Unit 1 A land of diversity 基础夯实 满分：120分 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The cost of living in countries like the United States, Britain, Australia or France has increased in recent years. But, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries having an extremely cheap and low cost of living. So, if you have the flexibility of living wherever you please, and want to live in a country the cost of living is the cheapest in the world, check out there 3 countries when planning you next move. Cambodia Cambodia may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of a tropical paradise, but it’s pretty close. The added bonus is that living here is insanely cheap, unlike some other tropical getaways. A luxury home with four bedrooms and a pool would only cost about $ 600 a month. A decent three-bedroom vacation home can be purchased here for just $ 20,000. And, for only about $ 2,000 a year, you can also hire a gardener and housekeeper to take care of your property. Ecuador Ecuador is similar to the United States in may ways, and a result, it has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around 50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while you’re away. Mexico Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every amenity you might need. You can live off a mere $ 700 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, amenities, food, and any sights. 1. How much money do you need to pay to look after your property for a year in Cambodia A. $ 600. B. $ 2,000. C. $ 20,000. D. $ 700. 2. What things will you be unable to enjoy in Mexico A. Any scenery. B. Amenities. C. A nice place. D. Tropical climate. 3. Which of the following statements is TRUE A. The cost of living in countries like the United States, Britain, Australia or France has decreased in recent years. B. Cambodia must be the first country that comes to mind when you think of a tropical paradise C. The people in Ecuador even use the US Dollar for their currency. D. Cambodia is known for its poverty ridden streets. B Singles’ Day, also called Double Eleven, began as a day for unmarried or uncoupled people to celebrate their lives on November 11, 1993. In China, however, Singles’ Day has become the biggest online shopping day in the world, which was created in 2009 by Alibaba’s CEO, Daniel Zhang to increase online sales. Since then, it has grown into a cultural phenomenon. China Singles’ Day, as a shopping day, takes place on November 11 each year. At present, an increasing number of people are attracted by it. There are sharp discounts and other promotions designed by Alibaba to attra ... ...
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