A British shopper, Emma Mumford, who was named “the Coupon Queen has spent just ￡350 on a luxury Christmas for her and her family-but got ￡2,500 worth of food, drink and presents thanks to coupons and 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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A British shopper, Emma Mumford, who was named “the Coupon(优惠券) Queen” has spent just ￡350 on a luxury Christmas for her and her family-but got ￡2,500 worth of food, drink and presents thanks to coupons and offers.

Ms Mumford is a so-called “extreme couponer” and spends hours hunting out the best deals and bargains. She has been preparing for this Christmas since the end of the last one. Ms Mumford made the huge savings by checking price comparison websites and as a result collected more presents than she needed for Christmas. After sorting out gifts for all of her family, she has even been able to donate ￡1,000 worth of presents to her local hospital.

“It has been so nice to have Christmas sorted and not having to worry about breaking the bank. I wanted to get high quality presents for my family and show that you can do it without spending a fortune. There is a misconception that everyone who does couponing only gets value products but through my careful shopping I have managed to purchase designer perfumes, a high-end coffee machine.” she explained.

She said “What started as a hobby to help me save money has turned into my life and I am able to run a business helping people save money. I know what it feels like to struggle as my ex-partner had a lot of debt which I took on for him. We were in a poor situation where every penny counted. That’s what really inspired me.”

She has now turned her bargain-hunting addiction into a business where she searches for the best deals and offer tips to the general public through video blogging and her Facebook Page.

“I try and show people that it is just a little bit of work in the beginning but it will eventually pay off. One of the best things to do is just to be a bit forward thinking and save throughout the year.”

1.How did Emma make the huge savings ?

A. She compared prices through websites.

B. She hunted out bargains in real shops.

C. She used coupons and offers worth ￡2,500.

D. She collected more Christmas presents than needed.

2.What does “breaking the bank” in the third paragraph mean____?

A. Buying presents of low quality.

B. Spending more money than you have.

C. Breaking into the bank.

D. Taking out money from the bank.

3.What really inspired Emma to help people save money?

A. Her addiction to bargain-hunting.

B. The financial difficulties she shared with her ex-partner.

C. The poor situation people around her were going through.

D. Her experience of running an unsuccessful business.

4.Which of the following can best describe Emma?

A. Ambitious and creative.

B. Sensitive and determined.

C. Brave and lucky.

D. Careful and caring.

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职业	百分比	原因
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演员或歌手	20%	能出名，受人崇拜
做生意	30%	能挣大钱
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1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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Public Speaking Training

●Get a coach

1. , so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training that’s right for you.

●Focus on positives

Any training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren’t doing well. 2. , so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn’t do.

●3.

If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it’s going to give you lots of dos and don’ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you’re going to be talking about. 4. . As far as we’re concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.

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A. You already do lots of things well

B. Turn your back on too many rules

C. Check the rules about dos and don’ts

D. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is tough

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G. You aren’t like anybody else

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2.A.how B.when C.who D.why

3.A.naughty(淘气的) B.common C.special D.poor

4.A.throwing B.going C.flying D.coming

5.A.closed B.opened C.checked D.found

6.A.No wonder B.No doubt C.No problem D.No way

7.A.wondered B.smiled C.angered D.waved

8.A.grateful B.angry C.pitiful D.doubtful

9.A.disliked B.managed C.tried D.failed

10.A.skillfully B.carelessly C.carefully D.attentively (认真地)

11.A.suppose B.expect C.imagine D.suggest

12.A.reminded B.warned C.scolded(责备) D.told

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15.A.angrily B.excitedly C.patiently D.slowly

16.A.natural B.right C.fine D.possible

17.A.disappointed B.encouraged C.surprised D.pleased

18.A.low B.much C.high D.many

19.A.numbers B.scores C.doors D.names

20.A.wishes B.believes C.trains D.helps

短文改错

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删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

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语法填空

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I was born in a small village, 1. the people lived a simple life. There were five hundred families 2. total in my village. They concentrated3. whether their children could stay 4. (health).They were 5. (delight) to be free 6. the pollution most big cities were faced with .Although the villagers lacked the 7. (late) technology, they were content. I studied in a school 8. (found) in 1964, 9. was 10. only school in my village.

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The Cube, Bristol

It's not really a cinema. It is a not－for－profit cooperative run by volunteers, which has been operating for the last 15 years.

They are “unique for what we do, which is to operate seven nights a week and with no funding.” They make many things themselves, such as cola and yogurt.

The Broadway, Nottingham

A cinema has been here since the 1960s, when local fashion designer Paul Smith would come to see arty foreign films, which heavily influenced his career choice. Later, he designed the stripy(条纹的) sofas.

The Broadway was previously used as a church, but locals love it for its independent, art house, and DIY spirit. The Broadway also has a right－on restaurant, with locally sourced vegetables and salads, and even serves its own beer.

The Rex, Hertfordshire

It opened to the public in 1938 and has been named the most beautiful cinema in the UK. There's a varied programme with different films every night. Hot dogs and popcorn are banned. And a real person answers the phone when you call. People speak very highly of the Rex. So do go, if only once, to see just how a cinema should be run.

1.In Philip Jones' opinion, the Kinema may attract people who ________．

A．live in the nearby villages

B．are fond of rich decorations

C．are interested in wooden structures

D．want to experience something special

2.The Cube and the Broadway are similar in the way that they both ________．

A．are non－profit cooperatives

B．show arty foreign films

C．offer homemade drinks

D．use stripy sofas

3.Which of the following has the longest history?

A．The Kinema. B．The Cube.

C．The Broadway. D．The Rex.

—What do you think of Betty?

— Lovely，though she ______ be naughty sometimes．

A．should B．must

C．can D．need

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