外研版（2019）选择性必修第四册 Unit4 Everyday economics单元过关检测（有解析）
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Unit4 单元过关检测
第一部分 阅读
[共两节, 满分50分]
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
（2020 辽宁丹东一模）Here are some fancy items highly recommended to you to enrich or improve your daily life.
Beauty of mushrooms
Artist and photographer Jill Bliss will change your view of mushrooms with her photos, which you can find at http://bit. ly/mushroomphotos. Bliss arranges mushrooms and other objects she sees in nature almost like bunches of flowers.
Out in the Storm
All the components of great pop music —exciting songwriting, a commanding singer, and a band that plays with total commitment — are there and shining like diamonds on Waxahatchee’s new album, Out in the Storm. In what’s turning out to be a very impressive year for female bandleaders, writer/singer Katie Crutchfield and her rocking all-female band are experiencing one success after another.
Circa
If you’re tired from your international flight, trying to remember if the kids will still be awake for your call or to schedule a conference call for work, the app Circa can help you keep track of time in different time zones of the world. It’ll give you one less thing to worry about. The app is $3. 99 for iOS and free for Android users.
Their Finest
The movie Their Finest, set during World War II, centers on the film division of the British Ministry of Information, where Catrin Cole（Gemma Arterton） is employed, making movies that appeal to women. Film critic Peter Rainer writes that “the film’s best comic character is Ambrose Hilliard... performed with plenty of playful fun by that great scene-stealer Bill Nighy.” Their Finest is available on DVD and Blu-ray.
1. What do we know about Katie Crutchfield’s band
A. It performs folk music.
B. Its target audience is women.
C. It is an overnight success.
D. Its members are female.
2. What is the main function of the app Circa
A. To tell world time across different places.
B. To record users’ important meetings.
C. To remind users of international calls.
D. To recommend overseas flights to users.
3. Which of the following is one of the characters in the movie Their Finest
A. Gemma Arterton.
B. Ambrose Hilliard.
C. Peter Rainer.
D. Bill Nighy.
B
（2020 河北衡水中学二调）In beautiful rural Montana lies the town of Livingston. Around half the students in the Livingston School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, according to local educator Rachael Jones, known as “Farmer Jones” . She is the director of the Livingston Farm to School program, which uses the district’s two greenhouses and four gardens to grow food that supplements（补充）school meals while offering kids hands- on lessons. Jones said, “In many places around the country, if you can’t pay for your school meal, you don’t eat. Well, here, we don’t turn anyone away.”
The town’s school district and community members started the program eight years ago. It was part of the National Farm to School Network, which aims to increase access to local food and nutrition education across the country. Jones, who attended public school in Livingston as a kid, has headed up the local program since 2014. Farm to School enriches curriculums in all of the schools through garden lessons, cafeteria and kitchen lessons, and classroom lessons.
Research has shown that healthy school meals can better academic performance, including improving test scores. Though the Farm to School program is not aimed only at lower-income students, Jones said, “Such kids are more likely to eat lunch provided by the school.” Eventually she wants to get healthy, affordable meals on the plate of every child in Livingston.
It is important for kids to understand where their food comes from. That’s a life-changing experience for them. Jones said, “When I grew up a big force in my life was my grandma Ethel. She taught me from a really early age the value of growing my own food. I worked in her gardens with her and somehow, through all of those experiences—eating her tomatoes and canning pickles（泡菜）with her—it really built up my trust and knowledge in food systems. I, m so thankful to her!”
4. Who is “Farmer Jones” according to the text
A. A local farmer.
B. A community volunteer.
C. A teacher in a local school.
D. A student in a local school.
5. Why is the Livingston Farm to School program set
A. To offer students food and lessons.
B. To help local farmers make a living.
C. To provide part-time jobs for students.
D. To improve local environmental protection.
6. What can we know from Paragraph 3
A. The program was short of money.
B. Students were facing health problems.
C. The program offered all students free meals.
D. Students’ study performance progresses due to healthy meals.
7. What makes Jones so confident in food systems
A. Her grandma’s suggestions.
B. Her childhood experiences.
C. Her college education.
D. Her healthy lifestyles.
C
（2020 广西柳州 二模）Chinese consumers’ crazy appetite for luxury goods and services appears unstoppable, with just 2 percent of the Chinese population responsible for one-third of the world’s luxury items.
As China’s economic miracle develops, the market opportunities for all sorts of luxury goods and services are increasing. Luxury consumption in China now extends ways beyond well-known car, clothing and jewelry brands. For example, the luxury jet market in China is the fastest-growing in the world, even outstripping that of the United States, with a market share of 25 percent. This trend appears to continue, with 20 to 30 percent growth expected in China, compared with only 2 to 3 percent in the US. But more importantly, China’s luxury jet market growth represents a major development in the private consumption of luxury items.
China’s high-quality red wine market also provides evidence of the growth in private consumption of luxury goods. In 2013, China became the largest market for red wine in the world, even overtaking France, with 1.86 billion bottles consumed in China last year. Over the past five years, China’s red wine consumption has grown 136 percent.
According to my ongoing consumer research in this area while working at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, public consumption of such expensive global luxury brands such as Prada and Armani is easily explained by the desire to “gain face” and publicly display social climbing through material possessions. On the other hand, it is “self-reward” that lies behind consumer motivation in this area. Chinese consumers who have experienced rapid financial and economic gains appear particularly prone to the need to reward themselves for their success. But this has little to do with “gaining face” and impressing others and much more to do with the need for personal contentment.
Finally, the growth in private luxury consumption in China is set to continue in part due to the maturity of the Chinese consumer and advancement of Chinese consumer culture generally.
8. What do you think the author would most probably be
A. A news reporter.
B. An accountant.
C. A professor.
D. A conductor.
9. What can we learn from Paragraphs 2 and 3
A. China’s luxury jet market growth is only 2% to 3%.
B. France was once the largest market for red wine in the world before 2013.
C. The luxury jet market in the US shares 25% of the jet consumption in the world.
D. China’s red wine consumption has increased to 1.86 billion bottles since 2013.
10. The main idea of the fourth paragraph is ________.
A. public consumption of global luxury brands is increasing
B. Chinese consumers have experienced rapid financial and economic gains
C. Chinese consumers enjoy “gain face” and “self-reward”
D. the reason why Chinese consumers are fond of the global luxury goods
11. What can be the best title for the passage
A. Future Private Luxury Consumption in China
B. Chinese Appetite for Luxury Goods and Services
C. The Potential Luxury Jet Market in China
D. The Maturity of the Chinese Consumers
D
（2020 山东淄博一模）The idea that richer countries are happier may seem intuitively obvious. However, in 1974, research by economist Richard Easterlin found otherwise. He discovered that while individuals with higher incomes were more likely to be happy, this did not hold at a national level. In the United States, for example, average income per person rose steadily between 1946 and 1970, but reported happiness levels showed no positive long-term trend； in fact, they declined between 1960 and 1970. These differences between nation- level and individual results gave rise to the term “Easterlin Paradox”: the idea that a higher rate of economic growth does not result in higher long-term happiness.
Having access to additional income seems to only provide a temporary surge in happiness. Since a certain minimum income is needed for basic necessities, it’s possible that the happiness boost from extra cash isn’t that great once you rise above the poverty line. This would explain Easterlin’s findings in the United States and other developed countries. He argued that life satisfaction does rise with average incomes but only in the short term.
Recent research has challenged the Easterlin Paradox, however. In 2013, sociologists Ruut Veenhoven and Floris Vergunst conducted a study using statistics from the World Database of Happiness. Their analysis revealed a positive correlation between economic growth and happiness. Another study by the University of Michigan found that there is no maximum wealth threshold at which more money ceases to contribute to your happiness： “If there is a satiation point, we are yet to reach it.” The study’s findings suggested that every extra dollar you earn makes you happier. With much debate about the relationship between money and happiness, it’s clear that happiness itself is a complex concept and depends on many factors.
According to psychologists Selin Kesebir and Shigehiro Oishi, happiness also depends on how your income compares to the people around you. They argue that a country’s economic growth only makes its citizens happier if wealth is evenly distributed. In emerging countries with high income inequality—where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer~ average happiness tends to drop because only relatively few people benefit from the economic prosperity. This suggests that governments should consider implementing policies to ensure more equal distribution of wealth. The happier people are, the more productive they are likely to become, thus leading to improved economic outcomes at the individual and national levels.
The debate about the relationship between wealth and happiness continues, with arguments for and against richer countries being happier. However, it is clear that wealth alone isn’t enough to make us happy. The effect of income inequality on happiness shows that happiness is a social responsibility. We need to remember the positive effects of generosity, altruism, and building social connections. Perhaps our focus should be less on how much money we have, and more on how we use it.
12. According to the passage, Easterlin Paradox refers to ________.
A. the fact that the more money, the happier people will feel
B. the suggestion that money should be given the top priority
C. the question how economic outcomes are distributed nationwide
D. the opinion that higher income doesn’t necessarily generate happiness
13. The underlined word “satiation” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “________”.
A. satisfaction
B. controversial
C. central
D. sensitive
14. What is the major reason for people’s unhappiness related to money
A. Money is not enough.
B. Money is not fairly distributed.
C. Rich people are richer.
D. Unequal money paid for equal work.
15. Which of the following might be the best title of this passage
A. It’s all relative
B. Easterlin Paradox
C. The economic of happiness
D. Raising income, raising happiness
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能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
（2020 安徽黄山一模）The small habits really damage the wallet. So here’s how you could be $500 richer or more every month!
·Make your own coffee
Think about how much you pay for that fancy latte （拿铁咖啡）with special milk each morning. 16 “When you see these numbers showing the ‘latte effect’ over a lifetime, you may be more inspired to make your own,” says Vera Gibbons, a personal finance expert. You can save $100 to $150 every month.
·Bring breakfast and lunch to work
17 . Therefore, purchasing breakfast and lunch during the week seems like an easy option yet expensive one. Natasha Smith, a personal finance expert, says one certain way to save money is to prepare your meals. “Start by packing a lunch every day instead of eating out to save $30 to $50 a week.” You can save $120 to $200 per month.
18
“Eating in weekly instead of going out can save $20 per person per meal, or more than $250 over a couple of months, , ‘ says Len Hayduchok, a financial planner. If you meet up with four friends twice a month, that’s about $100 once right there, not including drinks. 19 .
·Make your home more energy-efficient
“Not only will using less gas and electricity save money on your bills, it’s good for the environment, too, ” says Tracy. 20 . Removing devices when they’re not in use and turning off lights are very useful. You can save $70 each month.
·Grow your own vegetables
Grow yourself your own little garden and save money, while also eating healthier food. “The more you grow, the more you save,” says Hayduchok. He recommends planting a small piece of land in your yard or sunny spot in your home.
A. Eat more healthily and cheaply
B. It starts your day more effectively
C. We are all in a rush in the morning
D. You can save about $200 each month
E. Invite friends over instead of going out
F. You can make your own for 20 cents per cup
G. There are a few painless ways to cut your bill
第二部分 语言运用
[共两节, 满分30分]
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
（2020 四川宜宾一模）Ajay Munot, a rich business-man in India, has built and donated 90 houses to the poor, instead of spending the money on a wedding for his daughter.
Munot had been 21 to spend $115, 000 on his daughter Shreya’s wedding, but after talking with Shreya, he decided there was a better way to 22 all the money, which was to help those in need.
They both agreed that providing the poor with their own houses was the best idea. Munot began 23 90 houses in a land belonging to him. On the big day, the bride and groom were the ones who handed the keys to the newly built 24 to the carefully selected persons.
In order to qualify for a new home, people needed to 25 some standards—they had to be poor, and didn’t suffer from alcohol, drug or gambling addiction. The few 26 selected didn’t just get a roof over their heads, but also 27 to electricity and clean drinking water, things that they could only 28 before.
As for Shreya, she said that her father’s 29 is the greatest wedding gift he could have given her. “I am very happy with the 30 we made and consider it the biggest gift for my wedding., ‘
The 90 houses measure 12 by 20 square feet, feature two windows and two doors, and have all been 31 red and white. They’re basic by Western standards, but for their 32 owners, they are more than what they had ever hoped for.
Ajay Munot told reporters that all 33 businessmen should do something similar for their children’s weddings, 34 wasting the money.
“This is a new chapter in history and I hope that the same 35 will be followed by other rich communities, ” he said. “We have some responsibilities towards our society.”
21. A. planning B. inspiring C. managing D. pretending
22.A. save B. cost C. earn D. spend
23. A. constructing B. destroying C. buying D. decorating
24. A. gardens B. yards C. houses D. rooms
25. A. achieve B. make C. challenge D. meet
26. A. faithful B. lucky C. kind D. poor
27. A. approach B. entrance C. access D. solution
28. A. dream of B. put up with C. worry about D. show off
29. A. loyalty B. honesty C. belief D. kindness
30. A. regret B. decision C. comment D. progress
31. A. painted B. washed C. built D. discovered
32. A. old B. exhausted C. new D. negative
33. A. healthy B. wealthy C. nice D. careful
34. A. regardless of B. but for C. out of D. instead of
35. A. situation B. theory C. guidance D. concept
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。
（2020 海南三沙高三检测）In today’s world of mobile payment, all we really need 36 （survive） is a smart phone. But one company is hoping to make traditional wallets cool again, by 37 （bring） them into the digital age.
Armenian firm Volterman’s smart wallet takes security to a new level. It’s fitted with different technologies, such as 38 alarm, a GPS tracker, and even a camera you’re your smart phone and wallet become separate, the alarm will warn you 39 you don’t leave it behind. And if your wallet 40 （lose） or stolen, the GPS tracker can help you reach it.
Even 41 （interest） is the front-facing camera. “If someone dares to open your wallet 42 permission, a little camera inside 43 （take） a picture and send it to your mobile phone. You will find it 44 （easy）by receiving a picture of the thief,” Azat Tovmasyan, Volterman’s founder, told news site Banks, am. The high-tech wallet will be released later this year and will come in three 45 （model）, with the cheapest expected to cost $179.
第三部分 写作
[共两节, 满分40分]
第一节（满分15分）
（2020 山东临沂月考）假设你是李华, 上周你在国外某网络书店买了一本英文词典, 收到后你发现了一些质量问题, 请你给书店经理写一封电子邮件, 说明情况和自己的要求。词数80左右（开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数）。 内容包括：
1. 购买的时间；
2. 发现的问题（印刷错误、缺页等）;
3. 要求退款或换货。
Dear Manager,
I’m writing to tell you something that happened to me. _____________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
（2020 江西名师联盟一模）It was the late 1930s, and things were tough. Mum had a hard time raising us on her own in our small community of New Westminster, BC. My dad had drowned in Pitt Lake, five years ago. Looking back, I realize what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would tuck a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, because our soles（鞋底）were worn out. When we got home, Mum would have “French toast” ready for us. Constant moving was typical for my family in those times. Rent was 25 dollars a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would be evicted right after Christmas on the first of January.
Christmas was approaching, and we were entitled to a twenty-five-dollar Christmas fund from social services. The inspector came to our house, and searched it from top to bottom to be sure we didn’t have any food hidden away. When he didn’t find any, he issued the cheque to Mum. Mum said that instead of buying food, she would use the 25 dollars to pay back rent, assuring us all of a roof over our heads for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for Christmas.
Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees, shoveling snow, and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots. Boots that weren’t patched, boots with no cardboard in the soles. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were ten-inch Top Genuine Pierre Paris and they had a price of 23 dollars.
Well, the big day came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. I was excited, as I hurried up the road to the shoe store, but on the way I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorations. It was then I realized at our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for Christmas goodies. I knew that we would have no turkey or ham for Christmas, and I felt sad.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
As I continued walking I began to reconsider my plan. _____________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With great excitement and tears in my eyes, I knocked on the door. ___________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案：
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：日常生活。本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了四个可以丰富或改善日常生活的事物。
1. D细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“In what’s turning out to be a very impressive year for female bandleaders，writer/singer Katie Crutchfield and her rocking all-female band are experiencing one success after another. ”可知，Katie Crutchfield 的乐队成员都是女性。故选D。
2. A 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“...the app Circa can help you keep track of time in different time zones of the world.” 可知，Circa应用程序可以帮助你记录世界上不同时区的时间，故选A。
3. B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Film critic Peter Rainer writes that “the film’s best comic character is Ambrose Hilliard...” 可知，Their Finest电影中最出色的角色之一是Ambrose Hilliard。故选B。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：利用温室、花园种植粮食。本文是一篇说明文，介绍了 Rachael Jones是利文斯顿“农场到学校”项目的负责人，该项目利用这一地区的两个温室和四个花园来种植粮食，以补充学校膳食，同时为孩子们提供实践课程。得益于这一项目，利文斯顿学区大约一半的学生有资格享受免费或减价午餐。
4. C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的local educator Rachael Jones可知，Rachael Jones是学校的老师。选项C（当地学校的一位老师）切题，故选C。
5. A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“...Farm to School program, which uses the district’s two greenhouses and four gardens to grow food that supplements school meals while offering kids hands-on lessons.（……‘农场到学校’项目利用这一地区的两个温室和 四个花园来种植食物，以补充学校膳食，同时为孩子们提供实践课程）”可知，Farm to School program后面的非限制性定语从句是补充说明这一项目的’选项A （为了给学生提供食物和课程）切题，故选A。
6. D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Research has shown that healthy school meals can better academic performance, including improving test scores.（研究表明，健康的学校膳食可以使学习 成绩更好，包括提高考试分数）”可知，健康膳食可以使学生 提高学习成绩。选项D （由于健康膳食，学生的学习成绩会提高）切题，故选D。
7. B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I worked in her gardens with her and somehow, through all of those experiences—eating her tomatoes and canning pickles with her—it really built up my trust and knowledge in food systems.（我和她一起在她的花园里工 作，不知何故，通过所有那些经历——和她一起吃她的西红柿和罐头泡菜——真正增进了我对食物系统的信任和知识）”可推断，她小时候和祖母一起劳作、生活的经历使得她信任食物系统。选项B （她孩童时期的经历）切题，故选B。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：中国消费者对奢侈品热捧。本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国消费者对全球奢侈品和服务的热烈追捧及其背后的原因。
8. C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“According to my ongoing consumer research in this area while working at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing...（根据我在北京国际经济贸易大学工作期间对这一领域进行的消费者的研究……）”可知’作者可能是一位大学教授，故C项正确。
9. B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In 2013，China became the largest market for red wine in the world, even overtaking France...”可知，2013年，中国超过法国成为世界上最大的红酒消费市场，也就是说2013年之前，法国是世界上最大的红酒消费市场，故B项正确。
10. D主旨大意题。根据第四段内容可知，本段主要介绍中国消费者喜爱全球奢侈品的原因，故D项正确。
11. B 主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第一段中的“Chinese consumers’ crazy appetite for luxury goods and services appears unstoppable...”可知，本文主要介绍了中国人对全球奢侈品和服务的热烈追捧及其背后的原因，故B项正确。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：开心经济。本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了处于怎样的经济状态，人们才会幸福。
12. D 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Easterlin Paradox是指收入高的人不一定更开心，因此选D。
13. A 词义猜测题。前文提到 there is no maximum wealth threshold, 指还没有一个临界点，在这个点上钱将不会使人开心。因此可以推测，应该是如果有这样一个让人满足的点，我们还没有达到，因此选A。
14. B 细节理解题。在第四段中提到，只有财富平均分配了人们才会开心，建议政府也应该对财富的unequal distribution采取措施，因此选Bo
15. C主旨大意题。首先A选项说得太宽泛了，没有一个具体的内容，因此不选。B选项的Easterlin Paradox只是钱与幸福关系中的一种理论，并不能概括全文，文中作者并没有给出一个定论，财富的增长一定会使人开心，因此D项也是错误的。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了开心经济。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：自己动手节约开支。本文是一篇说明文，本文告诉人们在日常生活中，通过自己动手制作咖啡、自带食物上班、自己栽种蔬菜等方式，可以节省部分开支。
16. F 关联逻辑法解题。根据空前一句“Think about how much you pay for...each morning. ”可知，F项“你可以花20美分自己制作一杯咖啡”衔接上文，符合语境，故选F。
17. C关联逻辑法解题。根据该段小标题“Bring breakfast and lunch to work”以及空后的“Therefore”及语境可知，之所以购买早餐与午餐，是因为早上时间比较紧，没法自己准备。故选C。
18. E设题位置法解题。根据文章结构和空处所在位置可知，空处为本段的小标题。根据该段的内容，尤其是If you meet up with four friends twice a month可知，该部分讲述的是可以邀请朋友到家里吃饭，而不是外出就餐。故选E。
19. D关联逻辑法解题。根据该段内容可知，该段主要讲在家吃饭比外出吃饭要省钱；又根据空格前一句中的twice a month, that’s about $100 once right there, not including drinks 可知，D 项符合语境。
20. G关联逻辑法解题。该空前一句讲的是节能的好处，空后讲的是具体在哪些方面可以节能省钱，G项承上启下，符合语境。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：为穷人建房。这是一篇记叙文。短文主要讲了印度一个富有的商人Ajay Munot为穷人建了很多房子，作为女儿结婚时的礼物，他认为这是一种更好的花钱的方法，希望会有人效仿这种做法。
21. A上下文语境题。句意：Munot原本计划（plan）为女儿Shreya的婚礼花费11. 5万美元，但在和Shreya谈过之后，他决定用一个更好的办法来花这笔钱，那就是帮助那些需要帮助的人。 故答案为A。
22. D 下文语境题。跟女儿Shreya聊完后，他觉得有更好的方式来花费（spend）这些钱，根据下文all the money可知应使用 “spend”，故答案为D。
23. A 下文语境题。根据下文 90 houses in a land belonging to him 可知，Munot开始在自己的土地上建（construct） 90座房子，故 答案为A。
24. C 上文语境题。根据上文 They both agreed that providing the poor with their own houses可知，在婚礼当天新郎和新娘把房子（house）的钥匙给那些精心挑选出来的人，故答案为C。
25. D上下文语境题。句意：为了有获得一个新家的资格，人们需要达到一些标准——他们必须很穷，而且不酗酒、吸毒或赌博成瘾。根据句意可知有资格获得房子的人要满足（meet）一些要求，故答案为D。
26. B上下文语境题。句意：少数被选中的幸运儿不仅有了栖身之所，还能用上电并喝干净的饮用水，这些都是他们以前只有做梦才能拥有的。此处指挑选出来的这几个人是幸运的 （lucky），故答案为B。
27. C上下文语境题。句意：少数被选中的幸运儿不仅有了栖身之所，还能有机会（access）用上电并喝干净的饮用水，这些都是 他们以前只有做梦才能拥有的。故答案为C。
28. A上下文语境题。句意：少数被选中的幸运儿不仅有了栖身之所，还能有机会用上电并喝干净的饮用水，这些都是他们以前只有做梦（dream of）才能拥有的。故答案为A。
29. D上文语境题。Shreya说她父亲的善良（kindness）是她收到的最好的结婚礼物，故答案为D。
30. B上下文语境题。句意：我对我们的决定（decision）感到非常满意，我认为这是我婚礼上最大的礼物。故选B。
31. A下文语境题。根据下文red and white可知，此处指房子是刷（paint）成红色和白色的，故答案为A。
32. C上下文语境题。这些房子是建给那些有需要的人的，他们是房子新的（new）主人，故答案为C。
33. B 上下文语境题。句意：Ajay Munot告诉记者，所有富有的（wealthy）商人都应该为他们孩子的婚礼做类似的事情，而不是浪费钱。故答案为B。
34. D上下文语境题。句意：Ajay Munot告诉记者，所有富有的商人都应该为他们孩子的婚礼做类似的事情，而不是（instead of）浪费钱。故答案为D。
35. D上下文语境题。此处指Ajay Munot希望这种新的理念（concept）会被其他富人群体所接受，故答案为D。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活与学习）；话题：智能钱包。本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一种即将上市的智能钱包。
36. to survive考查非谓语动词。动词不定式作目的状语。句意：在当今的移动支付世界，我们生存真正需要的是一部智能手机。
37. bringing考査非谓语动词。根据空前的介词by可知，空处作该介词的宾语，故用动名词形式。句意：但有一家公司希望通过将传统钱包带入数字时代，让它们再次变酷。
38. an 考查冠词。根据该句中的a GPS tracker, and even a camera并 结合语境可知，该处泛指“一个警报器”，且al的读音是以元音音素开头，故用不定冠词an。
39. so考查连词。句意：如果你的智能手机和钱包分开了，警报器会提醒你，这样你就不会忘记它。根据前后语境可知，空处前后表示因果关系，故用so表结果。
40. is lost考查动词的时态和语态。句意：如果你的钱包丢失或被盗，GPS跟踪器可以帮助你找到它。if引导的条件状语从句中可用一般现在时表示将来，故空处用一般现在时；根据语境可知，空处表示丢失的状态，故用is lost。
41. more interesting考查形容词的比较级。上文介绍了如果你的钱包丢失或被盗，GPS跟踪器可以帮助你找到它的情况，结合该句 中的Even可知，此处表示“更有趣的是前置摄像头”。故该处用形容词的比较级。
42. without考査介词。根据语境可知，如果有人敢在未经允许的情况下打开你的钱包，里面的一个小相机就会拍下照片并发送到你的智能手机上。without permission意为“未经允许”，为固定用法。
43. will take考查时态。分析句子结构可知，该句为主从复合句，从句为if引导的条件状语从句，使用了一般现在时，故主句用一般将来时。句意：如果有人胆敢在未经允许的情况下打开你的钱包，里面的一个小相机就会拍下照片并发送到你的智能手机上。
44. easily考査副词。空处修饰动词find，故用副词形式。
45. models 考查名词的单复数。model为可数名词，根据空前的 three可知，该空用复数形式。句意：这种髙科技钱包的三个模型将于今年晚些时候上市，预计最便宜的价格是179美元。
第一节 One possible version：
Dear Manager,
I’m writing to tell you something that happened to me.
Last week I bought an English dictionary from your online bookstore to help me with my English study. It cost me 25 dollars. But unfortunately when I received it, I found it beyond my satisfaction. There were quite a few misprints and some of the pages were even missing!
I’d like my money back or at least you can change this dictionary for another copy! Personally you should have checked the dictionary to make sure that the dictionary was of high quality before you delivered it to your customer.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 One possible version：
As I continued walking I began to reconsider my plan. I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of boots while my mother was home in tears. She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents. Across the street from the bus stop was a big grocery store. I realized that 25 dollars I had worked so hard for went a long way towards lights, decorations and a turkey. After finishing shopping, I went home.
With great excitement and tears in my eyes, I knocked on the door. I could hardly wait to see my mother’s face! When Mum opened the door, some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor, and she just stood there, dumbfounded. Holding back the tears, I said, “Merry Christmas!” That day I got enough hugs and kisses from Mum to last two lifetimes.
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第一部分 阅读
[共两节, 满分50分]
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
（2020 辽宁丹东一模）Here are some fancy items highly recommended to you to enrich or improve your daily life.
Beauty of mushrooms
Artist and photographer Jill Bliss will change your view of mushrooms with her photos, which you can find at http://bit. ly/mushroomphotos. Bliss arranges mushrooms and other objects she sees in nature almost like bunches of flowers.
Out in the Storm
All the components of great pop music —exciting songwriting, a commanding singer, and a band that plays with total commitment — are there and shining like diamonds on Waxahatchee’s new album, Out in the Storm. In what’s turning out to be a very impressive year for female bandleaders, writer/singer Katie Crutchfield and her rocking all-female band are experiencing one success after another.
Circa
If you’re tired from your international flight, trying to remember if the kids will still be awake for your call or to schedule a conference call for work, the app Circa can help you keep track of time in different time zones of the world. It’ll give you one less thing to worry about. The app is $3. 99 for iOS and free for Android users.
Their Finest
The movie Their Finest, set during World War II, centers on the film division of the British Ministry of Information, where Catrin Cole（Gemma Arterton） is employed, making movies that appeal to women. Film critic Peter Rainer writes that “the film’s best comic character is Ambrose Hilliard... performed with plenty of playful fun by that great scene-stealer Bill Nighy.” Their Finest is available on DVD and Blu-ray.
1. What do we know about Katie Crutchfield’s band
A. It performs folk music.
B. Its target audience is women.
C. It is an overnight success.
D. Its members are female.
2. What is the main function of the app Circa
A. To tell world time across different places.
B. To record users’ important meetings.
C. To remind users of international calls.
D. To recommend overseas flights to users.
3. Which of the following is one of the characters in the movie Their Finest
A. Gemma Arterton.
B. Ambrose Hilliard.
C. Peter Rainer.
D. Bill Nighy.
B
（2020 河北衡水中学二调）In beautiful rural Montana lies the town of Livingston. Around half the students in the Livingston School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, according to local educator Rachael Jones, known as “Farmer Jones” . She is the director of the Livingston Farm to School program, which uses the district’s two greenhouses and four gardens to grow food that supplements（补充）school meals while offering kids hands- on lessons. Jones said, “In many places around the country, if you can’t pay for your school meal, you don’t eat. Well, here, we don’t turn anyone away.”
The town’s school district and community members started the program eight years ago. It was part of the National Farm to School Network, which aims to increase access to local food and nutrition education across the country. Jones, who attended public school in Livingston as a kid, has headed up the local program since 2014. Farm to School enriches curriculums in all of the schools through garden lessons, cafeteria and kitchen lessons, and classroom lessons.
Research has shown that healthy school meals can better academic performance, including improving test scores. Though the Farm to School program is not aimed only at lower-income students, Jones said, “Such kids are more likely to eat lunch provided by the school.” Eventually she wants to get healthy, affordable meals on the plate of every child in Livingston.
It is important for kids to understand where their food comes from. That’s a life-changing experience for them. Jones said, “When I grew up a big force in my life was my grandma Ethel. She taught me from a really early age the value of growing my own food. I worked in her gardens with her and somehow, through all of those experiences—eating her tomatoes and canning pickles（泡菜）with her—it really built up my trust and knowledge in food systems. I, m so thankful to her!”
4. Who is “Farmer Jones” according to the text
A. A local farmer.
B. A community volunteer.
C. A teacher in a local school.
D. A student in a local school.
5. Why is the Livingston Farm to School program set
A. To offer students food and lessons.
B. To help local farmers make a living.
C. To provide part-time jobs for students.
D. To improve local environmental protection.
6. What can we know from Paragraph 3
A. The program was short of money.
B. Students were facing health problems.
C. The program offered all students free meals.
D. Students’ study performance progresses due to healthy meals.
7. What makes Jones so confident in food systems
A. Her grandma’s suggestions.
B. Her childhood experiences.
C. Her college education.
D. Her healthy lifestyles.
C
（2020 广西柳州 二模）Chinese consumers’ crazy appetite for luxury goods and services appears unstoppable, with just 2 percent of the Chinese population responsible for one-third of the world’s luxury items.
As China’s economic miracle develops, the market opportunities for all sorts of luxury goods and services are increasing. Luxury consumption in China now extends ways beyond well-known car, clothing and jewelry brands. For example, the luxury jet market in China is the fastest-growing in the world, even outstripping that of the United States, with a market share of 25 percent. This trend appears to continue, with 20 to 30 percent growth expected in China, compared with only 2 to 3 percent in the US. But more importantly, China’s luxury jet market growth represents a major development in the private consumption of luxury items.
China’s high-quality red wine market also provides evidence of the growth in private consumption of luxury goods. In 2013, China became the largest market for red wine in the world, even overtaking France, with 1.86 billion bottles consumed in China last year. Over the past five years, China’s red wine consumption has grown 136 percent.
According to my ongoing consumer research in this area while working at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, public consumption of such expensive global luxury brands such as Prada and Armani is easily explained by the desire to “gain face” and publicly display social climbing through material possessions. On the other hand, it is “self-reward” that lies behind consumer motivation in this area. Chinese consumers who have experienced rapid financial and economic gains appear particularly prone to the need to reward themselves for their success. But this has little to do with “gaining face” and impressing others and much more to do with the need for personal contentment.
Finally, the growth in private luxury consumption in China is set to continue in part due to the maturity of the Chinese consumer and advancement of Chinese consumer culture generally.
8. What do you think the author would most probably be
A. A news reporter.
B. An accountant.
C. A professor.
D. A conductor.
9. What can we learn from Paragraphs 2 and 3
A. China’s luxury jet market growth is only 2% to 3%.
B. France was once the largest market for red wine in the world before 2013.
C. The luxury jet market in the US shares 25% of the jet consumption in the world.
D. China’s red wine consumption has increased to 1.86 billion bottles since 2013.
10. The main idea of the fourth paragraph is ________.
A. public consumption of global luxury brands is increasing
B. Chinese consumers have experienced rapid financial and economic gains
C. Chinese consumers enjoy “gain face” and “self-reward”
D. the reason why Chinese consumers are fond of the global luxury goods
11. What can be the best title for the passage
A. Future Private Luxury Consumption in China
B. Chinese Appetite for Luxury Goods and Services
C. The Potential Luxury Jet Market in China
D. The Maturity of the Chinese Consumers
D
（2020 山东淄博一模）The idea that richer countries are happier may seem intuitively obvious. However, in 1974, research by economist Richard Easterlin found otherwise. He discovered that while individuals with higher incomes were more likely to be happy, this did not hold at a national level. In the United States, for example, average income per person rose steadily between 1946 and 1970, but reported happiness levels showed no positive long-term trend； in fact, they declined between 1960 and 1970. These differences between nation- level and individual results gave rise to the term “Easterlin Paradox”: the idea that a higher rate of economic growth does not result in higher long-term happiness.
Having access to additional income seems to only provide a temporary surge in happiness. Since a certain minimum income is needed for basic necessities, it’s possible that the happiness boost from extra cash isn’t that great once you rise above the poverty line. This would explain Easterlin’s findings in the United States and other developed countries. He argued that life satisfaction does rise with average incomes but only in the short term.
Recent research has challenged the Easterlin Paradox, however. In 2013, sociologists Ruut Veenhoven and Floris Vergunst conducted a study using statistics from the World Database of Happiness. Their analysis revealed a positive correlation between economic growth and happiness. Another study by the University of Michigan found that there is no maximum wealth threshold at which more money ceases to contribute to your happiness： “If there is a satiation point, we are yet to reach it.” The study’s findings suggested that every extra dollar you earn makes you happier. With much debate about the relationship between money and happiness, it’s clear that happiness itself is a complex concept and depends on many factors.
According to psychologists Selin Kesebir and Shigehiro Oishi, happiness also depends on how your income compares to the people around you. They argue that a country’s economic growth only makes its citizens happier if wealth is evenly distributed. In emerging countries with high income inequality—where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer~ average happiness tends to drop because only relatively few people benefit from the economic prosperity. This suggests that governments should consider implementing policies to ensure more equal distribution of wealth. The happier people are, the more productive they are likely to become, thus leading to improved economic outcomes at the individual and national levels.
The debate about the relationship between wealth and happiness continues, with arguments for and against richer countries being happier. However, it is clear that wealth alone isn’t enough to make us happy. The effect of income inequality on happiness shows that happiness is a social responsibility. We need to remember the positive effects of generosity, altruism, and building social connections. Perhaps our focus should be less on how much money we have, and more on how we use it.
12. According to the passage, Easterlin Paradox refers to ________.
A. the fact that the more money, the happier people will feel
B. the suggestion that money should be given the top priority
C. the question how economic outcomes are distributed nationwide
D. the opinion that higher income doesn’t necessarily generate happiness
13. The underlined word “satiation” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “________”.
A. satisfaction
B. controversial
C. central
D. sensitive
14. What is the major reason for people’s unhappiness related to money
A. Money is not enough.
B. Money is not fairly distributed.
C. Rich people are richer.
D. Unequal money paid for equal work.
15. Which of the following might be the best title of this passage
A. It’s all relative
B. Easterlin Paradox
C. The economic of happiness
D. Raising income, raising happiness
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能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
（2020 安徽黄山一模）The small habits really damage the wallet. So here’s how you could be $500 richer or more every month!
·Make your own coffee
Think about how much you pay for that fancy latte （拿铁咖啡）with special milk each morning. 16 “When you see these numbers showing the ‘latte effect’ over a lifetime, you may be more inspired to make your own,” says Vera Gibbons, a personal finance expert. You can save $100 to $150 every month.
·Bring breakfast and lunch to work
17 . Therefore, purchasing breakfast and lunch during the week seems like an easy option yet expensive one. Natasha Smith, a personal finance expert, says one certain way to save money is to prepare your meals. “Start by packing a lunch every day instead of eating out to save $30 to $50 a week.” You can save $120 to $200 per month.
18
“Eating in weekly instead of going out can save $20 per person per meal, or more than $250 over a couple of months, , ‘ says Len Hayduchok, a financial planner. If you meet up with four friends twice a month, that’s about $100 once right there, not including drinks. 19 .
·Make your home more energy-efficient
“Not only will using less gas and electricity save money on your bills, it’s good for the environment, too, ” says Tracy. 20 . Removing devices when they’re not in use and turning off lights are very useful. You can save $70 each month.
·Grow your own vegetables
Grow yourself your own little garden and save money, while also eating healthier food. “The more you grow, the more you save,” says Hayduchok. He recommends planting a small piece of land in your yard or sunny spot in your home.
A. Eat more healthily and cheaply
B. It starts your day more effectively
C. We are all in a rush in the morning
D. You can save about $200 each month
E. Invite friends over instead of going out
F. You can make your own for 20 cents per cup
G. There are a few painless ways to cut your bill
第二部分 语言运用
[共两节, 满分30分]
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
（2020 四川宜宾一模）Ajay Munot, a rich business-man in India, has built and donated 90 houses to the poor, instead of spending the money on a wedding for his daughter.
Munot had been 21 to spend $115, 000 on his daughter Shreya’s wedding, but after talking with Shreya, he decided there was a better way to 22 all the money, which was to help those in need.
They both agreed that providing the poor with their own houses was the best idea. Munot began 23 90 houses in a land belonging to him. On the big day, the bride and groom were the ones who handed the keys to the newly built 24 to the carefully selected persons.
In order to qualify for a new home, people needed to 25 some standards—they had to be poor, and didn’t suffer from alcohol, drug or gambling addiction. The few 26 selected didn’t just get a roof over their heads, but also 27 to electricity and clean drinking water, things that they could only 28 before.
As for Shreya, she said that her father’s 29 is the greatest wedding gift he could have given her. “I am very happy with the 30 we made and consider it the biggest gift for my wedding., ‘
The 90 houses measure 12 by 20 square feet, feature two windows and two doors, and have all been 31 red and white. They’re basic by Western standards, but for their 32 owners, they are more than what they had ever hoped for.
Ajay Munot told reporters that all 33 businessmen should do something similar for their children’s weddings, 34 wasting the money.
“This is a new chapter in history and I hope that the same 35 will be followed by other rich communities, ” he said. “We have some responsibilities towards our society.”
21. A. planning B. inspiring C. managing D. pretending
22.A. save B. cost C. earn D. spend
23. A. constructing B. destroying C. buying D. decorating
24. A. gardens B. yards C. houses D. rooms
25. A. achieve B. make C. challenge D. meet
26. A. faithful B. lucky C. kind D. poor
27. A. approach B. entrance C. access D. solution
28. A. dream of B. put up with C. worry about D. show off
29. A. loyalty B. honesty C. belief D. kindness
30. A. regret B. decision C. comment D. progress
31. A. painted B. washed C. built D. discovered
32. A. old B. exhausted C. new D. negative
33. A. healthy B. wealthy C. nice D. careful
34. A. regardless of B. but for C. out of D. instead of
35. A. situation B. theory C. guidance D. concept
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。
（2020 海南三沙高三检测）In today’s world of mobile payment, all we really need 36 （survive） is a smart phone. But one company is hoping to make traditional wallets cool again, by 37 （bring） them into the digital age.
Armenian firm Volterman’s smart wallet takes security to a new level. It’s fitted with different technologies, such as 38 alarm, a GPS tracker, and even a camera you’re your smart phone and wallet become separate, the alarm will warn you 39 you don’t leave it behind. And if your wallet 40 （lose） or stolen, the GPS tracker can help you reach it.
Even 41 （interest） is the front-facing camera. “If someone dares to open your wallet 42 permission, a little camera inside 43 （take） a picture and send it to your mobile phone. You will find it 44 （easy）by receiving a picture of the thief,” Azat Tovmasyan, Volterman’s founder, told news site Banks, am. The high-tech wallet will be released later this year and will come in three 45 （model）, with the cheapest expected to cost $179.
第三部分 写作
[共两节, 满分40分]
第一节（满分15分）
（2020 山东临沂月考）假设你是李华, 上周你在国外某网络书店买了一本英文词典, 收到后你发现了一些质量问题, 请你给书店经理写一封电子邮件, 说明情况和自己的要求。词数80左右（开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数）。 内容包括：
1. 购买的时间；
2. 发现的问题（印刷错误、缺页等）;
3. 要求退款或换货。
Dear Manager,
I’m writing to tell you something that happened to me. _____________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
（2020 江西名师联盟一模）It was the late 1930s, and things were tough. Mum had a hard time raising us on her own in our small community of New Westminster, BC. My dad had drowned in Pitt Lake, five years ago. Looking back, I realize what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would tuck a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, because our soles（鞋底）were worn out. When we got home, Mum would have “French toast” ready for us. Constant moving was typical for my family in those times. Rent was 25 dollars a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would be evicted right after Christmas on the first of January.
Christmas was approaching, and we were entitled to a twenty-five-dollar Christmas fund from social services. The inspector came to our house, and searched it from top to bottom to be sure we didn’t have any food hidden away. When he didn’t find any, he issued the cheque to Mum. Mum said that instead of buying food, she would use the 25 dollars to pay back rent, assuring us all of a roof over our heads for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for Christmas.
Unknown to Mum, I had been selling Christmas trees, shoveling snow, and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots. Boots that weren’t patched, boots with no cardboard in the soles. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were ten-inch Top Genuine Pierre Paris and they had a price of 23 dollars.
Well, the big day came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. I was excited, as I hurried up the road to the shoe store, but on the way I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorations. It was then I realized at our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor any money for Christmas goodies. I knew that we would have no turkey or ham for Christmas, and I felt sad.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
As I continued walking I began to reconsider my plan. _____________________
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With great excitement and tears in my eyes, I knocked on the door. ___________
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参考答案：
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：日常生活。本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了四个可以丰富或改善日常生活的事物。
1. D细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“In what’s turning out to be a very impressive year for female bandleaders，writer/singer Katie Crutchfield and her rocking all-female band are experiencing one success after another. ”可知，Katie Crutchfield 的乐队成员都是女性。故选D。
2. A 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“...the app Circa can help you keep track of time in different time zones of the world.” 可知，Circa应用程序可以帮助你记录世界上不同时区的时间，故选A。
3. B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Film critic Peter Rainer writes that “the film’s best comic character is Ambrose Hilliard...” 可知，Their Finest电影中最出色的角色之一是Ambrose Hilliard。故选B。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：利用温室、花园种植粮食。本文是一篇说明文，介绍了 Rachael Jones是利文斯顿“农场到学校”项目的负责人，该项目利用这一地区的两个温室和四个花园来种植粮食，以补充学校膳食，同时为孩子们提供实践课程。得益于这一项目，利文斯顿学区大约一半的学生有资格享受免费或减价午餐。
4. C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的local educator Rachael Jones可知，Rachael Jones是学校的老师。选项C（当地学校的一位老师）切题，故选C。
5. A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“...Farm to School program, which uses the district’s two greenhouses and four gardens to grow food that supplements school meals while offering kids hands-on lessons.（……‘农场到学校’项目利用这一地区的两个温室和 四个花园来种植食物，以补充学校膳食，同时为孩子们提供实践课程）”可知，Farm to School program后面的非限制性定语从句是补充说明这一项目的’选项A （为了给学生提供食物和课程）切题，故选A。
6. D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Research has shown that healthy school meals can better academic performance, including improving test scores.（研究表明，健康的学校膳食可以使学习 成绩更好，包括提高考试分数）”可知，健康膳食可以使学生 提高学习成绩。选项D （由于健康膳食，学生的学习成绩会提高）切题，故选D。
7. B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I worked in her gardens with her and somehow, through all of those experiences—eating her tomatoes and canning pickles with her—it really built up my trust and knowledge in food systems.（我和她一起在她的花园里工 作，不知何故，通过所有那些经历——和她一起吃她的西红柿和罐头泡菜——真正增进了我对食物系统的信任和知识）”可推断，她小时候和祖母一起劳作、生活的经历使得她信任食物系统。选项B （她孩童时期的经历）切题，故选B。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：中国消费者对奢侈品热捧。本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国消费者对全球奢侈品和服务的热烈追捧及其背后的原因。
8. C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“According to my ongoing consumer research in this area while working at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing...（根据我在北京国际经济贸易大学工作期间对这一领域进行的消费者的研究……）”可知’作者可能是一位大学教授，故C项正确。
9. B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In 2013，China became the largest market for red wine in the world, even overtaking France...”可知，2013年，中国超过法国成为世界上最大的红酒消费市场，也就是说2013年之前，法国是世界上最大的红酒消费市场，故B项正确。
10. D主旨大意题。根据第四段内容可知，本段主要介绍中国消费者喜爱全球奢侈品的原因，故D项正确。
11. B 主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是第一段中的“Chinese consumers’ crazy appetite for luxury goods and services appears unstoppable...”可知，本文主要介绍了中国人对全球奢侈品和服务的热烈追捧及其背后的原因，故B项正确。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：开心经济。本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了处于怎样的经济状态，人们才会幸福。
12. D 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Easterlin Paradox是指收入高的人不一定更开心，因此选D。
13. A 词义猜测题。前文提到 there is no maximum wealth threshold, 指还没有一个临界点，在这个点上钱将不会使人开心。因此可以推测，应该是如果有这样一个让人满足的点，我们还没有达到，因此选A。
14. B 细节理解题。在第四段中提到，只有财富平均分配了人们才会开心，建议政府也应该对财富的unequal distribution采取措施，因此选Bo
15. C主旨大意题。首先A选项说得太宽泛了，没有一个具体的内容，因此不选。B选项的Easterlin Paradox只是钱与幸福关系中的一种理论，并不能概括全文，文中作者并没有给出一个定论，财富的增长一定会使人开心，因此D项也是错误的。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了开心经济。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：自己动手节约开支。本文是一篇说明文，本文告诉人们在日常生活中，通过自己动手制作咖啡、自带食物上班、自己栽种蔬菜等方式，可以节省部分开支。
16. F 关联逻辑法解题。根据空前一句“Think about how much you pay for...each morning. ”可知，F项“你可以花20美分自己制作一杯咖啡”衔接上文，符合语境，故选F。
17. C关联逻辑法解题。根据该段小标题“Bring breakfast and lunch to work”以及空后的“Therefore”及语境可知，之所以购买早餐与午餐，是因为早上时间比较紧，没法自己准备。故选C。
18. E设题位置法解题。根据文章结构和空处所在位置可知，空处为本段的小标题。根据该段的内容，尤其是If you meet up with four friends twice a month可知，该部分讲述的是可以邀请朋友到家里吃饭，而不是外出就餐。故选E。
19. D关联逻辑法解题。根据该段内容可知，该段主要讲在家吃饭比外出吃饭要省钱；又根据空格前一句中的twice a month, that’s about $100 once right there, not including drinks 可知，D 项符合语境。
20. G关联逻辑法解题。该空前一句讲的是节能的好处，空后讲的是具体在哪些方面可以节能省钱，G项承上启下，符合语境。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活）；话题：为穷人建房。这是一篇记叙文。短文主要讲了印度一个富有的商人Ajay Munot为穷人建了很多房子，作为女儿结婚时的礼物，他认为这是一种更好的花钱的方法，希望会有人效仿这种做法。
21. A上下文语境题。句意：Munot原本计划（plan）为女儿Shreya的婚礼花费11. 5万美元，但在和Shreya谈过之后，他决定用一个更好的办法来花这笔钱，那就是帮助那些需要帮助的人。 故答案为A。
22. D 下文语境题。跟女儿Shreya聊完后，他觉得有更好的方式来花费（spend）这些钱，根据下文all the money可知应使用 “spend”，故答案为D。
23. A 下文语境题。根据下文 90 houses in a land belonging to him 可知，Munot开始在自己的土地上建（construct） 90座房子，故 答案为A。
24. C 上文语境题。根据上文 They both agreed that providing the poor with their own houses可知，在婚礼当天新郎和新娘把房子（house）的钥匙给那些精心挑选出来的人，故答案为C。
25. D上下文语境题。句意：为了有获得一个新家的资格，人们需要达到一些标准——他们必须很穷，而且不酗酒、吸毒或赌博成瘾。根据句意可知有资格获得房子的人要满足（meet）一些要求，故答案为D。
26. B上下文语境题。句意：少数被选中的幸运儿不仅有了栖身之所，还能用上电并喝干净的饮用水，这些都是他们以前只有做梦才能拥有的。此处指挑选出来的这几个人是幸运的 （lucky），故答案为B。
27. C上下文语境题。句意：少数被选中的幸运儿不仅有了栖身之所，还能有机会（access）用上电并喝干净的饮用水，这些都是 他们以前只有做梦才能拥有的。故答案为C。
28. A上下文语境题。句意：少数被选中的幸运儿不仅有了栖身之所，还能有机会用上电并喝干净的饮用水，这些都是他们以前只有做梦（dream of）才能拥有的。故答案为A。
29. D上文语境题。Shreya说她父亲的善良（kindness）是她收到的最好的结婚礼物，故答案为D。
30. B上下文语境题。句意：我对我们的决定（decision）感到非常满意，我认为这是我婚礼上最大的礼物。故选B。
31. A下文语境题。根据下文red and white可知，此处指房子是刷（paint）成红色和白色的，故答案为A。
32. C上下文语境题。这些房子是建给那些有需要的人的，他们是房子新的（new）主人，故答案为C。
33. B 上下文语境题。句意：Ajay Munot告诉记者，所有富有的（wealthy）商人都应该为他们孩子的婚礼做类似的事情，而不是浪费钱。故答案为B。
34. D上下文语境题。句意：Ajay Munot告诉记者，所有富有的商人都应该为他们孩子的婚礼做类似的事情，而不是（instead of）浪费钱。故答案为D。
35. D上下文语境题。此处指Ajay Munot希望这种新的理念（concept）会被其他富人群体所接受，故答案为D。
[语篇解读]主题：人与自我（生活与学习）；话题：智能钱包。本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一种即将上市的智能钱包。
36. to survive考查非谓语动词。动词不定式作目的状语。句意：在当今的移动支付世界，我们生存真正需要的是一部智能手机。
37. bringing考査非谓语动词。根据空前的介词by可知，空处作该介词的宾语，故用动名词形式。句意：但有一家公司希望通过将传统钱包带入数字时代，让它们再次变酷。
38. an 考查冠词。根据该句中的a GPS tracker, and even a camera并 结合语境可知，该处泛指“一个警报器”，且al的读音是以元音音素开头，故用不定冠词an。
39. so考查连词。句意：如果你的智能手机和钱包分开了，警报器会提醒你，这样你就不会忘记它。根据前后语境可知，空处前后表示因果关系，故用so表结果。
40. is lost考查动词的时态和语态。句意：如果你的钱包丢失或被盗，GPS跟踪器可以帮助你找到它。if引导的条件状语从句中可用一般现在时表示将来，故空处用一般现在时；根据语境可知，空处表示丢失的状态，故用is lost。
41. more interesting考查形容词的比较级。上文介绍了如果你的钱包丢失或被盗，GPS跟踪器可以帮助你找到它的情况，结合该句 中的Even可知，此处表示“更有趣的是前置摄像头”。故该处用形容词的比较级。
42. without考査介词。根据语境可知，如果有人敢在未经允许的情况下打开你的钱包，里面的一个小相机就会拍下照片并发送到你的智能手机上。without permission意为“未经允许”，为固定用法。
43. will take考查时态。分析句子结构可知，该句为主从复合句，从句为if引导的条件状语从句，使用了一般现在时，故主句用一般将来时。句意：如果有人胆敢在未经允许的情况下打开你的钱包，里面的一个小相机就会拍下照片并发送到你的智能手机上。
44. easily考査副词。空处修饰动词find，故用副词形式。
45. models 考查名词的单复数。model为可数名词，根据空前的 three可知，该空用复数形式。句意：这种髙科技钱包的三个模型将于今年晚些时候上市，预计最便宜的价格是179美元。
第一节 One possible version：
Dear Manager,
I’m writing to tell you something that happened to me.
Last week I bought an English dictionary from your online bookstore to help me with my English study. It cost me 25 dollars. But unfortunately when I received it, I found it beyond my satisfaction. There were quite a few misprints and some of the pages were even missing!
I’d like my money back or at least you can change this dictionary for another copy! Personally you should have checked the dictionary to make sure that the dictionary was of high quality before you delivered it to your customer.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 One possible version：
As I continued walking I began to reconsider my plan. I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of boots while my mother was home in tears. She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents. Across the street from the bus stop was a big grocery store. I realized that 25 dollars I had worked so hard for went a long way towards lights, decorations and a turkey. After finishing shopping, I went home.
With great excitement and tears in my eyes, I knocked on the door. I could hardly wait to see my mother’s face! When Mum opened the door, some of the groceries fell inside onto the floor, and she just stood there, dumbfounded. Holding back the tears, I said, “Merry Christmas!” That day I got enough hugs and kisses from Mum to last two lifetimes.
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