1 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. engage   B. assess   C.   combination   D. intentions   E. refresh   F. understanding   G.   relaxed   H. consciously   I. return   J. threatens   K. regretfully

“Dealing with money is a basic life skill”

Why financial transactions are about relationships and why the

quality of the relationship is more important than the transaction itself.

British psychologist, William Bloom, has long argued that society would benefit if money flowed more freely-if, for example, people regularly give part of their salaries or profits to charity.

When you say, “Money should flow more freely,” what do you mean?

“There are two metaphors that I like to use for money. One is the energy of the environment and human nature. Money represents a(n)     1     of these energies; it’s a materialized form of energy. The other metaphor is water. If you look at water, it can be still and polluted or, once the dams are opened, it has the ability to     2     itself. Healthy energy flows in the way rich people should allow their money to flow. If they are good, they will know how to give.”

Money still isn’t flowing freely.

A lot of it is dammed up in banks and in the hands of a small percentage of extremely wealthy individuals. “We have to build a society in which we are not threatened by each other. The gap between the rich and the poor     3     social connection and harmony. The Baby Boomers (婴儿潮一代) are too comfortable for too long. Now they have to ask themselves what their politics are, because life is political. This is the time for all of us to     4     politically.”

How can we deal with money in a healthier way?

“When it comes to money, there is a lot of naiveté. Children need to be taught in school that dealing with money is a basic life skill. They need to be able to read a bank statement in a(n)     5     way. When a transaction takes place, this means     6     pausing to say, ‘This exchange affects me in this and this way.’ We are often in too much of a hurry to realize that. We also forget that transactions are first and foremost about relationships. The quality of that relationship is more important than the transaction itself. That’s why Bedouins (游牧民族贝都因人)   always share a cup of tea when they do business together. They understand the need to     7     their relationship with others.”

Another form of flow is giving. Can that be a kind of spiritual practice?

“Humans are paradoxical beings. It is possible to have pure     8     and to get satisfaction as a by-product from your actions. There is the classic idea that giving away money brings a sense of safety and satisfaction. And it does. Being alive in this universe comes from the     9     that you’re part of a flow in the universe. People think highly of altruism (舍己为人), giving away money to someone who cannot see you. Donating money to charity is not just about the material effect but it also allows you to pay attention to what causes you’re supporting. It’s healthy to give without thinking of the material     10    . Money is neutral, like language. It’s all about the way in which it is used.”

2 . 匹配单词及其英文解释。

A. committee B. commitment C. regard D. depression E. originally F. engage G. attitude

1. 认为，看作________
2. 忧郁，沮丧________
3. 原先，最初________
4. 投入，忠诚，奉献________
5. 参加，参与________

3 . 请匹配单词及其中文解释。

A. protection B. potential C. connect D. march E. intense F. strike G. engage

1. 游行示威
2. 强烈的
3. 潜力；可能性
4. 突然发生，击打
5. 参加，参与

4 . 从方框中选择适当的选项完成句子，每个选项只能使用一次，方框中有五个多余选项。注意，请将选项前的字母填写至答题卡规定处，填写单词或短语的不得分。

A．aboard	B．basis	C．to their hearts’ content	D．awkward	E．extremely
F．live up to	G．engage	H．on the edge of my seat	I．overcame	J．dramatic
K．Put down	L．Over time	M．can’t wait to do	N．available	O．credit

1. That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the ______ of its popularity.
2. All over the world you can see kids playing ______ with a ball made of plastic bags.
3. Everyone was soon ______ the plane to the destination.
4. The programme aims to encourage students to ______ themselves in supporting education in the remote area.
5. Please believe me. I will ______ my promise.
6. She was ______ grateful to him for his support.
7. ______, the poetry is becoming more and more popular among the young people.
8. The landscape that lines the route is beautiful and ______, with snowy mountains and green valleys.
9. I must have slept in an ______position-I’m aching all over.
10. The film’s ending had me ______.

5 . 根据定义猜测单词，完成纵横填字游戏。
1. to remember sth.
2. to accept, admit, or recognise sth or the truth/existence of sth
3. the process of changing sth or yourself to suit a new situation
4. to make sb feel less worried or unhappy
5. a strong desire to achieve sth
6. an exam you have passed or a course you have successfully completed
7. to mention sth as an example
8. containing many different parts and often difficult to understand
9. to be actively involved with sth

1. ________________
2. ________________
3. ________________
4. ________________
5. ________________
6. ________________
7. ________________
8. ________________
9. ________________

6 . Oppenheimer, the 96th Oscar winner for Best Picture, which is directed by Christopher Nolan, e ______(吸引) both the mind and the eye. （根据中英文提示单词拼写）