The cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you're 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's 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 $50000 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 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's not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139000, 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 fiat or small home for around $25000 to $50000 if you search in the right areas.
1.How much does it take at least to live in Mexico for a year?
A. About $7000 B. About $8000
C. About $8400 D. About $9800
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. The middle-sized homes both cost around $ 139000.
D. People are all fond of travelling to the two countries.
3.In which country did the purchaser probably pay extra money after he left?
A. Ecuador B. Mexico
C. Argentina D. Vietnam
最近你校开展了中学生如何处理人际关系的讨论。假如你是小组长，请写一篇你们小组的讨论总结，发表在英语校报上：
（写作内容）
1.做好自己；
2.尊重他人；
3.学会沟通；
4. ……
注意：1.字数：100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总字数。
Recently, we held a heated discussion about how to live harmoniously in the school. Here are the opinions of our group.
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We hope all of us can enjoy our school life.
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（
删除：把多余的词用斜线（
）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Jim is a Australian boy who has been lived in our city for over two years. I still remember the morning when he came into our class, wear a cap and a pair of sunglasses. He waved to us with grace and introduce himself with a sweet smile, which made us to feel pleased. We gave him a warm welcome. And immediate Jim became our great friend.
Now Jim and we play together, chat with each other and go out picnics. Also, we ride bikes in the country or go hike in the mountains. Sometimes we play game on the playground. Jim likes it here and often says it is like being at home, but that is what we wish.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Do you like trying different things? Are you afraid 1. things that you think you’re bad at?
Last year I started to learn Tai Chi (太极)in order to improve my health and reduce my stress. It was something new for me, and I found it to be quite difficult, very 2.(difference) from anything I’d ever learned before. Small 3.(move) are important in Tai Chi. I was used to being fast and active , 4. to learn Tai Chi I had to learn patience. Now I’ve found that I’m a much more patient person than before, and Tai Chi isn’t nearly as difficult as it 5.(be ) before.
We tend 6.(like) things we are good at —— that’s normal. For example, I’m naturally very good at badminton and tennis, but I’m very bad at anything 7. involves keeping balance, such as skating, skiing and gymnastics. Tai Chi has 8.(great) improved my balance which has been a very good thing for me.
My point is that you can keep 9.(do) the things you know you’re good at and live in your comfort zone, or you can try something new. If you don’t try new things, you’ll never know what it would be like to try something new to challenge 10.(you). It will definitely pay off in the end.
The moon had gone behind a cloud and there weren’t many stars in the sky. As I took a glance(一瞥) at my neighbor’s house, I saw a flame (火焰) in his ______. I thought he was having a midnight fast food so I went back to my _______.
Soon, there was a ______ smell in the air and I guessed something was wrong. ______, I jumped out of bed and went downstairs to ______. I saw fire coming out of my neighbour’s kitchen. Right away, I __________ “Fire! Fire!” But there was no one nearby to ______ my shouts for help.
I _____ into my house, called the Fire Department and went back to my neighbour’s house. I rang the doorbell, hit on the door and ______ my neighbour’s name but there was no ______. I managed to _________the house and rescued a cat and a rabbit.
I tried to throw water through the kitchen window ______ it was no use; the fire was too strong. _______, a fire engine arrived and soon the firemen put out the fire. They arrived just ______ as the fire was going to ______ to the other rooms in the house.
When my neighbour came back, he was ______ because his kitchen was burnt down, but he thanked me for calling the Fire Department and for saving his ______. He wanted to give me some money in return but I did not ______ it.
Weeks later, my neighbour repaired and restored his kitchen. He ______ me to see his new kitchen and there he gave me a medal(奖章) that he had ______ ordered from a factory. It made me feel very happy.
1.A. sitting room B. bathroom C. kitchen D. bedroom
2.A. chair B. table C. bed D. sofa
3.A. big B. hot C. special D. burning
4.A. After a while B. All the time C. Once in a while D. At once
5.A. examine B. search C. listen D. smell
6.A. said B. shouted C. received D. smiled
7.A. hear B. listen to C. ask D. turn to
8.A. walked B. rushed C. jumped D. stepped
9.A. called in B. called up C. called out D. called for
10.A. answer B. light C. sound D. fire
11.A. take out B. take up C. break down D. break into
12.A. and B. but C. because D. so
13.A. Luckily B. Sadly C. Unfortunately D. Suddenly
14.A. in time B. on time C. at a time D. at times
15.A. run B. spread C. flow D. return
16.A. glad B. sad C. sick D. angry
17.A. children B. parents C. life D. pets
18.A. expect B. want C. accept D. get
19.A. ordered B. begged C. advised D. invited
20.A. mainly B. particularly C. specially D. naturally
Being a Volunteer
What can you do to help people? The answer is ——to be a volunteer! Then what is the common opinion of volunteering? 1.
●Help yourself by helping others.
2.It’s amazing to know that volunteering can calm you down when you feel upset. Lots of people really enjoy volunteering, because doing volunteer work could make a big difference in their life. So where do you start? School is a good place to start if you are looking for volunteer ideas.
●3.
Volunteering is a great way to have fun with your family. Talk to your parents, brothers, or sisters and see what they might be interested in. Find something you all agree on. You can do the things as a family like cleaning up a park and planting trees or flowers in your local community(社区).
●Create your own opportunity for your future.
Kids can come up with their own ways to raise money or provide needed services. You can make and sell products, and donate(捐赠) the money.4.Volunteering can also help kids learn important things about their future —— like what kinds of things they will be best at. A volunteer job can even help some kids decide what they want to do when they grow up. 5.Make a plan to start volunteering today!
A. So what are you waiting for?
B. Things to do with family members.
C. Clean up a school or other public buildings.
D. Volunteering gives kids a sense of responsibility.
E. Why don’t you choose to do a job you like best?
F. Volunteering means spending time in helping others.
G. When you volunteer to help others, you are helping yourself.
