While the U.S. is still debating about getting rid of the penny, Sweden is rapidly moving towards abolishing currency altogether. Though this may sound radical, it is a natural evolution in this digit 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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While the U.S. is still debating about getting rid of the penny, Sweden is rapidly moving towards abolishing currency altogether. Though this may sound radical(过激的), it is a natural evolution in this digital society.

Sweden, which was the first European country to introduce banknotes in 1661, has just been working harder to convince its residents that digital payments are a safer alternative to carrying cash.

Over the years, the idea has gained popularity with residents, especially the younger generation that is much more comfortable with technology. Today many banks don’t even have ATMs and some have stopped handling cash altogether!

Tickets to ride public buses in most Swedish cities can only be purchased via cell phones. Numerous businesses are also moving towards accepting only digital payments. Even the homeless that sell street paper to make ends meet have to start accepting this mode of payment!

But despite its growing popularity, some people don’t like this radical idea. They include the homeless, elderly people as well as those living in rural areas who are still uncomfortable with mobile phones and computers. But the officials are confident that in the very near future, they will be able to convince everyone to move this safe and more cost-effective payment system.

Sweden is not the only country trying to abolish paper currency and coins. The movement is rapidly gaining ground in Denmark and Finland as well. In 2014, Israel announced a three-step plan to go cashless and just last week the vendors(小贩)of a popular street in Sydney declared they would stop accepting currency from customers. Whether this phenomenon spreads remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure—With increasingly advanced payment systems being introduced every day, pulling out cash is rapidly becoming “uncool”.

1.What can we infer from Paragraph 3 and 4?

A. Many banks in Sweden don’t have ATMs.

B. You don’t have to buy tickets when riding buses.

C. People don’t give the homeless money but food.

D. People can just take cell phones when shopping.

2.According to the passage, which information is RIGHT?

A. Sweden was the first country to get the idea to abolish currency.

B. The younger generation is opposed to the measures.

C. Bus fare can only be purchased via cell phones in most Swedish cities.

D. Banks in Sweden have stopped dealing with cash completely.

3.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. An Advanced Country –Sweden

B. A Controversial Government Policy

C. Sweden to Influence the World’s Cash Payment

D. Sweden to Become the World’s First Cashless Society

4.Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?

A. Education.

B. Economy.

C. Travel.

D. Insurance.

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My son was badly hurt in a fire. After he __ from a series of treatments, the doctors told him they would not do any operation for six months __ it took long for the skin to stop shrinking (收缩). So，he had to return to college with a visible 10-inch __ on his face.

I said to my son, “Keaston, __ will pay any more attention to your scar __ you do. If it does not bother you, it will not bother __.” He took my advice to heart and returned to school with his head __ high—glad he was alive.

__, everyone has scars and shortcomings. Some of you may spend much time thinking that people would like you better __ you looked different, or dressed differently, or could have a different and newer car. But very often people will only __ you by your looks, or your clothes, or your car, if you are judging yourself by these same false __.

One of my friends in college was very __. At first, when people met him, they noticed his __ for about 10 seconds. This man felt __ about himself and spent most of his time __ about other people’s comfort and welfare. __ people ignored his looks. What people __ was his kindness and his concern for them He didn’t act in an ugly way, so people didn’t __ him as an ugly man.

Therefore, concentrate on what you value __ yourself, because if you can see that beautiful person, everyone you are in contact with will see the same __

1.A. recovered B. cured C. improved D. returned

2.A. though B. because C. until D. before

3.A. cut B. wound C. scar D. injury

4.A. anyone B. no one C. everyone D. someone

5.A. as B. like C. when D. than

6.A. others B. another C. one D. some

7.A. held B. put C. taken D. hung

8.A. After all B. In conclusion C. Above all D. In fact

9.A. if B. unless C. even if D. as if

10.A. beat B. judge C. betray D. remember

11.A. standards B. means C. comments D. rules

12.A. smart B. optimistic C. ugly D. rude

13.A. manners B. expressions C. actions D. looks

14.A. lucky B. worried C. sad D. good

15.A. inquiring B. asking C. caring D. knowing

16.A. Gradually B. Completely C. Obviously D. Suddenly

17.A. wanted B. understood C. saw D. brought

18.A. respect B. change C. treat D. approach

19.A. beyond B. within C. except D. above

20.A. kindness B. concern C. perfection D. beauty

It had been a nice and sunny day. I stepped slowly towards the edge of the cliff and looked out. The __ was wonderful. I could __ the gentle wind coming from the coast while watching the brilliant sunset.

My dad and I used to enjoy the sunset together on that very __. We would also watch the waves crash into the __ below. My mother would always annoy us how __ it was. I was never worried, __ I always felt safe next to my father, who spent most of his life out __ in his boat.

I remember one time on his boat: I had __ off the back and into the cold water accidentally. My dad immediately jumped off to __ me. I would never forget that day, and from that point I knew __ would prevent my dad protecting me if I was in danger.

As I __ there on top of the cliff, I remembered the times I spent with my dad. I looked down sorrowfully at the urn (骨灰瓮) __. My father was my rock, someone I could __ when I needed him most. But now he was gone, and I felt sorrowful and __.

It had always been my father's last __ to have his ashes scattered out at sea. I __ the urn, said a __ farewell (告别) and then slowly twisted off the lid. The wind started to change __. I looked last time down at my father's ashes and then __ for a moment, I scattered the contents out over the cliff.

I wiped away a tear, but it was perfect happiness rather than sadness, because I finally knew the man who __ so much to me, my father, was finally at peace.

1.A. journey B. condition C. view D. food

2.A. see B. feel C. hear D. smell

3.A. spot B. river C. day D. moment

4.A. wind B. rubbish C. walls D. rocks

5.A. embarrassing B. interesting C. famous D. dangerous

6.A. because B. when C. if D. though

7.A. at peace B. at rest C. at sunset D. at sea

8.A. jumped B. fallen C. dived D. swam

9.A. comfort B. protect C. rescue D. follow

10.A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything

11.A. stood B. lay C. hanged D. slept

12.A. under my arm B. in my hands C. on my shoulder D. around my neck

13.A. care for B. learn from C. depend on D. turn down

14.A. fearless B. hopeless C. careless D. shameless

15.A. chance B. behavior C. ambition D. wish

16.A. looked back on B. looked out for C. looked down at D. looked up to

17.A. silent B. surprising C. sudden D. strange

18.A. speed B. distance C. force D. direction

19.A. screamed B. hesitated C. laughed D. complained

20.A. helped B. meant C. owed D. did

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The other day I ran into an old schoolmate of my, Sally Barber, while I was at the cashpoint. I hadn’t seen her for age. I wanted to catch up with her, so I suggested go for a cup of coffee. Unfortunately, Sally’s a very busy woman, but she didn’t have time for a coffee. Let’s meet late in the week, I suggested. That is often the case, Sally looked in her diary, and said we could get together for lunch at 1 pm on Friday at her favorite restaurant. I thought it was a very much smart place, so I had dress in for the occasion. I arrived at a restaurant in good time. I finished my dessert by the time she turned up –she was an hour late!