外研版 高中英语 必修第一册同步练习Unit 3 Section Ⅳ.docxVIP

Unit3SectionⅣ

Ⅰ.阅读理解

“I’msorry,”thebanktellersaid.“Yourcheckhasbounced(拒付)．”Herwordstookamomenttosinkin.Thisyearhadbroughtsomuchpain.Adivorce(离婚),losingmyhouse,thenthelossofmyjobrightbeforetheholidays...andnowthecheckformycarinsurancehadbounced!

Leavingthebank,IwonderedwhatIwoulddo.Myunemployment(失业)checksweredelayed,andeverythingseemedtobepilingup.HowlongcouldIlastwithoutmoney?HowImissedmyparentsinthefarawayLosAngeles,whomIhadnotseenforfiveyears.

DecemberinMichiganmeantitwasnotonlydark,butcoldand