Unit5 The Value of Money（知识清单）英语人教版必修第三册

该高中英语Unit5 The Value of Money知识清单系统整合了词汇、句型、语法及写作四大核心模块，涵盖财富主题相关单词、短语、熟词生义、关键句型、过去将来时态语法及“金钱与幸福”写作指导，构建了从基础语言要素到综合语用能力的递进式学习支架。 清单采用分类呈现与分级练习结合的方式组织知识体系，如词汇清单附教材原句、拓展词及经典练习，“value”标注“n.价值/vt.重视”并设计语境填空，培养语言能力；语法部分通过“感知-精讲-警示”三步教学，结合航天案例分析过去将来时，提升思维品质；写作清单提供结构模板及素材，辅助学生构建论证逻辑，便利学生自主复习，也为教师教学设计提供精准资源支持。

Unit5 The Value of Money 单词 wealth n. 财富；富有 poverty n. 贫穷；贫困 fortune n. 财富；运气 charity n. 慈善；慈善机构 generous adj. 慷慨的；大方的 greedy adj. 贪婪的；贪心的 selfish adj. 自私的；利己的 honest adj. 诚实的；正直的 value n. 价值；重要性 vt. 重视；估价 afford vt. 买得起；负担得起 waste n. 浪费；废弃物 vt. 浪费 save vt. 节省；储蓄；拯救 earn vt. 赚得；挣得 borrow vt. 借入；借用 lend vt. 借出；贷款 inherit vt. 继承；经遗传获得 donate vt. 捐赠；捐献 betray vt. 背叛；出卖 moral adj. 道德的；道义上的 n. 道德 economic adj. 经济的；经济学的 短语 in debt 负债；欠债 pay back 偿还；回报 make money 赚钱；挣钱 save up 储蓄；攒钱 get rich 发财；变得富有 go broke 破产；身无分文 be worth... 值……钱；值得…… care about 关心；在乎 give away 赠送；泄露 live on 以……为生；依靠……生活 熟词生义 note n. 纸币；笔记；注解 vt. 注意；记录 （常义：笔记；记录） change n. 零钱；变化 vt. 改变；兑换 （常义：改变；变化） account n. 账户；解释；描述 vi. 解释；说明 （常义：账户；描述） trust n. 信托；信任 vt. 信任；相信 （常义：信任；相信） 句型 “疑问词 + 不定式”结构作宾语 He doesn’t know how to manage the large sum of money. 现在分词作结果状语 The fire lasted a whole night, causing great damage to the building. “It is + adj. + for sb. + to do sth.”句型 It is important for young people to learn the value of money. not... but... 连接并列成分 True happiness comes not from having much money, but from being content. “so + adj. + that...”结果状语从句 He was so generous that he donated half of his fortune to charity. “even if/though”引导让步状语从句 Even if you become wealthy, you should not forget your roots. “the + 比较级，the + 比较级”结构 The more you give, the happier you will feel. 语法 过去将来时态 一、词汇清单 知识点1 wealth n. 财富；富有 教材原句 True wealth is not measured by money, but by health, happiness, and good relationships. 真正的财富不是用金钱衡量的，而是用健康、幸福和良好的关系来衡量的。 [拓展] (1) wealthy adj. 富有的；丰富的 (2) a man of great wealth 大富豪 (3) the wealth of experience 丰富的经验 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① The family’s __________ (wealth) came from decades of hard work and smart investment. ② He grew up in a __________ (wealth) neighborhood, but he never valued money above character. ③ The book offers __________ (wealth) of information on traditional Chinese culture. 知识点2 charity n. 慈善；慈善机构；慈悲 教材原句 He donated half of his fortune to charity to help children in need. 他把一半的财产捐给慈善机构，用以帮助贫困儿童。 [拓展] (1) charitable adj. 慈善的；仁慈的 (2) do sth. for charity 为慈善做某事 (3) a charity concert/organization 慈善音乐会/机构 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① All proceeds from the concert will go to __________ (charity). ② It was very __________ (charity) of him to offer the homeless man a job. ③ She has dedicated her life to running a __________ (charity) that supports education. 知识点3 generous adj. 慷慨的；大方的；丰富的 教材原句 Despite having little, the old couple were always generous to their neighbors. 尽管自己拥有的不多，这对老夫妇对邻居总是很慷慨。 [拓展] (1) generosity n. 慷慨；大方 (2) be generous with sth. 在……方面大方 (3) a generous portion/offer 大份的/慷慨的出价 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① We were amazed by her __________ (generous) — she gave away her entire bonus. ② He is very __________ (generosity) with his time, always willing to help others. ③ Thank you for your __________ (generous) donation to our school library. 知识点4 value n. 价值；重要性；价值观 vt. 重视；估价 教材原句 We should value friendship and honesty more than material possessions. 我们应该比物质财富更重视友谊和诚实。 [拓展] (1) valuable adj. 贵重的；有价值的 (2) valueless / worthless adj. 无价值的 (3) cultural/social values 文化/社会价值观 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① The painting’s historical __________ (value) is far greater than its market price. ② I really __________ (value) the advice you gave me last year. ③ This necklace is very __________ (value) to me because it was a gift from my grandmother. 知识点5 afford vt. 买得起；负担得起；承担得起（后果） 教材原句 With his low salary, he cannot afford to rent an apartment in the city center. 以他微薄的薪水，他负担不起在市中心租公寓。 [拓展] (1) affordable adj. 负担得起的 (2) afford sb. sth. / afford sth. to sb. 为某人提供某物 (3) can’t afford to do sth. 承担不起做某事的后果 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① We need to develop more __________ (afford) housing for young families. ② He worked two jobs to __________ (afford) his children a good education. ③ The company simply cannot __________ (afford) another mistake like this. 知识点6 waste n. 浪费；废弃物 vt. 浪费；白费 教材原句 It’s a waste of money to buy things you don’t really need. 购买你并不真正需要的东西是浪费钱。 [拓展] (1) wasteful adj. 浪费的；挥霍的 (2) a waste of time/energy 浪费时间/精力 (3) industrial/household waste 工业/生活垃圾 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① Leaving the lights on all day is very __________ (waste). ② Don’t __________ (waste) your talent by playing video games all day. ③ The government is looking for new ways to deal with the problem of plastic __________ (waste). 知识点7 earn vt. 赚得；挣得；赢得 教材原句 She works hard to earn a living and support her family. 她努力工作以谋生养家。 [拓展] (1) earn money/a salary 赚钱/挣工资 (2) earn a reputation/respect 赢得声誉/尊重 (3) earner n. 挣钱者 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① He __________ (earn) the title of “Employee of the Year” through his dedication. ② A high __________ (earn) does not necessarily lead to happiness. ③ She __________ (earn) enough from her part-time job to pay for her tuition. 知识点8 inherit vt. 继承；经遗传获得 教材原句 When his grandfather passed away, he inherited not only wealth but also a great responsibility. 他的祖父去世时，他继承的不仅是财富，还有巨大的责任。 [拓展] (1) inheritance n. 继承物；遗产；遗传 (2) inherit sth. from sb. 从某人处继承某物 (3) inheritor n. 继承人 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① She received a large __________ (inherit) when her aunt died. ② He __________ (inherit) his father’s business and decided to run it in a new way. ③ The __________ (inherit) of traditional skills is important for cultural preservation. 知识点9 donate vt. & vi. 捐赠；捐献 教材原句 Many people choose to donate their old clothes and books to charity instead of throwing them away. 许多人选择将旧衣服和书籍捐给慈善机构，而不是扔掉。 [拓展] (1) donation n. 捐赠物；捐款 (2) make a donation to... 向……捐赠 (3) donor n. 捐赠者 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① The hospital received a generous __________ (donate) from an anonymous __________ (donate). ② He regularly __________ (donate) blood to the local blood bank. ③ All __________ (donate) will be used to build a new school in the village. 知识点10 moral adj. 道德的；道义上的 n. [常pl.] 道德；品行 教材原句 The story teaches us an important moral lesson about honesty and its consequences. 这个故事给我们上了一堂关于诚实及其后果的重要道德课。 [拓展] (1) morality n. 道德；道德观 (2) moral support 道义上的支持 (3) moral standards/values 道德标准/价值观 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① It’s a __________ (moral) question whether we should keep the money we found. ② The __________ (moral) of the fable is that hard work pays off. ③ He provided great __________ (moral) support during my difficult time. 三、熟词生义 note n. 笔记；记录（常见义） n. 纸币（生义） vt. 注意；指出；记录（生义） [经典练习] 用 note 的适当形式填空。 1.Can you give me change for a 20-pound _________? I only have coins for the bus. 2.The teacher _________ that many students had made the same grammatical mistake in their essays. change n. 变化；改变（常见义） n. 零钱；找回的钱（生义） vt. 兑换（货币）；改变（生义） [经典练习] 用 change 的适当形式填空。 1.I paid for the book with a $10 bill and got about $3 in _________ back. 2.Before traveling to Europe, you need to _________ your dollars into euros at the bank. account n. 账户；账号（常见义） n. 描述；说明；解释（生义） vi. 解释；说明（原因）（生义） [经典练习] 用 account 的适当形式填空。 1.His _________ of the accident was very detailed and convincing. 2.How do you _________ for the sudden disappearance of the money from the safe? trust n. 信任；信赖（常见义） n. 信托（财产）；托管（生义） vt. 信任；相信（生义） [经典练习] 用 trust 的适当形式填空。 1.After his death, his fortune was managed by a bank as part of a _________ for his children’s education. 2.You shouldn’t _________ someone you’ve just met online with your personal information. 四、句型清单 “疑问词 + 不定式”结构作宾语： 在及物动词后作宾语，表达未知或不确定的内容。 She doesn’t know how to manage the large sum of money she inherited. 现在分词（短语）作结果状语： 表示主句动作所产生的自然而直接的结果。 He gambled away all his money, leaving his family in poverty. “It is + adj. + for sb. + to do sth.”句型： “It”作形式主语，代替后面的不定式，使句子结构平衡。 It is important for young people to learn the value of money and hard work. “not… but…” 连接并列成分： 表示“不是……而是……”，连接两个语法对等的成分。 True happiness comes not from having much, but from being content. “so + adj. + that…” 引导结果状语从句： 表示主句动作或状态达到一定程度所引出的结果。 He was so generous that he donated half of his fortune to charity. “even if/though” 引导让步状语从句： 表示“即使，尽管”，主句的情况不受从句影响。 Even if you become wealthy, you should not forget where you came from. “the + 比较级，the + 比较级”结构： 表示“越……，就越……”。 The more you give, the happier you will feel. [经典练习] 根据句型要求，用括号内所给提示完成句子。 1.（疑问词+不定式作宾语） The book offers practical advice on _________ your personal finances effectively. (manage) 2.（现在分词作结果状语） The business failed within a year, _________ the owner heavily in debt. (leave) 3.（It is + adj. + for sb. + to do sth.） _________ parents _________ their children the importance of saving money. (essential, teach) 4.（not… but…） For him, the greatest reward of his work was _________ fame _________ the knowledge that he had helped others. (not, but) 5.（so… that…） The rare stamp was _________ that collectors from around the world wanted to buy it. (valuable) 五、语法清单 过去将来时态 【感知·语法规律】 观察以下句子，注意过去将来时的构成及其在语境中的含义： The scientist said that the new rover would explore the far side of the moon the following month. （这位科学家说，新的探测车将于下个月探索月球背面。） （主句谓语“said”是过去时，从句“would explore”表示从“said”这个过去时间点看将要发生的动作。） The launch was scheduled for 9 AM, but it was going to be postponed due to the approaching storm. （发射原定于上午9点，但由于即将到来的风暴，将要被推迟。） （“was going to be postponed”表示根据过去情况（风暴来临）判断，某事即将发生或很有可能发生。） Before the interview, he was nervous because he was to meet the chief astronaut. （面试前他很紧张，因为他将要去见宇航长。） （“was to meet”表示过去按计划、安排或注定要发生的动作。） The control center warned that the spacecraft was about to enter a critical communication blackout period. （控制中心警告说，航天器即将进入一个关键的通讯中断期。） （“was about to enter”表示从过去角度看，动作“即将、马上”要发生。） 【精讲·语法知识】 过去将来时表示从过去某一时间点看将要发生的动作或存在的状态。常用在宾语从句、间接引语或描述过去计划、预测的上下文中。 1. 基本构成与用法 would/should + 动词原形 这是最基础的构成形式，表示过去的将来时间。 She promised that she would share the research data with us.（她承诺过她会与我们分享研究数据。） We knew that the mission would be extremely risky.（我们知道那次任务将会极其危险。） （注：现代英语中，所有人称都常用 would， should 多用于第一人称且不常见。） was/were going to + 动词原形 表示从过去看计划、打算要做某事，或有迹象表明某事将要发生。 He told me he was going to apply for the astronaut training program.（他告诉我他打算申请宇航员培训项目。）（过去计划） The sky was dark; it was going to rain soon.（天很暗，马上就要下雨了。）（过去迹象） was/were to + 动词原形 表示过去的计划、安排（尤指正式安排），或注定要发生的事情。 The meeting was to be held at the Johnson Space Center.（会议原定在约翰逊航天中心举行。）（过去安排） At that time, no one knew that this small step was to become a giant leap for mankind.（那时，没有人知道这小小的一步将成为人类巨大的飞跃。）（注定发生） was/were about to + 动词原形 表示从过去角度看，动作“即将、马上”要发生。 They were about to begin the countdown when a technical fault was detected.（他们即将开始倒计时时，检测到了一个技术故障。） Just as I was about to give up hope, the rescue signal came through.（就在我即将放弃希望时，救援信号传来了。） 2. 常见使用场合 宾语从句/间接引语中（最常见）：当主句谓语是过去时，从句中需用过去将来时来表示当时看来将要发生的事情。 Direct speech: “I will join the spacewalk,” the astronaut said. Indirect speech: The astronaut said that he would join the spacewalk. 描述过去的计划或意图： We made a plan that we would build a model satellite together.（我们制定了一个计划，要一起造一个卫星模型。） 叙述故事或经历，表示在过去某一时间之后发生的事情： That year, the young engineer little dreamed that he would one day design his own spacecraft.（那年，这位年轻的工程师几乎没有梦想过他有一天会设计自己的航天器。） 【易错警示】 时态呼应：在宾语从句中，若主句是过去时，需注意从句的时态要向过去推移。“现在将来时（will do）”要变为“过去将来时（would do）”。 （误）He thought that he will succeed. （主句thought过去时，从句用will错误） （正）He thought that he would succeed. “was/were going to” vs “would do”： “was/were going to” 强调过去的意图或计划。 “would do” 更侧重于过去对将来的预测或意愿，或用于间接引语。 例如：She said she was going to study astrophysics.（她说她打算学习天体物理学。——强调计划） 例如：She believed she would succeed in the field.（她相信她在这个领域会成功。——强调信念/预测） 与过去进行时的区别：过去进行时可表示过去按计划安排将要发生的动作，通常与表示将来的时间状语连用，且动词多为表示位置移动的动词（如go, come, leave, start等）。 He told me he was leaving for the launch site the next day.（他告诉我他第二天将启程前往发射场。） 【经典练习】 单句语法填空 1.The director announced that the documentary about Mars __________ (air) on national television the following week. 2.I saw dark clouds gathering in the sky; it clearly __________ (rain) in a few minutes. 3.According to the original schedule, the cargo ship __________ (dock) with the space station at 14:00 UTC. 4.He whispered to his teammate that the final decision __________ (announce) by the committee soon. 5.The rescue team hurried because they knew the oxygen supply in the capsule __________ (run) out. 6.She promised us that she __________ (not reveal) the confidential mission details to anyone. 7.Before the invention of the telescope, people never imagined what wonders __________ (discover) in the cosmos. 8.The pilot reported that he __________ (commence) the landing procedure once he received clearance from the tower. 六、写作清单 Can Money Buy Happiness? 【点拨·写作技巧】 一篇关于“金钱与幸福”的演讲稿，旨在清晰、有力、有感染力地向听众阐述你的观点。其核心不仅是逻辑论证，更是情感共鸣和现场说服。 明确立场，先声夺人：开头必须旗帜鲜明地亮出你的核心观点。无论是支持、反对还是辩证看待，都要清晰有力，立即抓住听众注意力。 强烈的听众意识：想象你面对的是同龄人。使用“我们”、“我们的”等代词拉近距离。提出他们可能有的疑问（“你是否曾以为…”），用生活化的例子（考试成绩、家庭关系、个人梦想）引发共鸣。 结构清晰，层层推进： 开场：用引人深思的问题、简短故事或惊人事实作为“钩子”，快速引入主题并表明立场。 主体部分： 承认对方合理之处：首先客观承认金钱的积极作用（消除焦虑、提供机会），展现思考的全面性，赢得听众信任。 阐述核心论点：然后转折，深入论证金钱的局限性。这是演讲的重点，需从多个维度（如情感、健康、个人成长、意义感）展开，并用具体、可感知的例子支撑。 提出更高价值：在指出金钱的局限后，顺势提出你认为真正能带来幸福的事物（如关系、经历、成长、目标），使论述具有建设性。 结尾：以强有力的总结收束，重申核心观点，最好能升华至积极行动或人生哲理的号召，给听众留下深刻印象和思考空间。 语言生动，富有感染力：多用设问、排比、比喻等修辞。语言可介于正式与口语化之间，富有节奏感。善用停顿和重音（在稿面上可用下划线或加粗提示）。时态以现在时为主，讲述个人经历或普遍真理。 【积累·写作素材】 开头（引人入胜） “大家好。请想象一下：此刻，你的银行账户里多出了一百万。你的第一反应是什么？喜悦？安心？那么，让我再问一个问题：这份感觉，会持续多久？今天，我想和大家探讨一个古老却永恒的话题：金钱，真的能买来幸福吗？” “我们生活在一个常被价格标签定义的世界。分数、学校、衣服、甚至未来的梦想，似乎都被无形地标价。于是，我们很容易落入一个思维陷阱：拥有更多，就等于更好，更幸福。但我今天想挑战这个观念。” “有人曾说，‘金钱是好仆人，却是坏主人。’这句话精准地揭示了今天我们讨论的核心：幸福与否，关键在于我们是金钱的主人，还是沦为它的奴隶。” 承认金钱的积极作用（体现客观） “首先，我们必须诚实地承认：金钱重要吗？当然重要。它能为我们扫除生存的焦虑，提供安全感和基本尊严。当我们不必为下一顿饭、下一个学期的学费发愁时，我们显然更有可能感到平静，这是幸福的基石。” “金钱是工具。它能打开机会之门，让我们接受更好的教育，获得更广阔的视野，去体验不同的文化和风景。这些经历无疑能丰富我们的人生。” 转折与核心论证（阐述局限性） 提出核心转折： “然而，就像水能载舟亦能覆舟，当金钱从‘工具’转变为‘目标’本身时，问题就出现了。心理学中的‘享乐适应’理论告诉我们，物质带来的快乐往往是短暂且递减的。” 举例论证（物质vs情感）： “一部新手机带来的兴奋能持续几周？但朋友在你失落时真诚的陪伴，家人无条件的支持，这些情感的连接所带来的温暖和力量，是任何价格都无法衡量的，也是持久幸福的源泉。” 举例论证（外在vs内在）： “金钱可以买来舒适的床垫，却买不来安稳的睡眠；可以买下最贵的营养品，却买不来真正的健康；可以支付心理医生的费用，却无法直接购买内心的平静与坚韧。这些，都源于我们自身的生活方式和心态。” 提出更高价值： “那么，什么才能带来更深层、更持久的幸福？我认为是成长感——掌握新技能的喜悦；是意义感——帮助他人带来的价值；是深度关系中获得的归属与爱；是全情投入热爱之事时体验到的‘心流’。” 让步与反驳（增加说服深度） “也许有人会说：‘没有钱，谈这些不是空中楼阁吗？’ 是的，绝对的贫困会扼杀幸福的可能性。但我们讨论的，是在基本需求得到满足之后，为何巨额的财富并未与幸福感成正比。真正的智慧，在于认识到‘足够’的边界。” “金钱或许能为幸福创造条件，但它本身绝不是幸福的那张门票。把追逐金钱当作人生主旋律，我们很可能在喧嚣中，错过了生命本身最动人的乐章。” 结尾（升华与号召） “所以，同学们，金钱是一种资源，但幸福是一种能力。这种能力关乎感知、关乎选择、关乎我们如何看待自己与世界的关系。让我们努力成为金钱明智的主人，去投资那些真正滋养生命的事物：投资学习，投资健康，投资那些值得珍惜的关系，投资一个能让世界变好一点点的梦想。因为最终，我们不是由我们拥有的东西来定义，而是由我们热爱的事物和成为的人来定义。谢谢大家。” “归根结底，幸福不是一个待购买的终点，而是存在于旅途中的感受。它在我们为一道难题苦思冥想后豁然开朗的瞬间，在与朋友开怀大笑的时刻，在帮助他人后心底泛起的暖意里。愿我们都能拥有发现、创造和感受这份非卖品幸福的智慧。” 【示例·分步写作】 主题： Money and Happiness — A Deeper Look 第一步：审题谋篇 体裁 演讲稿 (Speech) 核心立场 辩证看待：金钱是幸福的必要条件之一（消除基本痛苦），但远非充分条件；真正的幸福源于非物质领域。 目标听众 高中生 (同龄人) 人称与语气 以第一人称“我”和“我们”为主，亲切、真诚、富有感染力。直接与听众对话，引发共鸣。 结构框架 开场：以提问互动开头，引出主题，明确核心观点——幸福是“非卖品”。 主体段1（承认作用）：客观承认金钱的基础作用（保障安全、提供机会）。 主体段2（阐述局限）：重点论证金钱的局限：无法购买情感、健康、个人成长与意义感。 主体段3（提出替代）：指出真正的幸福源泉：人际关系、经历、自我实现、利他。 让步与反驳：回应“没钱万万不能”的质疑，区分“基本保障”与“无限追逐”。 结尾：升华主题，号召大家关注和投资真正重要的“人生财富”。 语言风格 口语化但不失深度，善用修辞（设问、排比、比喻），富有节奏感和号召力。 第二步：要点翻译 金钱可以买来药品，但买不来健康；可以买来床铺，但买不来睡眠。(buy medicine, buy health) 基础句： Money can buy medicine, but it cannot buy health. It can buy a bed, but it cannot buy sleep. 我们生活中最珍贵的时刻，往往与价格标签无关。(treasured moments, have nothing to do with) 基础句： Our most treasured moments in life often have nothing to do with price tags. 与其拼命追求更多财富，不如思考什么对我们真正重要。(instead of chasing, what truly matters) 基础句： Instead of chasing more wealth, we should think about what truly matters to us. 真正的富足，是拥有金钱无法衡量的东西。(true richness, things that cannot be measured by money) 基础句： True richness is having things that cannot be measured by money. 第三步：词句升级 用更工整、有力的排比句升级句1，增强气势： 升级句： Money can fill your pharmacy, but not guarantee your health. It can put a roof over your head, but not peace in your heart. It can buy a clock, but not more time. 将句2与具体例子结合，使其更生动可感： 升级句： Think about it. What do you remember more vividly: the latest gadget you bought, or the time your family stayed up late to support you before a big exam? Our most treasured memories—laughter with friends, a helping hand when we stumbled—carry no price tag. 用更积极的号召性语言升级句3： 升级句： So, perhaps the real question isn't “How can I get more money to be happy?”, but “How can I use whatever I have—time, skills, attention—to build a life rich in things that actually bring lasting joy?” 用比喻升华句4，作为有力的结尾句： 升级句： Let us strive to be rich, not just in our wallets, but in our experiences, our relationships, and our character. Because in the end, the ultimate currency of a happy life is not dollars or cents, but love, growth, and purpose. 第四步：连句成篇 1 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit5 The Value of Money 单词 wealth n. 财富；富有 poverty n. 贫穷；贫困 fortune n. 财富；运气 charity n. 慈善；慈善机构 generous adj. 慷慨的；大方的 greedy adj. 贪婪的；贪心的 selfish adj. 自私的；利己的 honest adj. 诚实的；正直的 value n. 价值；重要性 vt. 重视；估价 afford vt. 买得起；负担得起 waste n. 浪费；废弃物 vt. 浪费 save vt. 节省；储蓄；拯救 earn vt. 赚得；挣得 borrow vt. 借入；借用 lend vt. 借出；贷款 inherit vt. 继承；经遗传获得 donate vt. 捐赠；捐献 betray vt. 背叛；出卖 moral adj. 道德的；道义上的 n. 道德 economic adj. 经济的；经济学的 短语 in debt 负债；欠债 pay back 偿还；回报 make money 赚钱；挣钱 save up 储蓄；攒钱 get rich 发财；变得富有 go broke 破产；身无分文 be worth... 值……钱；值得…… care about 关心；在乎 give away 赠送；泄露 live on 以……为生；依靠……生活 熟词生义 note n. 纸币；笔记；注解 vt. 注意；记录 （常义：笔记；记录） change n. 零钱；变化 vt. 改变；兑换 （常义：改变；变化） account n. 账户；解释；描述 vi. 解释；说明 （常义：账户；描述） trust n. 信托；信任 vt. 信任；相信 （常义：信任；相信） 句型 “疑问词 + 不定式”结构作宾语 He doesn’t know how to manage the large sum of money. 现在分词作结果状语 The fire lasted a whole night, causing great damage to the building. “It is + adj. + for sb. + to do sth.”句型 It is important for young people to learn the value of money. not... but... 连接并列成分 True happiness comes not from having much money, but from being content. “so + adj. + that...”结果状语从句 He was so generous that he donated half of his fortune to charity. “even if/though”引导让步状语从句 Even if you become wealthy, you should not forget your roots. “the + 比较级，the + 比较级”结构 The more you give, the happier you will feel. 语法 过去将来时态 一、词汇清单 知识点1 wealth n. 财富；富有 教材原句 True wealth is not measured by money, but by health, happiness, and good relationships. 真正的财富不是用金钱衡量的，而是用健康、幸福和良好的关系来衡量的。 [拓展] (1) wealthy adj. 富有的；丰富的 (2) a man of great wealth 大富豪 (3) the wealth of experience 丰富的经验 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① The family’s __________ (wealth) came from decades of hard work and smart investment. ② He grew up in a __________ (wealth) neighborhood, but he never valued money above character. ③ The book offers __________ (wealth) of information on traditional Chinese culture. 答案：① wealth ② wealthy ③ a wealth 知识点2 charity n. 慈善；慈善机构；慈悲 教材原句 He donated half of his fortune to charity to help children in need. 他把一半的财产捐给慈善机构，用以帮助贫困儿童。 [拓展] (1) charitable adj. 慈善的；仁慈的 (2) do sth. for charity 为慈善做某事 (3) a charity concert/organization 慈善音乐会/机构 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① All proceeds from the concert will go to __________ (charity). ② It was very __________ (charity) of him to offer the homeless man a job. ③ She has dedicated her life to running a __________ (charity) that supports education. 答案：① charity ② charitable ③ charity 知识点3 generous adj. 慷慨的；大方的；丰富的 教材原句 Despite having little, the old couple were always generous to their neighbors. 尽管自己拥有的不多，这对老夫妇对邻居总是很慷慨。 [拓展] (1) generosity n. 慷慨；大方 (2) be generous with sth. 在……方面大方 (3) a generous portion/offer 大份的/慷慨的出价 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① We were amazed by her __________ (generous) — she gave away her entire bonus. ② He is very __________ (generosity) with his time, always willing to help others. ③ Thank you for your __________ (generous) donation to our school library. 答案：① generosity ② generous ③ generous 知识点4 value n. 价值；重要性；价值观 vt. 重视；估价 教材原句 We should value friendship and honesty more than material possessions. 我们应该比物质财富更重视友谊和诚实。 [拓展] (1) valuable adj. 贵重的；有价值的 (2) valueless / worthless adj. 无价值的 (3) cultural/social values 文化/社会价值观 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① The painting’s historical __________ (value) is far greater than its market price. ② I really __________ (value) the advice you gave me last year. ③ This necklace is very __________ (value) to me because it was a gift from my grandmother. 答案：① value ② value/valued ③ valuable 知识点5 afford vt. 买得起；负担得起；承担得起（后果） 教材原句 With his low salary, he cannot afford to rent an apartment in the city center. 以他微薄的薪水，他负担不起在市中心租公寓。 [拓展] (1) affordable adj. 负担得起的 (2) afford sb. sth. / afford sth. to sb. 为某人提供某物 (3) can’t afford to do sth. 承担不起做某事的后果 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① We need to develop more __________ (afford) housing for young families. ② He worked two jobs to __________ (afford) his children a good education. ③ The company simply cannot __________ (afford) another mistake like this. 答案：① affordable ② afford ③ afford 知识点6 waste n. 浪费；废弃物 vt. 浪费；白费 教材原句 It’s a waste of money to buy things you don’t really need. 购买你并不真正需要的东西是浪费钱。 [拓展] (1) wasteful adj. 浪费的；挥霍的 (2) a waste of time/energy 浪费时间/精力 (3) industrial/household waste 工业/生活垃圾 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① Leaving the lights on all day is very __________ (waste). ② Don’t __________ (waste) your talent by playing video games all day. ③ The government is looking for new ways to deal with the problem of plastic __________ (waste). 答案：① wasteful ② waste ③ waste 知识点7 earn vt. 赚得；挣得；赢得 教材原句 She works hard to earn a living and support her family. 她努力工作以谋生养家。 [拓展] (1) earn money/a salary 赚钱/挣工资 (2) earn a reputation/respect 赢得声誉/尊重 (3) earner n. 挣钱者 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① He __________ (earn) the title of “Employee of the Year” through his dedication. ② A high __________ (earn) does not necessarily lead to happiness. ③ She __________ (earn) enough from her part-time job to pay for her tuition. 答案：① earned ② income / salary (注：“earner”指人，此处句意更适用“income/salary”) ③ earns 知识点8 inherit vt. 继承；经遗传获得 教材原句 When his grandfather passed away, he inherited not only wealth but also a great responsibility. 他的祖父去世时，他继承的不仅是财富，还有巨大的责任。 [拓展] (1) inheritance n. 继承物；遗产；遗传 (2) inherit sth. from sb. 从某人处继承某物 (3) inheritor n. 继承人 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① She received a large __________ (inherit) when her aunt died. ② He __________ (inherit) his father’s business and decided to run it in a new way. ③ The __________ (inherit) of traditional skills is important for cultural preservation. 答案：① inheritance ② inherited ③ inheritance 知识点9 donate vt. & vi. 捐赠；捐献 教材原句 Many people choose to donate their old clothes and books to charity instead of throwing them away. 许多人选择将旧衣服和书籍捐给慈善机构，而不是扔掉。 [拓展] (1) donation n. 捐赠物；捐款 (2) make a donation to... 向……捐赠 (3) donor n. 捐赠者 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① The hospital received a generous __________ (donate) from an anonymous __________ (donate). ② He regularly __________ (donate) blood to the local blood bank. ③ All __________ (donate) will be used to build a new school in the village. 答案：① donation, donor ② donates ③ donations 知识点10 moral adj. 道德的；道义上的 n. [常pl.] 道德；品行 教材原句 The story teaches us an important moral lesson about honesty and its consequences. 这个故事给我们上了一堂关于诚实及其后果的重要道德课。 [拓展] (1) morality n. 道德；道德观 (2) moral support 道义上的支持 (3) moral standards/values 道德标准/价值观 [经典练习] 单句语法填空： ① It’s a __________ (moral) question whether we should keep the money we found. ② The __________ (moral) of the fable is that hard work pays off. ③ He provided great __________ (moral) support during my difficult time. 答案：① moral ② moral/morality (morality更正式，指道德体系；moral可指寓言的具体“寓意”) ③ moral 三、熟词生义 note n. 笔记；记录（常见义） n. 纸币（生义） vt. 注意；指出；记录（生义） [经典练习] 用 note 的适当形式填空。 1.Can you give me change for a 20-pound _________? I only have coins for the bus. 答案： note 解析： 句意“你能帮我把一张20英镑的纸币换成零钱吗？我只有坐公交的硬币了。”此处 note 作名词，意为“纸币”。 2.The teacher _________ that many students had made the same grammatical mistake in their essays. 答案： noted 解析： 句意“老师指出许多学生在作文中犯了相同的语法错误。”此处 note 作动词，意为“指出，注意到”。 change n. 变化；改变（常见义） n. 零钱；找回的钱（生义） vt. 兑换（货币）；改变（生义） [经典练习] 用 change 的适当形式填空。 1.I paid for the book with a $10 bill and got about $3 in _________ back. 答案： change 解析： 句意“我用一张10美元的钞票付了书钱，找回了大约3美元的零钱。”此处 change 作名词，意为“零钱，找头”。 2.Before traveling to Europe, you need to _________ your dollars into euros at the bank. 答案： change 解析： 句意“去欧洲旅行前，你需要在银行把美元兑换成欧元。”此处 change 作动词，意为“兑换”。 account n. 账户；账号（常见义） n. 描述；说明；解释（生义） vi. 解释；说明（原因）（生义） [经典练习] 用 account 的适当形式填空。 1.His _________ of the accident was very detailed and convincing. 答案： account 解析： 句意“他对事故的描述非常详细且令人信服。”此处 account 作名词，意为“描述，叙述”。 2.How do you _________ for the sudden disappearance of the money from the safe? 答案： account 解析： 句意“你如何解释保险箱里的钱突然不见了？”短语“account for”意为“解释，说明（原因）”。 trust n. 信任；信赖（常见义） n. 信托（财产）；托管（生义） vt. 信任；相信（生义） [经典练习] 用 trust 的适当形式填空。 1.After his death, his fortune was managed by a bank as part of a _________ for his children’s education. 答案： trust 解析： 句意“他去世后，他的财产由银行作为其子女教育信托的一部分进行管理。”此处 trust 作名词，意为“信托（财产）”。 2.You shouldn’t _________ someone you’ve just met online with your personal information. 答案： trust 解析： 句意“你不应该把个人信息托付给刚在网上认识的人。”此处 trust 作动词，意为“信任，托付”。 四、句型清单 “疑问词 + 不定式”结构作宾语： 在及物动词后作宾语，表达未知或不确定的内容。 She doesn’t know how to manage the large sum of money she inherited. 现在分词（短语）作结果状语： 表示主句动作所产生的自然而直接的结果。 He gambled away all his money, leaving his family in poverty. “It is + adj. + for sb. + to do sth.”句型： “It”作形式主语，代替后面的不定式，使句子结构平衡。 It is important for young people to learn the value of money and hard work. “not… but…” 连接并列成分： 表示“不是……而是……”，连接两个语法对等的成分。 True happiness comes not from having much, but from being content. “so + adj. + that…” 引导结果状语从句： 表示主句动作或状态达到一定程度所引出的结果。 He was so generous that he donated half of his fortune to charity. “even if/though” 引导让步状语从句： 表示“即使，尽管”，主句的情况不受从句影响。 Even if you become wealthy, you should not forget where you came from. “the + 比较级，the + 比较级”结构： 表示“越……，就越……”。 The more you give, the happier you will feel. [经典练习] 根据句型要求，用括号内所给提示完成句子。 1.（疑问词+不定式作宾语） The book offers practical advice on _________ your personal finances effectively. (manage) 答案： how to manage 解析： 句意“这本书就如何有效管理个人财务提供了实用建议。”介词on后需接宾语，“how to manage…”这一“疑问词+不定式”结构作其宾语。 2.（现在分词作结果状语） The business failed within a year, _________ the owner heavily in debt. (leave) 答案： leaving 解析： 句意“生意在一年内就失败了，使店主负债累累。”现在分词短语“leaving…”在句中作结果状语，表示生意失败造成的直接后果。 3.（It is + adj. + for sb. + to do sth.） _________ parents _________ their children the importance of saving money. (essential, teach) 答案： It is essential for parents to teach 解析： 句意“父母教给孩子存钱的重要性是必要的。”不定式短语“to teach…”是真正主语，用“It”作形式主语。 4.（not… but…） For him, the greatest reward of his work was _________ fame _________ the knowledge that he had helped others. (not, but) 答案： not fame, but the knowledge 解析： 句意“对他来说，工作最大的回报不是名誉，而是他帮助了别人这种认知。”连接两个并列的名词短语作表语。 5.（so… that…） The rare stamp was _________ that collectors from around the world wanted to buy it. (valuable) 答案： so valuable 解析： 句意“这张稀有邮票如此珍贵，以至于世界各地的收藏家都想购买它。”“so + adj. + that…”引导结果状语从句。 五、语法清单 过去将来时态 【感知·语法规律】 观察以下句子，注意过去将来时的构成及其在语境中的含义： The scientist said that the new rover would explore the far side of the moon the following month. （这位科学家说，新的探测车将于下个月探索月球背面。） （主句谓语“said”是过去时，从句“would explore”表示从“said”这个过去时间点看将要发生的动作。） The launch was scheduled for 9 AM, but it was going to be postponed due to the approaching storm. （发射原定于上午9点，但由于即将到来的风暴，将要被推迟。） （“was going to be postponed”表示根据过去情况（风暴来临）判断，某事即将发生或很有可能发生。） Before the interview, he was nervous because he was to meet the chief astronaut. （面试前他很紧张，因为他将要去见宇航长。） （“was to meet”表示过去按计划、安排或注定要发生的动作。） The control center warned that the spacecraft was about to enter a critical communication blackout period. （控制中心警告说，航天器即将进入一个关键的通讯中断期。） （“was about to enter”表示从过去角度看，动作“即将、马上”要发生。） 【精讲·语法知识】 过去将来时表示从过去某一时间点看将要发生的动作或存在的状态。常用在宾语从句、间接引语或描述过去计划、预测的上下文中。 1. 基本构成与用法 would/should + 动词原形 这是最基础的构成形式，表示过去的将来时间。 She promised that she would share the research data with us.（她承诺过她会与我们分享研究数据。） We knew that the mission would be extremely risky.（我们知道那次任务将会极其危险。） （注：现代英语中，所有人称都常用 would， should 多用于第一人称且不常见。） was/were going to + 动词原形 表示从过去看计划、打算要做某事，或有迹象表明某事将要发生。 He told me he was going to apply for the astronaut training program.（他告诉我他打算申请宇航员培训项目。）（过去计划） The sky was dark; it was going to rain soon.（天很暗，马上就要下雨了。）（过去迹象） was/were to + 动词原形 表示过去的计划、安排（尤指正式安排），或注定要发生的事情。 The meeting was to be held at the Johnson Space Center.（会议原定在约翰逊航天中心举行。）（过去安排） At that time, no one knew that this small step was to become a giant leap for mankind.（那时，没有人知道这小小的一步将成为人类巨大的飞跃。）（注定发生） was/were about to + 动词原形 表示从过去角度看，动作“即将、马上”要发生。 They were about to begin the countdown when a technical fault was detected.（他们即将开始倒计时时，检测到了一个技术故障。） Just as I was about to give up hope, the rescue signal came through.（就在我即将放弃希望时，救援信号传来了。） 2. 常见使用场合 宾语从句/间接引语中（最常见）：当主句谓语是过去时，从句中需用过去将来时来表示当时看来将要发生的事情。 Direct speech: “I will join the spacewalk,” the astronaut said. Indirect speech: The astronaut said that he would join the spacewalk. 描述过去的计划或意图： We made a plan that we would build a model satellite together.（我们制定了一个计划，要一起造一个卫星模型。） 叙述故事或经历，表示在过去某一时间之后发生的事情： That year, the young engineer little dreamed that he would one day design his own spacecraft.（那年，这位年轻的工程师几乎没有梦想过他有一天会设计自己的航天器。） 【易错警示】 时态呼应：在宾语从句中，若主句是过去时，需注意从句的时态要向过去推移。“现在将来时（will do）”要变为“过去将来时（would do）”。 （误）He thought that he will succeed. （主句thought过去时，从句用will错误） （正）He thought that he would succeed. “was/were going to” vs “would do”： “was/were going to” 强调过去的意图或计划。 “would do” 更侧重于过去对将来的预测或意愿，或用于间接引语。 例如：She said she was going to study astrophysics.（她说她打算学习天体物理学。——强调计划） 例如：She believed she would succeed in the field.（她相信她在这个领域会成功。——强调信念/预测） 与过去进行时的区别：过去进行时可表示过去按计划安排将要发生的动作，通常与表示将来的时间状语连用，且动词多为表示位置移动的动词（如go, come, leave, start等）。 He told me he was leaving for the launch site the next day.（他告诉我他第二天将启程前往发射场。） 【经典练习】 单句语法填空 1.The director announced that the documentary about Mars __________ (air) on national television the following week. 答案： would air / was going to air 解析： 主句谓语“announced”是过去时，宾语从句表示从“宣布”那一刻看将来（the following week）要发生的动作，需用过去将来时。可用“would air”（表示安排）或“was going to air”（表示计划播出）。 2.I saw dark clouds gathering in the sky; it clearly __________ (rain) in a few minutes. 答案： was going to rain 解析： 根据过去看到的迹象（dark clouds gathering），判断“马上要下雨”，用“was/were going to do”结构表示有迹象表明的将来。 3.According to the original schedule, the cargo ship __________ (dock) with the space station at 14:00 UTC. 答案： was to dock 解析： 表示“按照原定计划/安排”要发生的动作，且是正式安排，用“was/were to do”结构。 4.He whispered to his teammate that the final decision __________ (announce) by the committee soon. 答案： would be announced 解析： 主句“whispered”是过去时，从句动作“宣布”发生在“低语”之后，需用过去将来时。且“决定”与“宣布”是被动关系，故用“would be announced”。 5.The rescue team hurried because they knew the oxygen supply in the capsule __________ (run) out. 答案： was about to run 解析： 表示从过去（knew）那个时间点看，氧气供应“即将、马上”耗尽，用“was/were about to do”结构。 6.She promised us that she __________ (not reveal) the confidential mission details to anyone. 答案： would not reveal / was not going to reveal 解析： 主句“promised”是过去时，宾语从句表示“承诺”不做的将来动作，需用过去将来时。否定形式在助动词后加not。 7.Before the invention of the telescope, people never imagined what wonders __________ (discover) in the cosmos. 答案： would be discovered 解析： 主句“imagined”是过去时，“discover”的动作发生在“想象”的将来，且“奇迹”是被发现，故用过去将来时的被动语态“would be discovered”。 8.The pilot reported that he __________ (commence) the landing procedure once he received clearance from the tower. 答案： would commence 解析： 主句“reported”是过去时，宾语从句中的动作“开始”是在收到许可（过去将来）之后，故需用过去将来时“would commence”。 六、写作清单 Can Money Buy Happiness? 【点拨·写作技巧】 一篇关于“金钱与幸福”的演讲稿，旨在清晰、有力、有感染力地向听众阐述你的观点。其核心不仅是逻辑论证，更是情感共鸣和现场说服。 明确立场，先声夺人：开头必须旗帜鲜明地亮出你的核心观点。无论是支持、反对还是辩证看待，都要清晰有力，立即抓住听众注意力。 强烈的听众意识：想象你面对的是同龄人。使用“我们”、“我们的”等代词拉近距离。提出他们可能有的疑问（“你是否曾以为…”），用生活化的例子（考试成绩、家庭关系、个人梦想）引发共鸣。 结构清晰，层层推进： 开场：用引人深思的问题、简短故事或惊人事实作为“钩子”，快速引入主题并表明立场。 主体部分： 承认对方合理之处：首先客观承认金钱的积极作用（消除焦虑、提供机会），展现思考的全面性，赢得听众信任。 阐述核心论点：然后转折，深入论证金钱的局限性。这是演讲的重点，需从多个维度（如情感、健康、个人成长、意义感）展开，并用具体、可感知的例子支撑。 提出更高价值：在指出金钱的局限后，顺势提出你认为真正能带来幸福的事物（如关系、经历、成长、目标），使论述具有建设性。 结尾：以强有力的总结收束，重申核心观点，最好能升华至积极行动或人生哲理的号召，给听众留下深刻印象和思考空间。 语言生动，富有感染力：多用设问、排比、比喻等修辞。语言可介于正式与口语化之间，富有节奏感。善用停顿和重音（在稿面上可用下划线或加粗提示）。时态以现在时为主，讲述个人经历或普遍真理。 【积累·写作素材】 开头（引人入胜） “大家好。请想象一下：此刻，你的银行账户里多出了一百万。你的第一反应是什么？喜悦？安心？那么，让我再问一个问题：这份感觉，会持续多久？今天，我想和大家探讨一个古老却永恒的话题：金钱，真的能买来幸福吗？” “我们生活在一个常被价格标签定义的世界。分数、学校、衣服、甚至未来的梦想，似乎都被无形地标价。于是，我们很容易落入一个思维陷阱：拥有更多，就等于更好，更幸福。但我今天想挑战这个观念。” “有人曾说，‘金钱是好仆人，却是坏主人。’这句话精准地揭示了今天我们讨论的核心：幸福与否，关键在于我们是金钱的主人，还是沦为它的奴隶。” 承认金钱的积极作用（体现客观） “首先，我们必须诚实地承认：金钱重要吗？当然重要。它能为我们扫除生存的焦虑，提供安全感和基本尊严。当我们不必为下一顿饭、下一个学期的学费发愁时，我们显然更有可能感到平静，这是幸福的基石。” “金钱是工具。它能打开机会之门，让我们接受更好的教育，获得更广阔的视野，去体验不同的文化和风景。这些经历无疑能丰富我们的人生。” 转折与核心论证（阐述局限性） 提出核心转折： “然而，就像水能载舟亦能覆舟，当金钱从‘工具’转变为‘目标’本身时，问题就出现了。心理学中的‘享乐适应’理论告诉我们，物质带来的快乐往往是短暂且递减的。” 举例论证（物质vs情感）： “一部新手机带来的兴奋能持续几周？但朋友在你失落时真诚的陪伴，家人无条件的支持，这些情感的连接所带来的温暖和力量，是任何价格都无法衡量的，也是持久幸福的源泉。” 举例论证（外在vs内在）： “金钱可以买来舒适的床垫，却买不来安稳的睡眠；可以买下最贵的营养品，却买不来真正的健康；可以支付心理医生的费用，却无法直接购买内心的平静与坚韧。这些，都源于我们自身的生活方式和心态。” 提出更高价值： “那么，什么才能带来更深层、更持久的幸福？我认为是成长感——掌握新技能的喜悦；是意义感——帮助他人带来的价值；是深度关系中获得的归属与爱；是全情投入热爱之事时体验到的‘心流’。” 让步与反驳（增加说服深度） “也许有人会说：‘没有钱，谈这些不是空中楼阁吗？’ 是的，绝对的贫困会扼杀幸福的可能性。但我们讨论的，是在基本需求得到满足之后，为何巨额的财富并未与幸福感成正比。真正的智慧，在于认识到‘足够’的边界。” “金钱或许能为幸福创造条件，但它本身绝不是幸福的那张门票。把追逐金钱当作人生主旋律，我们很可能在喧嚣中，错过了生命本身最动人的乐章。” 结尾（升华与号召） “所以，同学们，金钱是一种资源，但幸福是一种能力。这种能力关乎感知、关乎选择、关乎我们如何看待自己与世界的关系。让我们努力成为金钱明智的主人，去投资那些真正滋养生命的事物：投资学习，投资健康，投资那些值得珍惜的关系，投资一个能让世界变好一点点的梦想。因为最终，我们不是由我们拥有的东西来定义，而是由我们热爱的事物和成为的人来定义。谢谢大家。” “归根结底，幸福不是一个待购买的终点，而是存在于旅途中的感受。它在我们为一道难题苦思冥想后豁然开朗的瞬间，在与朋友开怀大笑的时刻，在帮助他人后心底泛起的暖意里。愿我们都能拥有发现、创造和感受这份非卖品幸福的智慧。” 【示例·分步写作】 主题： Money and Happiness — A Deeper Look 第一步：审题谋篇 体裁 演讲稿 (Speech) 核心立场 辩证看待：金钱是幸福的必要条件之一（消除基本痛苦），但远非充分条件；真正的幸福源于非物质领域。 目标听众 高中生 (同龄人) 人称与语气 以第一人称“我”和“我们”为主，亲切、真诚、富有感染力。直接与听众对话，引发共鸣。 结构框架 开场：以提问互动开头，引出主题，明确核心观点——幸福是“非卖品”。 主体段1（承认作用）：客观承认金钱的基础作用（保障安全、提供机会）。 主体段2（阐述局限）：重点论证金钱的局限：无法购买情感、健康、个人成长与意义感。 主体段3（提出替代）：指出真正的幸福源泉：人际关系、经历、自我实现、利他。 让步与反驳：回应“没钱万万不能”的质疑，区分“基本保障”与“无限追逐”。 结尾：升华主题，号召大家关注和投资真正重要的“人生财富”。 语言风格 口语化但不失深度，善用修辞（设问、排比、比喻），富有节奏感和号召力。 第二步：要点翻译 金钱可以买来药品，但买不来健康；可以买来床铺，但买不来睡眠。(buy medicine, buy health) 基础句： Money can buy medicine, but it cannot buy health. It can buy a bed, but it cannot buy sleep. 我们生活中最珍贵的时刻，往往与价格标签无关。(treasured moments, have nothing to do with) 基础句： Our most treasured moments in life often have nothing to do with price tags. 与其拼命追求更多财富，不如思考什么对我们真正重要。(instead of chasing, what truly matters) 基础句： Instead of chasing more wealth, we should think about what truly matters to us. 真正的富足，是拥有金钱无法衡量的东西。(true richness, things that cannot be measured by money) 基础句： True richness is having things that cannot be measured by money. 第三步：词句升级 用更工整、有力的排比句升级句1，增强气势： 升级句： Money can fill your pharmacy, but not guarantee your health. It can put a roof over your head, but not peace in your heart. It can buy a clock, but not more time. 将句2与具体例子结合，使其更生动可感： 升级句： Think about it. What do you remember more vividly: the latest gadget you bought, or the time your family stayed up late to support you before a big exam? Our most treasured memories—laughter with friends, a helping hand when we stumbled—carry no price tag. 用更积极的号召性语言升级句3： 升级句： So, perhaps the real question isn't “How can I get more money to be happy?”, but “How can I use whatever I have—time, skills, attention—to build a life rich in things that actually bring lasting joy?” 用比喻升华句4，作为有力的结尾句： 升级句： Let us strive to be rich, not just in our wallets, but in our experiences, our relationships, and our character. Because in the end, the ultimate currency of a happy life is not dollars or cents, but love, growth, and purpose. 第四步：连句成篇 Can Money Buy Happiness? Look Beyond the Price Tag. Good morning, everyone. Let‘s start with a quick thought experiment. If I offered you a choice between a million dollars right now, or a guaranteed, close-knit group of friends for life… which would you choose? Your hesitation tells the whole story. Today, I want to talk about a question as old as money itself: Can it truly buy happiness? First, let‘s be fair. Money matters. It matters a lot. It buys us freedom from the gnawing anxiety of not having enough. It pays for education, opens doors to experiences, and provides a safety net. There’s no doubt that moving from poverty to stability brings a huge leap in well-being. Money, in this sense, is a powerful tool to remove unhappiness. But here‘s the critical turning point: once our basic needs are met, the link between more money and more happiness gets incredibly weak. Why? Because happiness is not a product on a shelf. It’s an experience, a feeling, a state of being. Money can fill your pharmacy, but not guarantee your health. It can put a roof over your head, but not peace in your heart. It can buy the most expensive dinner, but not the warmth of a family meal filled with conversation and laughter. Think about it. What do you remember more vividly: the latest gadget you bought, or the time your family stayed up late to support you before a big exam? Our most treasured memories—laughter with friends, a helping hand when we stumbled—carry no price tag. So, if money is a limited tool, what are the real sources of deep, lasting happiness? I believe they are things we already have access to: Connection: The feeling of being seen, understood, and loved. Growth: The pride of mastering a new skill, overcoming a challenge. Purpose: The sense that our lives matter, that we can contribute something good. Experience: The joy of being fully present—in nature, in music, in a moment of sheer silliness. Now, some might argue, “That‘s easy to say when you’re not struggling!” And that‘s a fair point. I’m not saying money is irrelevant. I‘m saying it’s a means, not an end. The problem starts when we confuse the two—when we chase the number in our bank account, hoping it will magically fill a void inside that only connection, purpose, and growth can fill. So, perhaps the real question isn't “How can I get more money to be happy?”, but “How can I use whatever I have—time, skills, attention—to build a life rich in things that actually bring lasting joy?” Let us strive to be rich, not just in our wallets, but in our experiences, our relationships, and our character. Invest in people. Invest in passions. Invest in moments that take your breath away. Because in the end, the ultimate currency of a happy life is not dollars or cents, but love, growth, and purpose. And those, my friends, are priceless. Thank you. 1 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $