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Ⅰ.阅读理解
[话题:合理规划,则务支出]
Millennials (千禧一代) who conduct “forwardlooking financial strategies” tend to be happier and more satisfied with their lives.Following a budget, saving money and shopping less have benefits “beyond the bound of personal finance”, according to a new study out of the University of Arizona.
For the study, researchers collected data from 968 young adults born between the years 1981 and 1996, starting when they were freshmen in college (ages 18-21).They followed up with the same students when they were seniors, and then two years later (ages 23-26).The study participants answered questions about materialism, their own personal finance strategies such as budgeting and any proenvironmental habits they followed.Students were also surveyed about their mental health, including how satisfied they were with their lives and how they'd rank their personal wellbeing.
“People who save money report better overall wellbeing.Including less psychological pain, ” Sabrina Helm, study author tells CNBC Make It.“And people who buy less and consume less show less depressive symptoms, so there's a positive mental health effect.”
Not surprisingly, the moneysaving strategies improved people's financial satisfaction too.“It gives you peace of mind,” Dr.Helm says.“If you're able to put something aside for worse days, and manage to live within your means, it has clear positive effects on mental health.”
Certain sustainability efforts also have a similar impact on people's health and happiness.For example, researchers found that the students who consumed less to help the environment were happier than those who simply bought more “green” products.Although many people have been socialized to see products as solutions, simply reducing the number of things you use or buy might be the better tactic for your mental health, Dr.Helm explains.
“It's normal to get a product to cope with all sorts of things,” Dr.Helm says, “but that contributes to climate change.” Luckily, there are concrete tips to “step back from the consumerist approach”, she adds.For example, she suggests keeping a weekly purchase diary and creating a shopping list.
1.How was the study conducted?
A.By making a comparison between finance strategies.
B.By keeping track of participants to collect their data.
C.By conducting a detailed survey about mental health.
D.By asking and answering questions about materialism.
2.Which one of the following statements will Sabrina Helm agree with?
A.Consuming less cures people of depressive symptoms.
B.Mentally healthier people buy more and consume less.
C.Saving money prevents people from psychological disorder.
D.One's financial strategies relatively affect overall wellbeing.
3.What does the underlined word “tactic” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A.Influence. B.Attitude.
C.Strategy. D.Consumption.
4.Which is the best title for the text?
A.How Can You Keep Mentally Healthy
B.Saving Money Improves Financial Satisfaction
C.Millennials Who Buy Less and Save More Are Happier
D.Consumers' Shopping Habits Contribute to Climate Change
[语篇解读] 本文是说明文。文章介绍了一个新的研究结果表明,采用积极财务策略以调整自己的购买习惯的“千禧一代”不仅更能合理规划自己的财务支出,其带来的好处更是与个人身心健康等有关。
1.B [推理判断题。根据第二段“For the study, researchers collected data from 968 young adults born between the years 1981 and 1996,...and how they'd rank their personal wellbeing.”可知,研究者对出生于1981年至1996年的同一批受试者持续追踪,通过询问、调查等具体方式收集了他们大一、大四及大四两年后的数据。]
2.D [推理判断题。根据第三段“‘People who save money report better overall wellbeing.Including less psychological pain,’ Sabrina Helm, study author tells CNBC Make It.‘And people who buy less and consume less show less depressive symptoms, so there's a positive mental health effect.’”由Sabrina Helm所说的话可知,存钱的人总体上更幸福,消费很少、节约钱的人在身心方面相对会更健康。由此推知Sabrina Helm会赞成“一个人的财务策略相对来说会影响整体的幸福”这一说法。]
3.C [词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Although many people have been socialized to see products as solutions, simply reducing the number of things you use or buy might be the better tactic for your mental health, Dr.Helm explains.”和“reducing the number of things you use or buy (减少使用或购买物品的数量)”可知,“tactic”应为“方法,策略”之意。]
4.C [主旨大意题。由文章第一段“Millennials (千禧一代)who conduct ‘forwardlooking financial strategies’ tend to... out of the University of Arizona.”可得出,本文主要讲的是千禧一代遵循预算,多存钱少购物能提升他们的生活的幸福感和满意度。所以“Millennials Who Buy Less and Save More Are Happier(少买多存的千禧一代更快乐)”是文章最佳标题。]
Ⅱ.应用文写作(投稿)
学校下个月将举办以“Show Yourself”为主题的校园艺术节。学校《英语报》请你用英语为本次活动写一则宣传稿,内容包括:
1.活动的目的;
2.活动内容;
3.参加方式。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
An Art Festival You won't
Want to Miss
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An Art Festival You won't
Want to Miss
Aimed to enrich students' school life and release the heavy academic pressure on students, an Art Festival with the theme of “Show Yourself” is scheduled to take place on our school playground in December, which, I bet, is definitely an event that nobody wants to miss.
The coming festival will serve as a platform to show our talents for arts and cultivate our interest in arts.Based on such a meaningful theme, the festival will consist of various activities, ranging from solo shows to group performances.Besides, several music teachers, musicians and artists will be invited to give lectures about how to promote our taste in arts.If interested, every student and class should submit your application forms to the Students' Union Office before November 15th.Looking forward to your participation!
Ⅲ.读后续写
[话题:获知情况,帮助男孩]
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was just another busy day until I met the boy on the bus.He was not a passenger like me.He was, what we call a street child, an 810yearold kid with a worn Tshirt.These poorly dressed kids were seen almost everywhere in Dhaka City.But what was special about that boy was his face.There was “something” in him that caught my attention.That was an angelic(天使般的)baby face with little care.
He got straight into the bus as it stopped at a traffic light.The bus helper shouted at him in the first place.But instead of talking back, the boy kept silent and started handing out a piece of paper to all the passengers.What was written in the paper was, in short, that his father died a couple of years ago.His mother worked at houses.He badly needed money to help his family, so he wished someone warmhearted to buy chocolates from him.
This was nothing new to people who took a bus every day and I was no different.I had my earphones on, listening to some relaxing music to kill time.When he came to me to get the paper back, I casually gave him some money.Thankfully it brought some smiles on his face.He was about to give me ten chocolates in return for the money I gave to him when I stopped him.
“I don't like chocolates, brother.So there is no need of chocolates.You can have the money,” I said.
All of a sudden, the smile on his face disappeared.
“I'm not a beggar.Please take the chocolate, or take your money back.”
His straight answer greatly surprised me.I even felt he was slightly angry.I had given money to many kids before, without taking their chocolates.But this time something seemed different.I realized his angelic baby face was not the only thing special about him.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
The boy put ten chocolates on my seat and got off the bus. _________________________
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Having got the boy's name, I decided to help him. _______________________________
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[参考范文]
The boy put ten chocolates on my seat and got off the bus. Seeing his small figure disappear in the busy street, I felt at a loss.“I know the boy.” A voice flew through the frozen air and drew me back to life.Then a man told all of us that the boy was a top student in a primary school nearby, whose mother fell ill due to the heavy work.In order to raise some money for his mother, the boy had been selling chocolates for several weeks.
Having got the boy's name, I decided to help him. I got off the bus at the next stop and took a taxi to his school.Upon arrival, I managed to find the headmaster and handed him $1,000 asking him to secretly give the money to the boy who I met selling chocolates on the bus.The headmaster promised to make everything perfect and thanked me on behalf of the boy and his mother.Now, I knew I could go home without shame and regret.
[日积月累] 应用文写作 简单句变复合句
原句:The coming festival will serve as a platform to show our talents for arts and cultivate our interest in arts.
拓展句:The coming festival will serve as a platform where_we_can_show_our_talents_for_arts_and_cultivate_our_interest_in_arts .
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