2023届江苏省部分市高三英语5月模拟试题汇编：七选五

2023届江苏省部分市高三英语5月模拟试题分类汇编 七选五 2023届江苏省苏锡常镇高三5月二模英语试卷 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 “If you buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need.” This is a piece of wise advice from Warren Buffet, arguably one of the greatest financial minds of the 21th century. ____16____ This is true especially in the present economic climate. While the idea of being frugal(节俭的) has long been a part of Eastern culture, the relatively recent growth of wealth in China as well as the ease of purchasing has led to increased consumerism for many across the country. Yet this increased consumption of goods has been pushing up the prices of certain bare essentials such as housing, transportation and food, which is forcing people to reevaluate their priorities while spending money. ____17____ The internet is flooded with advice on where one can save money as well as good opinions about how they should spend their money. For example, clothes can be bought second-hand, but you should never skip a visit to the dentist. ____18____ In the meanwhile, you should limit those that are fancy but not entirely necessary. Of course, it is still fine to occasionally spend money on a nice vacation, but buying thirty pairs of shoes you will only wear a few times is neither responsible nor sustainable. Hopefully, we all fully understand at this point that the resources on the earth are indeed limited. ____19____ As a result, the choice (forced or not) to be frugal is not only good for one’s wallet, but also beneficial to the planet in the long run. Have you ever chosen to starve yourself to get a pair of limited-edition sneakers? ____20____ A．A continuous growth model on this planet is by no means sustainable. B．These words have always not been taken seriously by young people. C．They are meant to encourage people to buy more stuff than they need. D．It makes sense to prioritize goods and services that directly affect your health. E．It is no wonder t