My grandparents avoided a consumptive(浪费的) lifestyle by painting and repairing the house themselves.They lived in a small home,but had a huge garden.They loved gardening and planting because it reduced their grocery bill,improved their health,and gave them an excuse to be outside.They also reused and recycled everything.For instance,they had driven the same car for over 15 years and didn’t buy a new one until the old Chevrolet was worn out.

　　From my grandparents,I learned an important lesson:it is possible to live a simple and fulfilling life.My grandparents taught me that living a simple life isn’t about self-deprivation.Instead,it’s about giving yourself the time,freedom,and money to pursue your dreams.Becoming debt free,downsizing to a smaller home,and going car-lite(减少用车频率) are a few ways to take control of your life and start pursuing your dreams.

　　1.The community’s changes include all the following EXCEPT that 　. 

　　A.people built more farmland

　　B.the neighbors sold their houses

　　C.the houses became more expensive

　　D.many mansions were built there

　　解析:细节理解题。由第二段的第二句可知A项说法错误,与文章内容不相符。B、C、D三项均可在文中找到依据。故选A项。

　　答案:A

　　2.The author’s grandparents didn’t expand their house because 　. 

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