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第2课时 Units 6~9
一、完形填空
(2023·山东青岛莱西一模)Which would you rather spend your money on, an outing with friends or a pair of expensive shoes? It is my 1 that spending money on experiences brings greater happiness.
My first reason is that experiences make us different as we grow. We are not the result of the 2 we've bought. Instead, we are the result of everything we've seen and done. For example, getting expensive clothes didn't 3 me as a person, but the camping trip last summer 4 did. It made me more independent.
In addition, I 5 experiences because they bring people together.
Sharing a new experience develops stronger relationships and creates longlasting memories. Three years ago I met some teenagers on a study trip and now I am still in touch with them, but I hardly remember 6 I bought during the trip.
My final point is that, 7 some people say it is a great joy to own things, I think using the things you own is more pleasant. For example, I spend most of my spare money on new parts for my old mountain bike, but I love the experience of 8 , not owning bike parts!
To sum up, experiences make us who we are and develop stronger relationships.
So next time before you pay for something, give it some 9 thought. Ask 10 , “Which will I spend my money on, an outing or a pair of shoes?”
1.A.pleasure B.turn
C.opinion D.dream
2.A.things B.experiences
C.presents D.services
3.A.regard B.understand
C.remember D.change
4.A.recently B.certainly
C.safely D.carefully
5.A.manage B.prefer
C.respect D.discover
6.A.when B.where
C.what D.why
7.A.before B.unless
C.because D.although
8.A.cycling B.swimming
C.learning D.climbing
9.A.personal B.negative
C.relaxing D.serious
10.A.yourself B.myself
C.himself D.herself
二、阅读理解
阅读下面短文,然后判断短文后面1~4小题,正确的答案写“T”,错误的答案写“F”。
(2023·山东枣庄薛城二模)One morning, a teacher was giving a lesson in a middle school. All of the students looked at him in surprise because the teacher had a rope in his hand. At the beginning of the