Question

It’s fun to receive presents. It also feels good to give to others. So what’s the best way to budget(预算) your money, shop wisely and spend the least money if possible?

Susan Beacham, from a company that teaches money-management skills to kids, gives us some good advice.

“My first tip is to make a list and check it twice,” says Susan. She suggests that kids talk with their families about whom to include in their gift giving and how much to spend. Start by writing down names. Then put a dollar amount next to each name and add it up. Do you have enough money? If not, make changes. And don’t forget—not everyone needs a store-bought gift. Susan points out that some of the best presents are free. Add to your list the names of people you want to give gifts of “time and talent”.

The best gifts don’t cost a thing. Kids can give “time or talent”, says Susan Beacham. Here are some of her top gift ideas.

·For the elder members of your family, do something for them, such as cleaning houses and washing clothes.

·For a friend, create a work of art, like a poem, a drawing or a necklace.

·For teachers, write a note telling her how special she is to you.

·For the people who live around you, show that you care by volunteering. Find out who needs your help and what you can do. Giving your time to help others may end up being the best gift of all!

阅读以上信息，用恰当的词完成下面的短文，每空一词。

It’s fun to receive and give presents. Shopping wisely can   1. some money. Susan Beacham   2. kids to make a list and check it first. And she also points out some best presents are the ones which are not  3. from shops. For parents, kids can do some 4. as gifts. For teachers, kids can write a note telling them how special they are. For friends, kids can give them something they themselves create. For people 5. around, kids can spend some time helping those in need which can be the best gift.

Answer

1.save

2.advises

3.bought

4.housework

5.living

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章主要介绍了Susan Beacham给孩子提的有关管理钱的技能：列出清单，核对再三；使用不花钱的礼物。她还给出了送礼物的一些建议。

1.推理判断题。句意：聪明地购物可以节约一些钱。文章给出的建议就是为了省钱，故用save。

2.细节理解题。句意：Susan Beacham建议孩子们列出清单并检查一下。这是她提出的建议，故用advises, advise sb to do建议某人做某事。

3.推理判断题。根据Susan points out that some of the best presents are free.句意：Susan指出有一些最好的礼物是免费的。也就是有一些最好的礼物不是从店里买的。被买用被动语态，故填bought。

4.细节理解题题。根据For the elder members of your family, do something for them, such as cleaning houses and washing clothes.句意：对于你家里的长辈，为他们做一些事情，比如打扫房子，洗衣服。由此可知，孩子可以为家长做家务。故填housework。

5.主旨大意题。For the people who live around you, show that you care by volunteering.句意：对于生活在你周围的人，你可以自觉地表示关心。故填living。生活是人主动发出来的，应用-ing形式。

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。