Hi Jenny,

Thank you for   1.  me to go shopping with you this week. I’d love to go, but I really   2.  these days. You know I am a schoolgirl. I have to go to school   3.   weekdays and every evening I must do my homework. And I am going to see my grandma this Saturday. I am going to look after   4.  because she is ill in hospital.   5.   I am free this Sunday, I have to babysit my little sister at home. She is very   6.  . However, are you and your little brother free this Sunday? Can you come over to my home? You can   7.  a taxi. It only takes you ten     8.    to my home by taxi. Then we four can enjoy   9.  games together(一起). The two little kids   10.  so happy to stay together and play. Come on, I am waiting for you.

Kate

How much should you save? You may be able to save 100% of your money. Does that mean you should? Not at all. The best way to develop good saving habits is to make saving a regular part of your life, along with spending.

Here is the rule you should remember: save before spending. Whenever some money gets into your hands, from a job or your pocket money or whatever, take your savings out immediately, before spending any of the money. The beauty of this system is that if you take away your savings, you are free to spend the rest.

Here are some more suggestions on how to successfully get into the saving habit from teens. Let’s see!

Tony,13: I put my money in a bank instead of my wallet, so the money is not there. And I have to take an extra step to get it.

Bill,14: When considering a major purchase(购买), wait a week or so, at least. This will help you make sure if you still want it, and the price might go down.

Dick, 13: Carry very little money always. You can’t spend money if you don’t have it. A cake would be nice, but without a dollar, you can’t get it. Little things like that really add up quickly.

Steve,16: I used to be weak when it came to money. I bought something whenever I went into a store. I’m glad I’m not that person now. I taught myself discipline by keeping a $20 bill in my pocket while waking around the mall all day and not buying anything. Now I have no strong wish to buy things when I go into a store. It works for me.

These ideas should help you get started. If you have some questions about anything you’ve read here, or would like to share your ideas about saving money, please write to us.

1.How does Tony advise you about saving money?

A．By keeping money in a bank.

B．By putting money in a wallet.

C．By making it easy to get your money.

D．By buying little things.

2.According to Billy, if you want to buy something expensive, you’d better_________.

A．wait at least a month

B．make sure it’s necessary

C．wait until it’s for sale

D．ask somebody for help

3.According to the passage, Steve is the person who _______.

A．didn’t carry any money

B．can’t wait to spend his money now

C．didn’t use to buy anything in a store

D．doesn’t spend money quickly and carelessly now

4.Where is the passage most probably from?

A．A dictionary       B．The instructions     C．A newspaper       D．An advertisement.

5.The writer wrote the passage in order to ask teens to_______.

A．make major purchases

B．save 100% of their money

C．spend all their savings regularly

D．save money regularly as well as spending

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(Doctor=D, Woman=W)

D: Good morning. What's your trouble?

W: I don't feel very well.

D:____ 1.___

W:Yes, I have. My temperature is a little higher.

D:Open your mouth and say, "Ah".

W:Aahh.

D:____ 2.___

W:Ever since last night.

D: Did you sleep well?

W:No. I was very tired last night.

D: Oh, I see.___ 3._____

W:Can you tell me how I got a cold?

D: Maybe you are too tired.

W:Ｉthink so. I have too much work to do every day. Do I have to stay at home?

D:Yes. You'd better stay at home for two or three days.

W: ____4.___

D: No, I don't think so. But you really need a good rest and take the medicine.

W:___ 5.__

D:Three times a day.

W:OK. Thank you.