题目内容
66. My children have become hopelessly _________________ (上瘾)to television.
67. I am a______________(着急的) to get home to open my presents.
68. He was found in ______________ (拥有)of dangerous drugs.
69. It was a long journey, but we e______________ arrived(最后).
70. He was a______________(感到羞愧的) of his body so he decided to go on a diet and do more exercise.
71. Plain, simple clothes are a__________________(适合的)for school wear.
72. The food was enough in q_____________, but not very good in quality.
73. My father has q______________ smoking.
74. Smoking is b______________ in the building.
75.Though he is less than one year old, he is strong enough to walk s___ _____.
66. addicted 67. anxious 68. possession
69. eventually 70. ashamed 71. appropriate
72. quantity 73. quitted 或quit 74. banned 75. steadily
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break form 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 meeting in New York,So I had to get back . 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 credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged一okay, ordered-them 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 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 dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I've made living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks . I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's 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 money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted 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 longer, and it's the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts.
【小题1】Why did Delta give the author's family credits?
A.They took a later flight. |
B.They had early bookings. |
C.Their flight had been delayed. |
D.Their flight had been cancelled. |
A.She rarely misses a good deal. |
B.She seldom makes a compromise. |
C.She is very strict with her children |
D.She is interested in cheap products. |
A.She's a teacher. |
B.She's a housewife. |
C.She's a media person. |
D.She's a businesswoman. |
A.How to expose bad tricks. |
B.How to reserve airline seats. |
C.How to spend money wisely, |
D.How to make a business deal. |
I stepped into my hotel room to a pleasant surprise. Lots of room surrounded an inviting king-size bed, with armchairs nearby resting against sliding glass doors that opened onto a private yard. A small dining table sat next to a kitchen with a refrigerator and coffee machine. "Wow," I thought to myself. "Nice place."
I love hotels. I love to enter a clean room, hang my clothes and gaze out the window, walk out in the morning and when I return, someone else will have made the bed. I like in-room dining and the way they greet you so professionally. "Nice to have you with us again, Mr. Goldsborough." Very cool.
The problem is that unless Alison travels with me, I never sleep well in hotels. I miss my family, even though Linus and Camille, at ages 4 and almost 2, find a way to interrupt even the best night's sleep at home.
I'm deeply troubled by the number of parents who wake up too late with the realization:
"My children grew up too fast. In the busy career and corporate rat race(剧烈竞争), I missed their childhood.” What they fail to say but too often think causes me even more pain: "...and I barely even know them."
A hundred years from now, no one will remember the size of your bank account, the car you drove or the size of your house. The world might differ greatly however, based on your impact in the life of a small child. If you pay attention to your significant others, make the choice to put them first.
Think of one specific action that you can take, and take it. Then think of another one and take that, too. Challenge yourself to find new ways to express your appreciation and love on a daily basis. It will pay off ten-fold(十倍)at home.
1.We can infer from the passage that the author ____.
A.often goes out on business |
B.didn’t get along well with his/her family |
C.has not grown into an adult |
D.comes from a rich family |
2.According to the author, what is the most important for us is that ____.
A.we should often miss our family |
B.we should do what we can to benefit our family |
C.we should often stay with our family |
D.we must always be ready to face the rat race |
3.Through para.4 and para.5 what the author really means is that ____.
A.he hates his parents’ constantly blaming him/her |
B.his parents don’t care much about his/her growth |
C.many parents worry about their children’s future |
D.many parents can’t realize their children not preparing for the fierce social rat race |
4.Which of the fowling is the best title for this passage?
A.East, west, home is the best |
B.Different generations, different views |
C.Value of a person at home |
D.Nothing Beats Family |