Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. My family’s last vacation was a good         to prove it. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were         home from Fort Lauderdale after a week-long trip. The flight was        , and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to        . But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more         to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged — okay, ordered — them to wait it out at the        , to "earn" more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh?
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a        . And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to        .
I've made living looking for the best deals and         the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade. So far, I feel proud that I have written a couple of         including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I         in.
I tell you this because there is no         in getting your money’s worth. Honestly, I’m also         when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps its shape longer, and it's the first thing people        . And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.         lasts.
小題1:
A．sampleB．excuseC．situationD．example
小題2:
A．leavingB．headingC．gettingD．a(chǎn)rriving
小題3:
A．overbookedB．overcrowdedC．overworkedD．overpowered
小題4:
A．get onB．get over C．get backD．get away
小題5:
A．seatsB．creditsC．bargainD．value
小題6:
A．flightB．officeC．schoolD．a(chǎn)irport
小題7:
A．dollarB．timeC．familyD．work
小題8:
A．pass upB．pass downC．pass along D．pass on
小題9:
A．expanding B．expectingC．exposingD．explaining
小題10:
A．dictionariesB．newspapersC．novelsD．books
小題11:
A．believeB．putC．giveD．come
小題12:
A．harmB．shameC．doubt D．shock
小題13:
A．generousB．tightfistedC．joyfulD．patient
小題14:
A．noticeB．realize C．know D．understand
小題15:
A．SatisfactoryB．Quantity C．Ability D．Quality

小題1:D
小題2:B
小題3:A
小題4:C
小題5:B
小題6:D
小題7:A
小題8:A
小題9:C
小題10:D
小題11:A
小題12:B
小題13:B
小題14:A
小題15:D

試題分析：本文主要教育我們正確的金錢觀，要認(rèn)識(shí)到金錢的真正價(jià)值，該花的時(shí)候要花，該省的時(shí)候要省。
小題1:D 名詞辨析。A樣本；B借口；C情景；D例子；前面一句說我是一個(gè)愿意做任何事情來節(jié)省錢的人，接著舉例說明，上次全家去度假就是這樣的一個(gè)例子。
小題2:B 動(dòng)詞辨析。A離開；B朝…過去；C得到，到達(dá)；D到達(dá)；這次度假是我兒子的寒假的時(shí)候，經(jīng)過一個(gè)星期的度假以后，我們從Fort Lauderdale出發(fā)，準(zhǔn)備回家。本句中的home是副詞，修飾head。
小題3:A 動(dòng)詞辨析。A過度預(yù)定；B過于擁擠；C過度工作；D制服，壓倒；根據(jù)Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.可知這件航空公司給我們400美元讓我們放棄原來預(yù)定的位置，在第二天再回家，可知這件航空公司的位置被預(yù)定過多，所以給事先預(yù)定的人退錢作為補(bǔ)償。故A正確。
小題4:C 短語辨析。A進(jìn)展，相處；B克服；C找回，回來；D離開，脫身；因?yàn)槲以诩~約與別人約好了，所以我們不得不回來。但是我讓丈夫和兒子留在那里，這樣可以得到對方的補(bǔ)償。故C正確。
小題5:B 上下文串聯(lián)。A座位；B貸款，信譽(yù)；C便宜貨；D價(jià)值；我讓丈夫和孩子在那里逗留了一天，但第二天，他們?nèi)匀粺o法回來，公司給了他們更多的錢座位補(bǔ)償。根據(jù)第3空后the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats可知B正確。
小題6:D 名詞辨析。A航班；B辦公室；C學(xué)校；D機(jī)場；我鼓勵(lì)我的丈夫和孩子在機(jī)場外面等待，因?yàn)樵谀抢锟梢浴皰赍X”。
小題7:A 上下文串聯(lián)。A美元（錢）；B時(shí)間；C家庭；D工作；我知道錢的價(jià)值，因?yàn)槲沂且粋�(gè)很會(huì)省錢的人。
小題8:A 短語辨析。A錯(cuò)過；B傳遞；C沿著…向前走；現(xiàn)在，一筆好交易有時(shí)候是我們中很少有人能夠錯(cuò)過的。本句就是指我們都不要錯(cuò)過這樣簡單的掙錢的機(jī)會(huì)。
小題9:C 動(dòng)詞辨析。A擴(kuò)張，使…變大；B期待；C揭露，揭發(fā)，使…曝光；D解釋；我一直都在努力尋找做好的生意并曝光那些最糟糕的商業(yè)陰謀詭計(jì)。我這樣做就是為了讓人們都可以掙到錢。
小題10:D 名詞辨析。A字典；B報(bào)紙；C小說；D書；根據(jù)下文Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide.可知這是一本書的名字，那么本句是指我已經(jīng)寫了一些書了。
小題11:A 短語辨析。Believe in信任；put in投入；give in屈服；come in進(jìn)來；因?yàn)槲艺J(rèn)為我做的事情是正確的，所以我在做我相信的事情。
小題12:B 名詞辨析。A傷害，損傷；B害羞；C懷疑；D震驚；我告訴你我這樣做，是因?yàn)榈玫藉X的最大的價(jià)值一點(diǎn)也不害羞。
小題13:B 形容詞辨析。A慷慨的；B吝嗇的；C開心的；D耐心的；老實(shí)說，當(dāng)涉及到衣服鞋子的時(shí)候，我很吝嗇。但是做頭發(fā)的時(shí)候，我是毫不猶豫的。因?yàn)槲覀円ㄖ档没ǖ腻X。
小題14:A 動(dòng)詞辨析。A注意到；B意識(shí)到；C知道；D理解；我花錢做頭發(fā)是不吝嗇的，因?yàn)檫@是人們看你的時(shí)候首先注意到的。
小題15:D 名詞辨析。A滿意；B數(shù)量；C能力；D品質(zhì)，質(zhì)量；和頭發(fā)一樣，我也會(huì)花大前去購買好的家具，因?yàn)橘|(zhì)量好的東西才會(huì)持久。故D正確。
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● To save time and money, use the college’s bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You won’t have to locate or afford a place to park either. It’s also a good way to be environmentally aware.
● Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks — it’s a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well.
● Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if you’re serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun.
● Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesn’t suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isn’t always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise.
● Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year.
● While electives (選修課) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldn’t entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.
小題1:Which of the following ideas can be financially wise? 
A．Driving your own car.B．Buying used books.
C．Renting an apartment.D．Attending activities.
小題2:In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against ______.
A．a(chǎn)cademic failuresB．physical problems
C．traffic accidentsD．social activities
小題3:The “freshman 15” tells the fact that some freshmen ______.
A．a(chǎn)ttend limited activities on campus
B．have little regular physical exercise
C．focus less on their academic work
D．take relaxed attitudes to their diets
小題4: The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate” probably refers to ______.
A．using too much money for meals
B．eating too many unhealthy foods
C．taking part in too many after-class activities
D．taking an elective that has too many students

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科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Apologizing is both an Art and a Science. The Art lies in the manner in which the apology is delivered while the Science is the recipe that forms the apology itself. A proper apology should always include several ingredients. Now let’s take a closer look at these ingredients.
Give a detailed account of the offense, and make sure both you and the other person are talking about the same thing. Whether you make it in secret or public doesn’t matter, but your apology should be focused on the particular event.
Next, by acknowledging the hurt or damage done, you are making the recipient (接受者) begin to sense that you understand the situation. It is important to rebuild your relationship because it makes them feel their anger is understandable.
Don’t try to defend yourself by offering any excuses, which is important to let them know that you understand the event and you actions do cause them harm. The apology is all about THEM and how they feel. It doesn’t matter if the actions were intentional or not, the end result is the same and that is what needs to be focused on when learning how to say, “I’m sorry”.
Give a sincere statement of regret such as “I apologize” or “I’m sorry”. Above all, tell them it won’t happen again. After all, there is no value in apologizing for something that you will do again and again.
Finally, asking for forgiveness at the end of the apology gives the power back to the recipient. It tells them, that you have done all that you can do by apologizing and providing whatever form of restitution(補(bǔ)償)you can. The next move is up to them.
By including all these ingredients and applying them to your situation, you will know exactly how to say “I’m sorry” next time you need to.
小題1:The passage mainly tells readers ____.
A．the importance of apologizing
B．the process of apologizing
C．how to apologize effectively
D．how to repair a broken friendship
小題2:How will the recipient react when you admit hurting them?
A．They will be sorry for being angry with you.
B．They will treat you differently right away.
C．They will understand the situation better.
D．They will think their former reaction normal.
小題3:When you make an apology, you should concentrate on ____.
A．finding out better excuses
B．taking responsibility for the event
C．defending yourself from more harm
D．understanding the current situation
小題4:What is the key to any apology?
A．A sincere statement of regret.
B．Giving the recipient more power.
C．A promise that you won’t repeat your wrongdoings.
D．Giving the recipient a detailed account of the event.

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