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八年级下册 Unit 3 Money 阅读理解专题训练（8篇）— 教师版 教师版：含答案、关键句与逐题解析 主题：Money | 语法：so that / in order that 引导的目的状语从句 共 8 篇，内容围绕零用钱、消费与储蓄、货币发展、支付方式、慈善义卖等主题展开。 编写说明：本套练习围绕 Unit 3 “Money” 的主题展开，覆盖钱的日常使用、零用钱管理、经济中的钱、储蓄习惯、慈善义卖、理性消费与支付方式等话题，并自然融入 so that / in order that 表达目的的语言环境。 Passage 1 A Budget for the Sports Day Booth Next Friday, Class 8(2) will run a small drink booth on the school sports day. The class wants to raise money for new books, so the students have been discussing every detail after school. At first, some students wanted to sell expensive drinks because they thought a higher price would bring in more money. However, their monitor, Tina, disagreed. She said that most students would not spend too much at school, so the prices should stay low enough for everyone to afford. The group finally made a simple plan. They would sell lemon tea, orange juice and bottled water. They also decided to buy paper cups in large packs in order that they could reduce the cost of each drink. Jack offered to make bright posters so that more students would notice the booth before the sports day started. Mia suggested writing the price clearly on each poster because she believed that students were more likely to buy quickly when they did not need to ask questions. When they worked out the budget, the class made an interesting discovery. The cheapest drink did not always bring the smallest profit. In fact, if one item sold much faster than the others, it could become the best choice for the booth. By the end of the meeting, everyone understood that making money was not only about setting a high price. It was also about knowing your customers and planning carefully. Choose the best answer. 1. Why does Tina disagree with selling expensive drinks? A. She thinks the class should give the drinks away for free. B. She believes many students may not want to pay too much at school. C. She wants to buy more kinds of drinks for the booth. D. She knows expensive drinks are difficult to make. 答案：B 关键句：She said that most students would not spend too much at school, so the prices should stay low enough for everyone to afford. 解析：Tina反对高价饮料，是因为她考虑了学生顾客的实际支付能力。 2. Why do they buy paper cups in large packs? A. To make the booth look more colourful. B. To save time on sports day. C. To lower the cost of each drink. D. To carry fewer things to school. 答案：C 关键句：They also decided to buy paper cups in large packs in order that they could reduce the cost of each drink. 解析：题干问目的，原文直接给出买大包装纸杯是为了降低单杯成本。 3. What does the underlined word “profit” most probably mean? A. Money that is left after costs are paid B. A list of things people want to buy C. The total number of customers D. The special price on a poster 答案：A 关键句：The cheapest drink did not always bring the smallest profit. 解析：结合预算讨论语境，profit指去掉成本后剩下的钱，即“利润”。 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The class plans to raise money for a class trip. B. Jack will stand at the booth and sell drinks all day. C. The students decide that a high price always means more money. D. The group changes its ideas after discussing the budget. 答案：D 关键句：By the end of the meeting, everyone understood that making money was not only about setting a high price. 解析：讨论之后，全班改变了“价格越高赚得越多”的最初想法，所以D正确。 5. What can we learn from the passage? A. Running a booth needs careful planning as well as fair prices. B. Students should never sell food or drinks at school. C. Colourful posters are more important than the products themselves. D. The best way to make money is to sell the most expensive item. 答案：A 关键句：It was also about knowing your customers and planning carefully. 解析：文章最后总结了义卖摊位成功的关键：了解顾客、合理定价、认真规划。 Passage 2 Two Different Ways to Use Pocket Money At Green Middle School, students in Class 8 were asked to record how they used their pocket money for one month. After that, they shared their notes in groups. During the discussion, two students, Ken and Lisa, gave very different answers. Ken usually spent his pocket money as soon as he got it. If he passed a snack shop on his way home, he often bought chips or a cold drink. Sometimes he used online shopping apps to buy small things that looked interesting but were not really necessary. By the end of the week, he often had little money left. Then, if he wanted a comic book or a basketball wristband, he had to ask his parents for extra money. Lisa did things differently. She kept a small notebook and wrote down every yuan she spent. At the beginning of each month, she divided her pocket money into three parts. One part was for daily needs, one part was for saving, and the last part was for something fun. She said she did this so that she would not spend everything too quickly. She was saving for a desk lamp in order that she could read more comfortably at night. After listening to both students, their teacher did not say that one was completely right and the other was completely wrong. Instead, she asked the class to think about one question: does your money help you reach your goal, or does it disappear before you even notice it? Choose the best answer. 1. What problem does Ken often have? A. He forgets to bring money to school. B. He spends his pocket money too quickly. C. He refuses to write anything in class. D. He is not allowed to buy snacks. 答案：B 关键句：Ken usually spent his pocket money as soon as he got it. 解析：这句话直接说明Ken的问题是“钱一到手就花得很快”。 2. Why does Lisa divide her pocket money into three parts? A. To make sure she can use it more wisely. B. To lend money to her classmates. C. To hide some money from her parents. D. To buy more things online. 答案：A 关键句：She said she did this so that she would not spend everything too quickly. 解析：Lisa分成三部分是为了更有计划地使用零花钱，避免一下子花光。 3. What is Lisa saving for? A. A new school bag B. A basketball C. A desk lamp D. A comic book 答案：C 关键句：She was saving for a desk lamp in order that she could read more comfortably at night. 解析：原文明确说明Lisa存钱是为了买台灯。 4. What does the teacher want the class to do at the end? A. Choose Lisa as the best student in class. B. Laugh at Ken for making poor choices. C. Think about whether their money use matches their goals. D. Stop spending pocket money on fun things. 答案：C 关键句：does your money help you reach your goal, or does it disappear before you even notice it? 解析：老师并没有简单判断谁对谁错，而是引导大家反思金钱使用是否服务于目标。 5. Which title is the best for the passage? A. A Funny Month at Green Middle School B. A Class Discussion on Pocket Money C. Why Teachers Should Check Students’ Bags D. How to Earn More Pocket Money from Parents 答案：B 关键句：students in Class 8 were asked to record how they used their pocket money... they shared their notes in groups 解析：全文围绕班级里关于零花钱使用方式的讨论展开，B最能概括文章。 Passage 3 Is the Free Lunch Really Free? During the school reading festival, a new cafe opened beside the library for one day. A large sign at the door said: FREE LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS. At noon, a long line quickly formed outside. Many students were excited because they thought they could save money and still enjoy a nice meal. However, Ming was curious. He did not rush into the line. Instead, he read the small notice under the sign. It explained that the cafe was offering free lunch so that more students would come in and learn about its new study corner. It also said that each student had to fill in a short questionnaire before getting the meal. On top of that, drinks and desserts were not included, and these items were sold at normal prices. After lunch, Ming told his friend Anna that the meal was not truly free. Anna was surprised. “But I didn’t pay for the rice or the chicken,” she said. Ming smiled and replied, “That’s true, but the cafe still got something. It got attention, customer information, and maybe more sales from drinks and cakes.” Their English teacher later used this example in class. She explained that when people say “There is no such thing as a free lunch”, they do not mean nobody can ever receive something without paying cash. They mean that every choice has a cost somewhere. Sometimes the cost is money. Sometimes it is time, information, or another chance you give up. Choose the best answer. 1. Why did many students stand in line quickly? A. They wanted to visit the study corner first. B. They hoped to get a meal without paying for it. C. They were asked by the teacher to do so. D. They wanted to sell drinks at the cafe. 答案：B 关键句：Many students were excited because they thought they could save money and still enjoy a nice meal. 解析：学生排队快，是因为他们以为能免费吃午饭。 2. What did students need to do before getting the meal? A. Buy a dessert B. Join the reading club C. Fill in a questionnaire D. Bring their own bowls 答案：C 关键句：each student had to fill in a short questionnaire before getting the meal 解析：题目问领取餐食前必须做什么，原文直接给出是填写问卷。 3. According to Ming, what did the cafe get from the activity? A. Only money from the main dishes B. Attention, information and possible extra sales C. New cooks for the study corner D. Free advertising from the school newspaper only 答案：B 关键句：It got attention, customer information, and maybe more sales from drinks and cakes. 解析：Ming指出店家虽然没收主食的钱，但换来了关注、信息和附加销售机会。 4. What does the teacher mean by “every choice has a cost somewhere”? A. People should never trust signs in public places. B. A free meal is usually unhealthy. C. Costs can appear in different forms, not only in cash. D. Students must avoid all free activities. 答案：C 关键句：Sometimes the cost is money. Sometimes it is time, information, or another chance you give up. 解析：老师是在解释“成本”不一定都是现金，也可能是时间、信息等。 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The library should not allow cafes nearby. B. Students should always eat lunch at home. C. Free offers may still involve hidden costs. D. Questionnaires are a waste of time. 答案：C 关键句：the meal was not truly free / every choice has a cost somewhere 解析：全文围绕“免费午餐并不一定真的免费”这一中心展开。 Passage 4 From Shells to Screens When people talk about money today, they often think of coins, banknotes, bank cards or phone payments. But money has not always looked like this. Long ago, in some places, people used shells, salt or metal tools as a way to exchange goods. These objects were useful because many people wanted them and believed they had value. Later, coins became more common. They were easier to count and carry, and they made trade simpler. After that, paper money appeared in some countries. It was lighter than metal and much more convenient for long trips. Traders could travel with large amounts of value without carrying heavy bags of coins. Today, many people pay with their phones. They scan a code in order that the money can move directly from one account to another. This method is fast, and it also helps shops keep better records. Still, not everyone wants a cashless world. Some older people feel safer with coins and notes because they can see exactly how much money they have. In places where the internet is weak, cash is still the easiest choice. The history of money shows one important idea: money keeps changing so that it can serve people better. Yet no matter what form it takes, money is still a tool. Its real value lies in what people can do with it. Choose the best answer. 1. Why were shells, salt or metal tools once used as money? A. They were easy to make at home. B. People thought they had value and wanted them. C. They were lighter than paper money. D. They could connect to the internet. 答案：B 关键句：These objects were useful because many people wanted them and believed they had value. 解析：早期物品能充当货币，是因为大家认可它们有价值。 2. What advantage of paper money is mentioned in the passage? A. It was beautiful to look at. B. It was safer than all other forms of money. C. It was lighter and easier to carry on long trips. D. It could be used without counting. 答案：C 关键句：It was lighter than metal and much more convenient for long trips. 解析：原文强调纸币相对于金属货币更轻，更方便长途携带。 3. Why do some people still prefer cash? A. They think phones are too expensive to buy. B. They enjoy collecting old coins only. C. They can see their money clearly and use it where the internet is weak. D. They do not like shopping at modern stores. 答案：C 关键句：they can see exactly how much money they have. In places where the internet is weak, cash is still the easiest choice. 解析：两点原因：看得见金额、网络差时仍然方便使用。 4. What does the underlined word “cashless” most probably mean? A. Without using coins or paper notes B. Without going to the bank C. Without buying anything D. Without keeping records 答案：A 关键句：not everyone wants a cashless world. Some older people feel safer with coins and notes 解析：根据后文对coins and notes的对比，可推知cashless指“不使用现金”。 5. What is the best title for the passage? A. How to Become a Smart Trader B. The Changing Forms of Money C. Why Coins Are Better Than Phones D. The Most Expensive Things in History 答案：B 关键句：money has not always looked like this / money keeps changing so that it can serve people better 解析：文章按时间顺序介绍货币形式的变化，B最贴切。 Passage 5 A Class Survey on Saving Habits Last month, Ms Wang asked her class to complete a survey about saving habits. Forty-two students answered the questions. The results surprised many of them. Fifteen students said they saved money every month, even if the amount was small. Fourteen students said they saved only when they had a clear goal, such as buying a birthday gift, a pair of sports shoes or a new dictionary. Nine students admitted that they almost never saved because they usually spent their money on snacks, online games or other small pleasures. The remaining four students said they had not thought seriously about saving before. After reading the results, the class discussed the reasons behind them. Some students said saving was difficult because they did not get much pocket money. Others explained that saving became easier when they made a plan. One girl said she put ten yuan in a box each week so that she would not touch it by accident. Another boy transferred part of his lucky money to a bank account in order that he could keep it for a longer time. Ms Wang then asked the class what good saving habits could bring. The students gave different answers. Some said saving could help them prepare for future needs. Some believed it could teach patience and self-control. A few even pointed out that when people learn to save wisely, they usually learn to spend wisely as well. By the end of the lesson, the class agreed on one thing: saving is not about refusing all enjoyment. It is about making better choices for the future. Choose the best answer. 1. How many students said they saved money every month? A. 4 B. 9 C. 14 D. 15 答案：D 关键句：Fifteen students said they saved money every month 解析：数字细节题，直接定位可得答案15。 2. Why do some students save only sometimes? A. They save only when they have a clear purpose. B. They are not allowed to keep money at home. C. They always lose their money quickly. D. They think saving is only for adults. 答案：A 关键句：Fourteen students said they saved only when they had a clear goal 解析：原文说明有些学生“有明确目标时才存钱”。 3. What does the girl do to avoid spending her savings? A. She gives the money to her teacher. B. She puts ten yuan in a box every week. C. She buys a dictionary at once. D. She spends it before the weekend. 答案：B 关键句：she put ten yuan in a box each week so that she would not touch it by accident 解析：她每周把钱放进盒子里，是为了不随手花掉。 4. What do the students finally agree on? A. Saving means giving up every kind of fun. B. Only students with lots of pocket money can save. C. Saving is closely connected with making wiser choices. D. Bank accounts are the only good way to save. 答案：C 关键句：saving is not about refusing all enjoyment. It is about making better choices for the future. 解析：结尾总结句直接点明：储蓄本质上是为了未来做更明智的选择。 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. More than half of the students never save money. B. The survey shows all students save for the same reason. C. Some students believe saving can also teach self-control. D. Ms Wang tells the class not to spend money on gifts. 答案：C 关键句：Some believed it could teach patience and self-control. 解析：C与原文一致；其余选项均与文意不符或过于绝对。 Passage 6 A Charity Sale After the Rain A week before the school charity sale, a heavy rainstorm damaged part of the old reading room in a village primary school. After hearing the news, the students in Class 8(4) decided to use their charity sale to collect money for new books and floor mats. Their teacher reminded them that helping others was not only about being kind. It also meant making practical decisions. At first, the class planned to sell handmade bookmarks, used storybooks and fruit cups. Then they checked the prices of paper, ribbon, fruit and plastic boxes. Soon they realized that some ideas looked lovely but would cost too much to prepare. Finally, they kept three simple items: second-hand books, paper bookmarks and homemade lemon tea. They chose these items so that more students would be willing to buy them and the class could still keep a reasonable profit. On the sale day, one group welcomed customers, one group explained where the money would go, and another group wrote down each sale. Many students stopped because they wanted to support the village school after reading the short note on the poster. By the end of lunch break, the class had sold almost everything. When they counted the money, they were proud not only because they had earned more than expected, but also because they had learned something important: a good charity plan needs warm hearts, clear goals and smart budgeting. Choose the best answer. 1. Why did Class 8(4) decide to hold the charity sale? A. To buy sports uniforms for their own class. B. To repair the school gate after a storm. C. To raise money for a village school after part of its reading room was damaged. D. To celebrate the end of the term. 答案：C 关键句：the students in Class 8(4) decided to use their charity sale to collect money for new books and floor mats 解析：首段交代了活动背景和目的：帮助遭受雨灾的乡村小学。 2. Why did the class give up some of their first ideas? A. Because the teacher did not like handmade things. B. Because some products would cost too much to prepare. C. Because students refused to buy fruit cups. D. Because the school did not allow posters. 答案：B 关键句：some ideas looked lovely but would cost too much to prepare 解析：他们放弃部分方案，是因为前期成本过高。 3. Why did they choose simple items in the end? A. So that more students would be willing to buy them. B. So that they could finish the sale in ten minutes. C. So that the poster could look more colourful. D. So that only teachers could afford them. 答案：A 关键句：They chose these items so that more students would be willing to buy them 解析：原文直接给出了原因：价格和接受度更合适。 4. What helped attract many students on the sale day? A. A music show in the playground B. The short note telling where the money would go C. Free gifts for the first ten buyers D. The head teacher’s speech 答案：B 关键句：Many students stopped because they wanted to support the village school after reading the short note on the poster. 解析：海报上的简短说明让大家清楚捐款用途，因此更愿意购买。 5. What did the class learn from the activity? A. The best sale always needs expensive products. B. Charity work depends only on kindness. C. A successful charity sale needs both care and planning. D. It is impossible to make money by selling used books. 答案：C 关键句：a good charity plan needs warm hearts, clear goals and smart budgeting 解析：末段总结句就是文章主旨：公益活动既要有爱心，也要有计划。 Passage 7 Should We Repair It or Replace It? In a life skills lesson, Mr Zhao brought an old electric fan to Class 8(1). Its cover was loose, one button was broken, and the paint on the side had come off. “If this fan were in your home, would you throw it away and buy a new one?” he asked. The class immediately started talking. Lily said her family would probably replace it because a new fan might be quieter and prettier. Hao did not agree. He said that if the motor still worked, throwing the fan away too quickly would be wasteful. He suggested asking a repair worker to check it first so that the family could compare the repair cost with the price of a new fan. Mr Zhao then wrote two numbers on the board: 48 yuan and 159 yuan. The first was the possible repair cost. The second was the price of a new fan. He also asked students to think about hidden costs. Buying a new one might mean more packaging, more transport and more waste. On the other hand, if an old product used too much electricity, keeping it might not be the smarter choice in the long run. By the end of the lesson, most students agreed that spending money wisely did not always mean choosing the cheapest thing at once. Sometimes the better question was: what choice will save money, energy and resources over time? Choose the best answer. 1. What question does Mr Zhao ask at the beginning of the lesson? A. Whether students like hot weather. B. Whether an old fan should be thrown away or replaced at once. C. Whether every family needs two fans. D. Whether the class wants to buy a new fan for school. 答案：B 关键句：If this fan were in your home, would you throw it away and buy a new one? 解析：老师一开始提出的是“修还是换”的选择问题。 2. Why does Hao suggest asking a repair worker first? A. So that the family can compare repair cost with the price of a new fan. B. So that the fan can be painted a brighter colour. C. So that the family can sell the fan to a shop. D. So that they can use the fan in winter. 答案：A 关键句：He suggested asking a repair worker to check it first so that the family could compare the repair cost with the price of a new fan. 解析：Hao强调先比较维修费和新购价格，再决定更合理。 3. What is one hidden cost of buying a new fan mentioned in the passage? A. Having to clean the room more often. B. More packaging, transport and waste. C. Paying for a life skills lesson. D. Losing the old button only. 答案：B 关键句：Buying a new one might mean more packaging, more transport and more waste. 解析：文中明确指出更换新物品还会带来包装、运输和垃圾等隐性成本。 4. What does the class finally understand? A. The cheapest choice is always the best one. B. Old products should never be repaired. C. Wise spending requires thinking about long-term effects. D. Families should only buy pretty things. 答案：C 关键句：spending money wisely did not always mean choosing the cheapest thing at once 解析：最后大家认识到，理性消费要看长期效果，而不是只看眼前便宜。 5. Which title is the best for the passage? A. A Broken Button at School B. A Lesson on Smart Spending C. Why New Fans Are More Popular D. The Most Beautiful Fan in Class 答案：B 关键句：what choice will save money, energy and resources over time? 解析：文章借风扇案例讨论如何明智花钱，B最能概括主题。 Passage 8 The Weekend Market Survey For a social studies project, several students visited a weekend market near their homes. Their task was to find out why people chose different ways to pay. Some shops accepted cash only, some used quick phone payments, and some welcomed both. At a fruit stand, the seller said he preferred cash because it was fast and simple. He did not need to worry about weak signals, and he could check the money immediately. At a bakery, however, the owner liked phone payments better. She said digital records helped her count daily sales more easily and reduced mistakes at closing time. The students also interviewed customers. A middle-school student said she used phone payments so that she would not carry too many coins. A grandmother said she still liked notes and coins because they helped her see exactly how much she was spending. Another customer said he chose different methods in different situations. If he was buying one bottle of water, cash was easy. If he was paying for several items, phone payment saved time. When the students finished their report, they wrote that there was no single perfect way to pay. A payment method becomes useful when it fits a person’s habits, needs and environment. In other words, good money choices depend on real life, not only on new technology. Choose the best answer. 1. What was the students’ task at the weekend market? A. To sell fruit and bread for one morning. B. To compare prices in every shop. C. To find out why people chose different payment methods. D. To teach old people how to use phones. 答案：C 关键句：Their task was to find out why people chose different ways to pay. 解析：首段直接交代了调查任务。 2. Why does the fruit seller prefer cash? A. Because he can check the money at once and does not worry about weak signals. B. Because he wants to stop using technology forever. C. Because his customers never use phones. D. Because cash always brings more profit. 答案：A 关键句：he preferred cash because it was fast and simple. He did not need to worry about weak signals, and he could check the money immediately. 解析：题目考查细节信息，原文列出了水果摊主偏爱现金的两个原因。 3. Why does the middle-school customer choose phone payments? A. So that she can buy more expensive things. B. So that she does not need to carry many coins. C. So that shop owners can close earlier. D. So that she can keep paper notes at home. 答案：B 关键句：she used phone payments so that she would not carry too many coins 解析：so that后面的内容就是她使用手机支付的目的。 4. What do the students conclude in the report? A. Cash should disappear in a few years. B. Phone payment is best for everyone. C. Different payment methods are useful in different real-life situations. D. Markets should accept only one payment method. 答案：C 关键句：there was no single perfect way to pay 解析：结论部分强调“没有唯一完美的支付方式”，关键是是否适合具体情境。 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. A market survey shows that money choices depend on people’s needs and situations. B. All customers in the market dislike coins. C. Weekend markets are better than supermarkets. D. Digital records are difficult for shop owners to use. 答案：A 关键句：A payment method becomes useful when it fits a person’s habits, needs and environment. 解析：主旨句在末段：支付方式的选择取决于人的习惯、需要和环境。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 八年级下册 Unit 3 Money 阅读理解专题训练（8篇） 学生版：仅含题目 主题：Money | 语法：so that / in order that 引导的目的状语从句 共 8 篇，内容围绕零用钱、消费与储蓄、货币发展、支付方式、慈善义卖等主题展开。 编写说明：本套练习围绕 Unit 3 “Money” 的主题展开，覆盖钱的日常使用、零用钱管理、经济中的钱、储蓄习惯、慈善义卖、理性消费与支付方式等话题，并自然融入 so that / in order that 表达目的的语言环境。 Passage 1 A Budget for the Sports Day Booth Next Friday, Class 8(2) will run a small drink booth on the school sports day. The class wants to raise money for new books, so the students have been discussing every detail after school. At first, some students wanted to sell expensive drinks because they thought a higher price would bring in more money. However, their monitor, Tina, disagreed. She said that most students would not spend too much at school, so the prices should stay low enough for everyone to afford. The group finally made a simple plan. They would sell lemon tea, orange juice and bottled water. They also decided to buy paper cups in large packs in order that they could reduce the cost of each drink. Jack offered to make bright posters so that more students would notice the booth before the sports day started. Mia suggested writing the price clearly on each poster because she believed that students were more likely to buy quickly when they did not need to ask questions. When they worked out the budget, the class made an interesting discovery. The cheapest drink did not always bring the smallest profit. In fact, if one item sold much faster than the others, it could become the best choice for the booth. By the end of the meeting, everyone understood that making money was not only about setting a high price. It was also about knowing your customers and planning carefully. Choose the best answer. 1. Why does Tina disagree with selling expensive drinks? A. She thinks the class should give the drinks away for free. B. She believes many students may not want to pay too much at school. C. She wants to buy more kinds of drinks for the booth. D. She knows expensive drinks are difficult to make. 2. Why do they buy paper cups in large packs? A. To make the booth look more colourful. B. To save time on sports day. C. To lower the cost of each drink. D. To carry fewer things to school. 3. What does the underlined word “profit” most probably mean? A. Money that is left after costs are paid B. A list of things people want to buy C. The total number of customers D. The special price on a poster 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The class plans to raise money for a class trip. B. Jack will stand at the booth and sell drinks all day. C. The students decide that a high price always means more money. D. The group changes its ideas after discussing the budget. 5. What can we learn from the passage? A. Running a booth needs careful planning as well as fair prices. B. Students should never sell food or drinks at school. C. Colourful posters are more important than the products themselves. D. The best way to make money is to sell the most expensive item. Passage 2 Two Different Ways to Use Pocket Money At Green Middle School, students in Class 8 were asked to record how they used their pocket money for one month. After that, they shared their notes in groups. During the discussion, two students, Ken and Lisa, gave very different answers. Ken usually spent his pocket money as soon as he got it. If he passed a snack shop on his way home, he often bought chips or a cold drink. Sometimes he used online shopping apps to buy small things that looked interesting but were not really necessary. By the end of the week, he often had little money left. Then, if he wanted a comic book or a basketball wristband, he had to ask his parents for extra money. Lisa did things differently. She kept a small notebook and wrote down every yuan she spent. At the beginning of each month, she divided her pocket money into three parts. One part was for daily needs, one part was for saving, and the last part was for something fun. She said she did this so that she would not spend everything too quickly. She was saving for a desk lamp in order that she could read more comfortably at night. After listening to both students, their teacher did not say that one was completely right and the other was completely wrong. Instead, she asked the class to think about one question: does your money help you reach your goal, or does it disappear before you even notice it? Choose the best answer. 1. What problem does Ken often have? A. He forgets to bring money to school. B. He spends his pocket money too quickly. C. He refuses to write anything in class. D. He is not allowed to buy snacks. 2. Why does Lisa divide her pocket money into three parts? A. To make sure she can use it more wisely. B. To lend money to her classmates. C. To hide some money from her parents. D. To buy more things online. 3. What is Lisa saving for? A. A new school bag B. A basketball C. A desk lamp D. A comic book 4. What does the teacher want the class to do at the end? A. Choose Lisa as the best student in class. B. Laugh at Ken for making poor choices. C. Think about whether their money use matches their goals. D. Stop spending pocket money on fun things. 5. Which title is the best for the passage? A. A Funny Month at Green Middle School B. A Class Discussion on Pocket Money C. Why Teachers Should Check Students’ Bags D. How to Earn More Pocket Money from Parents Passage 3 Is the Free Lunch Really Free? During the school reading festival, a new cafe opened beside the library for one day. A large sign at the door said: FREE LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS. At noon, a long line quickly formed outside. Many students were excited because they thought they could save money and still enjoy a nice meal. However, Ming was curious. He did not rush into the line. Instead, he read the small notice under the sign. It explained that the cafe was offering free lunch so that more students would come in and learn about its new study corner. It also said that each student had to fill in a short questionnaire before getting the meal. On top of that, drinks and desserts were not included, and these items were sold at normal prices. After lunch, Ming told his friend Anna that the meal was not truly free. Anna was surprised. “But I didn’t pay for the rice or the chicken,” she said. Ming smiled and replied, “That’s true, but the cafe still got something. It got attention, customer information, and maybe more sales from drinks and cakes.” Their English teacher later used this example in class. She explained that when people say “There is no such thing as a free lunch”, they do not mean nobody can ever receive something without paying cash. They mean that every choice has a cost somewhere. Sometimes the cost is money. Sometimes it is time, information, or another chance you give up. Choose the best answer. 1. Why did many students stand in line quickly? A. They wanted to visit the study corner first. B. They hoped to get a meal without paying for it. C. They were asked by the teacher to do so. D. They wanted to sell drinks at the cafe. 2. What did students need to do before getting the meal? A. Buy a dessert B. Join the reading club C. Fill in a questionnaire D. Bring their own bowls 3. According to Ming, what did the cafe get from the activity? A. Only money from the main dishes B. Attention, information and possible extra sales C. New cooks for the study corner D. Free advertising from the school newspaper only 4. What does the teacher mean by “every choice has a cost somewhere”? A. People should never trust signs in public places. B. A free meal is usually unhealthy. C. Costs can appear in different forms, not only in cash. D. Students must avoid all free activities. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The library should not allow cafes nearby. B. Students should always eat lunch at home. C. Free offers may still involve hidden costs. D. Questionnaires are a waste of time. Passage 4 From Shells to Screens When people talk about money today, they often think of coins, banknotes, bank cards or phone payments. But money has not always looked like this. Long ago, in some places, people used shells, salt or metal tools as a way to exchange goods. These objects were useful because many people wanted them and believed they had value. Later, coins became more common. They were easier to count and carry, and they made trade simpler. After that, paper money appeared in some countries. It was lighter than metal and much more convenient for long trips. Traders could travel with large amounts of value without carrying heavy bags of coins. Today, many people pay with their phones. They scan a code in order that the money can move directly from one account to another. This method is fast, and it also helps shops keep better records. Still, not everyone wants a cashless world. Some older people feel safer with coins and notes because they can see exactly how much money they have. In places where the internet is weak, cash is still the easiest choice. The history of money shows one important idea: money keeps changing so that it can serve people better. Yet no matter what form it takes, money is still a tool. Its real value lies in what people can do with it. Choose the best answer. 1. Why were shells, salt or metal tools once used as money? A. They were easy to make at home. B. People thought they had value and wanted them. C. They were lighter than paper money. D. They could connect to the internet. 2. What advantage of paper money is mentioned in the passage? A. It was beautiful to look at. B. It was safer than all other forms of money. C. It was lighter and easier to carry on long trips. D. It could be used without counting. 3. Why do some people still prefer cash? A. They think phones are too expensive to buy. B. They enjoy collecting old coins only. C. They can see their money clearly and use it where the internet is weak. D. They do not like shopping at modern stores. 4. What does the underlined word “cashless” most probably mean? A. Without using coins or paper notes B. Without going to the bank C. Without buying anything D. Without keeping records 5. What is the best title for the passage? A. How to Become a Smart Trader B. The Changing Forms of Money C. Why Coins Are Better Than Phones D. The Most Expensive Things in History Passage 5 A Class Survey on Saving Habits Last month, Ms Wang asked her class to complete a survey about saving habits. Forty-two students answered the questions. The results surprised many of them. Fifteen students said they saved money every month, even if the amount was small. Fourteen students said they saved only when they had a clear goal, such as buying a birthday gift, a pair of sports shoes or a new dictionary. Nine students admitted that they almost never saved because they usually spent their money on snacks, online games or other small pleasures. The remaining four students said they had not thought seriously about saving before. After reading the results, the class discussed the reasons behind them. Some students said saving was difficult because they did not get much pocket money. Others explained that saving became easier when they made a plan. One girl said she put ten yuan in a box each week so that she would not touch it by accident. Another boy transferred part of his lucky money to a bank account in order that he could keep it for a longer time. Ms Wang then asked the class what good saving habits could bring. The students gave different answers. Some said saving could help them prepare for future needs. Some believed it could teach patience and self-control. A few even pointed out that when people learn to save wisely, they usually learn to spend wisely as well. By the end of the lesson, the class agreed on one thing: saving is not about refusing all enjoyment. It is about making better choices for the future. Choose the best answer. 1. How many students said they saved money every month? A. 4 B. 9 C. 14 D. 15 2. Why do some students save only sometimes? A. They save only when they have a clear purpose. B. They are not allowed to keep money at home. C. They always lose their money quickly. D. They think saving is only for adults. 3. What does the girl do to avoid spending her savings? A. She gives the money to her teacher. B. She puts ten yuan in a box every week. C. She buys a dictionary at once. D. She spends it before the weekend. 4. What do the students finally agree on? A. Saving means giving up every kind of fun. B. Only students with lots of pocket money can save. C. Saving is closely connected with making wiser choices. D. Bank accounts are the only good way to save. 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. More than half of the students never save money. B. The survey shows all students save for the same reason. C. Some students believe saving can also teach self-control. D. Ms Wang tells the class not to spend money on gifts. Passage 6 A Charity Sale After the Rain A week before the school charity sale, a heavy rainstorm damaged part of the old reading room in a village primary school. After hearing the news, the students in Class 8(4) decided to use their charity sale to collect money for new books and floor mats. Their teacher reminded them that helping others was not only about being kind. It also meant making practical decisions. At first, the class planned to sell handmade bookmarks, used storybooks and fruit cups. Then they checked the prices of paper, ribbon, fruit and plastic boxes. Soon they realized that some ideas looked lovely but would cost too much to prepare. Finally, they kept three simple items: second-hand books, paper bookmarks and homemade lemon tea. They chose these items so that more students would be willing to buy them and the class could still keep a reasonable profit. On the sale day, one group welcomed customers, one group explained where the money would go, and another group wrote down each sale. Many students stopped because they wanted to support the village school after reading the short note on the poster. By the end of lunch break, the class had sold almost everything. When they counted the money, they were proud not only because they had earned more than expected, but also because they had learned something important: a good charity plan needs warm hearts, clear goals and smart budgeting. Choose the best answer. 1. Why did Class 8(4) decide to hold the charity sale? A. To buy sports uniforms for their own class. B. To repair the school gate after a storm. C. To raise money for a village school after part of its reading room was damaged. D. To celebrate the end of the term. 2. Why did the class give up some of their first ideas? A. Because the teacher did not like handmade things. B. Because some products would cost too much to prepare. C. Because students refused to buy fruit cups. D. Because the school did not allow posters. 3. Why did they choose simple items in the end? A. So that more students would be willing to buy them. B. So that they could finish the sale in ten minutes. C. So that the poster could look more colourful. D. So that only teachers could afford them. 4. What helped attract many students on the sale day? A. A music show in the playground B. The short note telling where the money would go C. Free gifts for the first ten buyers D. The head teacher’s speech 5. What did the class learn from the activity? A. The best sale always needs expensive products. B. Charity work depends only on kindness. C. A successful charity sale needs both care and planning. D. It is impossible to make money by selling used books. Passage 7 Should We Repair It or Replace It? In a life skills lesson, Mr Zhao brought an old electric fan to Class 8(1). Its cover was loose, one button was broken, and the paint on the side had come off. “If this fan were in your home, would you throw it away and buy a new one?” he asked. The class immediately started talking. Lily said her family would probably replace it because a new fan might be quieter and prettier. Hao did not agree. He said that if the motor still worked, throwing the fan away too quickly would be wasteful. He suggested asking a repair worker to check it first so that the family could compare the repair cost with the price of a new fan. Mr Zhao then wrote two numbers on the board: 48 yuan and 159 yuan. The first was the possible repair cost. The second was the price of a new fan. He also asked students to think about hidden costs. Buying a new one might mean more packaging, more transport and more waste. On the other hand, if an old product used too much electricity, keeping it might not be the smarter choice in the long run. By the end of the lesson, most students agreed that spending money wisely did not always mean choosing the cheapest thing at once. Sometimes the better question was: what choice will save money, energy and resources over time? Choose the best answer. 1. What question does Mr Zhao ask at the beginning of the lesson? A. Whether students like hot weather. B. Whether an old fan should be thrown away or replaced at once. C. Whether every family needs two fans. D. Whether the class wants to buy a new fan for school. 2. Why does Hao suggest asking a repair worker first? A. So that the family can compare repair cost with the price of a new fan. B. So that the fan can be painted a brighter colour. C. So that the family can sell the fan to a shop. D. So that they can use the fan in winter. 3. What is one hidden cost of buying a new fan mentioned in the passage? A. Having to clean the room more often. B. More packaging, transport and waste. C. Paying for a life skills lesson. D. Losing the old button only. 4. What does the class finally understand? A. The cheapest choice is always the best one. B. Old products should never be repaired. C. Wise spending requires thinking about long-term effects. D. Families should only buy pretty things. 5. Which title is the best for the passage? A. A Broken Button at School B. A Lesson on Smart Spending C. Why New Fans Are More Popular D. The Most Beautiful Fan in Class Passage 8 The Weekend Market Survey For a social studies project, several students visited a weekend market near their homes. Their task was to find out why people chose different ways to pay. Some shops accepted cash only, some used quick phone payments, and some welcomed both. At a fruit stand, the seller said he preferred cash because it was fast and simple. He did not need to worry about weak signals, and he could check the money immediately. At a bakery, however, the owner liked phone payments better. She said digital records helped her count daily sales more easily and reduced mistakes at closing time. The students also interviewed customers. A middle-school student said she used phone payments so that she would not carry too many coins. A grandmother said she still liked notes and coins because they helped her see exactly how much she was spending. Another customer said he chose different methods in different situations. If he was buying one bottle of water, cash was easy. If he was paying for several items, phone payment saved time. When the students finished their report, they wrote that there was no single perfect way to pay. A payment method becomes useful when it fits a person’s habits, needs and environment. In other words, good money choices depend on real life, not only on new technology. Choose the best answer. 1. What was the students’ task at the weekend market? A. To sell fruit and bread for one morning. B. To compare prices in every shop. C. To find out why people chose different payment methods. D. To teach old people how to use phones. 2. Why does the fruit seller prefer cash? A. Because he can check the money at once and does not worry about weak signals. B. Because he wants to stop using technology forever. C. Because his customers never use phones. D. Because cash always brings more profit. 3. Why does the middle-school customer choose phone payments? A. So that she can buy more expensive things. B. So that she does not need to carry many coins. C. So that shop owners can close earlier. D. So that she can keep paper notes at home. 4. What do the students conclude in the report? A. Cash should disappear in a few years. B. Phone payment is best for everyone. C. Different payment methods are useful in different real-life situations. D. Markets should accept only one payment method. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A. A market survey shows that money choices depend on people’s needs and situations. B. All customers in the market dislike coins. C. Weekend markets are better than supermarkets. D. Digital records are difficult for shop owners to use. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $