高中英语Unit10MoneyPeriodTwo课时作业北师大版.docx

Period TwoLesson 2The Right Price.阅读理解ASome people will do just about anything to save money.And I am one of them.Take my familys last vacation.It was my sixyearold sons winter break from school，and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip.The flight was overbooked，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 get back.But that didnt mean my husband and my son couldnt stay.I took my ninemonthold and took off for home.The next day，my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight.Yes，I encouragedokay，orderedthem to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Our total take：1,600.Not bad，huh?Now some people may think Im a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a bigtime bargain hunter，I know the value of a dollar.And these days，a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.Ive made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade：A Consumer Survival Guide.And I really do what I believe in.I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your moneys worth.Im also tightfisted when it comes to shoes，clothes for my children，and expensive restaurants.But I wouldnt hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape longer，and its the first thing people notice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.1Why did Delta give the authors family credits?AThey took a later flight.BThey had early bookings.CTheir flight had been delayed.DTheir flight had been cancelled.答案A解析细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“.give up our seats and leave the next day.”可知答案。2What can we learn about the author?AShe rarely misses a good deal.BShe seldom makes a compromise.CShe is very strict with her children.DShe is interested in cheap products.答案A解析推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“But as a bigtime bargain hunter，I know the value of a dollar.And these days，a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.”可知作者自称是一个一流的杀价者，并且说一笔好的交易是很少有人能够拒绝的，因此作者不会错过一笔好买卖的，答案为A项。3What does the author do?AShes a teacher.BShes a housewife.CShes a media person.DShes a businesswoman.答案C解析细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句“I have been the consumer reporter of NBCs Today show for over a decade.”可知作者是一位媒体工作者。4What does the author want to tell us?AHow to expose bad tricks.BHow to reserve airline seats.CHow to spend money wisely.DHow to make a business deal.答案C解析写作意图题。文章最后一段讲述了如何明智地花钱，即如何让钱花得更值得，故答案为C项。BIf youd like to go travelling，the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaThe Jiuzhaigou valley，which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province，reaches a height of more than 4,800m，with a series of diverse forest ecosystems(生态系统)Its particularly wellknown for their series of narrow land forms and excellent waterfalls.Some 140 kinds of birds live in the valley，as well as a number of endangered plants and animals，including the giant panda.For more information，please visit http：//en/list/637.Khami Ruins National MonumentThe city of Khami，which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid16th century，is of great archaeological(考古的) interest.The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.For more information，please visit http：//en/list/365.Henderson IslandHenderson Island，which lies in the eastern South Pacific，is one of the few atolls(环礁) in the world whose ecology has been untouched by human presence.It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island.For more information，please visit http：//en/list/487.Old City of JerusalemAs a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East，Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance.It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” in the following year.For more information，please visit http：//en/list/148.5Which of the following is TRUE about the Jiuzhaigou valley?AIt has the most beautiful forests.BWonderful waterfalls can be seen there.CAbout 140 kinds of animals live there.DYou can find most of Chinas endangered plants there.答案B解析细节理解题。根据Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area中的“Its particularly wellknown for their series of narrow land forms and excellent waterfalls.”可知，在九寨沟能够观赏到瀑布。6What do you know about the city of Khami?AIt was once given up as the capital.BIt was ruined in the mid16th century.CIt was famous for its archaeological trade.DIt was an important business centre for a long time.答案D解析细节理解题。由Khami Ruins National Monument中的“The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.”可知Khami曾经是商贸中心。7From the passage you can learn that Henderson Island_.Ais made up of a few large atollsBhasnt been influenced by human activitiesCisnt suitable for humans to live onDis open to visitors free of charge答案B解析细节理解题。从Henderson Island中的“.whose ecology has been untouched by human presence.”可知，亨德森岛是为数不多的没有受人类活动影响的岛屿之一。8If you want to learn about religions，you may visit_.Ahttp：//en/list/148Bhttp：//en/list/365Chttp：//en/list/487Dhttp：//en/list/637答案A解析细节理解题。根据Old city of Jerusalem中的“As a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East，Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance.”可知，耶路撒冷是宗教圣地，故要想了解宗教，就去耶路撒冷。.阅读填空When I was a little girl，my mom would say，“Half the fun of doing anything is sharing it with others.”_1_Friends and mates allow us to enjoy our successes and our joys，comfort us in our hard moments，and provide a mirror for us to learn more about ourselves.Ive always looked at friends as the family we choose.They enrich our lives.As Robert Louis Steven once said，“_2_”To be a good friend or partner，its important to be a good listener.Hear what your friend or mate has to say first rather than jump to conclusions or get defensive._3_ When they hear their words repeated back to them，it can help them to realize what they said was not exactly what they meant to say._4_ You know the old golden rule，“Care for others the way you would like them to care for you.” The support of a friend during a tough time could make the difference between success and failure.Encouragement and confidence are the gifts that can help change a persons life.Take care，though，with whom you choose to have close relationship，for they can have a great effect on your selfrespect and life path.As someone once told me “_5_ They will either take you up or down.”AI am afraid so.BIt is quite true.CFriendship is the most important factor.DSometimes it is useful to be their mirror.EA friend is a present which you give yourself.FThe attitudes of your friends are like the buttons on a lift.GPatience，sympathy and understanding are also important qualities.答案1.B2.E3.D4.G5.F.语法填空A：Are you going to have a holiday this year，Mrs.Young?B：Yes，we are thinking of visiting my brother Fred，1.who is a farmer.A：2.Farming(farm) is a very nice job，although farmers have to work hard.3.They