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 building for around $50,000 and hire someone to look after 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 $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 a small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.
1.How much does it cost to live in Mexico for a year?
A.About $12,000. B.About $7,000. C.About $8,000. D.About $8,800.
2.What do Argentina and Vietnam have in common?
A.They both have great restaurants.
B.The cost of living in them is both expensive.
C.Tourists enjoy travelling in the two countries.
D.The middle-sized homes both cost around $139,000.
3.In which country is the U.S Dollar used for its currency?
A.Ecuador. B.Mexico. C.Argentina. D.Vietnam.
The dream of many people is to leave their mark on the world however they can. This could be in countless different _______ , from coming up with a new invention to _______ starting a family. No matter what it is, _______ the world in some way is the purpose of many lives.
That’s _______ makes the Renaissance – an art period which centered in Italy between the 14th and 17th centuries — the era of _______.
When we hear the word “art”, it’s very likely that we’ll imagine a work from the Renaissance period. This w as a time when many believe art made a revival(复兴)— “renaissance”, _______, means to bring new life to something.
Take the works of Italian artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci for example. His painting Mona Lisa became one of the best-known _______ on Earth. While many artists left their marks by bringing _______ to the world, Da Vinci did much more than that. The artist was fascinated with the study of human anatomy(解剖学)and even _______ time dissecting human bodies to help with his studies. Da Vinci also proved his __________ in many other areas, and he created sketches of ideas for many inventions, from bridges and machinery to even a helicopter and a robot.
The Renaissance also played host to many other great names in the world of art. Italian painter Raphael, for example, was another leader of this era. But his most famous work isn’t __________ on a w all today. __________, his masterpiece — the Raphael Rooms of Italy’s Palace of the Vatican — IS the w all. The walls and ceilings of the palace are filled with beautifully __________paintings of Bib le scenes, which he started as a young artist in 1508.
Religious works such as Raphael’s w ere the __________ style of the Renaissance period. We only have to look at the most iconic (标志性的)sculpture of that period — and perhaps __________— to realize that.
Italian artist Michelangelo’s sculpture David, __________ a Biblical character, was firstly shown in the 1500s. The sculpture has __________ years of exposure to the rain, having rocks throw n at it by protesters(抗议者), and even someone __________ it with a hammer in the 1990s. __________ all these, David is still standing strong and __________ today — a true symbol of the Renaissance.
1.A.ways B.places C.countries D.centuries
2.A.continuously B.simply C.occasionally D.finally
3.A.changing B.creating C.helping D.protecting
4.A.that B.this C.what D.it
5.A.world-makers B.world-users C.world-creators D.world-markers
6.A.in all B.at all C.after all D.of all
7.A.novels B.poems C.artworks D.dramas
8.A.honor B.beauty C.peace D.entertainment
9.A.devoted B.used C.enjoyed D.spent
10.A.greatness B.talents C.skills D.morals
11.A.showing B.hanging C.appearing D.shining
12.A.For example B.As a result C.Instead D.Moreover
13.A.detailed B.painted C.decorated D.described
14.A.famous B.common C.ordinary D.special
15.A.in no time B.at any time C.of all time D.at times
16.A.coming out B.adapted from C.based on D.named after
17.A.survived B.continued C.lived for D.experienced
18.A.making B.pushing C.correcting D.attacking
19.A.In addition to B.Generally speaking C.Due to D.In spite of
20.A.handsome B.gentle C.cautious D.proud
(2017·北京) Jim has retired, but he still remembers the happy time ________ with his students.
A. to spend B. spend
C. spending D. spent
The little boy still needed the ________ 20 dollars to do with the things ________.
A.remaining; remained to be settled B.remaining; remaining to be settled
C.remained; remained to settle D.remained; remaining to settled
The audience ______ themselves, the concert began.
A.having seated B.having been seated C.being seated D.seated
_______ on a farm caused her to become curious about nature.
A.Her not being brought up B.She was not brought up
C.She not being brought up D.Having not been brought up
