Do you have your own ideas about spending money? If no, now it's a great time to learn how to spend it. Follow the steps below when you are considering, buying something you want.

    Step 1  How much do you really want it?

    Seeing a $25 gum ball (口香糖球) machine, Ben wanted it at first. But after thinking about it, he decided it would be exciting only for a day or two. "... Besides, it's impossible for me to chew (嚼) much gum." he thought for a long time and then went away.[

    Step 2  Do you still want it a week later?

    If you really want the thing very much, try to wait for some time to see how strong the desire (欲望) is. This way works for grown-ups, too!

    Step 3  How will you pay for it?

    After the first two steps, Ben found he really wanted a toy pirate ship, but it cost $50. He had $22 in his pocket and got $1.50 a week from his parents. It would take Ben 19 weeks to save enough money to get the ship.

    Step 4  Are there ways to make the money?

    Ben agreed to wash the downstairs windows at $2 each. So he got $10 for himself.

    Step 5  Can you get it cheaper?

    After deciding to buy it, it's necessary for you to look for less expensive ways to buy it: search for what you want on the Internet, in shops and flea (跳蚤) markets. Sometimes you can find the same thing at much lower price.

    If these suggestions work well, they can save you a lot of money. You will be a real smart shopper.

66. What did Ben do about the gum ball machine?

   A. He bought it at once.      B. He gave it up right away.     C. He gave it up finally.

67. How many downstairs windows would Ben wash if he wanted to get $12?

    A. Five.                 B. Six.                      C. Ten.

68. Why do people search for the same things online, in shops and flea markets?

    Because ________.

    A. they may find wonderful ones               B. they just do it for fun

    C. they may find them at lower prices

69. If you still want an iPhone 4s in two weeks, you should consider ________.

    A. Step Three             B. Step Two                 C. Step One

70. The passage is mainly about suggestions on how to ________.

    A. make lots of money      B. spend and save money      C. pay for things

Every school has its own rules. In some schools in America, students __1__ chew gum(口香糖).
Some schools in Britain don’t let their __2__ have strange hairstyles. However, one __3__ is very popular around the world: students __4__ to wear uniforms on schooldays, but many students don’t like to wear the school uniforms. They think the uniforms are the ugliest __5__ in the world, but schools don’t let their students wear __6__ own clothes at school. Some students draw cartoons or some famous singers on their __7__. They think it is very __8__ that everyone wears the same clothes. What do you think ___9__ it? Do you __10__ your school uniform?

Singapore, July 12－many people enjoy chewing(咀嚼) gum, but in 1992 Singapore decided to make it against the law. The government said that people were not careful about throwing away used gum. Instead, they dropped it on sidewalks and on the streets where it made a big mess. Chewing gum also got stuck in the doors of the underground trains so that the doors didn’t close properly. This meant the trains didn’t run on time. Singapore said that people had to give up chewing gum or pay a lot of money to the government. During the time without chewing gum, the streets and underground trains of Singapore were clean.

Now the government of Singapore is changing the rules a little. Some dentists say that chewing sugarless gum can help take care of people’s teeth. Now the government says that people will be able to buy special kinds of gum at drugstores for health reasons. Other kinds of gum are still not allowed.

根据短文内容, 判断正 (T)误(F)。

1.The text is probably taken from a story book..

2.Chewing gun made Singapore dirty before 1992.

3.During the time without chewing gun ,the streets and underground trains were clean.

4.People can buy special kinds of gun at the dentist’s for health reasons

5.Now in Singapore everyone can chew all kinds of gum freely.