阅读理解 The cost of living in countries like the U. S. , Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed (飞涨) in recent years. However, if you are willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move. Ecuador Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U. S. dollar for their currency. In this country, it is cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U. S. You can even buy a property for around $50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while you are away. Mexico Although the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing. Argentina Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it is not very expensive to live there. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States. Vietnam Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or small home for around $25,000 to $50, 000 if you search in the right areas.

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The cost of living in countries like the U. S. , Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed (飞涨) in recent years. However, if you are willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.

Ecuador

Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U. S. dollar for their currency. In this country, it is cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U. S. You can even buy a property for around $50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while you are away.

Mexico

Although the country is known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.

Argentina

Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it is not very expensive to live there. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.

Vietnam

Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or small home for around $25,000 to $50, 000 if you search in the right areas.

(1) How much does it take at least to live in Mexico for six months? A. About $ 4,200. B. About $ 8,000. C. About $ 8,400. D. About $ 9,800.

(2) What does Argentina and Vietnam have in common? A. They both have great restaurants. B. The cost of living in them is both expensive. C. People are all fond of travelling to the two countries. D. The middle-sized homes both cost around $139,000.

(3) In which country did the purchaser probably pay extra money after he left? A. Ecuador. B. Mexico. C. Argentina. D. Vietnam.

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One day, I was caught in a massive 6-lane traffic jam at a stoplight. But it was an overheated car, dead in the middle lane.

With cars driving all around her, I couldn't 1 anywhere without making things worse. I had to turn left in thick traffic and couldn't 2 for a couple of blocks. I thought, "Maybe this is one I should let someone else take care of."

But I turned around and 3 on a far entrance ramp (坡道). To approach and get her off the highway looked 4. But then a miracle happened. The crowded cars in lanes, going both ways, instantly 5 wide for me to get to her.

I asked her to free her brake while I 6 her car to the highway's right shoulder. I saw the fear and 7 in her eyes. I hid my fear from her. So she thought I 8 what I was doing.

Once again the sea of rushing cars 9 and we shouldered the car 10 just before the police car pulled up behind us. The policeman was shocked at what he had 11. The girl said her friend was on the way and didn't need my 12 anymore.

I explained I parked 13 the highway to the officer. Just then the "walk" light came on for me to cross the 14. And soon I 15 away after helping out for only a few minutes.

(1)

A. stop B. survive C. fly D. manage

(2)

A. cut across B. pull over C. give in D. calm down

(3)

A. parked B. considered C. remained D. rested

(4)

A. easy B. possible C. unique D. impossible

(5)

A. sped B. burst C. wandered D. opened

(6)

A. pulled B. pushed C. led D. delivered

(7)

A. disbelief B. confidence C. pleasure D. pain

(8)

A. refused B. continued C. enjoyed D. knew

(9)

A. ignored B. escaped C. parted D. flowed

(10)

A. safely B. actually C. merely D. exactly

(11)

A. expected B. witnessed C. treated D. hoped

(12)

A. advice B. effort C. friendship D. help

(13)

A. beyond B. above C. across D. through

(14)

A. space B. round C. square D. crossroads

(15)

A. fled B. drove C. hid D. ran

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Most of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially the Nobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything about the man who set them up. His name was Alfred Nobel. He was a great scientist and inventor himself. Besides, he had a big business. His business may surprise you. He made and sold explosives(炸药). His companies even made and sold weapons. Isn't this something that surprises you? Though Alfred Nobel had a lot of money from weapons, he hated war. He even set up the Peace Prize, hoping that there would be no war in the world.

He was one of the richest in Europe. When he died in 1896, he left behind him a lot of money and his famous will. According to his will, most of his money was placed in a fund(基金). He wanted the interest(利润) from the fund to be used as prizes every year. We know them as the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Prizes are international. Alfred Nobel wanted the winners to be chosen for their work, not the country they came from.

Alfred Nobel had given his whole life to his studies and work and to the benefits of mankind. He made money all by his own efforts, but he left the world share his wealth. His inventions and wealth stay with the world for ever.

(1) Alfred Nobel did the following EXCEPT ______________ A. choosing the winners of Nobel Prize. B. making and selling weapons. C. setting up the Nobel Prize. D. making and selling explosives.

(2) Nobel wanted to set up the Nobel Peace Prize because _____. A. he hated war B. he liked to be honored by people C. he made enough money D. he wanted to get more interest from the fund

(3) Nobel Prizes come from _____. A. all Nobel's money in the fund. B. all Nobel's money in his company. C. the interest from the fund. D. people's donation.

(4) Nobel was a (an) _____ person in the world. A. interesting B. unselfish C. kind-hearted D. richest

(5) Which statement of the following is Right according to the passage? A. Nobel set up his company to sell clothes. B. Most of Nobel's money was used for the world wars. C. Nobel Prizes are only for some people from some special countries. D. Nobel worked hard in his life and saved lots of money for the world to share.

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W. Ian Lipkin is a professor in the Epidemiology Department and directs the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII). His team aims (create) new tools to detect (查明) disease faster and easier to better contain epidemics (传染病).

Lipkin played key role in containing the SARS virus outbreak by creatinga test using a polymerase (聚合酶) chain (react) method for detection, even in blood samples (样本) with mild infection, which was (quick) than other methods.

Lipkin and his team have since improved the technology to create a test called VirCapSeq-vert, screens a single sample for the presence of hundreds viruses. This tool contains 2 million genetic probes to detect and "pull out" unique DNA sequences (序列) in order to identify the virus type. This platform could (complete) change how first responders react to deadly outbreaks, quicken the process of (identify) diseases, make patients separated and improve (tailor) medical treatments.

Currently, they (make) the technology detect bacterial DNA to provide a full picture of infections.

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