Unit 3 Money 人与自我：货币及理财（话题阅读精练）英语新教材沪教版五四制八年级下册

Unit 3 Money 人与自我：货币及理财 话题阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 The Changing Face of Money 阅读理解 说明文 约 280 货币演变历程+财商素养基本概念 模拟演练 Passage1 语法选择 说明文 约 220 青少年理财的九条实用建议 Passage2 阅读理解 应用文 约 180 根据购物经历匹配对应职业 Passage3 阅读理解 议论文 约 320 中学生礼金使用调查+学校财商教育 Passage4 完形填空 记叙文 约 350 作者理解金钱与劳动、服务的关系 Passage5 任务型阅读 说明文 约 300 货币发展历史+零花钱管理方法 Passage6 短文填空 说明文 约 240 澳大利亚、印度、英国货币介绍 时文阅读 How We Pay: The Changing Face of Money Have you ever wondered how people paid for things before cash? For centuries, humans used the barter system—trading goods like grain for tools or cloth for food. But this method had problems: what if you wanted bread but the baker didn’t need your vegetables? Today, we use coins, banknotes, credit cards, and even phone payments. However, money is still evolving. In some countries, shoppers can pay by scanning their fingerprints or faces in stores. Companies like Amazon have opened checkout-free shops where technology tracks your items and automatically charges your account when you leave. Learning to manage money wisely is called financial literacy. It means knowing the difference between "needs" (things we must have, like food and housing) and "wants" (things we desire, like new games). Many schools now teach students to budget their pocket money and save for goals. Remember: every penny counts—small savings can grow into something big! 【中文翻译】 《我们如何付款：货币的变迁》 你是否好奇过现金出现之前人们如何购物？几个世纪以来，人类使用物物交换系统 —— 用谷物交换工具，或用布料交换食物。但这种方式存在问题：如果你想买面包，而面包师并不需要你的蔬菜该怎么办？ 如今，我们使用硬币、纸币、信用卡，甚至手机支付。然而，货币仍在不断演变。在一些国家，购物者可以在商店里扫描指纹或人脸付款。亚马逊等公司开设了无结账通道商店，技术会追踪你挑选的商品，在你离开时自动从账户扣款。 学会明智地管理金钱被称为财商素养。它意味着分清 “必需物品”（我们必须拥有的东西，如食物和住房）和 “欲望物品”（我们想要的东西，如新款游戏）。现在许多学校教学生规划零花钱，并为目标存钱。记住：每一分钱都很重要 —— 小额储蓄也能累积成大财富！ 【长难句分析】 1.原句：For centuries, humans used the barter system—trading goods like grain for tools or cloth for food. 结构解析：破折号后 “trading...” 是现在分词短语作后置定语，解释 barter system 的具体内容；“like grain” 作 goods 的定语；“trade A for B” 是固定搭配（用 A 交换 B）。 译文：几个世纪以来，人类使用物物交换系统 —— 用谷物交换工具，或用布料交换食物。 2.原句：In some countries, shoppers can pay by scanning their fingerprints or faces in stores. 结构解析：“by scanning...” 是介词短语作方式状语；“scanning” 后接两个并列宾语 “their fingerprints” 和 “faces”；“in stores” 是地点状语。 译文：在一些国家，购物者可以在商店里扫描指纹或人脸付款。 【重难词汇梳理】 词汇 词性 汉语翻译 barter v./n. 物物交换 evolve v. 演变；发展 scan v. 扫描 automatically adv. 自动地 financial literacy n. 财商素养 budget v. 规划；预算 desire v./n. 渴望；欲望 savings n. 储蓄；存款 实战演练 Passage1 Money Management for Teens It’s important for teenagers to learn about money management. First, make a clear spending 1 . This helps you know how much you can spend each month. 2 you have a plan, you might waste money. Second, try to save some money 3 you get your pocket money. 4 you save regularly, you will have money for something big in the future. 5 you are shopping, think twice before buying something expensive. 6 you really need it, don’t buy it. It’s also good to learn about different payment methods, 7 cash, cards, or mobile payments. 8 you understand them, you can use money more wisely. Finally, remember that money is a tool, not a goal. 9 you use it well, it can help you live a better life. Learning about money is an important 10 in growing up. 1．A．act B．plan C．active 2．A．If B．Unless C．When 3．A．as soon as B．before C．until 4．A．If B．Unless C．While 5．A．While B．After C．Before 6．A．If B．Unless C．Because 7．A．as B．like C．for example 8．A．If B．Unless C．Until 9．A．If B．Unless C．While 10．A．part B．section C．rule Passage 2 左栏是五个人的购物经历，右栏介绍了七种不同的职业人群，请根据购物经历匹配他们的职业。选项中有两项为多余选项。 1 For me, a good pair of sports shoes is really important. I went shopping yesterday.But unluckily, I didn’t find a good one. 2 I bought some corn seeds (种子) last weekend. Now I am sowing on my farm, hoping for a good harvest this autumn. 3 I’m going to teach my students something about the earth. So I bought a globe (地球仪). I believe it will help them know more about the planet we live on. 4 I bought some bowls and plates for my restaurant, because more and more people come to have meals here. 5 Paints and brushes are necessary for me. I use them to show the beauty of the world. I like buying these things  on the Internet. A．Their work seems to have nothing to do with our daily life. But they bring people colours and beauty. B．Saving people’s lives is their duty. Especially when a disaster (灾难) happens, they are always in the front line. C． They have to train hard every day.When the Olympic Games come, they have to fight for their countries. D．They are ordinary. But without their work, there will be no food for us to eat. E. What  they  do makes our lives convenient. When we have no time or don’t  want  to cook, we can eat in their restaurants. F. Sometimes people think of them as gardeners. G. They are always ready for their missions (使命). And they sometimes have to put their own lives in danger to put out a fire. Passage 3 Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案) A recent survey asked 300 middle school students what they would do if they received 500 yuan as a gift. The answers were different. About 38% said they would save at least half of it. Nearly 35% planned to spend most of it on things they liked, such as books, sports shoes or online games. Another 17% wanted to use part of the money to buy gifts for family members or friends. The rest were unsure. At first sight, the results may seem ordinary, but they tell us something important. Teenagers do not all think about money in the same way. Some see it mainly as a tool for immediate enjoyment. Others connect it with future needs or with care for other people. Neither response is completely wrong. The real question is whether students can explain their choices and take responsibility for them. For this reason, some schools have started small financial-literacy activities. Students discuss everyday situations, such as whether to save for a long-term goal or buy something they want now. They are also asked to make simple budgets and reflect on their decisions. The purpose is not to turn teenagers into economists. It is to help them become thoughtful decision-makers who understand both the value and the limits of money. 1．According to the survey, the largest group of students planned to ________. A．save at least half of the gift money B．give all the money to family members C．spend everything on online games D．refuse to accept the money 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us? A．Teenagers should not spend money on themselves. B．Different choices can reflect different ideas about money. C．Only careful savers make correct decisions. D．Middle school students usually copy one another. 3．Why does the writer say ‘Neither response is completely wrong’? A．Because all students received the same amount of money. B．Because money decisions depend on reasons and responsibility. C．Because surveys are not always believable. D．Because students are too young to make choices. 4．What is the purpose of the school activities mentioned in paragraph 3? A．To train students to become business leaders. B．To help students memorize economic terms. C．To guide students to think more carefully about money decisions. D．To persuade students to save every yuan they receive. 5．In which part of a magazine would this passage most probably appear? A．Health and Exercise B．School Life and Society C．Travel Around the World D．Films and Entertainment Passage 4 When I was younger, I thought money simply appeared in adults’ wallets and bank cards. My parents went to work every day, but I never really connected their long hours with the food on our table or the lights in our home. That changed when our class discussed a basic question in economics: why do people work, and what does money actually 1 in society? Our teacher explained that people use their time, knowledge and skills to produce goods and services. In return, they receive money, which allows them to get things they need from others. A baker makes bread, a driver carries passengers, and a doctor treats patients. Their jobs are different, but all of them are part of a larger system of 2 . At first, this idea sounded simple. Then I began to notice it everywhere. Every breakfast I eat depends on many people: farmers grow wheat, workers make flour, shop assistants sell bread, and delivery workers bring products to stores. What looks like one small meal is actually the result of many kinds of 3 . This understanding also changed the way I think about spending. If money comes from effort, then wasting it means wasting part of someone’s hard work. That does not mean we should never buy anything enjoyable. It means we should respect the value behind each product and use money with greater 4 . The teacher then asked us another question: what would happen if everyone wanted to receive things but nobody wanted to work? The classroom became quiet. We quickly realized that daily life would soon stop running smoothly. Shops would empty, buses would not arrive, and hospitals could not function. Money has meaning only because it is connected to real work and real 5 . Since that lesson, I have started thanking people more often: the cleaners in our building, the woman at the noodle shop and the bus driver I meet every morning. I still see money as useful, but I now see something more important behind it. It is not only a way to pay. It is also a sign of effort, contribution and human connection. Once we understand that, we are less likely to spend carelessly and more likely to act with 6 . 1．A．repair B．mean C．carry D．hide 2．A．exchange B．travel C．advice D．competition 3．A．questions B．colours C．labour D．secrets 4．A．care B．fear C．anger D．speed 5．A．stories B．services C．games D．numbers 6．A．pride B．patience C．respect D．surprise Passage 5 Money is very important in our life. We use money to buy food, clothes, books and other things we need. But do you know how to use money wisely? Long ago, people did not use money. They traded goods directly. For example, they used a cow to trade for some sheep. Later, people began to use shell money, metal coins and paper money. Today, we have many new ways to pay. We can pay in cash, by credit card, or by mobile phone. It is very convenient for us to pay everywhere in China. As students, we have pocket money from parents or relatives. But many students don’t know how to manage it well. They spend too much money on snacks, toys or games. They often buy things they don’t need. That’s not a good habit. Here are some good ways to save money and manage pocket money. First, make a shopping list before you go shopping. Don’t buy anything that is not on the list. Second, save a little money every week or every month. You can put it in a piggy bank or a bank. Third, cut down unnecessary expenses. Don’t eat out too often. Try to eat at home. Turn off the lights when you leave the room to save electricity. Saving money is a good life skill. It helps us learn to be patient and careful with money. It also helps us get ready for the future. If we have a good plan for pocket money, we will not waste money. We can use money to do more useful things, like buying books, helping others or traveling. All in all, money is important, but using money wisely is more important. Let’s learn to save money and make good plans for our pocket money. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题： 1．Is money very important in our life? 2．What did people use to trade long ago before they used money? 3．What are the new payment ways we have today? 4．How many good ways to save money does the passage tell us? What are they? 5．What will you do to save your pocket money? (开放性题目) Passage 6 阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词，要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。 Money is something we use every day to buy things. Each country has 1 (it) own money, and 2 (give) its money a special name. In Australia, the money is called the Australian dollar. It has 3 (color) notes with pictures of animals, like kangaroos. When you go 4 (shop) in Australia, you need to pay in Australian dollars. In India, people use the rupee. One rupee is divided   5 100 paise, but paise coins are not used much now. 6 you visit India, you will see many rupee notes in different 7 (size). The pound sterling is the currency of the UK. People often call it the pound for short. A pound is worth more than a dollar, so you get 8 (few) pounds when you change dollars into pounds. 9 (learn) about different currencies is useful, 10 (especial) when you travel. It helps you know how much things cost and how to count money correctly. 2 / 13 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 Money 人与自我：货币及理财 话题阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 The Changing Face of Money 阅读理解 说明文 约 280 货币演变历程+财商素养基本概念 模拟演练 Passage1 语法选择 说明文 约 220 青少年理财的九条实用建议 Passage2 阅读理解 应用文 约 180 根据购物经历匹配对应职业 Passage3 阅读理解 议论文 约 320 中学生礼金使用调查+学校财商教育 Passage4 完形填空 记叙文 约 350 作者理解金钱与劳动、服务的关系 Passage5 任务型阅读 说明文 约 300 货币发展历史+零花钱管理方法 Passage6 短文填空 说明文 约 240 澳大利亚、印度、英国货币介绍 时文阅读 How We Pay: The Changing Face of Money Have you ever wondered how people paid for things before cash? For centuries, humans used the barter system—trading goods like grain for tools or cloth for food. But this method had problems: what if you wanted bread but the baker didn’t need your vegetables? Today, we use coins, banknotes, credit cards, and even phone payments. However, money is still evolving. In some countries, shoppers can pay by scanning their fingerprints or faces in stores. Companies like Amazon have opened checkout-free shops where technology tracks your items and automatically charges your account when you leave. Learning to manage money wisely is called financial literacy. It means knowing the difference between "needs" (things we must have, like food and housing) and "wants" (things we desire, like new games). Many schools now teach students to budget their pocket money and save for goals. Remember: every penny counts—small savings can grow into something big! 【中文翻译】 《我们如何付款：货币的变迁》 你是否好奇过现金出现之前人们如何购物？几个世纪以来，人类使用物物交换系统 —— 用谷物交换工具，或用布料交换食物。但这种方式存在问题：如果你想买面包，而面包师并不需要你的蔬菜该怎么办？ 如今，我们使用硬币、纸币、信用卡，甚至手机支付。然而，货币仍在不断演变。在一些国家，购物者可以在商店里扫描指纹或人脸付款。亚马逊等公司开设了无结账通道商店，技术会追踪你挑选的商品，在你离开时自动从账户扣款。 学会明智地管理金钱被称为财商素养。它意味着分清 “必需物品”（我们必须拥有的东西，如食物和住房）和 “欲望物品”（我们想要的东西，如新款游戏）。现在许多学校教学生规划零花钱，并为目标存钱。记住：每一分钱都很重要 —— 小额储蓄也能累积成大财富！ 【长难句分析】 1.原句：For centuries, humans used the barter system—trading goods like grain for tools or cloth for food. 结构解析：破折号后 “trading...” 是现在分词短语作后置定语，解释 barter system 的具体内容；“like grain” 作 goods 的定语；“trade A for B” 是固定搭配（用 A 交换 B）。 译文：几个世纪以来，人类使用物物交换系统 —— 用谷物交换工具，或用布料交换食物。 2.原句：In some countries, shoppers can pay by scanning their fingerprints or faces in stores. 结构解析：“by scanning...” 是介词短语作方式状语；“scanning” 后接两个并列宾语 “their fingerprints” 和 “faces”；“in stores” 是地点状语。 译文：在一些国家，购物者可以在商店里扫描指纹或人脸付款。 【重难词汇梳理】 词汇 词性 汉语翻译 barter v./n. 物物交换 evolve v. 演变；发展 scan v. 扫描 automatically adv. 自动地 financial literacy n. 财商素养 budget v. 规划；预算 desire v./n. 渴望；欲望 savings n. 储蓄；存款 实战演练 Passage1 Money Management for Teens It’s important for teenagers to learn about money management. First, make a clear spending 1 . This helps you know how much you can spend each month. 2 you have a plan, you might waste money. Second, try to save some money 3 you get your pocket money. 4 you save regularly, you will have money for something big in the future. 5 you are shopping, think twice before buying something expensive. 6 you really need it, don’t buy it. It’s also good to learn about different payment methods, 7 cash, cards, or mobile payments. 8 you understand them, you can use money more wisely. Finally, remember that money is a tool, not a goal. 9 you use it well, it can help you live a better life. Learning about money is an important 10 in growing up. 1．A．act B．plan C．active 2．A．If B．Unless C．When 3．A．as soon as B．before C．until 4．A．If B．Unless C．While 5．A．While B．After C．Before 6．A．If B．Unless C．Because 7．A．as B．like C．for example 8．A．If B．Unless C．Until 9．A．If B．Unless C．While 10．A．part B．section C．rule 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．A 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．A 10．A 【导语】本文为青少年提供了几条实用的金钱管理建议，包括制定预算、养成储蓄习惯、理性消费以及理解不同支付方式等。 1．句意：首先，制定一个清晰的支出计划。 “spending”后需要一个名词作宾语，表示“计划”，且为可数名词单数，应用plan。act作名词侧重单次具体动作，active为形容词，均不符合“支出计划”的语境。 2．句意：如果你没有计划，你可能会浪费钱。 这是一个条件句，表示“如果不……就会……”。Unless​意为“除非，如果不”，和前文“要做消费计划、知道每月能花多少”完全一致。If表示“如果”，与原文逻辑相反；When表示时间，不符合“没有计划就会浪费钱”的逻辑。 3．句意：其次，当你一拿到零花钱时，就尽量存一些钱。 存钱的动作应与拿到零花钱同时或之后发生，应用as soon as，表示“一……就……”。before“在……之前”和until“直到……”均不符合时间逻辑。 4．句意：如果你定期储蓄，将来你就有钱买大件东西。 前后句为条件关系，表示“如果”定期储蓄，就会有结果，应用If。Unless“如果不”意思相反，While“当……时”强调同时发生，均不符合条件关系。 5．句意：当你购物时，买贵重物品前要三思。 空格引导时间状语从句，表示“当……时”，应用While。After“在……之后”和Before“在……之前”均不符合此处“购物时”的语境。 6．句意：如果你不是真的需要它，就不要买。 这是一个否定条件句，与第二空类似，表示“除非……否则不……”。Unless​意为“除非”，符合“只有在你真的需要的情况下才买”的逻辑。If与原文逻辑相反，Because表示原因，不符合“不需要就不买”的逻辑。 7．句意：了解不同的支付方式也很好，例如现金、卡或移动支付。 空格后为举例，应用like表示“例如”。as作介词意为“作为”，for example需加逗号后接句子，均不符合此处直接举例的用法。 8．句意：如果你理解它们，你就能更明智地使用钱。 前后句为条件关系，表示“如果”理解就能用好，应用If。Unless“如果不”意思相反，Until“直到……”不符合条件逻辑。 9．句意：如果你用好它，它能帮助你过上更好的生活。 前后句为条件关系，表示“如果”用好就有好结果，应用If。Unless“如果不”意思相反，While“当……时”不表条件，均不符合。 10．句意：学习金钱管理是成长过程中的重要部分。 学习金钱管理是成长中的“一部分”，应用part。section指整体中的一部分，rule指规则，均不如part贴合“组成部分”的语境。 Passage 2 左栏是五个人的购物经历，右栏介绍了七种不同的职业人群，请根据购物经历匹配他们的职业。选项中有两项为多余选项。 1 For me, a good pair of sports shoes is really important. I went shopping yesterday.But unluckily, I didn’t find a good one. 2 I bought some corn seeds (种子) last weekend. Now I am sowing on my farm, hoping for a good harvest this autumn. 3 I’m going to teach my students something about the earth. So I bought a globe (地球仪). I believe it will help them know more about the planet we live on. 4 I bought some bowls and plates for my restaurant, because more and more people come to have meals here. 5 Paints and brushes are necessary for me. I use them to show the beauty of the world. I like buying these things  on the Internet. A．Their work seems to have nothing to do with our daily life. But they bring people colours and beauty. B．Saving people’s lives is their duty. Especially when a disaster (灾难) happens, they are always in the front line. C． They have to train hard every day.When the Olympic Games come, they have to fight for their countries. D．They are ordinary. But without their work, there will be no food for us to eat. E. What  they  do makes our lives convenient. When we have no time or don’t  want  to cook, we can eat in their restaurants. F. Sometimes people think of them as gardeners. G. They are always ready for their missions (使命). And they sometimes have to put their own lives in danger to put out a fire. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．F 4．E 5．A 【导语】本文主要是五个人的职业相关购物需求以及七个职业介绍，请为每个人选择合适的职业描述。 1．根据后文“For me, a good pair of sports shoes is really important.”可知，说话者是运动员，需要运动鞋。“They have to train hard every day. When the Olympic Games come, they have to fight for their countries.”描述的是运动员的职责和训练，与之匹配。 2．根据后文“I bought some corn seeds last weekend. Now I am sowing on my farm...”可知，说话者是农民。“They are ordinary. But without their work, there will be no food for us to eat.”描述的是农民的平凡与重要性，与之匹配。 3．根据后文“I'm going to teach my students something about the earth. So I bought a globe.”可知，说话者是老师。“Sometimes people think of them as gardeners.”描述的是老师有时被误认为是园丁，与之匹配。 4．根据后文“I bought some bowls and plates for my restaurant...”可知，说话者是餐馆老板。“When we have no time or don't want to cook, we can eat in their restaurants.”描述的是餐馆老板的工作，与之匹配。 5．根据后文“Paints and brushes are necessary for me. I use them to show the beauty of the world.”可知，说话者是画家。“Their work seems to have nothing to do with our daily life. But they bring people colours and beauty.”描述的是画家的工作，与之匹配。 Passage 3 Choose the best answer (根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案) A recent survey asked 300 middle school students what they would do if they received 500 yuan as a gift. The answers were different. About 38% said they would save at least half of it. Nearly 35% planned to spend most of it on things they liked, such as books, sports shoes or online games. Another 17% wanted to use part of the money to buy gifts for family members or friends. The rest were unsure. At first sight, the results may seem ordinary, but they tell us something important. Teenagers do not all think about money in the same way. Some see it mainly as a tool for immediate enjoyment. Others connect it with future needs or with care for other people. Neither response is completely wrong. The real question is whether students can explain their choices and take responsibility for them. For this reason, some schools have started small financial-literacy activities. Students discuss everyday situations, such as whether to save for a long-term goal or buy something they want now. They are also asked to make simple budgets and reflect on their decisions. The purpose is not to turn teenagers into economists. It is to help them become thoughtful decision-makers who understand both the value and the limits of money. 1．According to the survey, the largest group of students planned to ________. A．save at least half of the gift money B．give all the money to family members C．spend everything on online games D．refuse to accept the money 2．What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us? A．Teenagers should not spend money on themselves. B．Different choices can reflect different ideas about money. C．Only careful savers make correct decisions. D．Middle school students usually copy one another. 3．Why does the writer say ‘Neither response is completely wrong’? A．Because all students received the same amount of money. B．Because money decisions depend on reasons and responsibility. C．Because surveys are not always believable. D．Because students are too young to make choices. 4．What is the purpose of the school activities mentioned in paragraph 3? A．To train students to become business leaders. B．To help students memorize economic terms. C．To guide students to think more carefully about money decisions. D．To persuade students to save every yuan they receive. 5．In which part of a magazine would this passage most probably appear? A．Health and Exercise B．School Life and Society C．Travel Around the World D．Films and Entertainment 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文通过调查介绍了中学生对礼金的不同处理方式，分析了其背后的金钱观念，并介绍了学校的财商教育活动。 1．第一段中提到“About 38% said they would save at least half of it.”，在所有选项中这一比例最高，因此最大的学生群体计划至少存下一半礼金。 2．第二段主要说明青少年对金钱的看法不同，有人看重当下享受，有人关注未来需要或关心他人，因此不同选择反映了不同的金钱观念。 3．第二段中提到“The real question is whether students can explain their choices and take responsibility for them.”，说明两种回应都不是完全错误的，因为金钱决策的关键在于理由和责任。 4．第三段最后提到“The purpose is...to help them become thoughtful decision-makers who understand both the value and the limits of money.”，因此学校活动的目的是引导学生更仔细地思考金钱决策。 5．全文围绕中学生的金钱观和学校开展的财商教育活动展开，属于学校生活与社会话题，因此最可能出现在杂志的“学校生活与社会”栏目。 Passage 4 When I was younger, I thought money simply appeared in adults’ wallets and bank cards. My parents went to work every day, but I never really connected their long hours with the food on our table or the lights in our home. That changed when our class discussed a basic question in economics: why do people work, and what does money actually 1 in society? Our teacher explained that people use their time, knowledge and skills to produce goods and services. In return, they receive money, which allows them to get things they need from others. A baker makes bread, a driver carries passengers, and a doctor treats patients. Their jobs are different, but all of them are part of a larger system of 2 . At first, this idea sounded simple. Then I began to notice it everywhere. Every breakfast I eat depends on many people: farmers grow wheat, workers make flour, shop assistants sell bread, and delivery workers bring products to stores. What looks like one small meal is actually the result of many kinds of 3 . This understanding also changed the way I think about spending. If money comes from effort, then wasting it means wasting part of someone’s hard work. That does not mean we should never buy anything enjoyable. It means we should respect the value behind each product and use money with greater 4 . The teacher then asked us another question: what would happen if everyone wanted to receive things but nobody wanted to work? The classroom became quiet. We quickly realized that daily life would soon stop running smoothly. Shops would empty, buses would not arrive, and hospitals could not function. Money has meaning only because it is connected to real work and real 5 . Since that lesson, I have started thanking people more often: the cleaners in our building, the woman at the noodle shop and the bus driver I meet every morning. I still see money as useful, but I now see something more important behind it. It is not only a way to pay. It is also a sign of effort, contribution and human connection. Once we understand that, we are less likely to spend carelessly and more likely to act with 6 . 1．A．repair B．mean C．carry D．hide 2．A．exchange B．travel C．advice D．competition 3．A．questions B．colours C．labour D．secrets 4．A．care B．fear C．anger D．speed 5．A．stories B．services C．games D．numbers 6．A．pride B．patience C．respect D．surprise 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文讲述了作者通过一堂经济学课，理解了金钱在社会中的真正意义——它是劳动和贡献的标志，从而学会了尊重劳动、珍惜金钱。 1．句意：人们为什么要工作，金钱在社会中实际上意味着什么？ 前文提到“what does money actually...”，空格后是“in society”，表示金钱在社会中的“意义”或“作用”。mean意为“意味着”，符合语境。 2．句意：他们的工作各不相同，但都是更大的交换系统中的一部分。 前文提到人们用时间、知识和技能换取金钱，再用金钱换取所需物品，这是一个“交换”系统。exchange意为“交换”，符合语境。 3．句意：看起来只是一顿小餐，实际上是多种劳动的结果。 前文列举了农民、工人、店员、配送员的工作，这些都是“劳动”。labour意为“劳动”，符合语境。 4．句意：这意味着我们应该尊重每件产品背后的价值，更谨慎地使用金钱。 前文提到“wasting it”，空处与之形成对比，表示更谨慎地使用金钱。care意为“谨慎，小心”，符合语境。 5．句意：金钱之所以有意义，只是因为它与真实的工作和真实的服务相关联。 空处与“real work”并列，指的是劳动者提供的“服务”。services意为“服务”，符合语境。 6．句意：一旦我们明白了这一点，我们就不太可能随意花钱，而更可能带着尊重去行动。 前文提到尊重产品背后的价值，因此花钱时应带着“尊重”。respect意为“尊重”，符合语境。 Passage 5 Money is very important in our life. We use money to buy food, clothes, books and other things we need. But do you know how to use money wisely? Long ago, people did not use money. They traded goods directly. For example, they used a cow to trade for some sheep. Later, people began to use shell money, metal coins and paper money. Today, we have many new ways to pay. We can pay in cash, by credit card, or by mobile phone. It is very convenient for us to pay everywhere in China. As students, we have pocket money from parents or relatives. But many students don’t know how to manage it well. They spend too much money on snacks, toys or games. They often buy things they don’t need. That’s not a good habit. Here are some good ways to save money and manage pocket money. First, make a shopping list before you go shopping. Don’t buy anything that is not on the list. Second, save a little money every week or every month. You can put it in a piggy bank or a bank. Third, cut down unnecessary expenses. Don’t eat out too often. Try to eat at home. Turn off the lights when you leave the room to save electricity. Saving money is a good life skill. It helps us learn to be patient and careful with money. It also helps us get ready for the future. If we have a good plan for pocket money, we will not waste money. We can use money to do more useful things, like buying books, helping others or traveling. All in all, money is important, but using money wisely is more important. Let’s learn to save money and make good plans for our pocket money. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题： 1．Is money very important in our life? 2．What did people use to trade long ago before they used money? 3．What are the new payment ways we have today? 4．How many good ways to save money does the passage tell us? What are they? 5．What will you do to save your pocket money? (开放性题目) 【答案】1．Yes, it is. 2．They traded goods directly. / They used things like a cow to trade for some sheep. 3．We can pay in cash, by credit card, or by mobile phone. 4．Three. They are making a shopping list, saving a little money regularly, and cutting down unnecessary expenses. 5．I will make a shopping list before shopping and save some money every week.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文主要介绍了金钱在生活中的重要性，回顾了从物物交换到现代支付方式的发展历史，分析了学生管理零用钱的现状，并给出了具体实用的省钱建议。 1．第一段首句明确指出：“Money is very important in our life.”。文中通过这一陈述直接肯定了金钱在生活中的重要地位，故作肯定回答。 2．第二段前两句描述了古代的贸易方式：“Long ago, people did not use money. They traded goods directly.”。随后文中以牛换羊为例，说明了在货币出现之前人们通过直接交换货品来进行贸易。 3．第二段末尾介绍了现代社会的支付手段：“We can pay in cash, by credit card, or by mobile phone.”。文中直接列举了现金、信用卡以及手机支付这三种当前的支付方式。 4．第四段通过序数词标志清晰地列出了三条建议：“First, make a shopping list…Second, save a little money…Third, cut down unnecessary expenses.”。综合这些信息可知，文中一共提到了三种方法，即列购物清单、定期存钱以及缩减不必要的开支。 5．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一。可以参考第四段中提到的科学理财做法，如“make a shopping list before you go shopping”或“save a little money every week”，只要表达出合理的存钱计划，语言通顺即可。 Passage 6 阅读下面短文，根据语境或所给单词的提示，在每个空格内填入一个恰当的词，要求所填的词意义准确、形式正确，使短文意思完整、行文连贯。 Money is something we use every day to buy things. Each country has 1 (it) own money, and 2 (give) its money a special name. In Australia, the money is called the Australian dollar. It has 3 (color) notes with pictures of animals, like kangaroos. When you go 4 (shop) in Australia, you need to pay in Australian dollars. In India, people use the rupee. One rupee is divided   5 100 paise, but paise coins are not used much now. 6 you visit India, you will see many rupee notes in different 7 (size). The pound sterling is the currency of the UK. People often call it the pound for short. A pound is worth more than a dollar, so you get 8 (few) pounds when you change dollars into pounds. 9 (learn) about different currencies is useful, 10 (especial) when you travel. It helps you know how much things cost and how to count money correctly. 【答案】 1．its 2．gives 3．colorful 4．shopping 5．into 6．If/When 7．sizes 8．fewer 9．Learning 10．especially 【导语】本文介绍了澳大利亚、印度、英国的货币，以及了解不同货币在旅行中的作用。 1．句意：每个国家都有自己的货币。修饰名词“own money”，要用it的形容词性物主代词形式its，表示“它的”。 2．句意：每个国家都有自己的货币，并赋予其特殊的名称。and连接两个并列的谓语动词，has是一般现在时的第三人称单数形式，因此give也用第三人称单数形式gives。 3．句意：它拥有色彩鲜艳的纸币，上面印有动物图案，比如袋鼠。‌修饰名词“notes”，要用color的形容词形式colorful，表示“色彩鲜艳的”。 4．句意：在澳大利亚购物时，你需要用澳元支付。go shopping是固定短语，意为“去购物”，所以填shopping。 5．句意：1卢比等于100派沙，但现在派沙硬币已很少使用了。‌divide ... into ... 是固定短语，意为“把……分成……”，这里表示一卢比被分成100派萨，故填into。 6．句意：当你去印度旅游时，会看到许多不同尺寸的卢比纸币。/如果你去印度旅游，会看到许多大小不同的卢比纸币。“you visit India”是一个条件或时间状语，“如果你/当你访问印度时”，可以用If引导条件状语从句，也可以用When引导时间状语从句，所以填If或When。 7．句意：当你去印度旅游时，会看到许多不同尺寸的卢比纸币。/如果你去印度旅游，会看到许多大小不同的卢比纸币。different后接可数名词复数形式，size表示“尺寸；大小”，所以用sizes。 8．句意：1英镑的价值超过1美元，因此用美元兑换英镑时，得到的英镑数量会更少。‌根据前文“A pound is worth more than a dollar”可知，当把美元换成英镑时，得到的英镑数量更少，few的比较级是fewer，所以填fewer。 9．句意：了解不同的货币很有用。分析句子结构，“ … (learn) about different currencies”是句子的主语，动词作主语要用动名词形式，所以填Learning。 10．句意：了解不同的货币很有用，尤其是在旅行时。了解不同的货币很有用，尤其是在旅行时。修饰整个句子“when you travel”，要用especial的副词形式especially，表示“尤其；特别”。 2 / 13 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $