山西省太原市常青藤中学、朔州市平鲁区李林中学2024-2025学年高一下学期5月联考英语试题

高一联考英语试题 第 1 页 （共 12 页） 太原市常青藤中学 平鲁区李林中学2024-2025年度下学期联考 高 一 英 语 试 题 卷面分数：150 分 答题时间：120 分钟 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分） 第一节（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分） 听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对 话仅读一遍。 1. What is the weather like now? A. Sunny. B. Foggy. C. Rainy. 2. What are the speakers going to do this Friday? A. Go to a musical. B. Have a barbecue. C. Look after their nephew. 3. What happened to the woman? A. She missed an international call. B. She was given the wrong bill. C. She went to the wrong room. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In an office. C. Over the phone. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A course. B. A trip. C. An app. 第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分） 听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选 项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6段材料，回答第 6和第 7两个小题。 高一联考英语试题 第 2 页 （共 12 页） 6. How many people will eat together? A. 4. B. 6. C. 8. 7. What do we know about John? A. He doesn’t eat meat. B. He doesn’t like spicy food. C. He doesn’t drink alcohol. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How did the man perform in his math final? A. Greatly. B. Terribly. C. Just so-so. 9. Why does the man want to treat the woman to dinner? A. To ask for help. B. To express thanks. C. To discuss holiday plans. 10. What does the woman plan to do this holiday? A. Rest at home. B. Work in a cafe. C. Go camping. 听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。 11. What did the man’s mother like to do when he was young? A. Tell him jokes. B. Play cards with friends. C. Take him to performances. 12. Why did the teachers allow the man to talk at the end of class? A. To entertain the class. B. To keep him quiet at class. C. To learn about his problems. 13. How did the man feel when he played in Atlanta? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Nervous. 14. What will the man talk about next? A. His future plan. B. His role in Atlanta. C. His wife. 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。 15. Why is Ethan absent from the get-together? A. He is busy. B. He forgot it. C. He is abroad. 16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? 高一联考英语试题 第 3 页 （共 12 页） A. Former colleagues. B. Neighbors. C. Old classmates. 17. What is the man dissatisfied with about his job? A. The low salary. B. The mean leaders. C. The heavy workload. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Giving advice. B. Sharing an experience. C. Making an advertisement. 19. What did the speaker use to do before bed? A. She visited shopping websites. B. She calculated her daily spending. C. She sorted out her clothes. 20. How much does the speaker earn each month? A. About $1,000. B. About $2,000. C. About $3,000. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50分） 第一节 （共 15小题；每题 2.5分，满分 37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Discovering the beauty of the science and maths that shape our everyday lives, an experience in Wonder Lab will fuel your imagination and inspire you to see the world around you in new and exciting ways. Come and enjoy yourself! What to see Spread across seven different zones, there’re loads of opportunities to get hands on with real scientific phenomena. Observe live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy (苍穹) of stars. You can also take part in explosive science display led by our talented team of explainers. With 50 mind-blowing wonders of science to enjoy, Wonder Lab is an experience unlike any other. Besides, a selection of shows will be performed daily in Wonder Lab’s beautiful new show space. They are free of charge and last 20 minutes. Tickets Day pass: £ 6 per person. 高一联考英语试题 第 4 页 （共 12 页） This ticket gives you day-long access to Wonder Lab, perfect whether you’re planning a special trip to the Museum or simply passing through London and want to feed your curiosity. There is a ten percent discount for groups of twelve or more, and £ 2 off for students. Annual pass: £ 10 per person. For less than the price of two visits, give yourself a year packed full of wonder, curiosity and breathtaking experiences. Opening times Open seven days a week, 10:00 — 18:00 (last entry 17:15). Wonder Lab will be closed on December 24, 25and 26 and will be open as usual from December 27. During school holidays our opening hours are 10:00 — 19:00 (last entry 18:15). 21. What can you do in Wonder lab? A. Explore stars. B. Produce lightning. C. Join in explosion shows. D. Conduct chemistry experiments. 22. Visitors can enter Wonder Lab at ______. A. 18:30 on December 27 B. 14:00 on November 15 C. 18:30 on November 15 D. 14:00 on December 25 23. What is the purpose of the text? A. To attract people to Wonder Lab. B. To raise money for Wonder Lab. C. To guide students to do experiments. D. To call on volunteers for Wonder Lab. B Like a lot of Canadians, Andrew Suboch grew up knowing little about Canada’s national game — lacrosse(曲棍球), other than watching some neighbours pass a ball using old wooden sticks. It was only when his two children started playing the game as part of their training for hockey (冰球) that he took much notice. His son, Jack, went on to excel at lacrosse and he now plays for the Vancouver Warriors of the National Lacrosse League. Both children came up through the Mimico Minor Lacrosse organization in the Toronto area, which has been around since 1890. When the number of players in the kids’ league began falling in 2014, Mr. Suboch, who is a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, volunteered to step in. He offered to sponsor the “Baby Peanut” program, which introduced children ages 3 and 4 to the game. Thanks to his financial support, more than 100 children play for free each spring for eight weeks. They spend an hour every Saturday learning the game and every player is given a 高一联考英语试题 第 5 页 （共 12 页） lightweight stick and a shirt. “They are taught to catch, throw, pass and shoot in a non-contact environment,” he said. “You get them running around. Get them away from the screen. It is our national game, so you get them exposed. And sure enough, they caught on.” To fund the program, Mr. Suboch came up with a novel idea. He started searching his neighbourhood for used appliances, metal and electronic items, such as computers and cellphones. He sorted the material and sold it to a local recycling centre. “Word has gotten out, so people now will give me their used electronics and metal stuff,” he said. The recycling effort raises around $20,000 annually, which covers the cost of the lacrosse program. Mr. Suboch said watching the kids play has given him a lot of satisfaction and joy. Not only is far less junk going to landfill sites, he said, but “we’ve also got kids who are not in front of a screen.” 24. Why did Andrew start sponsoring the “Baby Peanut” program? A. His son asked him to support the game. B. The kids’ league faced declining participation. C. He wanted to promote his own law firm. D. He hoped to popularize a hockey organization. 25. What does the underlined phrase “caught on” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Learned the rules. B. Got injured. C. Attracted donations. D. Became interested. 26. How did Andrew obtain funds for the lacrosse program? A. By organizing charity matches. B. By collecting and selling used items. C. By charging participation fees. D. By raising money from the community. 27. What can we learn about the program’s impact? A. It reduced screen time for children. B. It increased waste sent to landfills. C. It made lacrosse popular worldwide. D. It created jobs for the local residents. C Food Ink, the World’s first 3D printing restaurant, opened to a group of guests who dined on a nine-course meal prepared right before their eyes using 3D printers. With London just the beginning, Food Ink plans to bring its creative restaurant idea to a number of other cities around the globe. 高一联考英语试题 第 6 页 （共 12 页） Like other 3D applications, printing food is a process that builds layers upon layers of material on top of each other. Unlike other 3D printing, which creates objects out of plastic, food materials in 3D printing are loaded into a syringe-like container which are then pressed into the shape required. Any food that can be pureed (研磨成糊 ) can be used in 3D food printing. Fine dining is only one aspect of the food industry about to be completely changed by 3D printing. Researchers have been exploring ways to fight world hunger with 3D printing. Using powdered nutritional materials, it could produce large amounts of food to help feed a growing population. This is especially important with the world population predicted to be 8.5 billion by 2030. The 3D-printed food would also have the advantage of being produced cheaply and having a long shelf life. The technology will enable consumers to quickly make meals to suit their specific health needs. Take the example of feeding elderly people, who often need to have their food pureed because they have trouble with swallowing and chewing (咀嚼 ). Many of them did not like food like this and so it discouraged them from eating, which can result in poor nutrition and medical issues. The Netherlands Organization is turning to 3D printing to produce 3D-printed vegetables to hold their shape. It seems that there is no end to the potential of 3D printing. From creating special restaurant meals, to improving nutrition, to potentially feeding the world, 3D food printing is creating exciting new possibilities for food. 28. Why is Food Ink mentioned in paragraph 1? A. To stress the restaurant’s creativity. B. To present the restaurant’s future plan. C. To recommend a 3D printing restaurant. D. To introduce the topic of 3D food printing. 29. What is the major advantage of 3D printed food in fighting world hunger? A. Easy access. B. Mass production. C. Low cost. D. Extra safety. 30. How can 3D food printing help with the elderly’s health? A. It shapes their eating patterns. B. It assists their medical treatments. C. It solves their chewing issues. D. It satisfies their nutritional demands. 31. What is the writer’s attitude toward the future of 3D food printing? A. Confident. B. Worried. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful. D 高一联考英语试题 第 7 页 （共 12 页） A new research led by University of Pittsburgh psychologists shows that older adults may be able to prevent declines in a certain kind of memory by sticking to regular exercise. From the study, exercising about three times a week for at least four months is how much people need to obtain the benefits in episodic memory(情景记忆). Episodic memory, which is supported by a part of the brain that’s known to benefit from exercise, is the kind that deals with events that happened to you in the past. It’s also one of the first to decline with age. Exercise that gets the heart pumping has shown promise in increasing brain health, and experiments in mice show that it improves memory — but studies looking at the same link in humans have come out mixed. During the research, the team read 1,279 studies carefully, eventually narrowing them down to just 36 that met specific criteria (标准). Then they used specialized software and no small number of Excel worksheets(工作表 ) to transform the data into a form where the different studies could be directly compared. That work paid off when they found that gathering those 36 studies was enough to show that for older adults, exercise can indeed benefit their memory. Past analyses looking at connections between exercise and memory didn’t find one, but the team took several extra steps to give them the best chance of finding a link if one did exist. They limited their search to particular groups and age ranges as well as a specific kind of strict experimental setup. Another key was focusing specifically on episodic memory. With that much larger pool of participants, the team was able to show a link between exercise and episodic memory. The team also found the greatest effects of exercise in those who hadn’t yet experienced any cognitive (认知的) decline. 32. What can we learn about “episodic memory”? A. It benefits from regular exercise. B. It has nothing to do with age. C. It deals with things happening now. D. It is connected with the whole brain. 33. How did the team get their study result? A. By carrying out 1,279 studies. B. By making specific criteria. C. By doing experiments in mice. D. By comparing different studies. 34. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs? A. The team got the findings by chance. B. The participants were chosen from all ages. C. The study focused on all kinds of memories. D. People without cognitive decline benefit most from exercise. 高一联考英语试题 第 8 页 （共 12 页） 35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Benefits from Regular Exercise B. Advice on How to Exercise for the Old C. Exercise Helps the Older Keep Memories D. Studies Find Ways to Improve Memories 第二节 （共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分） 根据短文内容，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。 Everyone feels anxious or nervous at times. Feelings like these can surface when you face a challenge. 36 You might feel anxious when it’s your turn to speak in class. These feelings can be uncomfortable, but you can manage with the help of the following tips. ● Start with a growth mindset. Some people have a fixed mindset. They might think, “This is how I am. I get anxious before speaking in class. So I don’t raise my hand.” With a fixed mindset, people don’t think things can change. But people with a growth mindset know they can get better at just about everything — with effort and practice. 37 ● Notice what anxiety feels like for you. Get to know the body feelings that are part of anxiety. When you’re anxious, do you feel “butterflies”? Shaky hands? A faster heartbeat? Know that these feelings are part of the body’s normal response to a challenge. 38 Next time they happen, try to notice the feelings without getting upset. Accept them and let them be there. ● 39 When you’re anxious, it’s common to tell yourself things like, “I can’t do this.” Or “What if I mess this up?” Instead, tell yourself something that could help you face the moment with a bit of courage, “It’s OK to feel anxious. I can do this anyway.” It’s facing the anxiety that helps you manage it. This is called exposure. Learning to cope with anxiety takes time and patience. Most of all, it takes practice and willingness to face it. It starts with one small step. 40 A. Give it all of your attention. B. That includes dealing with anxiety. C. Talk yourself through anxiety and face it. D. It can help you “reset” and be ready to move forward. E. For example, you might feel nervous before taking big exams. F. They’re not harmful and they disappear gradually on their own. G. The more you practice, the better you’ll get at managing anxiety. 高一联考英语试题 第 9 页 （共 12 页） 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30分） 第一节 （共 15小题；每题 1分，满分 15分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳 选项。 I grew up in poverty, and that was pretty obvious to all my teachers. In 8th grade, I won a contest for 41 the yearbook cover, securing my 42 as “that one art kid” in my class. I made the design with random pencils and crayons in the classroom, because I didn’t have any of my own. My teachers noticed I 43 enjoyed making art, because there would always be doodle (涂鸦) in my notes. Everyone wanted to 44 with me in any assignment requiring 45 . Well, the day before Christmas break I was told to meet with the guidance counsellor (辅 导员). My mind raced with 46 , thinking,“What could I possibly have done wrong?” But when I got there, there was a huge wrapped box on the table. The counsellor told me it was for me and 47 me to open it. It was full of art 48 : coloured pencils, pens, etc. I remember 49 and crying. I asked who got it for me and the counsellor told me “Mr. Good”. I insisted on knowing who it was so I could 50 them. She refused to tell me. Those gifts helped me create art for years to come and I graduated with the 51 — Most Artistic person. I get all 52 thinking about this every now and then. Those supplies were not just tools for drawing — they were a(n) 53 of hope and belief in me. That simple act of kindness 54 a seed that has grown into a lifelong 55 for art. 41. A. designing B. judging C. introducing D. discovering 42. A. future B. place C. privacy D. safety 43. A. suddenly B. gradually C. barely D. really 44. A. debate B. pair C. negotiate D. compare 45. A. speaking B. writing C. drawing D. reading 46. A. worry B. disappointment C. anger D. regret 47. A. directed B. forced C. encouraged D. ordered 48. A. props B. supplies C. paintings D. brochures 49. A. showing up B. hanging out C. pulling through D. breaking down 50. A. accept B. support C. recognise D. thank 51. A. assignment B. honour C. reward D. present 高一联考英语试题 第 10 页 （共 12 页） 52. A. sharp-eared B. clear-headed C. watery-eyed D. tight-lipped 53. A. track B. summary C. action D. symbol 54. A. sowed B. lent C. moved D. wrapped 55. A. enthusiasm B. demand C. memory D. respect 第二节 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 To celebrate the birthday is important in one’s life in China. When one is young, usually he will eat noodles before his birthday, 56.________ the long noodles indicate the longevity (长寿) in China. After middle age, his birthday will be 57.________ (grand) than before. On the wedding day, it is also a custom to serve various nuts as good 58.________ (wish) to the couple. To most Chinese people, returning home after long 59.________ (absent) or departure from home is 60.________ (equal) important and there are dining customs 61.________ (associate) with this. Noodles and dumplings 62.________ (offer) respectively. This is especially popular in Northeast China. In Central China, when a baby is born, the happy father will send red boiled eggs to announce 63.________ news. Eggs with a black pointed end and dots in a number such as six or eight, indicate a boy’s birth; those without a black pointed end and dots in a number like five or seven say the baby is a girl. In addition 64.______ these, fish has always been used 65.________ (suggest) the accumulation of prosperity and wealth with meals on New Year’s Eve. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分） 第一节 （满分 15分） 假定你是校报英文编辑李华，你校一年一度的运动会刚刚结束。请用英语写一则新 闻报道，题目为 The Annual Sports Meet Kicked Off (开始)。 内容包括： 1. 运动会的目的； 2. 精彩比赛回顾（一或两个）； 3. 你的感受与收获。 注意： 1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 第二节 （满分 25分） 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。 高一联考英语试题 第 11 页 （共 12 页） Having held the interschool storytelling championship for the past two years, I was the shining star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions, I was always the first choice. Naturally, I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching contest this year. Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again, my classmates and friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly emerge as the champion again. Consequently, I became conceited (自 负的). I was so proud that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest. A week before the contest, my teacher Ms. Sara asked, “Selena, would you like to stand in front of the class to rehearse (排练 ) for the contest?” She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was. “Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience,” she added. “I’m sorry, Ms. Sara,” I replied. “I have a bit of a sore (疼痛的) throat.” This was usually the lie I would tell whenever my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class. I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary. On one occasion, I even told Mrs. Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest. In fact, I did everything but practice my script (手稿). I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest. As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools, I was too vain to practice and expected everything to be fine. The contest was being held in the local community hall. On the day of the contest, the hall was packed. My school teachers and principal (校长 ) were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates. I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total. Those who spoke before me did extremely well. On seeing their fascinating and outstanding performance, I began to lose confidence in myself. My palms sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 高一联考英语试题 第 12 页 （共 12 页） Paragraph 1: Soon, it was my turn to talk.__________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Finally, results were announced after the contest._________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 高一联考英语答案 第 1 页 （共 3 页） 太原市常青藤中学 平鲁区李林中学2024-2025年度下学期联考 高 一 英 语 评 分 细 则 卷面分数：150 分 答题时间：120 分钟 第一部分 听力（共两节；每题 1.5分，满分 30分） 1~5 BABCC 6~10 BAABC 11~15 BBCAC 16~20 ACBAC 第二部分 阅读（共两节；每题 2.5分，满分 50分） A: CBA B: BDBA C: DBDA D: ADDC EBFCG 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30分） 第一节 （共 15小题；每题 1分，满分 15分） 41-45 ABDBC 46-50 ACBDD 51-55 BCDAA 第二节 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分） 56. because/as/for 57. grander 58. wishes 59. absence 60. equally 61. associated 62. will be offered/are offered 63. the 64. to 65. to suggest 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分） 第一节 （满分 15分） The Annual Sports Meet Kicked Off In order to arouse students’ awareness of getting into shape and strengthening the bond with each other, the annual sports meet kicked off in our school’s sports field last week. All the athletes made every effort to obtain extraordinary results for their class, sweating on the sports field with their classmates cheering and clapping for them. The sports meet reached its peak with the 4 × 100 - meter relay. When the race set off, everyone went wild. Exhausted as we were, we did benefit a lot from the sports meet. Not only did it provide a platform to relieve study pressure and add color to campus life, but it also strengthened willpower and deepened insights into teamwork. 第二节 （满分 25分） Soon, it was my turn to talk. Facing the crowd, I found myself suffering from stage fright. I spoke in an expressionless voice and even stuttered a few times as I forgot parts of the story. My legs trembled and so did my voice. On seeing my terrible performance, the judges shook their heads. The supporters from my school looked at me in great disappointment. I had never been so embarrassed in my life. In the end I walked off the stage, my eyes filled with tears. Finally, results were announced after the contest. I did not win any prizes-not even a consolation one. It was not surprising at all. I felt ashamed when I faced my classmates and of course, Ms. Sara. I regretted underestimating my opponents and overestimating myself. My vanity had cost me the championship. I now regretted being so arrogant. I had learned my lesson well and finally understood the meaning of the two sayings, 高一联考英语答案 第 2 页 （共 3 页） “Pride goes before a fall.” and “Practice makes perfect!” 附：听力材料 1.【原文】M: Sorry. I’m late. It’s so thick that I could hardly see through it, so I drove very slowly. W: It’s OK. No one expected such a heavy fog today. After all, the forecast said it would be fine today. 2. 【原文】M: Would you like to go to the musical The Other Side? It’s on this Thursday and Friday. W: This Thursday is Children’s Day. I’ve promised to take my nephew to a barbecue. But I can make it the next day. M: OK. 3. 【原文】W: Hello, there. I want to check out. My room number is 809. M: OK. Here’s your bill. W: $30 for international calls, but I didn’t make any international calls. M: Oh, sorry. That bill is for 908. Wait a moment. I’ll get you the right one. 4. 【原文】W: Hey, honey. Are you off work yet? M: Nope, why? Are you home already? W: Yes, I’m at the door, but I left my keys at the office. 5. 【原文】W: Hey, Lee. I heard you’re learning English through an app. Is it easy to follow? M: Yes, and the lessons are pretty interesting too. Right now I’m taking a travel course on it. 6. 【原文】W: Sam, our guests are running late. They want us to order for the table. M: Wow, the pressure is on. Well, we have 6 people. How about 4 cold dishes and 4 main dishes, plus some noodles or rice? W: Sounds good. John is vegetarian, so we should get things he can eat too. M: Of course. Let’s order some vegetables and tofu dishes. OK, so far so good. W: Do you think they can handle spicy food? M: Maybe a bit. But let’s just do mild spicy. And we’ll make sure to get lots of cold beer. W: Great. 7.【原文】W: Barry, how’s your math final? M: You know, I never got an A before in math tests. But this time I got one. It’s unbelievable. W: Wow, congratulations! M: Ha ha. Thanks. Would you like to have dinner together tonight? It’s my treat! W: Oh, you don’t have to. M: Come on. It is all because of your help and support. Let’s go straight to the nearby café. W: OK then. By the way, do you have any plans for the holiday? M: I decided to have a good rest. I would like to find myself some TV series. And you? W: I’ve signed up for an overseas camp. I’ll be exploring in a forest. M: Sounds interesting. 8.【原文】W: How did you get your start as a comic, Thomas? M: When I was younger, my mom and her friends liked to play cards and she would ask me to tell them jokes. So I’d be performing in our living room. That happened for years. When I got to middle school, teachers literally would bargain with me that if I would be quiet in class, they would let me talk for 15 minutes at the end of class. That became a good deal, too. W: That’s really helpful. And what do you remember from your experience playing Bibby in Atlanta? M: There was fear every day at every moment. I remember asking my wife the night before on the phone, and I said, “I don’t even know how loud I’m supposed to talk.” W: It turned out to be particularly beloved. You performed greatly in it. And what can audiences expect from you next? 高一联考英语答案 第 3 页 （共 3 页） M: Well … 9. 【原文】W: Ronny, so good to see you again! It’s been way too long. You look great by the way. M: Right back at you, Janet! This get-together is great. Thanks for arranging it. W: It’s too bad that Ethan couldn’t join us. He moved to China last month. M: Yeah. Now that I’ve worked at other places, I have to say our old team was the best. W: Agreed. We just really worked well with each other. Speaking of these “other places”, how’s your new job? M: Not bad. It’s a new industry. I make good money, and the leaders are nice. But I always have to work overtime to deal with all the tasks. W: Well, every place has its pluses and minuses. Anyway, enough about work. Should we get some drinks? M: Now you’re talking. I’m in the mood for some coffee. 10. 【原文】I decided to stop shopping online for two months to see how it would affect my personal spending. In the first week, I found it really hard to refuse the temptation from emails and online photos of new products from some of my favorite shops. Every time I saw something I wanted, I said to myself: Is this something you absolutely need in life? And without a doubt, the answer was always no. Once I broke my habit of spending 30 minutes or an hour each night before bed seeing what was for sale online, I was able to focus on activities that were meaningful and didn’t cost me a penny. And once I stopped shopping online, I realized way too much money was going towards clothing and shoes. For example, last month I spent nearly $1,000 on clothing and shoes, and that’s almost one third of my monthly salary! I feel better knowing not only where my money is going, but also that I’m not filling my home with items I don’t need.