
(3)(话题写作之活动的意义)说实话，“中国－爱尔兰文化节”成功地加深了我对爱尔兰文化的理解。
To tell (you) the truth/To be honest/Honestly speaking，the China-Ireland Cultural Festival has successfully deepened my understanding of Irish culture.
(4)更糟糕的是，雨下得很大，这令我们更难找到回家的路。
To make matters worse，it rained heavily，which made it harder for us to find the way back home.
be about to do sth 即将或正要(做某事)
[教材原句P52]Yes，I was about to go get the letter.Wait！好的，我正要去拿信呢。等一下！
be about to do...when...＝be on the point of doing...when...正要做……这时…… be doing...when...正在做……这时…… had just/hardly/scarcely done...when...刚做完……这时…… 点拨：以上句式中when用作并列连词，意为“这时”。
(1)We were about to head to the beauty spot when we heard cries for help.
[写作佳句]
(2)(读后续写之片段描写)我正在爬山，这时我看到一个男孩被一块小石头绊倒了。因此，我毫不犹豫地去帮他。他刚坐在一块石头上，这时他焦急的妈妈冲到了现场。
I was climbing the hill when I saw a boy trip over a small stone.As a result，I went to help him without hesitation.He had just sat down on a stone when his anxious mother rushed to the scene.
find＋宾语＋宾语补足语
[教材原句P52]About a month ago，I was sailing，and towards night I found myself carried out to sea by a strong wind.
大约一个月前，我开船出海，傍晚时，一阵大风把我刮到了海上。
在“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构中，宾语补足语可以由名词、形容词、副词、介词短语、现在分词、过去分词和动词不定式等充当。可接复合宾语的动词还有see，hear，leave，make，get，have等。
(1)我发现我们的班主任是一个慷慨热心的人。
I find our head teacher a generous and warm-hearted person.
(2)(建议信之结束语)我希望你会觉得以上建议有用，并期待你成功地组织这次活动。
I hope that you can find the above suggestions useful and I am looking forward to your success in organizing the activity.
(3)(读后续写之片段描写)一脸狐疑的父亲听到有人在厨房做饭，当他进去时，他发现厨房一片混乱，看到双胞胎既失望又沮丧。了解到他们渴望做一顿母亲节早餐，父亲让他们按照被告诉的那样去做。
With a look of doubt，the father heard someone cooking in the kitchen and when he stepped in，he found the kitchen in a mess and saw the twins disappointed and upset.Learning that they desired to cook a Mother’s Day breakfast，the father had them do/got them to do as they were told.
Ⅰ.品句猜词
1．What made us happy was that the thief was caught on the scene. n．现场
2．Some of the spots on your trousers are hard to remove.n.污迹
3．It is normal that he makes the odd mistake as a beginner.adj.偶尔发生的
4．Not being a sincere person，he often wears a plastic smile. adj.做作的，虚伪的
Ⅱ.单词拼写
1．I’m afraid there’s some sort of misunderstanding，so I must figure out how to settle it.
2．We decided on postponing(延迟) launching the campaign until we have made full preparations.
3.In closing，the boy dared(敢于) to show that he was opposed to the plan at yesterday’s meeting.
4.As a matter of fact，living without an aim is like sailing(航行) without directions.
5. All the figures have indicated that more and more people attach great value to advanced education.
6. The responsible judge won’t ignore any details of the case.
Ⅲ.单句语法填空
1．He patiently(patient) told his daughter that time was limited and she must make full use of every minute to study.
2．Do you still remember the spot where we once ran into a famous astronaut？
3．Honestly(honest) speaking，my money has run out and could you lend me some money
4.In closing，I must make an apology(apologise) to you for causing you so much trouble once again.
5. It was the sufficient learning resources that enabled us to finish the project perfectly.
6．He made a proper judg(e)ment(judge) on the current affairs all over the globe.
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
The Million Pound Bank Note is a short story by the American author Mark Twain，1.published(publish) in 1893.The story begins with Henry Adams.One day，he was sailing in his boat out of the bay when a strong wind carried his boat far out to sea.2.Luckily(luck)，he was spotted and saved by a ship the next morning. After he landed in Britain，he went to the American consulate 3.to seek(seek) help，but had not received any. He 4.was wandering(wander) on the street when he heard somebody calling him.Then he was led to see two very 5.wealthy(wealth) and odd brothers，Roderick and Oliver，who made 6.a bet.Oliver believed that a man could survive in London for a month with a million-pound bank note，while Roderick doubted it.To settle their 7.argument(argue)，they gave Henry a letter with a large sum 8.of money in it，telling him he had to postpone 9.opening(open) it until two o’clock.The scene ended with Henry leaving their house 10.and promising that he would not open the letter until two o’clock.
作业2
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Ⅰ.短语填空(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
1．I worried about(担心) his mental health and as a result，I took him to hospital.
2．I spotted my former head teacher by accident(偶然地) in the street and we chatted for a while excitedly.
3．The servant was caught in difficulty and he had no choice but to seek help(寻求帮助) from his boss.
4．We made a bet(打个赌) on whether he dared to travel to the distant place independently.
5.As a matter of fact，all parents care about(在意) their kids’ education.
Ⅱ.主题微写作——拾金不昧(满分15分)
1．前几天，我正在街上走着，这时我看到了一个钱包。(be doing...when...)
I was walking along the street when I spotted a wallet the other day.
2．钱包里有一个电话号码，这就是为什么我可以立即联系失主。(why引导的表语从句)
A telephone number was in the wallet and this was why I could contact the owner immediately.
3．主人直到六点钟才出现，但我耐心地等着他。(not...until)
The owner didn’t turn up until six o’clock，but I had been waiting for him with patience/patiently.
4．一看到我，失主就激动地说：“正是你帮助我找到了装着我的身份证的钱包。”(强调句)
On seeing me，the owner said excitedly，“It is you who/that help me find my wallet containing my identity card.”
5．作为对我所做一切的回报，他坚持请我吃晚饭。(what引导宾语从句)
In return for what I had done，he insisted on treating me to dinner.
组句成篇　以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
In recent years，as a consumer，much of my life has shifted to what I like to call background spending.As I’ve subscribed to more apps and streaming platforms，significant sums of my money tend to slip away each month without my ever thinking about it.
Think of it as automated trade.Spending without the trouble of spending.Acquisition without action or thought.
But while this flood of subscriptions was sold to me on the condition that it would make my life more trouble-free，there was a certain shock I felt upon discovering how much I was spending without realizing each month($179.45)．
You see，the thing about background spending is that it tends to happen，well，in the background without your full attention.And there lies the point.
“Hand over your credit card details and let us take care of the rest，” these companies promise us.But by agreeing to this trade，we’ve become lazy passive consumers.And this laziness breeds more laziness because most of us can’t be bothered with conducting regular reviews of our subscription spending.We’re too lazy to even notice or cancel!
I know it’s not just me who is suddenly living life as a smooth-brained subscriber.The average consumer spends $273 per month on subscriptions，according to a 2021 study of 2,500 by digital services firm West Monroe.Not a single person surveyed knew what his actual monthly spending was.
It’s understandable why this model is so attractive to businesses.As companies questioned traditional advertising models，subscriptions offered the promise of “selling once and earning forever”．And while subscription services have been around for decades (think Wine of the Month Club)，more customers have been willing to sign up thanks to the widespread availability of smartphones and the increasing ease of home delivery.
While these subscriptions promise ease and happiness，not all of us are satisfied.Last year，the Kearney Consumer Institute found 40 percent of consumers believe they have too many subscriptions.Almost half of us also think we pay too much for streaming video-on-demand subscriptions.
语篇解读　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过自己的亲身经历揭示了订阅服务可能会导致消费者在不知不觉中花费巨额资金，同时也指出了这种消费模式的便利性和潜在问题。
1．What can we know about background spending in paragraph 2
A．Its purpose. B．Its feature.
C．Its procedure. D．Its requirement.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第二段“Think of it as automated trade.Spending without the trouble of spending.Acquisition without action or thought.”可知，作者是在描述后台支出的特征，即它是一种自动化的、不需要思考或行动的消费。故选B项。
2．What makes it possible for background spending to happen
A．Its attractive price.
B．Some people’s poor habit.
C．Its secure service.
D．Some people’s addiction to it.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第五段中“But by agreeing to...notice or cancel！”以及第六段中“Not a single person surveyed knew what his actual monthly spending was.”可知，是有些人的懒惰，即坏习惯让后台支出成为可能。故选B项。
3．Why is the subscription model appealing to businesses
A．It offers good home delivery services.
B．It is like traditional advertising models.
C．It is popular among smartphone producers.
D．It brings repeated profits through a single sale.
答案　D
解析　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“It’s understandable why this model is so attractive to businesses.As companies questioned traditional advertising models，subscriptions offered the promise of ‘selling once and earning forever.’”可知，因为订阅模式通过一次销售带来了重复的利润，所以对企业有吸引力。故选D项。
4．What’s the author’s attitude towards background spending
A．Supportive. B．Optimistic.
C．Critical. D．Unclear.
答案　C
解析　观点态度题。根据最后一段“While these subscriptions...streaming video-on-demand subscriptions.”可知，作者对后台支出持批评态度，认为消费者为此付出了太多，而收效甚微。故选C项。
B(此篇精读)
As humans，we almost always want to land the next promotion or the next big raise，or to strike it rich in some other way.Now a new study offers hope to those of us who have yet to become rich suddenly.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed close to 77,000 financial transactions(交易) completed by 625 consumers in the UK over six months.The transactions were sorted into 59 groups that matched with different personality characteristics，such as ①openness to a new experience or if someone is self-controlled or easy-going.The participants were also judged as to their personality types and how happy they were with their lives.According to the study，extroverts(性格外向者) spent about $60 more a year at clubs than introverts.And people who were ②mindful of their health spent about $140 more a year on health and fitness than people who were less concerned with health.
Researchers then conducted a second experiment where people were given money and required to spend it in a certain way.Extroverts who were required to spend their money at a club，where they would be able to socialize，were more satisfied with their experience than introverts who were sent to clubs.And introverts who were asked to spend their cash at a bookstore were happier than extroverts who were sent to bookstores.
Some people with low incomes may not have enough extra cash to worry about whether their spending matches their personality or other goals.To be honest，having more money on hand can make life a little easier.Once the basics like food and shelter are taken care of，people may be more likely to spend the income meeting some of their other goals and needs.
When you do have extra cash，the lesson is that it pays to think carefully about what you’re really trying to accomplish，according to Sandra Matz，one of the study authors.“Oftentimes we just buy ③stuff our friends have or that our impulsiveness(冲动) leads us to buy，” she said.“What we should do instead is ask ourselves whether spending money on a certain product will actually help us to lead the lifestyle that we want to lead.”
语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了剑桥大学的一项研究，该研究分析了消费者的消费行为与其个性特征之间的关系，并得出了一些有趣的结论。
5．What do the results of the transactions analysis imply
A．Extroverts make more money than introverts.
B．Spending choices reflect individual personalities.
C．British consumers exhibit daring spending behavior.
D．An individual’s personality affects their level of happiness.
答案　B
解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中“According to the study...less concerned with health.”可知，消费选择反映了个人的性格特征。故选B。
6．What is the purpose of the second experiment
A．To compare extroverts’ spending habits with introverts.
B．To confirm the personality-spending satisfaction link.
C．To prove money can indeed buy happiness.
D．To observe if free money goes faster.
答案　B
解析　推理判断题。根据第三段中“Extroverts who were...sent to bookstores.”可推知，第二次实验的目的是确认性格与消费满意度之间的联系。故选B。
7．Which statement best reflects the view in paragraph 4
A．Personalities influence spending habits the most.
B．Low-income people are hesitant to show their needs.
C．High-income people tend to spend money impulsively.
D．Sufficient income permits personality-based spending.
答案　D
解析　推理判断题。根据第四段第一句和最后一句“Once the basics like food and shelter are taken care of，people may be more likely to spend the income meeting some of their other goals and needs.”可推知，有足够的收入可以让人们根据自己的性格特征进行消费。故选D。
8．What might Sandra Matz suggest people do
A．Earn more money to pursue a desired lifestyle.
B．Pay attention to low-income groups.
C．Be self-aware of the spending.
D．Fulfill basic needs first.
答案　C
解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“What we should do instead is ask ourselves whether spending money on a certain product will actually help us to lead the lifestyle that we want to lead.”可知，Sandra Matz建议人们对消费要有自知之明。故选C。
[语境猜词] ①openness 派 ＝open＋ness n.开明；开放 ②mindful 派 ＝mind＋ful adj.留意的 ③stuff v.填满 n.东西 本文为此义 [句式分析] When you do have extra cash，the lesson is that it pays to think carefully about what you’re really trying to accomplish，according to Sandra Matz，one of the study authors. 分析：此句为复合句。when引导时间状语从句；that引导表语从句；it pays to do sth为固定句型，意为“……是值得的”；what引导宾语从句，what在从句中作宾语。 翻译：研究发起人之一桑德拉·马茨表示，当你确实有多余的现金时，仔细思考自己真正想达成的目标是值得的。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
One sunny afternoon，Wang Qing，a student at the Communication University of China，was walking on campus when her eyes were 1 to a cheongsam(旗袍) dress in a second-hand shop.
Wang Qing 2 the shop and gently touched the dress，feeling the history and culture behind it.The dress was cheap but of excellent quality，perfectly in line with her shopping 3 ：valuing cost-effectiveness over 4 about buying second-hand things.She gladly bought the second-hand cheongsam dress and returned to her dormitory with joy.
Actually，Wang Qing often found 5 items on second-hand platforms，saving money while 6 her needs.She also received textbooks from 7 who no longer needed them，preventing waste.
Wang isn’t 8 .Zhang Yiming from Renmin University ventured into the world of second-hand trading by chance.He had a movie ticket but couldn’t attend due to a schedule change，so he decided to sell it.This experience 9 him to the joys of second-hand trading，leading him to 10 both online and offline options.
“In a seller’s 11 ，selling an unused item not only prevents waste but also earns some money in the 12 ，” Zhang said in an interview.He believed that modern youths put more 13 on practicality，seeking 14 for money in their purchases.
The stories of these two young people 15 more and more young people to join the second-hand trading movement，promoting a green，eco-friendly，and economical lifestyle.
语篇解读　这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了两个年轻人的故事，这两个年轻人的故事启发了越来越多的年轻人加入二手交易运动中来，倡导绿色、环保、经济的生活方式。
1．A.transported B．drawn
C．signaled D．brought
答案　B
解析　transport运输；draw吸引；signal打手势；bring带来。根据下文“Wang Qing the shop and gently touched the dress，feeling the history and culture behind it.”可知，王青走在校园里，突然一家二手商店里的一件旗袍吸引了她的目光。故选B项。
2．A.broke into B．stepped into
C．looked over D．took over
答案　B
解析　break into破门而入；step into迈入；look over翻阅；take over接管。根据下文“gently touched the dress”可知，此处表示王青走进店里。故选B项。
3．A.list B．collection
C．philosophy D．basket
答案　C
解析　list列表；collection收藏；philosophy哲学，生活的信条；basket篮子。根据下文“valuing cost-effectiveness over about buying second-hand things”可知，此处表示王青的购物理念。故选C项。
4．A.complaints B．concepts
C．guarantees D．concerns
答案　D
解析　complaint抱怨；concept观念；guarantee保证；concern担心。根据上文“valuing cost-effectiveness”以及下文“She gladly bought the second-hand cheongsam dress and returned to her dormitory with joy.”可知，王青重视成本效益，而不是担心买到二手东西。故选D项。
5．A.appealing B．moving
C．frightening D．puzzling
答案　A
解析　appealing有吸引力的；moving令人感动的；frightening令人害怕的；puzzling令人困惑的。根据上文“when her eyes were to...”可知，王青经常在“闲鱼”等二手平台上找到吸引人的东西。故选A项。
6．A.satisfying B．ignoring
C．understanding D．determining
答案　A
解析　satisfy满足；ignore忽略；understand理解；determine决定。根据上文“second-hand platforms”以及下文“her needs”可知，王青通过二手平台省钱同时满足她的需要。故选A项。
7．A.classmates B．graduates
C．composers D．natives
答案　B
解析　classmate同学；graduate毕业生；composer作曲家；native本地人。根据下文“who no longer needed them”以及常识可知，不再需要教科书的是毕业生。故选B项。
8．A.alone B．anxious
C．aware D．accessible
答案　A
解析　alone独自的；anxious焦虑的；aware意识到的；accessible易接近的。根据下文“Zhang Yiming from Renmin University ventured into the world of second-hand trading by chance.”可知，王青并不是独自做这件事的人，还有很多人也像她一样。故选A项。
9．A.stimulated B．described
C．introduced D．recommended
答案　C
解析　stimulate刺激；describe描述；introduce介绍，引进；recommend推荐。根据下文“the joys of second-hand trading”可知，这段经历给他带来了二手交易的乐趣。故选C项。
10．A.export B．establish
C．explore D．estimate
答案　C
解析　export出口；establish建立；explore探索；estimate评估。根据下文“both online and offline options”可知，这段经历促使他探索线上和线下的选择。故选C项。
11．A.interest B．observation
C．imagination D．view
答案　D
解析　interest兴趣；observation观察；imagination想象；view观点。根据下文“selling an unused item not only prevents waste but also earns some money in the ”可知，“出售闲置的物品不仅可以防止浪费，还能赚到一些钱”是卖家的观点。故选D项。
12．A.direction B．destination
C．form D．process
答案　D
解析　direction方向；destination目的地；form形式；process过程。根据上文“selling an unused item not only prevents waste but also earns some money in the”以及常识可知，卖东西是一个可以赚钱的过程。故选D项。
13．A.pressure B．emphasis
C．blame D．limits
答案　B
解析　pressure压力；emphasis强调；blame责备；limit限制。根据下文“on practicality，seeking for money in their purchases”可知，许多年轻人购买二手商品，更看重的是实用性和价值型。故选B项。
14．A.value B．deal
C．advice D．help
答案　A
解析　value价值；deal交易；advice建议；help帮助。根据下文“for money in their purchases”以及常识可知，此处表示许多年轻人在购买中寻求物有所值。故选A项。
15．A.intended B．instructed
C．inspired D．invited
答案　C
解析　intend打算；instruct指导；inspire激励；invite邀请。根据下文“promoting a green，eco-friendly，and economical lifestyle”可知，两个年轻人的故事启发了越来越多的年轻人加入二手交易运动中来。故选C项。

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