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Nine out of 10 people have run up unsecured debt and many fear they will never be able to pay back what they owe, a survey has claimed.
Around 89% of people aged between l|8 and 35 said they owed money on a credit card, loan or overdraft, the research showed．
A third of people admitted they did not think- they would ever be debt-free, 54% of whom said they would always need to borrow money in order to fund the lifestyle they wanted．
One in five of these people also claimed they were not worried about the possibility of their debts being passed on to their next of kin if they died before they were repaid．
Just over half who owed money said they did not feel in control of their debt, with 8% admitting they had needed to ask for help with repayments from a friend or family member．Eight out of 10 people also told the research for discount website MyVoucherCodes．co．uk that they thought it was too easy to borrow money through their bank or on credit cards．
Farhad Farhadi, MyVoucherCodes．co．uk’s personal finance expert, said: "The majority of British adults owe money m some way, shape or form, but to see that almost a third think they'll never be free c ^ from debt is quite alarming．
"When borrowing money from any source, how you are going to repay it should always be in the back of your mind．
"A lot of people don't-really think about 'die consequences of borrowing money and it can be easy to get complacent, but keeping it all under control should be a priority from the off．Only borrow what you really think you can afford to pay back．"
1.The best title for this passage is_________．
A．I'll die in debt, say one in three B．Desperate British
C．The beginning of the end D．Borrowing money from any source
2.Which of the following is NOT true?
A．Most British adults are in debt in some v/ay．
B．It is hard for the British to borrow money through their bank．
C．Lots of people do not take repaying money seriously．
D．This passage is a warning for the British．
3.What does the underlined phrase mean?
A．end with B．from the start
C．ever since D．fore ever
4.What does Farhad mean by saying "the majority of British adults owe money in some way, shape or form"?
A．It is natural to owe money m Britain so there in no need to worry．
B．It is natural to owe money in Britain as long as you are in control．
C．It does not matter to owe money in Britain if you are rich enough．
D．It seems that the British enjoy owing money in some way．
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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With drink and food _________ , the farmer had to walk out of the cave.
A．run out
B．use up
C．run out of
D．using up
高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
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In China people believe in the saying “out of debt, out of pressure”; however in the west, it is just the ______ — when you are in debt, you are trustworthy and financially capable.
A. objective B. opposite C. contrary D. contradictory
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Many people feel stressed out about buying and giving gifts around holidays．But have the holidays become too materialistic and more about the gifts than the feelings behind them?
Throughout the world，many cultures mark holidays with gifts and food．Holiday traditions bring people together and allow us to feel a part of family and community．The gifts and food that we share are all about expressing a sense of appreciation and joy．The gifts of a few generations ago were probably more common and homemade．Even the people who could afford expensive presents probably didn’t do as much buying and spending as we do today．
But with our culture growing more commercial，sometimes the original meaning behind the tradition gets lost．Not only is the pressure on spending money on the right present，but many people also find that when gifts become the focus of a holiday，it puts too much emphasis on receiving．It’s too easy to have high expectations of what’s in that beautifully wrapped box—and that can set anyone up for disappointment．No wonder we often hear about people having the“holiday blues”—feeling sad or empty．
Not all people think the holidays are too materialistic，of course．Most appreciate the traditional aspects of the holidays．And some love shopping and are just fine with a11 the giving and receiving．But if you’re feeling a little empty about the holidays，what can you do? One key to a relaxing and meaningful holiday is finding what works best for you，both in terms of gift giving and other holiday traditions．Putting some thought into what the holidays mean to you and then focusing your energies on those aspects that leave you feeling most satisfied can help you let go of the stuff that may be stressing you out．
1.What can we learn about the holiday gifts generations ago?
A. They were valueless．
B. They were highly valued．
C. They were given little attention．
D. They were more about expressing feelings．
2.What is the result of focusing too much on receiving?
A. Receivers are often disappointed．
B. Gifts become the focus of holidays．
C. Our culture grows more commercial．
D. Much more money was spent on gifts．
3.According to the text，how can we make holidays more meaningful?
A. Avoiding giving and receiving gifts．
B. Figuring out your real expectations．
C. Doing some shopping in the holidays．
D. Putting more thought into the gifts to give．
4.What can be the best title for the text?
A. The Changes in Giving Gifts
B. What Stresses You out on Holidays?
C. Are the Holidays Too Materialistic?
D. The Development of Holiday Traditions
高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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One businessman was in debt and couldn’t figure out a way out of it when an old man appeared before him.
“Is something bothering you?” he said. After listening to the ___businessman, the old man said: “ I think I can help you.” He wrote him a ___, saying: “Take this money. We will meet here ___in one year, and you will be able to ___it to me at that time.” Then, he turned around and disappeared just as____as he appeared.
The businessman saw the check in his hands for an amount of 500 thousand dollars, ___by John Rockefeller, one of the ___people in the world at that time! But instead of using the money, he put the check into his safe. The thought about its ___gave him strength to find a solution to save his business.
___the return of his courage, he concluded profitable deals. Months ___and he got out of ___and started to earn money again. Exactly one year ___, he returned to the park with the same check. At the ___time the old man appeared again. But ___the businessman wanted to return the check and share his story of ____, a nurse ran up and grabbed the old man.
“I’m so glad, I caught him!” She exclaimed. “I hope he wasn’t ____ you. He always runs away from the house and ___he is John Rockefeller.”
The businessman was puzzled, and suddenly he understood that it’s not the money, ___or imaginary, that turned his life up. It was his new ___and belief that gave him strength to ____ everything that he had now.
1.A. mad B. discouraged C. interesting D. brave
2.A. check B. hand C. lift D. look
3.A. possibly B. exactly C. especially D. generally
4.A. give B. pay C. thank D. return
5.A. suddenly B. strangely C. happily D. firmly
6.A. made B. given C. signed D. paid
7.A. kindest B. richest C. best D. poorest
8.A. number B. value C. usage D. existence
9.A. For B. As C. Despite D. With
10.A. came B. ended C. passed D. went
11.A. danger B. sadness C. trouble D. debt
12.A. ago B. later C. away D. before
13.A. same B. agreed C. counted D. regulated
14.A. when B. before C. after D. if
15.A. happiness B. failure C. success D. sorrow
16.A. scolding B. criticizing C. frightening D. bothering
17.A. tells B. thinks C. praises D. imagines
18.A. false B. real C. wrong D. true
19.A. gains B. bravery C. plan D. confidence
20.A. do B. face C. achieve D. like
高三英语完形填空简单题查看答案及解析
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All over the world there seems ________people out of work nowadays.
A．to have a great many B．to be a great many
C．to have a great many of D．to be a good many of
高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Many people often find themselves waking up in the middle of the night, unusually awake and excited. 1. . That's really frustrating. However, there is no need to worry. Here are some effective ways to help you fall asleep again.
Remain in bed. For you to fall asleep, your heart rate needs to slow down. When you get up, your heart rate goes up. So, avoid going to the bathroom during the night if you can. Do not eat too little or too much for dinner. Do not drink and fill your bladder （膀胱）before bed. 2. . It may make you fall asleep faster, but it may also disrupt
your sleep later in the night.
Stay in the dark. When you cannot sleep, LED lights on printers and cable boxes may be the reason. The same is true for light streaming in through cracks in curtains. 3.. You should cover lights with tape and wear a sleep mask. A popular choice has deep eye cups so your eyes can open and shut while you wear them.
Quiet your mind. Try ways to relax, such as deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness exercises. 4. . The point is to keep your brain busy with something that is not demanding and is relaxing.
5. . If your wake-up time is 6:30 a.m. and your clock reads 3:00 a.m., do not think Oh no! I have only three hours left! Instead, say to yourself Oh great! I have three more hours to sleep!
You have a problem if you wake three times a week for more than three months. It may affect your quality of life. You need to find a sleep expert who can help identify the cause and fix it.
A. Think in a positive way.
B. Maintain a calm attitude.
C. They may keep you awake.
D. Most importantly, avoid alcohol in the evening.
E. You can do simple math problems in your head.
F. Getting up to do some mild exercise is also helpful.
G. Tossing and turning in bed, they are unable to fall asleep.
高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Many people often find themselves waking up in the middle of the night, unusually awake and excited. 1. . That's really frustrating. However, there is no need to worry. Here are some effective ways to help you fall asleep again.
Remain in bed. For you to fall asleep, your heart rate needs to slow down. When you get up, your heart rate goes up. So, avoid going to the bathroom during the night if you can. Do not eat too little or too much for dinner. Do not drink and fill your bladder （膀胱）before bed. 2. . It may make you fall asleep faster, but it may also disrupt
your sleep later in the night.
Stay in the dark. When you cannot sleep, LED lights on printers and cable boxes may be the reason. The same is true for light streaming in through cracks in curtains. 3.. You should cover lights with tape and wear a sleep mask. A popular choice has deep eye cups so your eyes can open and shut while you wear them.
Quiet your mind. Try ways to relax, such as deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness exercises. 4. . The point is to keep your brain busy with something that is not demanding and is relaxing.
5. . If your wake-up time is 6:30 a.m. and your clock reads 3:00 a.m., do not think Oh no! I have only three hours left! Instead, say to yourself Oh great! I have three more hours to sleep!
You have a problem if you wake three times a week for more than three months. It may affect your quality of life. You need to find a sleep expert who can help identify the cause and fix it.
A.Think in a positive way.
B.Maintain a calm attitude.
C.They may keep you awake.
D.Most importantly, avoid alcohol in the evening.
E.You can do simple math problems in your head.
F.Getting up to do some mild exercise is also helpful.
G.Tossing and turning in bed, they are unable to fall asleep.
高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Like many young people, I dreamed of growing up and becoming a successful writer one day. My first part-time job came when I was 18 years old. I was working in a paint factory. Because of the terrible smell of paint, it became normal for me to temporarily pass out during my lunch hour.
All of my spare time was spent writing and sending stories to any publisher that would read them, dreaming that one day losing consciousness while eating my ham sandwiches would no longer be a part of my daily routine.
I discovered content mills, where a writer could devote his time to writing soul-destroying online copy. It provided a little pay, but I wouldn’t faint(昏厥). So, I quit my day job. But it is difficult to work from home
. At times, I would lose all passion for writing 500 words about an advertisement for a bed for a few pounds, but the terrible smell of paint reminded me to get back to writing.Several months later, the money got better. I was given a job writing for one of the largest entertainment websites in the world. The job was simple: I complained about everything that was wrong with society and they paid me ₤50 for each article. A guy from the website asked if I’d be interested in leaving my small town life to move to the big city of Manchester to become a professional writer for them. I accepted.
After a pretty successful year, I was offered a promotion. Just 18 months earlier, I was suffering from the smell of paint on a daily basis and now I was managing a team of nine writers.
1.What does the underlined part mean in the passage?
A. Losing heart. B. Losing one’s memory.
C. Feeling sleepy. D.
Becoming unconscious.2.What once weakened the author’s love for writing?
A. The unpleasant smell in the factory.
B. Being given consistent writing work.
C. Something’s being wrong with society.
D. Writing advertisements at a low price.
3.What message does the author deliver in the passage?
A. Never give up nor stop trying.
B. A good beginning is half done.
C. Behind bad luck comes good luck.
D. A man can do no more than he can.
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Most of us fear getting up and speaking in public. Many people don’t like to go gathering where they don’t know anyone, but while most of us soldier on (迎难而上), those with social anxiety disorder are often stopped by the terror and worry.
Research shows that around fifteen million Americans suffer from social anxiety disorder. People in this condition feel that they are always being watched. Even though they know these fears are unreasonable, they cannot overcome their fears on their own.
Social anxiety disorder sufferers are often misdiagnosed with conditions such as schizophrenia (精神分裂症) and personality disorder. Many feel lonely, and are unsure whether anyone else can understand their thoughts and emotions. This can lead to withdrawal from most social situations, even to being unable to hold employment.
Those who suffer from social anxiety disorder are often dismissed(辞退)as being shy. This is simply not the case; shyness is not even a symptom of social anxiety disorder. The majority of sufferers find their symptoms linked to specific situations, rather than all types of social interactions.
An important step in overcoming social anxiety disorder is seeking out a therapist who specializes in training this type of disorder. Group treatment has been shown to be especially effective. Medication also help reduce the symptoms, but it should not be used as a replacement for psychotherapy (心理疗法).
On your own, you can help reduce the symptoms by taking deep breaths and practising medication or prayer. Alcohol and nicotine should be avoided, as both can cause panic attacks. Exercises can relieve the symptoms, because it burns up the chemicals in your body that cause stress.
1.Patients with social anxiety disorder______.
A．are shy in all situations
B．feel they don’t understand themselves
C．are anxious and terrified while speaking in public
D．feel it is unreasonable to be watched by others
2.We know from the passage that_____.
A．most people will try to fight against social anxiety disorder
B．shyness is the main symptom of social anxiety disorder
C．people who feel lonely are often misdiagnosed with social anxiety disorder
D．psychotherapy is very important in treating social anxiety disorder
3.According to the passage, if Jack suffers from social anxiety disorder, he should_____.
A．burn up some unsafe chemicals
B．ask for help from a doctor
C．practise speaking in public
D．resign from his present job
4.We are most likely to find this passage in_______.
A．American Culture B．Cross Country C．Family Doctor D．English Nature
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. At times, I would lose all passion for writing 500 words about an advertisement for a bed for a few pounds, but the terrible smell of paint reminded me to get back to writing.