There are many simple ways to save more money without feeling the pain. You can even turn it into a challenge or a game to make it more enjoyable.

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You went shopping and now your pocket is heavy with loose change. Count it, keep what you might need for bus tickets and put the rest in a piggy bank. After two months, empty the piggy bank and deposit(存儲) the amount in your saving account.

Give up your expensive habits.

Cut down on the beer and cigarettes. Not only will this keep you healthier, but it’ll let you save up on unwanted expenses. 【2】 If you don’t stop now, you’ll end up paying a lot more for them anyway.

Visit ATMs less often.

Reducing the times you use the ATM can help you cut down on your costs. 【3】 By doing so you won’t have to make unnecessary withdrawals(取款).

Use cash.

Every time you use your credit card or cellphone to pay for something, you’re losing track of exactly how much you’ re spending. If you’re buying something, buy it with cash. This will give you a clearer idea of how much you’re actually spending. 【4】

Carry your own bag when shopping.

With the government taking measures to reduce plastic usage, most shops have moved onto paper and cloth bags. 【5】 Instead of paying for these, carry your own bag.

A. Save your change.

B. Instead of turning to those machines, manage your finance well.

C. However, these are more expensive when compared to plastic ones.

D. Seeing more money leaving your hands, you’ ll be more aware of spending.

E. Even the government is increasing the tax on these to reduce the use of them.

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【1】She decides to pursue her study after ____her first degree.

【2】I ____him of the appointment, but he didn't make any response.

【3】Some children were found ____water while the others were planting trees.

【4】Their ____to modern medicine do honor to our country.

【5】Rather than ride on a(an) ____bus, he always prefers to ride a bicycle.

【6】Disease often follows on from ____because the body is weakened.

【7】If they're lying, their answers will probably be quite vague and ____in detail.

【8】She has ____an e-mail address and a site on the World Wide Web.

To be more grateful in life means that you are also allowing yourself to be happier, more contented and more satisfied with everything that has been going on around you. But with all the stress, all the disappointments and all the anxiety around you, I bet you ask yourself this question all the time：“How exactly can I be more grateful with my life?” 【1】 .

1. Learn to live in the moment.

life is a wonderful adventure full of enriching experiences and endless possibilities. Don’t just go through the motions of repetitive activities and boring tasks. No! Being a mindless zombie can make you more likely to take things for granted. 【2】 , make an effort to enjoy the experience.

You’re supposed to attend a conference? Absorb it. Babysit your niece? Enjoy the moment. Eat a 15-minute lunch? Taste each bite.

2. 【3】

Being aware of your goal to be more grateful can help you look for things to be really more grateful for. Gratitude is a conscious decision. You have to practice it consistently.

3. Control your thoughts.

Of course you have the power to control what you're. To be more grateful in life means that you are thinking of! Consider this exercise, for example：if you find yourself thinking more and more self-entitled, stop. __ 【4】_ . You are given consciousness. Make use of it wisely.

4. Always resist the temptation of comparing yourself with other people.

As humans, we have the natural tendency to compare ourselves with others with the hope of attaining satisfaction. Actually, this kind of activity does not help you feel to be more grateful in life. 【5】 ! You will always be meeting someone richer, which makes you feel inferior to others!

Don' t do it, please.

Every little thing counts. You have the ability to make yourself feel to be more grateful in your life.

A. Appreciate what you have right now

B. And if you find yourself repeating negative junk, stop

C. It does the opposite

D. Express gratitude all the time

E. Well, the following are some tips to help you with this particular concern

F. Instead of doing something just for the sake of doing it

G. Words that stress you and make you feel worthless should definitely be removed

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧)，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（\）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

【1】So far the boys have be able to swim across the river.

【2】Following the rules of the road and don’t drive too fast.

【3】Although the sun is shining, but it isn’t very warm outside.

【4】He thought he could produce more rice by cross two different plants.

【5】Traditional cellphones are on way out as smartphones develop rapidly.

寫作要點：

1.它是中國傳統(tǒng)節(jié)日之一；

2.家人團聚；

3.賞月、吃月餅；

4.還有旅游、訪友等其他活動。

注意：1.詞數(shù) 120 左右；

2.可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使用文連貫；

參考詞匯：中秋節(jié) the Mid-Autumn Festival 農歷 lunar calendar

【1】As Teachers’ Day was approaching, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day.

__________ Teachers’ Day __________, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day.

【2】This land was difficult to farm but now water has been pumped into the fields.

______________ to farm this land but now water has been pumped into the fields.

【3】Though Jack lacked experience, he made up for it in enthusiasm.

Though Jack was ______________ experience, he made up for it in enthusiasm.

【4】All of us believe the old temple is worth repairing.

All of us believe the old temple is worthy ______________.

【5】My album of boyhood photographs often calls up the past happiness.

My album of boyhood photographs often __________ me __________ the past happiness.

At one point along an open highway, I came to a crossroads with the traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I approached the light, it turned red and I braked to stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of headlights, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.

I started wondering why I refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being arrested，because there were obviously no police around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it.

Much later that night, the question of why I'd stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it's part of an agreement we all have with each other. It's not only the law, but it's an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we don't go through red lights.

It's amazing that we ever trust each other to do the right thing, isn't it? And we do, too. Trust is our first tendency. We have to make a deliberate decision to mistrust someone or to be suspicious or skeptical. Those attitudes don't come naturally to us.

It's a very good thing too，because the whole structure of our society depends on mutual trust, not distrust. This whole thing around us would fall apart if we didn't trust each other most of the time. We do what we say we'll do; we show up when we say we'11 show up;we deliver when we say we'll deliver;and we pay when we say we'11 pay. We trust each other in these matters, and when we don't do what we've promised, it's far from the normal. It happens often that we don't act in good faith and in a trustworthy manner, but we still consider it unusual, and we're angry or disappointed with those badly-behaved people. Anyway I was so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.

【1】Why did the author feel impatient while driving?

A. Because he had already driven for a long time.

B. Because it was too far away from his destination.

C. Because he could not overpass a truck on a narrow road.

D. Because something urgent happened in his family.

【2】The author stopped at the traffic light because ________.

A. there were passers-by crossing the road

B. some policemen were on duty just at that point

C. there was potential danger

D. the trust between people influenced the author

【3】What would happen if people didn't trust each other in most cases?

A. The social system would be thrown into disorder.

B. All the things would run normally.

C. The social traditions would be abandoned.

D. Strict rules and laws would be made.

【4】What is the theme of the passage?

A. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.

B. Mutual Trust is the best policy.

C. Actions speak louder than words.

D. Among the blind the one-eyed is the king.

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧)，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(＼)劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1．每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

2．只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。

A survey basing on 1,000 students found that half of the pupils and 80% of the middle school students sleeps less than nine hours every night. Too many homework given by school teachers and parents is the main reasons. Other reason lies in students’ bad habits. Some students, for example, are absent-minded while doing his homework, and some waste their after-class time. The third reason is because some students have to get up early on weekdays to get school far away from home. Experts are calling at schools and parents to cut down on the amount of homework. And students should make a good use of their time. And it would be better if they could choose to study in a nearby school.

The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted. He proudly said, “Please let me buy eight children’s tickets and two adult tickets so I can take my family to the circus.”The ticket lady told him the price. The wife’s head dropped, and the man’s lip began to quiver (抖動). The father asked, “How much did you say?”

The ticket lady told him the price again.

The man didn’t have enough money.

Seeing what was going on, my dad put his hand into his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill and dropped it on the ground (We were not wealthy either). My father reached down, picked up the bill, tapped the man on the shoulder and said, “Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket.”

The man knew what was going on. He wasn’t begging for money but certainly thanked the help in a difficult, embarrassing situation. He looked straight into my dad’s eyes, took my dad’s hand in both of his, and with a tear streaming down his cheek, he replied, “Thank you, sir. This really means a lot to me and my family.”

My father and I went back to our car and drove home. We didn’t go to the circus that night, but we didn’t go without.

【1】Why was the writer impressed by(留下深刻印象) the family?

A. Because the family was very poor.

B. Because the family was very happy.

C. Because the family was very noisy.

D. Because the family was very large.

【2】When the ticket lady told them the price, the wife .

A. hardly heard B. hardly understood

C. felt disappointed D. felt confused

【3】Which of the following words can be best used to describe the writer’s father?

A. Honest. B. Kind. C. Patient. D. Careful.

內容包括：

1、學習和生活情況。

2、高考后的打算。

注意: 1. 詞數(shù)100左右；

2. 可適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫；

提示：高考：College Entrance Examination