Unit 14 B卷

　　一、閱讀理解

　　A

　　Although credit cards are becoming a more acceptable part of the financial scene，they are still regarded with doubts by many as being a major part of the“live now pay later”syndrome(綜合癥)．Along with hirepurchase，rental and leasing schemes(租賃項目)，they provide encouragement to spend more money.Of course，it is only the hotheaded who give way to the temptation to live，temporarily at least，beyond their means，and such people would no doubt manage to do so even without credit cards.

　　Advertising campaigns have，however，promoted a growing realization of the advantages of these small pieces of plastic.They prevent need to carry large amounts of cash and are always useful in emergencies.

　　All the credit card organizations charge interest on a monthly basis which may work out as high as 25 per cent a year，yet sensible purchasing using a card can mean that you obtain up to seven weeks，interestfree credit.Using the card abroad，where items frequently take a long time to be included on your account，can extend this period even further.

　　It is worthwhile shopping around before deciding on a particular credit card.It is necessary to consider the amount of credit granted；interest rates，which may vary slightly；the number and range of outlets(經銷店)，though most cards cover major garages，hotels，restaurants and department stores；and of course，what happens if your card is lost or stolen.A credit card thief may be sitting on a potential goldmine particularly if there is a delay in reporting the loss of the card.

　　However，if used wisely，a credit card can cost nothing，or at least help to tide_you_over_a_period_of financial difficulty.

　　1．The hotheaded are people who______.

　　A．spend more money than they have

　　B．spend less money than other people

　　C．save money

　　D．make money

　　2．The disadvantage of credit cards is______.

　　A．to enable you to buy things without carrying large amount of cash

　　B．to encourage people to spend more money

　　C．to be always useful in emergencies

　　D．to help people tide over a period of financial difficulty

　　3．Deciding on a particular credit，you do not have to consider______.

　　A．the amount of credit granted

　　B．the number and range of outlets

　　C．the possibility of loss of money

　　D．the department stores where you are going to use your credit cards

　　4．The underlined words in the last paragraph probably means“______”．

　　A．floating with the tide of

　　B．going through a difficult period of

　　C．rising and falling with the tide of

　　D．attempting to go against the tide of

　　B

　　From good reading we can get pleasure，companionship，experience，and instruction.A good book may absorb our attention so completely that for the time being we forget our surroundings and even our identity.Reading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life.It increases our contentment when we are cheerful，and lessens our troubles when we are sad.Whatever may be our main purpose in reading，our contact with good books should never fail to give us enjoyment and satisfaction.

　　With a good book in our hands we need never be lonely.Whether the characters portrayed are taken from real life or are purely imaginary，they may become our companions and friends.In the pages of books we can walk with the wise and the good of all lands and all times.The people we meet in books may delight us either because they resemble human friends whom we hold dear or because they present unfamiliar types whom we are glad to welcome as new acquaintances.Our human friends sometimes may bore us，but the friends we make in books will never weary us with their company.By turning the page we can dismiss them without any fear of hurting their feelings.When human friends desert us，good books are always ready to give us friendship，sympathy，and encouragement.

　　One of the most valuable gifts bestowed by books is experience.Few of us can travel far from home or have a wide range of experiences，but all of us can lead varied lives through the pages of books.Whether we wish to escape from the seemingly dull realities of everyday life or whether we long to visit some faroff place，a book will help us when nothing else can.To travel by book we need no bank account to pay our way；no airship or ocean liner or streamlined train to transport us；no passport to enter the land of our heart’s desire.

　　Through books we may get the thrill of risky adventure without danger.We can climb lofty mountains，brave the danger of an Antarctic winter，or cross the hot sands of the desert，all without hardship.In books we may visit the studios of Hollywood；we may walk among the gay crowds of the Paris wide streets；we may join the picturesque peasants in an Alpine village or the kindly natives on a South Sea island.Indeed，through books the whole world is ours for the asking.The possibilities of our literary experiences are almost unlimited.The beauties of nature，the enjoyment of music，the treasures of art，the triumphs of architecture，and the miracles of engineering，are all open to the wonder and enjoyment of those who read.

　　5．Why do we sometimes forget our surroundings and even our identity while reading?

　　A．No one has come to disturb you.

　　B．Everything is so quiet and calm around you.

　　C．The book you are reading is so interesting and attractive.

　　D．Your book is overdue；you are finishing it at a very fast speed.

　　6．What can we learn from this passage?

　　A．Your wish to visit some far off place can be realized through the pages of the books.

　　B．To escape from the dull realities of everyday life you should take up reading.

　　C．Books can always help you to live a colorful life.

　　D．You may obtain valuable experience from reading good books.

　　7．The underlined word“weary”means“______”．

　　A．to attract someone’s attention

　　B．to distract someone’s attention

　　C．to make someone very tired

　　D．to make someone interested

　　8．The last paragraph of the passage implies that through books______.

　　A．the whole world is more accessible to us

　　B．we can ask to go anywhere in the world

　　C．it is possible for us to make a roundtheworld trip free of charge

　　D．we can ask for everything in this world

　　二、任務型讀寫

　　閱讀下面短文，根據所讀內容在表格中的空白處填入恰當的單詞。注意：每個空格只填一個單詞。

　　Life is what we make of it.How can we make our life better？Learning to focus can help us in many ways.It can help us realize what we really want in life.It can help us make good decisions.It can also help us to accept ourselves just the way we are and so we can treat ourselves positively no matter what others think of us.

　　Start with easy exercises like staring at a picture on the wall for a few minutes.Once you learn how to block out your surroundings，your focus will improve.

　　Learn to manage your pressure.Many athletes require intense focus in their training and games.They try to spare some time to calm themselves down.

　　Another mind exercise you can do is imagining yourself in a desired situation，and then you work around your picture.An example of this would be to imagine yourself in a potentially stressful(緊張的)situation，like a singer in a concert.Try to play out the scene in your mind what you would do if different things were to happen.

　　Make a list of the things you need to accomplish.Study your list carefully and see where you can move things around.It’s unwise to use your list without flexibility (彈性)．

　　Take breaks.Your breaks should be as quiet as possible.Read a book，take a walk，or visit a daycare.Go and do anything that will give your brain a rest.

　　The reason why we lose focus so easily is that we have too much on our minds.Of course，it could also be that you are bored with nothing to do.A good balance between a too relaxed brain and a too active brain is very necessary.Try not to waste your time.Improving your focus also means knowing what you can do and being confident about doing it well.

　　Title Learn to Focus

　　1.______

　　It helps us draw up wise plans，make good decisions，and hold 2.______ attitudes towards ourselves.

　　Tips *Start with easy exercises to 3.______ yourself from your surroundings. *Keep 4.______ in a short period of time so as to manage pressure effectively. *Use your 5. ______to deal with such situations where different things happen. *Make a list of the things you need to accomplish and use it 6.______. *Take 7.______ breaks to give your brain a rest. *Make a good 8.______ between a too relaxed brain and a too active brain. *Find your ability to work with 9.______.

　　Reasons for losing focus *We are too 10.______ about many things. *We feel bored with nothing to do.

　　參考答案與解析

　　課時作業(二十八)

　　Unit 14　B卷

　　一、閱讀理解

　　1．解析：細節理解題。答案根據第一段最后一句內容“Of course，it is only the hotheaded who give way to the temptation to live，temporarily at

　　least，beyond their means，and such people would no doubt manage to do so even without credit cards.”而來。

　　答案：A

　　2．解析：細節理解題。選項A、C根據第二段內容可知是其優點，選項D可以根據最后一段內容判斷是其優點。而B為其短處，可以從第一段中間句子內容得出。

　　答案：B

　　3．解析：細節理解題。本題可以根據倒數第二段內容知道，A、B、D項是你必須要考慮的，而C項為不需要考慮的內容。

　　答案：C

　　解題導語：書籍是人類精神家園中的奇葩，閃著異彩，飄著奇香。讀書積淀了知識和情感，醞釀出一路醉人的清香。有書相伴，精彩一生。

　　5．解析：推理判斷題。根據第一段第二句的內容可推斷：我們閱讀時，有時候之所以忘記周圍的一切甚至自己的身份是因為所讀的書非常有趣，很有吸引力。

　　答案：C

　　6．解析：細節理解題。根據第三段第一句的內容可知我們可以通過閱讀好書獲得有價值的經驗。A、B、C項將文中的精神享受當作現實來陳述了。

　　答案：D

　　7．解析：詞義猜測題。本句前半部分提到朋友有時候讓我們厭煩，再結合本句中的轉折連詞but可推測與書中結交的朋友為伴從來不會讓我們感到“疲倦”。

　　答案：C

　　8．解析：推理判斷題。通過本段中的敘述可知閱讀為我們打開了一個全新的世界，閱讀讓我們與世界更加接近。

　　答案：A

　　Unit 14 B卷

　　一、閱讀理解

　　A

　　Although credit cards are becoming a more acceptable part of the financial scene，they are still regarded with doubts by many as being a major part of the“live now pay later”syndrome(綜合癥)．Along with hirepurchase，rental and leasing schemes(租賃項目)，they provide encouragement to spend more money.Of course，it is only the hotheaded who give way to the temptation to live，temporarily at least，beyond their means，and such people would no doubt manage to do so even without credit cards.

　　Advertising campaigns have，however，promoted a growing realization of the advantages of these small pieces of plastic.They prevent need to carry large amounts of cash and are always useful in emergencies.

　　All the credit card organizations charge interest on a monthly basis which may work out as high as 25 per cent a year，yet sensible purchasing using a card can mean that you obtain up to seven weeks，interestfree credit.Using the card abroad，where items frequently take a long time to be included on your account，can extend this period even further.

　　It is worthwhile shopping around before deciding on a particular credit card.It is necessary to consider the amount of credit granted；interest rates，which may vary slightly；the number and range of outlets(經銷店)，though most cards cover major garages，hotels，restaurants and department stores；and of course，what happens if your card is lost or stolen.A credit card thief may be sitting on a potential goldmine particularly if there is a delay in reporting the loss of the card.

　　However，if used wisely，a credit card can cost nothing，or at least help to tide_you_over_a_period_of financial difficulty.

　　1．The hotheaded are people who______.

　　A．spend more money than they have

　　B．spend less money than other people

　　C．save money

　　D．make money

　　2．The disadvantage of credit cards is______.

　　A．to enable you to buy things without carrying large amount of cash

　　B．to encourage people to spend more money

　　C．to be always useful in emergencies

　　D．to help people tide over a period of financial difficulty

　　3．Deciding on a particular credit，you do not have to consider______.

　　A．the amount of credit granted

　　B．the number and range of outlets

　　C．the possibility of loss of money

　　D．the department stores where you are going to use your credit cards

　　4．The underlined words in the last paragraph probably means“______”．

　　A．floating with the tide of

　　B．going through a difficult period of

　　C．rising and falling with the tide of

　　D．attempting to go against the tide of

　　B

　　From good reading we can get pleasure，companionship，experience，and instruction.A good book may absorb our attention so completely that for the time being we forget our surroundings and even our identity.Reading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life.It increases our contentment when we are cheerful，and lessens our troubles when we are sad.Whatever may be our main purpose in reading，our contact with good books should never fail to give us enjoyment and satisfaction.

　　With a good book in our hands we need never be lonely.Whether the characters portrayed are taken from real life or are purely imaginary，they may become our companions and friends.In the pages of books we can walk with the wise and the good of all lands and all times.The people we meet in books may delight us either because they resemble human friends whom we hold dear or because they present unfamiliar types whom we are glad to welcome as new acquaintances.Our human friends sometimes may bore us，but the friends we make in books will never weary us with their company.By turning the page we can dismiss them without any fear of hurting their feelings.When human friends desert us，good books are always ready to give us friendship，sympathy，and encouragement.

　　One of the most valuable gifts bestowed by books is experience.Few of us can travel far from home or have a wide range of experiences，but all of us can lead varied lives through the pages of books.Whether we wish to escape from the seemingly dull realities of everyday life or whether we long to visit some faroff place，a book will help us when nothing else can.To travel by book we need no bank account to pay our way；no airship or ocean liner or streamlined train to transport us；no passport to enter the land of our heart’s desire.

　　Through books we may get the thrill of risky adventure without danger.We can climb lofty mountains，brave the danger of an Antarctic winter，or cross the hot sands of the desert，all without hardship.In books we may visit the studios of Hollywood；we may walk among the gay crowds of the Paris wide streets；we may join the picturesque peasants in an Alpine village or the kindly natives on a South Sea island.Indeed，through books the whole world is ours for the asking.The possibilities of our literary experiences are almost unlimited.The beauties of nature，the enjoyment of music，the treasures of art，the triumphs of architecture，and the miracles of engineering，are all open to the wonder and enjoyment of those who read.

　　5．Why do we sometimes forget our surroundings and even our identity while reading?

　　A．No one has come to disturb you.

　　B．Everything is so quiet and calm around you.

　　C．The book you are reading is so interesting and attractive.

　　D．Your book is overdue；you are finishing it at a very fast speed.

　　6．What can we learn from this passage?

　　A．Your wish to visit some far off place can be realized through the pages of the books.

　　B．To escape from the dull realities of everyday life you should take up reading.

　　C．Books can always help you to live a colorful life.

　　D．You may obtain valuable experience from reading good books.

　　7．The underlined word“weary”means“______”．

　　A．to attract someone’s attention

　　B．to distract someone’s attention

　　C．to make someone very tired

　　D．to make someone interested

　　8．The last paragraph of the passage implies that through books______.

　　A．the whole world is more accessible to us

　　B．we can ask to go anywhere in the world

　　C．it is possible for us to make a roundtheworld trip free of charge

　　D．we can ask for everything in this world

　　二、任務型讀寫

　　閱讀下面短文，根據所讀內容在表格中的空白處填入恰當的單詞。注意：每個空格只填一個單詞。

　　Life is what we make of it.How can we make our life better？Learning to focus can help us in many ways.It can help us realize what we really want in life.It can help us make good decisions.It can also help us to accept ourselves just the way we are and so we can treat ourselves positively no matter what others think of us.

　　Start with easy exercises like staring at a picture on the wall for a few minutes.Once you learn how to block out your surroundings，your focus will improve.

　　Learn to manage your pressure.Many athletes require intense focus in their training and games.They try to spare some time to calm themselves down.

　　Another mind exercise you can do is imagining yourself in a desired situation，and then you work around your picture.An example of this would be to imagine yourself in a potentially stressful(緊張的)situation，like a singer in a concert.Try to play out the scene in your mind what you would do if different things were to happen.

　　Make a list of the things you need to accomplish.Study your list carefully and see where you can move things around.It’s unwise to use your list without flexibility (彈性)．

　　Take breaks.Your breaks should be as quiet as possible.Read a book，take a walk，or visit a daycare.Go and do anything that will give your brain a rest.

　　The reason why we lose focus so easily is that we have too much on our minds.Of course，it could also be that you are bored with nothing to do.A good balance between a too relaxed brain and a too active brain is very necessary.Try not to waste your time.Improving your focus also means knowing what you can do and being confident about doing it well.

　　Title Learn to Focus

　　1.______

　　It helps us draw up wise plans，make good decisions，and hold 2.______ attitudes towards ourselves.

　　Tips *Start with easy exercises to 3.______ yourself from your surroundings. *Keep 4.______ in a short period of time so as to manage pressure effectively. *Use your 5. ______to deal with such situations where different things happen. *Make a list of the things you need to accomplish and use it 6.______. *Take 7.______ breaks to give your brain a rest. *Make a good 8.______ between a too relaxed brain and a too active brain. *Find your ability to work with 9.______.

　　Reasons for losing focus *We are too 10.______ about many things. *We feel bored with nothing to do.

　　參考答案與解析

　　課時作業(二十八)

　　Unit 14　B卷

　　一、閱讀理解

　　1．解析：細節理解題。答案根據第一段最后一句內容“Of course，it is only the hotheaded who give way to the temptation to live，temporarily at

　　least，beyond their means，and such people would no doubt manage to do so even without credit cards.”而來。

　　答案：A

　　2．解析：細節理解題。選項A、C根據第二段內容可知是其優點，選項D可以根據最后一段內容判斷是其優點。而B為其短處，可以從第一段中間句子內容得出。

　　答案：B

　　3．解析：細節理解題。本題可以根據倒數第二段內容知道，A、B、D項是你必須要考慮的，而C項為不需要考慮的內容。

　　答案：C

　　解題導語：書籍是人類精神家園中的奇葩，閃著異彩，飄著奇香。讀書積淀了知識和情感，醞釀出一路醉人的清香。有書相伴，精彩一生。

　　5．解析：推理判斷題。根據第一段第二句的內容可推斷：我們閱讀時，有時候之所以忘記周圍的一切甚至自己的身份是因為所讀的書非常有趣，很有吸引力。

　　答案：C

　　6．解析：細節理解題。根據第三段第一句的內容可知我們可以通過閱讀好書獲得有價值的經驗。A、B、C項將文中的精神享受當作現實來陳述了。

　　答案：D

　　7．解析：詞義猜測題。本句前半部分提到朋友有時候讓我們厭煩，再結合本句中的轉折連詞but可推測與書中結交的朋友為伴從來不會讓我們感到“疲倦”。

　　答案：C

　　8．解析：推理判斷題。通過本段中的敘述可知閱讀為我們打開了一個全新的世界，閱讀讓我們與世界更加接近。

　　答案：A