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flower v.
trap v.
balance v.
promote v.
trap v.
discourage v.
befriend v.
explorer n.
Antarctica n.
rainfall n.
state n.
depth n.
gravity n.
mass n.
exploration n.
test n.
lifeboat n.
crew n.
voyage n.
glare n.
sunglasses n.
eyesight n.
frost n.
clothing n.
millimetre n.
sunrise n.
sunset n.
absence n.
daylight n.
aircraft n.
platform n.
powder n.
dormitory n.
canteen n.
laundry n.
emergency n.
drill n.
battery n.
ecology n.
privilege n.
trader n.
jewel n.
tale n.
reliability n.
inspiration n.
annual adj.
extreme adj.
commercial adj.
nuclear adj.
radioactive adj.
ceremonial adj.
severe adj.
sunburnt adj.
numb adj.
portable adj.
pure adj.
abnormal adj.
tiresome adj.
minimum adj.
modest adj.
cosy adj.
conventional adj.
tricky adj.
fragile adj.
delicate adj.
via prep.
minus prep.
詞汇短语园地
1. explorer n. 探险者
The explorer was ever awake for the dangers that surrounded him.
这个探险家时刻提防着周围的危险。
His father is an Arctic explorer.
他父亲是一位北极探险者。
（1） explore v. 考察，勘探;探究，探讨
As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. 我们一来到岛上就迫不及待地考察起来。
These ideas will be explored in more details in Chapter 7.
这些想法将在第7章里做更详细的探讨。
（2） exploration n. （对某地区的）勘查
We set out on this voyage of exploration with an open mind.
我们以开放的心态开始了这次探索之旅。
2. extreme adj. 极端的，极度的
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances.
只有在极端情况下才会让孩子离开父母。
We are working under extreme pressure at the moment.
我们目前正在极大的压力下工作。
3. trap v. 储存，留存;使陷入困境
Wool traps your body heat， keeping the chill at bay.
毛织品能够保暖御寒。
The volume of gas trapped on these surfaces can be considerable.
留存在这些表面的气体体积可能相当大。
They were trapped in the burning building.
他们被困在着火的楼房里。
4. balance v. 使平衡
How long can you balance on one leg？
你单腿能站多久？
balanced adj. 保持（或显示）平衡的
The programme presented a balanced view of the two sides of the conflict.
节目公平地反映了冲突双方的情况。
5. promote v. 促进，增进
We don’t have to sacrifice environmental protection to promote economic growth.
我们不必为了促进经济增长而牺牲环境保护。
They have begun dialogues to promote better understanding between both communities.
双方已经开始了对话，以增进两个团体间的彼此了解。
（1） promote v. 促销，推销
The band has gone on tour to promote their new album.
这个乐队已开始巡回宣传他们的新唱片。
（2） promotion n. 提升;提拔;晋级
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise.
她被提拔為销售经理，每个人对此都感到意外。
6. absence n. 缺乏;没有
The case was dismissed in the absence of any definite proof.
此案因缺乏确凿证据而不予受理。
absent adj. 缺席的，不在场的
v. 缺席，不参加;不在
Joe was absent from the house all the next day.
乔第二天一整天都不在家。
She had absented herself from the office for the day.
这一天她没有去办公室上班。
7. discourage v. 阻止;打消……的念头
搭配：
（1） discourage sth 打消某事
We discouraged his attempt to run away from home.
我们打消了他离家出走的念头。
（2） discourage sb from doing sth 打消某人做某事的念头
Teachers should discourage their students from smoking and drinking.
教师应劝阻学生吸烟、喝酒。
（1） discourage v. 使气馁 It may be difficult to do at first. Don’t let this discourage you.
一开始做起来也许比较困难，不要因此泄气。
（2） discouraged adj. 沮丧的，灰心丧气的
Students soon get discouraged if you criticize them too often.
如果你常常批评学生的话，他们很快就会泄气的。
（3） discouraging adj. 令人泄气的，令人沮丧的
It’s discouraging that so many students have failed.
那么多学生考试不及格，真令人泄气。
（4） discouragement n. 气馁;令人沮丧的事
Despite all these discouragements， she refused to give up.
尽管遇到这么多挫折，她仍不放弃。
8. privilege n. 荣幸
I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
但愿有幸与他们再度合作。
（1） privilege n. [C]特殊利益;优惠待遇
[U]（有錢有势者的）特权
Education should be a universal right and not a privilege.
教育应当是全民的权利而非某部分人的特权。
As a member of the nobility， his life had been one of wealth and privilege.
身为贵族中的一员，他过着有钱有势的生活。
（2） privilege v. 给予特权;特别优待
In some countries， the president can privilege somebody from capital punishment.
在有些国家，总统可以特赦一些人免于死刑。
9. reliability n. 可靠性
The reliability of these results has been questioned.
这些结果的可信性已受到质疑。
（1） reliable adj. 可信赖的;可依靠的
We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
我们在物色既可靠又勤奋的人。
（2） reliably adv. 可靠地;确实地
I am reliably informed that the company is being sold.
我获得可靠消息说公司要被卖掉了。
10. inspiration n. 鼓舞;启示;灵感
Her charity work is an inspiration to us all.
她的慈善工作带给大家启示。
Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.
梦境可以成为艺术家灵感的丰富源泉。
（1） inspire v. 鼓舞;激励;赋予灵感
His speech inspired the soldiers.
他的演说使士兵们大受鼓舞。
The best museums educate， entertain and inspire us.
最好的博物馆可以用来教育、娱乐和赋予我们灵感。
（2） inspiring adj. 鼓舞人心的;启发灵感的
His speech was inspiring and touched my heart.
他的发言鼓舞人心，感人肺腑。
（3） inspired adj. 卓越的;有灵感的
an inspired performance 精彩的演出
an inspired poet 有灵感的诗人
11. adapt to（使）适应
Tom has tried to adapt to local customs.
汤姆努力去适应当地的风俗习惯。
adapt v. 使适应，使适合（新用途、新情况） Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people.
這些工具多数已经过特别改装，供残疾人使用。
12. set foot on 进入，到达
They first set foot on our soil as adventurers.
他们起初是以冒险家身份踏上我国国土的。
set v. 放置，安置;使开始
They ate everything that was set in front of them.
他们把放在面前的东西都吃光了。
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion.
他扳动操纵杆，启动了机器。
13. in case of 如果;假使
In case of fire， ring the alarm bell.
如遇火灾，请按警铃。
case n. 具体情况;实例;事例
In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
在某些情况下，人们必须等上好几周才能得到约见。
It’s a classic case of bad planning.
这是计划不当的一个典型事例。
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A
For as much as 8，000 years before European contact， the San Juan Islands were inhabited by the Northern Straits Salish people and other native people seasonally， preserving food in summer for winters spent elsewhere. All were drawn to the islands by the rich abundance of food and materials found here.
In the mid-1800s， a company came to the San Juan following its numerous international trade routes. One employee， known as “Friday”， settled alone in the area of what is now the town of Friday Harbor. This caused many to refer to the place as “Friday’s Harbor”.
By 1900， Friday Harbor had a population of only three or four hundred residents （居民）. Road and telephone networks linked the town to the rest of the island. The community was growing and many public facilities had added. What these buildings had in common was simplicity of design. They were attractive and functional， but without complex decoration. Typically， both residential and commercial buildings were built with local wood. Money was so little that it couldn’t be used for the unnecessary， and so most buildings were painted white， more for functional protection against rot， than for decoration. The town wore a pinched look until the late 1960s， when tourism， retirement， real estate （房地产）， construction， the arts and a variety of cottage industries began to take hold. Today， the town is again busy and prosperous. Over 6，000 people live in the town.
Though the traditional industries have all but disappeared， there are still many visible reminders of the pioneer era—100-year old orchards （果园）， kitchen gardens， turn-of-the-century wooden buildings and companionable roof lines—all acquaint islanders and visitors alike with Friday Harbor’s spirited early days. 1. The name of Friday’s Harbor came from ___ .
A. the name of the company
B. an international trade route
C. the first resident of the town
D. the day when it was discovered
2. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the Friday Harbor？
A. Its future. B. Its architect.
C. Its population. D. Its development.
3. The underlined word “pinched” in Paragraph 3 suggests the town used to be ___ .
A. clean and attractive B. messy and poor
C. crowded D. developed
4. What attracts visitors to the Friday Harbor？
A. The unique historic sites.
B. The busy but wealthy life.
C. The rich abundance of food.
D. The comfortable community.
B
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation for example. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school， and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked， and Delta， the airline， offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York， so I had to get back. But that didn’t mean my husband and my son couldn’t stay.
The next day， my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes， I encouraged and， ordered them to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take： $1，600. Not bad， huh？
Now some people may think I’m a bad mother and not such a great wife， either. But as a big-time bargain hunter， I know the value of a dollar. And these days， a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I’ve made a living looking for the best deals and exposing the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC’s Today Show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade： A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted （吝嗇的） when it comes to shoes， clothes for my children， and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn’t hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer， and it’s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
5. Why did Delta give the author’s family $400 per person in credits？
A. They had early bookings.
B. Their flight had been delayed. C. Their flight had been cancelled.
D. They were asked to take a later flight.
6. What can we learn about the author？
A. She rarely misses a good deal.
B. She seldom makes a compromise.
C. She is very strict with her children.
D. She is interested in cheap products.
7. What does the author do？
A. A teacher.
B. A housewife.
C. A media person.
D. A businesswoman.
8. What does the author want to tell us？
A. How to expose bad tricks.
B. How to reserve airline seats.
C. How to spend money wisely.
D. How to make a business deal.
閱读七选五
You’re no doubt heard “less is more” over and over again. Less is better because it is good for your bank account and your waistline （腰围）. But in some areas of our lives， we can benefit from “more” instead of “less”. 1
Give more.
If you see something beautiful in someone， say it. Why are you holding back a compliment， a kind word of encouragement or support or some well-deserved praise？ Giving is a gift to the giver and the receiver. 2 Once you start doing this， people will only want you around more.
Support others more.
Speaking of encouragement， who could use your support right now？ 3 Someone who is struggling？ Reach out！ You’ll be glad you did.
4
When we push back against things we don’t want （such as “I can’t believe Catherine copied my clothes again！”）， our resistance still holds us close to the thing that hurts us. When we are more accepting of life’s ups and downs， we find peace.
Find more role models.
Who do you want to be like？ Find role models who inspire you. Read about them. Buy their books. Dive into online interviews. 5
A life of richness can be defined in a million ways. And guess what？ It’s waiting for you to live it—as soon as you open yourself up.
A. Accept more.
B. Get mental peace.
C. Do it every single day.
D. Maybe someone who is always the support of you？
E. Here is how “more” can be a good thing in your life.
F. A friend who is going through a loss or a big change？
G. Let their success be an example of what’s possible for
you， too.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 完形填空
One day in September we were doing repair work on my parents’ old house to get it ready for my youngest daughter’s wedding. We had to a great climbing plant that had grown across a roof beam so that we could repair the roof and the walls.
When my husband was taking the plant away， he found a（n） of a blackbird that had made its home in the . He then noticed something among that mass of earth and straw of the nest. He the earth around it into pieces with his fingertips and， to his saw glittering gold. It was a child’s bracelet （手鐲）. He ran into the house to me.
“You won’t believe that the blackbirds not only steal the best fruit we to feed on，” he said， “but they also want their children to in a cradle （摇篮） of gold！”
When my daughter came over on the eve of the ， we told her about this occurrence.
“Don’t you remember， Mother？” she said with a loud . “When I was eight， you gave me a bracelet that I a few days later while playing in the yard？ It was this one！”
As the bracelet no longer its owner and was dirty， I decided to take it into my safekeeping.
In December of the following year， the young couple’s baby son was baptized （受洗礼）. Among the the newborn baby received， I placed his mother’s bracelet， now shining like . I hope that if my grandson loses it， one of the that live in my backyard is somewhere nearby.
1. A. remove B. grow C. bring D. water
2. A. build B. paint C. draw D. hit
3. A. nest B. baby C. body D. egg
4. A. forest B. leaves C. woods D. house
5. A. nice B. colorful C. shiny D. wonderful
6. A. broke B. cut C. threw D. tore
7. A. horror B. surprise C. delight D. regret
8. A. ask B. remind C. show D. scold
9. A. working B. cheating C. dreaming D. thieving
10. A. buy B. plant C. choose D. collect
11. A. lie B. sing C. listen D. wait
12. A. party B. gathering C. birthday D. wedding
13. A. important B. strange C. terrible D. funny
14. A. cry B. sigh C. laugh D. sound
15. A. hid B. exchanged C. lost D. forgot
16. A. fitted B. satisfied C. matched D. interested
17. A. jewels B. toys C. clothes D. presents
18. A. attractive B. new C. modern D. golden
19. A. almost B. just C. even D. ever
20. A. blackbirds B. grandchildren C. neighbors D. mice 語法填空
Recently I spent two days in Dubai. I found the city fascinating to tour， but it was the desert 1 really appealed to me. So I jumped at the chance 2 （experience） a desert safari （游猎）.
Arriving at the desert， we were impressed with the splendid view before us. Huge dunes （沙丘） spread out amazingly as far as the eye could see. We 3 （drive） up， down and around
4 （they） by an experienced Arabian driver. Though in fear， everyone screamed 5 （delight）. At sunset， we headed to the desert camp， where dinner was waiting.
At the camp， we could choose 6 abundant activities to enjoy before dinner， like camel rides， body painting and taking pictures with an eagle. How cool！
In the center of the camp stood a large stage， 7 （surround） by rows of low tables on the carpets. Everyone sat on cushions on the ground and had 8 good view of the center of the stage. Throughout the buffet dinner， we enjoyed several fantastic 9 （perform）.
During my brief stay in Dubai， I saw famous buildings and wandered through spice markets and museums， but my safari into desert was by far the 10 （attract） part.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
短文改错
It was my 18th birthday yesterday. As the age was special for us teenagers， so my parents hold a birthday party for me at home. With my parents and some of my good friends attend my birthday party， I really had unforgettable experience. We sang songs， dancing and played games together. We all enjoyed ourselves very much. During the party， my parent told me that from then on I was no longer a child and an adult. They also said I should be more independent and responsibly. Hearing their words， I was greatly encouraging. It was just in that moment that I felt I was a grown-up.
flower v.
trap v.
balance v.
promote v.
trap v.
discourage v.
befriend v.
explorer n.
Antarctica n.
rainfall n.
state n.
depth n.
gravity n.
mass n.
exploration n.
test n.
lifeboat n.
crew n.
voyage n.
glare n.
sunglasses n.
eyesight n.
frost n.
clothing n.
millimetre n.
sunrise n.
sunset n.
absence n.
daylight n.
aircraft n.
platform n.
powder n.
dormitory n.
canteen n.
laundry n.
emergency n.
drill n.
battery n.
ecology n.
privilege n.
trader n.
jewel n.
tale n.
reliability n.
inspiration n.
annual adj.
extreme adj.
commercial adj.
nuclear adj.
radioactive adj.
ceremonial adj.
severe adj.
sunburnt adj.
numb adj.
portable adj.
pure adj.
abnormal adj.
tiresome adj.
minimum adj.
modest adj.
cosy adj.
conventional adj.
tricky adj.
fragile adj.
delicate adj.
via prep.
minus prep.
詞汇短语园地
1. explorer n. 探险者
The explorer was ever awake for the dangers that surrounded him.
这个探险家时刻提防着周围的危险。
His father is an Arctic explorer.
他父亲是一位北极探险者。
（1） explore v. 考察，勘探;探究，探讨
As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. 我们一来到岛上就迫不及待地考察起来。
These ideas will be explored in more details in Chapter 7.
这些想法将在第7章里做更详细的探讨。
（2） exploration n. （对某地区的）勘查
We set out on this voyage of exploration with an open mind.
我们以开放的心态开始了这次探索之旅。
2. extreme adj. 极端的，极度的
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances.
只有在极端情况下才会让孩子离开父母。
We are working under extreme pressure at the moment.
我们目前正在极大的压力下工作。
3. trap v. 储存，留存;使陷入困境
Wool traps your body heat， keeping the chill at bay.
毛织品能够保暖御寒。
The volume of gas trapped on these surfaces can be considerable.
留存在这些表面的气体体积可能相当大。
They were trapped in the burning building.
他们被困在着火的楼房里。
4. balance v. 使平衡
How long can you balance on one leg？
你单腿能站多久？
balanced adj. 保持（或显示）平衡的
The programme presented a balanced view of the two sides of the conflict.
节目公平地反映了冲突双方的情况。
5. promote v. 促进，增进
We don’t have to sacrifice environmental protection to promote economic growth.
我们不必为了促进经济增长而牺牲环境保护。
They have begun dialogues to promote better understanding between both communities.
双方已经开始了对话，以增进两个团体间的彼此了解。
（1） promote v. 促销，推销
The band has gone on tour to promote their new album.
这个乐队已开始巡回宣传他们的新唱片。
（2） promotion n. 提升;提拔;晋级
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise.
她被提拔為销售经理，每个人对此都感到意外。
6. absence n. 缺乏;没有
The case was dismissed in the absence of any definite proof.
此案因缺乏确凿证据而不予受理。
absent adj. 缺席的，不在场的
v. 缺席，不参加;不在
Joe was absent from the house all the next day.
乔第二天一整天都不在家。
She had absented herself from the office for the day.
这一天她没有去办公室上班。
7. discourage v. 阻止;打消……的念头
搭配：
（1） discourage sth 打消某事
We discouraged his attempt to run away from home.
我们打消了他离家出走的念头。
（2） discourage sb from doing sth 打消某人做某事的念头
Teachers should discourage their students from smoking and drinking.
教师应劝阻学生吸烟、喝酒。
（1） discourage v. 使气馁 It may be difficult to do at first. Don’t let this discourage you.
一开始做起来也许比较困难，不要因此泄气。
（2） discouraged adj. 沮丧的，灰心丧气的
Students soon get discouraged if you criticize them too often.
如果你常常批评学生的话，他们很快就会泄气的。
（3） discouraging adj. 令人泄气的，令人沮丧的
It’s discouraging that so many students have failed.
那么多学生考试不及格，真令人泄气。
（4） discouragement n. 气馁;令人沮丧的事
Despite all these discouragements， she refused to give up.
尽管遇到这么多挫折，她仍不放弃。
8. privilege n. 荣幸
I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
但愿有幸与他们再度合作。
（1） privilege n. [C]特殊利益;优惠待遇
[U]（有錢有势者的）特权
Education should be a universal right and not a privilege.
教育应当是全民的权利而非某部分人的特权。
As a member of the nobility， his life had been one of wealth and privilege.
身为贵族中的一员，他过着有钱有势的生活。
（2） privilege v. 给予特权;特别优待
In some countries， the president can privilege somebody from capital punishment.
在有些国家，总统可以特赦一些人免于死刑。
9. reliability n. 可靠性
The reliability of these results has been questioned.
这些结果的可信性已受到质疑。
（1） reliable adj. 可信赖的;可依靠的
We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working.
我们在物色既可靠又勤奋的人。
（2） reliably adv. 可靠地;确实地
I am reliably informed that the company is being sold.
我获得可靠消息说公司要被卖掉了。
10. inspiration n. 鼓舞;启示;灵感
Her charity work is an inspiration to us all.
她的慈善工作带给大家启示。
Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.
梦境可以成为艺术家灵感的丰富源泉。
（1） inspire v. 鼓舞;激励;赋予灵感
His speech inspired the soldiers.
他的演说使士兵们大受鼓舞。
The best museums educate， entertain and inspire us.
最好的博物馆可以用来教育、娱乐和赋予我们灵感。
（2） inspiring adj. 鼓舞人心的;启发灵感的
His speech was inspiring and touched my heart.
他的发言鼓舞人心，感人肺腑。
（3） inspired adj. 卓越的;有灵感的
an inspired performance 精彩的演出
an inspired poet 有灵感的诗人
11. adapt to（使）适应
Tom has tried to adapt to local customs.
汤姆努力去适应当地的风俗习惯。
adapt v. 使适应，使适合（新用途、新情况） Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people.
這些工具多数已经过特别改装，供残疾人使用。
12. set foot on 进入，到达
They first set foot on our soil as adventurers.
他们起初是以冒险家身份踏上我国国土的。
set v. 放置，安置;使开始
They ate everything that was set in front of them.
他们把放在面前的东西都吃光了。
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion.
他扳动操纵杆，启动了机器。
13. in case of 如果;假使
In case of fire， ring the alarm bell.
如遇火灾，请按警铃。
case n. 具体情况;实例;事例
In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
在某些情况下，人们必须等上好几周才能得到约见。
It’s a classic case of bad planning.
这是计划不当的一个典型事例。
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阅读理解
A
For as much as 8，000 years before European contact， the San Juan Islands were inhabited by the Northern Straits Salish people and other native people seasonally， preserving food in summer for winters spent elsewhere. All were drawn to the islands by the rich abundance of food and materials found here.
In the mid-1800s， a company came to the San Juan following its numerous international trade routes. One employee， known as “Friday”， settled alone in the area of what is now the town of Friday Harbor. This caused many to refer to the place as “Friday’s Harbor”.
By 1900， Friday Harbor had a population of only three or four hundred residents （居民）. Road and telephone networks linked the town to the rest of the island. The community was growing and many public facilities had added. What these buildings had in common was simplicity of design. They were attractive and functional， but without complex decoration. Typically， both residential and commercial buildings were built with local wood. Money was so little that it couldn’t be used for the unnecessary， and so most buildings were painted white， more for functional protection against rot， than for decoration. The town wore a pinched look until the late 1960s， when tourism， retirement， real estate （房地产）， construction， the arts and a variety of cottage industries began to take hold. Today， the town is again busy and prosperous. Over 6，000 people live in the town.
Though the traditional industries have all but disappeared， there are still many visible reminders of the pioneer era—100-year old orchards （果园）， kitchen gardens， turn-of-the-century wooden buildings and companionable roof lines—all acquaint islanders and visitors alike with Friday Harbor’s spirited early days. 1. The name of Friday’s Harbor came from ___ .
A. the name of the company
B. an international trade route
C. the first resident of the town
D. the day when it was discovered
2. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the Friday Harbor？
A. Its future. B. Its architect.
C. Its population. D. Its development.
3. The underlined word “pinched” in Paragraph 3 suggests the town used to be ___ .
A. clean and attractive B. messy and poor
C. crowded D. developed
4. What attracts visitors to the Friday Harbor？
A. The unique historic sites.
B. The busy but wealthy life.
C. The rich abundance of food.
D. The comfortable community.
B
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation for example. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school， and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked， and Delta， the airline， offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York， so I had to get back. But that didn’t mean my husband and my son couldn’t stay.
The next day， my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes， I encouraged and， ordered them to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take： $1，600. Not bad， huh？
Now some people may think I’m a bad mother and not such a great wife， either. But as a big-time bargain hunter， I know the value of a dollar. And these days， a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I’ve made a living looking for the best deals and exposing the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC’s Today Show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade： A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted （吝嗇的） when it comes to shoes， clothes for my children， and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn’t hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer， and it’s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
5. Why did Delta give the author’s family $400 per person in credits？
A. They had early bookings.
B. Their flight had been delayed. C. Their flight had been cancelled.
D. They were asked to take a later flight.
6. What can we learn about the author？
A. She rarely misses a good deal.
B. She seldom makes a compromise.
C. She is very strict with her children.
D. She is interested in cheap products.
7. What does the author do？
A. A teacher.
B. A housewife.
C. A media person.
D. A businesswoman.
8. What does the author want to tell us？
A. How to expose bad tricks.
B. How to reserve airline seats.
C. How to spend money wisely.
D. How to make a business deal.
閱读七选五
You’re no doubt heard “less is more” over and over again. Less is better because it is good for your bank account and your waistline （腰围）. But in some areas of our lives， we can benefit from “more” instead of “less”. 1
Give more.
If you see something beautiful in someone， say it. Why are you holding back a compliment， a kind word of encouragement or support or some well-deserved praise？ Giving is a gift to the giver and the receiver. 2 Once you start doing this， people will only want you around more.
Support others more.
Speaking of encouragement， who could use your support right now？ 3 Someone who is struggling？ Reach out！ You’ll be glad you did.
4
When we push back against things we don’t want （such as “I can’t believe Catherine copied my clothes again！”）， our resistance still holds us close to the thing that hurts us. When we are more accepting of life’s ups and downs， we find peace.
Find more role models.
Who do you want to be like？ Find role models who inspire you. Read about them. Buy their books. Dive into online interviews. 5
A life of richness can be defined in a million ways. And guess what？ It’s waiting for you to live it—as soon as you open yourself up.
A. Accept more.
B. Get mental peace.
C. Do it every single day.
D. Maybe someone who is always the support of you？
E. Here is how “more” can be a good thing in your life.
F. A friend who is going through a loss or a big change？
G. Let their success be an example of what’s possible for
you， too.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 完形填空
One day in September we were doing repair work on my parents’ old house to get it ready for my youngest daughter’s wedding. We had to a great climbing plant that had grown across a roof beam so that we could repair the roof and the walls.
When my husband was taking the plant away， he found a（n） of a blackbird that had made its home in the . He then noticed something among that mass of earth and straw of the nest. He the earth around it into pieces with his fingertips and， to his saw glittering gold. It was a child’s bracelet （手鐲）. He ran into the house to me.
“You won’t believe that the blackbirds not only steal the best fruit we to feed on，” he said， “but they also want their children to in a cradle （摇篮） of gold！”
When my daughter came over on the eve of the ， we told her about this occurrence.
“Don’t you remember， Mother？” she said with a loud . “When I was eight， you gave me a bracelet that I a few days later while playing in the yard？ It was this one！”
As the bracelet no longer its owner and was dirty， I decided to take it into my safekeeping.
In December of the following year， the young couple’s baby son was baptized （受洗礼）. Among the the newborn baby received， I placed his mother’s bracelet， now shining like . I hope that if my grandson loses it， one of the that live in my backyard is somewhere nearby.
1. A. remove B. grow C. bring D. water
2. A. build B. paint C. draw D. hit
3. A. nest B. baby C. body D. egg
4. A. forest B. leaves C. woods D. house
5. A. nice B. colorful C. shiny D. wonderful
6. A. broke B. cut C. threw D. tore
7. A. horror B. surprise C. delight D. regret
8. A. ask B. remind C. show D. scold
9. A. working B. cheating C. dreaming D. thieving
10. A. buy B. plant C. choose D. collect
11. A. lie B. sing C. listen D. wait
12. A. party B. gathering C. birthday D. wedding
13. A. important B. strange C. terrible D. funny
14. A. cry B. sigh C. laugh D. sound
15. A. hid B. exchanged C. lost D. forgot
16. A. fitted B. satisfied C. matched D. interested
17. A. jewels B. toys C. clothes D. presents
18. A. attractive B. new C. modern D. golden
19. A. almost B. just C. even D. ever
20. A. blackbirds B. grandchildren C. neighbors D. mice 語法填空
Recently I spent two days in Dubai. I found the city fascinating to tour， but it was the desert 1 really appealed to me. So I jumped at the chance 2 （experience） a desert safari （游猎）.
Arriving at the desert， we were impressed with the splendid view before us. Huge dunes （沙丘） spread out amazingly as far as the eye could see. We 3 （drive） up， down and around
4 （they） by an experienced Arabian driver. Though in fear， everyone screamed 5 （delight）. At sunset， we headed to the desert camp， where dinner was waiting.
At the camp， we could choose 6 abundant activities to enjoy before dinner， like camel rides， body painting and taking pictures with an eagle. How cool！
In the center of the camp stood a large stage， 7 （surround） by rows of low tables on the carpets. Everyone sat on cushions on the ground and had 8 good view of the center of the stage. Throughout the buffet dinner， we enjoyed several fantastic 9 （perform）.
During my brief stay in Dubai， I saw famous buildings and wandered through spice markets and museums， but my safari into desert was by far the 10 （attract） part.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
短文改错
It was my 18th birthday yesterday. As the age was special for us teenagers， so my parents hold a birthday party for me at home. With my parents and some of my good friends attend my birthday party， I really had unforgettable experience. We sang songs， dancing and played games together. We all enjoyed ourselves very much. During the party， my parent told me that from then on I was no longer a child and an adult. They also said I should be more independent and responsibly. Hearing their words， I was greatly encouraging. It was just in that moment that I felt I was a grown-up.