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UNIT 5 THE VALUE OF MONEY
学生用书 课时冲关16 P289
Ⅰ.阅读理解
主题:人与社会
体裁:议论文
话题:创业与大学教育
These days, many young people wonder if they would be better served by striking out on their own than pursuing a college education. In this rapidly evolving(进化) digital era, narratives of overnight success and entrepreneurial(创业的) glory have flooded our social media feeds, fascinating the digital natives of Gen Z into questioning the worth of an expensive traditional college degree.
Contrary to popular belief, successful entrepreneurship is rarely seen among the young. Recent research suggests that the average age of founders in the U. S. when they launched their companies is 42, rising to 45 for those within the top 0.1% of earnings based on growth in their first five years. That's even the case for hightech startups. Indeed, successful entrepreneurship is frequently the result of years of learning, experimenting and risktaking—traits cultivated over time.
Campuses create environments rich in intellectual diversity and foster cooperation among their inhabitants, promoting an entrepreneurial mindset. They encourage students to challenge established norms and develop their unique thinking patterns to create value-practices that are also key to entrepreneurial success. Thus, higher education is not just about attaining a degree; it's more importantly about acquiring the skills and experiences that inspire and enable the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
But some may doubt since formal entrepreneurship itself isn't typically a course of study, are all college majors capable of instilling entrepreneurial skills? Let's examine the arts majors, which are often subjected to the most suspicion concerning their career paths. Consider a theater major. That curriculum often includes entrepreneurshipfocused capabilities beyond the stage direction, lighting, sound systems and performance. Students learn to mobilize resources, lead creative teams and navigate the uncertainties of a theatrical production—skills that are readily transferable to launching any entrepreneurial business.
Like a compass for the future, entrepreneurship guides us toward a society that prizes critical thinking, nurtures(培养) intellectual curiosity and champions innovation. Let's not get swept away by shortlived trends or misleading narratives. Instead, we should appreciate the enduring value of college education.
1.What do the figures in Paragraph 2 indicate?
A.The chance of success multiplies with age.
B.Young people dominate hightech startups.
C.Quite a number of enterprises are in the red.
D.Successful entrepreneurship isn't built in a day.
2.Which of the following is the most crucial to entrepreneurial success?
A.Sticking to one's own principles.
B.Acquiring knowledge from textbooks.
C.Developing a startup mentality.
D.Following established norms and traditions.
3.Why is a theater major mentioned in Paragraph 4?
A.To illustrate it is complex and demanding.
B.To prove people's suspicion is reasonable.
C.To show entrepreneurial skills can be integrated into all majors.
D.To stress it is the launch pad for successful entrepreneurship.
4.Which section of a newspaper does the text probably come from?
A.Arts. B.Insights.
C.Entertainment. D.News.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇议论文。主要就创业与大学教育进行论述。大学教育必不可少,有利于创业者的成功。
1.D [推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Contrary to popular belief,successful entrepreneurship is rarely seen...in their first five years.”可知,年轻人中很少有成功的创业者;结合第二段最后一句的关键表述“years of learning,experimenting and risktaking—traits cultivated over time”可知,本段罗列数字是为了说明成功的创业并非很快完成,是多年学习、试验以及勇于冒险的结果。]
2.C [细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“They encourage students to...create value—practices that are also key to entrepreneurial success.”可知,打破常规以及培养独特的思维模式是创业成功的关键。此处unique thinking patterns指代上文中的an entrepreneurial mindset,与选项中的a startup mentality相呼应,且题干中的the most crucial与原文中的key语义相近。]
3.C [推理判断题。]
第四段第一句“But some may doubt... all college majors capable of instilling entrepreneurial skills?”提出大学各专业是否能融入创业技能教育的疑问。
4.B [推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,年轻人更倾向于自己创业,对大学教育的价值产生疑问;结合第二段的研究论证以及第三、四、五段的具体内容可知,大学教育培养年轻人的思维模式和技能,有助于年轻人创业。由此可推知,本文主要提出了对于创业与大学教育的见解。]
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
主题:人与社会
体裁:说明文
话题:成为更好的储蓄者
We often try to save money for a variety of different reasons. It might be to save up for a new computer or put money aside into a rainyday fund. __1__, but a recent study showed that over half of all 22~29yearolds living in the UK have no savings at all. Did they max out on too many things, or are there other factors? And how can we become better savers?
First, put a stop to those impulse buys. __2__, even if it is on sale or looks like a bargain. Impulse buys are done in the heat of the moment and without thought for what it's costing you. Encouraging yourself to question your purchase before you buy allows you to process what you are doing.
__3__. Withdraw cash before you go to a restaurant or shopping and set a fixed budget you must stick to. Also, any change that comes from your transactions when you're using cash can be put in jar and deposited into your account.
Finally, be disciplined. __4__. It's about sticking to it, too. You shouldn't be dipping into your savings every time you feel like it. Setting up a standing order from your current account into your savings the moment you receive your salary will ensure you keep up the habit. __5__.
Just as the old saying goes: “A penny saved is a penny earned.” These are some of the actions we can take to help us all become better savers.
A.Learning how to save is important
B.Ask about discounts and pay in cash
C.It's not just about creating that budget
D.Sometimes, saving money can be difficult
E.Another way is to use cash rather than card
F.Ask yourself if you really need to buy something
G.Successful savers stick to their plans and watch the money pile up
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了储蓄的重要性以及如何成为更好的储蓄者。
1.A [根据后文“but a recent study showed that over half of all 22~29yearolds living in the UK have no savings at all. Did they max out on too many things, or are there other factors? And how can we become better savers?( 但最近的一项研究表明,超过一半的22至29岁的英国人根本没有储蓄。是他们在太多事情上达到了极限,还是有其他因素?我们怎样才能成为更好的储蓄者?)”可知,后文but表示转折,提到超过一半的22至29岁的英国人根本没有储蓄以及如何成为更好的储蓄者,由此推知,空处提出储蓄很重要。故A选项“学会如何存钱很重要”符合语境。]
2.F [根据上文“First, put a stop to those impulse buys.(首先,停止冲动购买。)”以及后文“even if it is on sale or looks like a bargain. Impulse buys are done in the heat of the moment and without thought for what it's costing you. Encouraging yourself to question your purchase before you buy allows you to process what you are doing.(即使它正在打折或看起来很便宜。冲动购物是在一时冲动下完成的,没有考虑到你会付出什么代价。鼓励自己在购买之前质疑自己的购买行为,可以让你对自己正在做的事情进行处理。)”可知,本段的主旨是停止冲动购买,后文提到了“即使它正在打折或看起来很便宜”,说明要思考自己是否真正需要买东西,而不是在意价格,故F选项“问自己是否真的需要买东西”符合语境。]
3.E [根据后文“Withdraw cash before you go to a restaurant or shopping and set a fixed budget you must stick to. Also, any change that comes from your transactions when you're using cash can be put in jar and deposited into your account.(在你去餐馆或购物之前提取现金,并设定一个你必须坚持的固定预算。此外,当你使用现金时,交易产生的任何零钱都可以放在罐子里存入你的账户。)”可知,本段的主旨是使用现金来多储蓄。故E选项“另一种方法是用现金而不是信用卡”符合语境。]
4.C [根据上文“Finally, be disciplined.(最后,要自律。)”以及后文“It's about sticking to it, too. You shouldn't be dipping into your savings every time you feel like it. Setting up a standing order from your current account into your savings the moment you receive your salary will ensure you keep up the habit.(这也是关于坚持的问题。你不应该每次想要的时候就动用你的存款。在你拿到工资的那一刻,从你的活期账户中建立一个定期存款账户,这样可以确保你保持这个习惯。)”可知,后文提到了自律也是坚持的问题,说明储蓄不仅仅是创建预算,而是要执行并且坚持。故C选项“这不仅仅是关于创建预算”符合语境。]
5.G [根据上文“Setting up a standing order from your current account into your savings the moment you receive your salary will ensure you keep up the habit.(在你拿到工资的那一刻,从你的活期账户中建立一个定期存款账户,这样可以确保你保持这个习惯。)”可知,上文提到了坚持储蓄的习惯,本句为本段最后一句,应承接上文说明这么做的感受:坚持他们的计划,看着钱越积越多。故G选项“成功的储蓄者坚持他们的计划,看着钱越积越多”符合语境。]
Ⅲ.完形填空
主题:人与社会
体裁:记叙文
话题:帮助别人买单的好人
I was waiting in a checkout line. A woman and two boys were ahead of me. At the cash desk, a whitehaired man had begun to __1__ his goods. Then came the __2__. Sometimes it's a customer with multiple coupons(优惠券), or someone who forgot to __3__ a piece of fruit. Fair enough. One waited.
But today,it was something else. The man didn't have __4__ money. So he began the process of choosing which __5__ to keep and which to hand back. He __6__ over each one before keeping or abandoning it. We waited. Longer lines surged ahead.
Eventually, his __7__ came to an end. The man turned back to us as he left, __8__ and apologetic. We __9__ off his chagrin(懊恼). It could happen to anyone.
But I had no idea just how __10__ the family of three ahead of me were until their turn came. The woman asked the cashier to add all the __11__ goods to her bill as quickly as possible. Then the two boys __12__ through the exit with the small bag of groceries. When they returned, it was clear that their mission had been __13__.
Then I realized all it took to witness this flash of __14__ was waiting a little longer in a checkout line. I could have caught the bus. But I felt so __15__ on my feet that I walked home instead.
1.A.bag B.list
C.check D.receive
2.A.question B.barrier
C.difficulty D.conflict
3.A.fetch B.slice
C.weigh D.taste
4.A.adequate B.pocket
C.extra D.bonus
5.A.tools B.items
C.drinks D.snacks
6.A.doubted B.glanced
C.shifted D.paused
7.A.delay B.evaluation
C.checkup D.selection
8.A.thrilled B.anxious
C.embarrassed D.satisfied
9.A.blew B.waved
C.cut D.kicked
10.A.helpless B.sympathetic
C.patient D.annoyed
11.A.expensive B.thrownaway
C.leftbehind D.major
12.A.dashed B.slipped
C.walked D.moved
13.A.accomplished B.failed
C. postponed D.started
14.A.tenderness B.courage
C.kindness D.tolerance
15.A.fast B.heavy
C.clumsy D.light
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在超市买东西时,遇到帮助别人买单的好人的故事。
1.A [考查动词词义辨析。句意:在收银台,一位白发苍苍的男人已经开始把他的商品装进袋子里。A.bag把……装进袋子;B.list列清单;C.check 检查;D.receive收到。根据语境和前文“At the cash desk, a whitehaired man had begun to”可知,此处指在收银台打包自己买的商品。]
2.B [考查名词词义辨析。句意:然后障碍来了。A.question问题;B.barrier障碍,阻碍;C.difficulty困难;D.conflict冲突。根据语境和后文“Sometimes it's a customer with multiple coupons (优惠券), or someone who forgot to __3__ a piece of fruit.”可知,此处表示收银台这儿发生的各种影响收银进度的障碍。]
3.C [考查动词词义辨析。句意:有时是有很多张优惠券的顾客,或者是忘记称水果重量的人。A.fetch 取来;B.slice切成薄片;C.weigh称重;D.taste品尝。根据语境和前文“Sometimes it's a customer with multiple coupons(优惠券), or someone who forgot to”可知,此处表示有人忘记称水果的重量,从而耽误收银进度。]
4.A [考查形容词和名词词义辨析。句意:这个人没有足够的钱。A.adequate足够的;B.pocket袖珍的;C.extra额外的;D.bonus奖金。根据后文“So he began the process of choosing which __5__ to keep and which to hand back.”可知,老人没有足够的钱来买下所有的东西。]
5.B [考查名词词义辨析。句意:因此,他开始了选择保留哪些物品和归还哪些物品的过程。A.tools工具;B.items物品;C.drinks饮料;D.snacks 小吃,零食。根据前文“At the cash desk, a whitehaired man had begun to __1__ his goods”可知,此处指老人要结账的物品,呼应前文goods用items。]
6.D [考查动词词义辨析。句意:他在每一个东西上都停顿了一下,是保留或放弃它。A.doubted怀疑;B.glanced瞥见;C.shifted转移;D.paused暂停,停顿。根据语境和后文“We waited.Longer lines surged ahead.”可知,他在选每个东西时都停顿一下。]
7.D [考查名词词义辨析。句意:最终,他的选择结束。A.delay推迟;B.evaluation评估;C.checkup检查;D.selection选择。根据前文“So he began the process of choosing which __5__ to keep and which to hand back.”可知,此处指老人终于选完了东西。]
8.C [考查形容词词义辨析。句意:那个男人在离开时转身对着我们,尴尬又抱歉。A.thrilled激动的;B.anxious焦虑的;C.embarrassed尴尬的;D.satisfied满意的。根据前文“He __6__ over each one before keeping or abandoning it.We waited.Longer lines surged ahead.”以及后文“and apologetic”可知,此处指老人因耽误了别人的时间,感到尴尬和抱歉。]
9.B [考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们挥手示意他不要懊恼。A.blew吹;B.waved挥动;C.cut切;D.kicked踢。根据语境和后文“off his chagrin (懊恼).It could happen to anyone”可知,此处表示队伍后面的人挥手示意他不要懊恼。]
10.B [考查形容词词义辨析。句意:直到轮到他们,我才知道前面那一家三口是多么富有同情心。A.helpless无助的;B.sympathetic有同情心的;C.patient有耐心的;D.annoyed生气的。根据后文“The woman asked the cashier to add all the __11__ goods to her bill as quickly as possible.Then the two boys __12__ through the exit with the small bag of groceries.When they returned, it was clear that their mission had been __13__.”可知,此处表示这家人很有同情心。]
11.C [考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这位妇女要求收银员尽快把所有剩下的物品都加到她的账单上。A.expensive昂贵的;B.thrownaway扔掉的;C.leftbehind留下的,剩下的;D.major主要的。根据语境和前文“So he began the process of choosing which __5__ to keep and which to hand back.”可知,此处指老人因没有钱结账而剩下的物品。]
12.A [考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后,这两个男孩拿着那小袋食品从出口冲了出去。A.dashed猛冲;B.slipped滑动;C.walked散步;D.moved移动。根据语境和前文“The woman asked the cashier to add all the __11__ goods to her bill as quickly as possible.”可知,时间紧急,这两个男孩拿着东西冲了出去。]
13.A [考查动词词义辨析。句意:当他们回来时,很明显他们的任务已经完成了。A.accomplished完成;B.failed失败;C.postponed推迟;D.started开始。根据语境和前文“When they returned”可知,男孩们回来说明东西已经送到了,即他们的任务已经完成了。]
14.C [考查名词词义辨析。句意:然后我意识到,要见证这一瞬间的善意,只需要在结账队伍中多等一会儿。A.tenderness亲切;B.courage勇气;C.kindness善良D.tolerance忍受。根据前文“The woman asked the cashier to add all the __11__ goods to her bill as quickly as possible.Then the two boys __12__ through the exit with the small bag of groceries.”可知,此处表示作者见证了这家人的善良。]
15.D [考查形容词词义辨析。句意:但是我觉得自己的脚步很轻,所以我步行回家。A.fast快的;B.heavy重的;C.clumsy笨拙的;D.light轻的。根据语境和后文“I walked home instead”可知,作者走路回家是因为觉得自己脚很轻,即他心情很好,步履轻快。]
Ⅳ.读后续写
主题:人与社会
体裁:记叙文
话题:艰难抉择
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。
A few years back, we found ourselves in financial difficulties.With two small children to feed, making ends meet was hard.People around us kept saying, “Think positive.” “One day, you'll get there.” and “You'll be okay.”
It's difficult to do that when you think there's no end in sight, but my husband and I decided not to be depressed about it but to make the most of what we had.After all, we were all healthy and happy; that was important, too.
But, one Tuesday, we hit rock bottom.My husband said we needed groceries and asked me for some money.I did not have any, we were broke.He said he would put it on the credit card.No money there, either.But it was Tuesday, and payday was not until Friday.How were we going to feed the kids?
During that time, I was very busy and was devoted to an important project.The boss John promised me that I would get a big bonus if the project was finished well.
That day, I told my husband I had to go to work, and that I would think about it on my way there.I knew I had to think positive and somehow it would work out.
I was getting a ride with my coworker, Jeff, since we were a onecar family, and I considered asking him if I could borrow twenty dollars.But he was already nice enough to give me a ride every day, and I did not want him to think I was trying to take advantage.
So, when I arrived at work, I was in a bit of a panic.Who should I ask? What if no one could help me? What would I do? I knew I had to think positive, so I decided to swallow my pride and ask another coworker for some money.I would write an IOU, be thankful, and hope this situation would never happen again.
But before getting to that coworker, I went first to our locker room.I was surprised to see an envelope in my employee mailbox.What was that about?
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。
I hesitantly pulled out the envelope.________________________________________________________________________
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I grasped the twentydollar bill and rushed to John's office, grateful.________________________________________________________________________
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I hesitantly pulled out the envelope. Inside lay a neatly folded note and a crisp twentydollar bill.The note read, “We've seen your dedication to the project even in tough times.This is a small advance, no strings attached.You've got this!” The message was written by my boss John.Overcome with a mix of relief and gratitude, I found tears welled up in my eyes.This unexpected kindness meant I could buy groceries for my children.
I grasped the twentydollar bill and rushed to John's office, grateful. To my surprise, John greeted me with a broad smile.“Just the person I wanted to see,” he said, sliding an envelope across his desk.“Given your outstanding efforts on the project, we've decided to give you a bonus early.” As I opened it, more money spilled out.In that moment, I realized that staying positive and persevering paid off, and that the support of my colleagues and employer lifted me out of the darkest days of our financial struggle.
[语篇解读] 本文以家庭困境为线索展开。讲述了一对年轻夫妇在经济拮据时期面临的艰难抉择。作为两个孩子的父母,他们常常入不敷出,虽然周围人都劝他们“保持乐观”,但现实的窘迫让这些安慰显得苍白无力。直到某个周二,他们发现既没有现金也没有信用卡额度来购买食物,而距离发薪日还有三天,这让他们陷入了绝境。妻子虽然工作努力且有望获得项目奖金,但远水难解近渴,在搭同事便车上班的路上,她内心挣扎着是否要开口借钱——既不想辜负同事的好意,又不得不解决孩子的温饱问题。就在她终于决定放下尊严向同事求助时,却在员工信箱意外发现一个神秘信封。
[详解]
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我犹豫地掏出信封。”可知,第一段可描写信封里的东西以及作者的感受。
②由第二段首句内容“我抓住那张20美元的钞票,满怀感激地冲向John的办公室。”可知,第二段可描写John也给作者提供了帮助,以及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索: 打开信封——发现钱和纸条——感激——见老板——获得更多帮助——感悟
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