Unit 7 The value of money（阅读表达专练）英语新教材冀教版八年级下册

Unit 7 The value of money 阅读表达专练 话题：金钱 基础篇 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答文后各小题。 01 Many people work hard every day to make money. They believe money can make their life wonderful. With money, they can buy houses, beautiful clothes and delicious food. They can also travel to different places and enjoy life. Money is very useful in daily life. It is a medium of exchange. People use it to get what they need. Sometimes money can even help people in trouble. When someone is poor or sick, kind people can use money to help them out. However, money is not everything in the world. There are many more important things around us. Health, family love, true friendship and peace are all more valuable than money. No one can buy true happiness with money. We should learn to value everything we have. We should make money in good ways, and spend money wisely. We must be grateful for our life, and care more about the people we love. 1．Why do many people work hard to make money? __________________________________________________ 2．What is money according to the passage? __________________________________________________ 3．Can money buy true happiness according to the passage? __________________________________________________ 4．What things are more valuable than money according to the passage? __________________________________________________ 5．Do you think money is important? Why? __________________________________________________ 02 Parents and children often face the challenges of money. Common topics include setting the pocket money, learning to save, and deciding on expensive purchases. The goal of most parents is to teach their kids how to manage money wisely. The goal of most kids is getting money to spend. How can families balance these goals? “All parents hope they’ll raise a money-savvy (善于理财的) kid, who’ll grow up to be an adult wise in their money use, “says financial (金融的) planner Peg Eddy. The key is letting kids learn by having a little money of their own. The Tidler family in Denver found the best way to teach about money was to let their kids earn some. Their son, Ryan has made $7,800 by helping with his parents’ garden. Besides, he bought a bike and a wonderful sound system. And he is going to buy a car next year. Ryan has come to see the value in making his own money even when other kids are given money by their parents. Learn Now, Save Later Money skills are an important part of becoming a successful adult. David Brady, another financial planner, says, “Young people today will have much more responsibility for their financial future than their parents or grandparents.” Experts say, knowing how to manage money is the best way for kids to get what they really want. That means long- term planning and saving for big expenses like college or a car. It also means thinking of others, by making donations to charity. Brady does remind kids. “They shouldn’t be thinking about money all the time,” he says. However, they should understand basic rules for earning, saving and investing (投资). That knowledge is greatly needed. Over the past years, the average credit card debt of Americans ages 18 to 24 doubled, to nearly $3,000. Among high school students, four out of five have never taken a personal finance class. Talking About It Many kids want to learn how to manage their money. But parents think only about what kids shouldn’t do. They argue that kids are young and inexperienced, they may easily get in debt if they manage their own money. Giselle Lopez, 17, of New York City, learned the hard way. She was over $2,000 in debt on her first credit card. Her parents refused to pay, so Giselle got a job. Then she paid the debt off slowly herself. “Now every time I use it, I know that it comes from my own pocket,” Giselle says. “That gives me a sense of responsibility for my actions.” Different kids will have different styles when it comes to money. Teaching them how to use money doesn’t have to mean setting strict rules. When children like Ryan and Giselle have their own money to consider, they can learn to set those rules themselves. 1．What is the main goal of most parents when it comes to their kids and money? __________________________________________________ 2．According to financial planner Peg Eddy, what is the key to raising a money-savvy kid? __________________________________________________ 3．How did Ryan from the Tidler family earn his money? __________________________________________________ 4．What does David Brady say about young people’s responsibility for their financial future? __________________________________________________ 5．Why did Giselle Lopez get a job? __________________________________________________ 6．After finally paying off  her credit card debt, how would Giselle plan her future spending to avoid falling into debt again? (no more than 30 words) __________________________________________________ 03 A few days ago, I bought a T-shirt for 300 yuan. Compared to my other clothes, it was much more expensive. When my father found out, he was very angry and questioned if I made the right choice. That made me feel really upset. What should I do? Justin Hi Justin, Try to put yourself in your parents’ shoes. Your parents work hard to make money to bring up the family, so they have the right (权利) to know how you spend money. When I was young, I knew little about money. Once I asked my parents for a robot car as my birthday gift. When it arrived, I was very excited. I played with the car the whole day, but then I lost interest in it. Several weeks later, I saw a robot dog on TV and I wanted this new toy again. I already forgot about the robot car. When you grow up and get a job, you will know how hard it is to make money. Then you’ll understand your dad. In my opinion, this T-shirt is too expensive for you. Instead of spending a lot of money on the latest fashion (最新时尚), you should buy things that will be useful to you in the long term. I think you should spend money wisely. Alex 1．Why was Justin’s father angry with him? __________________________________________________ 2．How did Justin feel? ___________________________________________________ 3．What did Alex ask for his birthday when he was young? ___________________________________________________ 4．According to Alex, when will Justin understand his dad? ___________________________________________________ 5．What suggestions would you give Justin for the future? (至少2点) ___________________________________________________ 04 Ma Xu was China’s first woman paratrooper and another of her dreams came true at age 86. She totally gave away 10 million yuan of her life savings to her hometown, Mulan County in Heilongjiang Province. She gave away 3 million yuan on Sept. 13, 2018 and 7 million on April 8, 2019. Ma was born in a doctor’s family in Mulan County in 1933. She joined the army as a doctor in 1947. She won many medals and honors. After the wars, she studied at a military medical university and later worked at a military hospital in Wuhan, Hubei Province. In 1961, she became China’s first woman paratrooper. She made more than 140 jumps until 1984, when she was 51 years old. She was the oldest woman paratrooper and she had the largest number of jumps. After stopping work, Ma Xu and her husband invented instruments for paratroopers and wrote over 100 important papers. Ma Xu did many meaningful things. She thought if children kept studying, the country would be better. So she decided to support the education of her hometown with her family’s savings. Now the family lives in a small house. They still use their old bed from the 1970s. Their sofa has a 50-year history. They also wear their army uniforms. 1．How much did Ma Xu give away totally? ___________________________________________________ 2．When was Ma Xu born? ___________________________________________________ 3．Where does Ma Xu live now? ___________________________________________________ 4．Why did Ma Xu decide to support the education of her hometown? ___________________________________________________ 5．What can you learn from Ma Xu? (至少2点) ___________________________________________________ 05 It’s easy to see the fun in buying a huge ice cream or going shopping with friends, but saving money can be even more exciting. That’s because saving creates opportunities and opens the door to all kinds of adventures. The key to successful saving is setting a goal. Get a pen and paper, and write down how much it costs. Then work out how much you can afford to save each week and how long it will take you to reach your goal. Some weeks later you might decide to save a little more than planned so that you can reach your goals even faster. To avoid accidentally spending your savings, it’s a good idea to keep them separate from the rest of your money. For example, you could do this by using a money box or a savings account. When you save your money in a savings account, you have the opportunity to earn interest (利息). This is money that a bank pays you for leaving the money there and the longer you leave money in a savings account, the more interest you will earn. Some parents set up a savings account because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future. If you’re new to saving, start off by thinking of some fun goals, like taking a holiday or going to a concert. Every penny you save brings you one step closer to reaching your goal and what could be more exciting than that? 1．What is the key to successful saving? ___________________________________________________ 2．How could you avoid accidentally spending your savings? ___________________________________________________ 3．What can you get when you save money in a savings account? ___________________________________________________ 4．Why do some parents set up a savings account for kids? ___________________________________________________ 5．How do you plan to deal with your money after reading the text? (至少2点) ___________________________________________________ 培优篇 06 （2024·辽宁阜新·一模） It’s easy to see the fun in buying a huge ice cream or going shopping with friends, but saving money can be even more exciting. That’s because saving creates chances and opens the door to all kinds of adventures. The key to successful saving is setting a goal. Get a pen and paper, and write down how much it costs, then work out how much you can afford to save each week and how long it will take you to reach your goal. It’s important to be realistic (现实的) because you’ll soon get bored if you plan to save every single penny. Some weeks you might decide to save a little more than planned so that you can reach your goals even faster. To avoid accidentally spending your savings, it’s a good idea to keep them separate from the rest of your money. You could do this by using a money box or a savings account (账户). When you save your money in a savings account, you have the chance to earn interest (利息). This is money that a bank pays you for leaving the money there. Some parents set up a savings account because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future. Once you konw about saving, you can set some more bigger goals. Perhaps you want to start saving for university, or you’d like to travel the world when you finish school. If you’re new to saving, start off by thinking of some fun goals, like taking a vacation or going to a concert. Every penny you save brings you one step close r to reaching your goal—and what could be more exciting than that? 1．What is the key to successful saving? ___________________________________________________ 2．How could you avoid accidentally spending your savings? ___________________________________________________ 3．Why do some parents set up a savings account for kids? ___________________________________________________ 4．If you get pocket money from your parents every week, will you consider setting up a savings account or spending it on things you like? Why? Write 30 words or more. ___________________________________________________ 07 （2022·辽宁抚顺·中考真题） When you are in your favorite clothing store, everything is so cheap and fashionable(时尚的) in your eyes! Even if you don’t need anything, you still leave the store with bags of new clothes. This doesn’t seem so bad. However, there are a lot of other costs behind the low price. It’s clear that the fashion industry is terrible for the earth. It uses a lot of resources(资源) and pollutes the environment with waste. Fashion is one of the least sustainable(可持续的) industries. We’ve all become our own waste managers, collecting fashion waste in our homes. It doesn’t just take up space but also ends up in landfills(垃圾场). Three out of every five pieces of clothing are sent to landfills. Luckily, second-hand clothing is becoming popular. It’s cheaper. More and more people choose to buy second-hand clothing. The value of the second-hand market may reach $80 billion(十亿) by 2029, an increase of 185% compared to the value at present. In fact, there is still an even better choice. It’s not to shop at all. Making full use of what you have already had is the best choice of shopping. 1．Is the fashion industry good for the environment? ___________________________________________________ 2．Where will most of our clothing end up? ___________________________________________________ 3．Why is second-hand clothing becoming popular? ___________________________________________________ 4．How much may the value of the second-hand market reach by 2029? ___________________________________________________ 5．What’s the best choice of shopping according to the passage? ___________________________________________________ 08 （2018·辽宁本溪·中考真题） Have you ever spent more money than you were planning in the supermarket? Don’t blame(责备> yourself. In fact, supermarkets always do something special to mislead(误导> you into buying more. Here are some examples. 10 For $10 It sounds like a great idea to you. However, you’ll save the same money even if you only buy one item(商品>. A recent survey has found when people see 10 for $ 10, five for $ 5 and one for $1, their mind usually feels them into thinking it’s a good idea to buy more. Bigger Carts(购物车> Have you found that the supermarket carts are growing? The bigger the cart is, the more things you’ll get, so try to use a hand basket next time. Pre-Cut(事先切好的> Vegetables and Fruits Pre-cut vegetables and fruits look attractive with their colorful packing. However, they aren’t exactly good for you. Pre-cut vegetables and fruits can be a lot more expensive than the whole items. Besides, these pre-cut vegetables and fruits go bad faster. Where Is Everything? Shelves in the supermarkets don’t stay at the same place all the time. The stores are actually doing it on purpose(故意>, because if you don’t know where the items are, you’ll spend more time in the store. More time to look around means more chances to buy more items. 1．How many examples does the writer give us? ___________________________________________________ 2．What do people usually think when they see 10 for $ 10? __________________________________________________ 3．Are the supermarket carts growing bigger and bigger? __________________________________________________ 4．Why aren’t pre-cut vegetables and fruits good for us? __________________________________________________ 5．Why don’t shelves in the supermarkets stay at the same place all the time? __________________________________________________ 09 （2015·北京·中考真题） Black Friday Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday. The day after it has been known as Black Friday. It is the start of the holiday shopping season, and it has been the busiest shopping day of the year in the US since 2005. Most stores offer big sales on Black Friday. They open their doors quite early in the morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts (打折). Some items (商品)like TVs and cloths are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store. Black Friday is a great time to go shopping. However, there are problem. The biggest one is that there are not enough low-priced items. Each store may only have a few. These items are in great need, so people stand in long lines to get them. They may wait three to four hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or computer, but not everybody can get one. Some people leave, disappointed. The situation makes people worried. Some Black Friday events have been crazy. There have been fights over toys among shoppers. Some workers have even been hurt by large crowds. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan to go, you will expect large crowds and a bit of pushing. So where does the name “Black Friday” come from? It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it caused. In the 1960s, stores tried to rename the day “Big Friday”. It did not stick. The name “Black Friday” continued to spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay. Now people all over the country take part in Black Friday events. It is even spreading to other parts of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the UK, Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Mexico, stores offer a weekend of discounts every year. They call it “El Buen Fin”, which means “the good weekend” in Spanish. I guess people everywhere like to buy things on sale. 1．Is Black Friday the start of the holiday shopping season? _______________________________________________________ 2．What is the biggest problem with Black Friday? _______________________________________________________ 3．How long may people have to wait before a store opens? _______________________________________________________ 4．Where was the name “Black Friday” first used in the 1950s? ______________________________________________________ 5．Why do people like going shopping on Black Friday? ______________________________________________________ 10 Family money is something that everyone, including teenagers, should understand. Knowing how money works in a family is important because it can help teenagers make smarter choices and get ready for the future. Many teenagers might not think about it, but they can actually help their family with money matters. Ways to help family with money 1 Learn how to plan their spending. For example, if teenagers get some money every week, they can save part of it instead of spending it all right away. This helps them learn the value of money. 2 Be careful with how they use things at home. For example, turning off the lights when they leave a room can lower the family’s bills. Small actions like these can save a lot of money. 3 Learn about earning money. Some teenagers do small jobs or help with chores at home to earn extra money. This teaches them that money comes from hard work and helps them understand how to spend it wisely. Opinions （观点） on saving money Mike, 14 I used to spend all my pocket money on snacks and games, but now I save half of it. I think learning to save is necessary, and it’s cool to see my savings grow. I also help at home by doing chores, and I feel happy to contribute. Teenagers should start saving early, even if it’s just a small amount. It’s necessary for them to learn to save because over time, those savings can grow and help them achieve their goals, like buying a bike or paying for college. A financial expert In conclusion, teenagers can play a big role in family money matters. By learning to plan their spending, helping save money at home, and understanding how to earn money, they can help their family and prepare for their own future. 1．Why is knowing how money works in a family important? ___________________________________________________ 2．How can teenagers help save money at home? ___________________________________________________ 3．What does Mike do with his pocket money now? ___________________________________________________ 4．What do the two people’s opinions have in common? ___________________________________________________ 5．Do you have the habit of saving money? What do you think of it? ___________________________________________________ ( 1 / 13 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 7 The value of money 阅读表达专练 话题：金钱 基础篇 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答文后各小题。 01 Many people work hard every day to make money. They believe money can make their life wonderful. With money, they can buy houses, beautiful clothes and delicious food. They can also travel to different places and enjoy life. Money is very useful in daily life. It is a medium of exchange. People use it to get what they need. Sometimes money can even help people in trouble. When someone is poor or sick, kind people can use money to help them out. However, money is not everything in the world. There are many more important things around us. Health, family love, true friendship and peace are all more valuable than money. No one can buy true happiness with money. We should learn to value everything we have. We should make money in good ways, and spend money wisely. We must be grateful for our life, and care more about the people we love. 1．Why do many people work hard to make money? __________________________________________________ 2．What is money according to the passage? __________________________________________________ 3．Can money buy true happiness according to the passage? __________________________________________________ 4．What things are more valuable than money according to the passage? __________________________________________________ 5．Do you think money is important? Why? __________________________________________________ 【答案】1．Because they believe money can make their life wonderful. 2．It is a medium of exchange. 3．No, it can’t. 4．Health, family love, true friendship and peace are more valuable than money. 5．Yes, I do. Because it can help us live a better life, but we shouldn’t only run after money. 【导语】本文主要论述了金钱在日常生活中的作用与局限性，指出金钱虽能满足物质需求、提供生活便利，但无法购买真正的幸福与生命中更珍贵的事物，倡导人们以合理方式创造和使用金钱，同时珍惜健康、亲情等更有价值的东西。 1．文章第一段明确提到“Many people work hard every day to make money. They believe money can make their life wonderful. ”，说明人们努力赚钱是为了让生活变得美好，并用金钱购买所需物品、享受生活，答案为原文直接信息整合。 2．第二段直接指出“Money is very useful in daily life. It is a medium of exchange.”，清晰定义了金钱在文中的属性，答案为原文直接引述。 3．第三段明确表述“No one can buy true happiness with money.”，直接回应金钱能否购买真正幸福的问题，答案为原文直接信息。 4．第三段具体列举“There are many more important things around us. Health, family love, true friendship and peace are all more valuable than money.”，明确指出比金钱更珍贵的事物，答案为原文直接信息提取。 5．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，需结合文章对金钱的客观认知，表达个人观点并阐述合理理由，观点需积极且逻辑通顺。 02 Parents and children often face the challenges of money. Common topics include setting the pocket money, learning to save, and deciding on expensive purchases. The goal of most parents is to teach their kids how to manage money wisely. The goal of most kids is getting money to spend. How can families balance these goals? “All parents hope they’ll raise a money-savvy (善于理财的) kid, who’ll grow up to be an adult wise in their money use, “says financial (金融的) planner Peg Eddy. The key is letting kids learn by having a little money of their own. The Tidler family in Denver found the best way to teach about money was to let their kids earn some. Their son, Ryan has made $7,800 by helping with his parents’ garden. Besides, he bought a bike and a wonderful sound system. And he is going to buy a car next year. Ryan has come to see the value in making his own money even when other kids are given money by their parents. Learn Now, Save Later Money skills are an important part of becoming a successful adult. David Brady, another financial planner, says, “Young people today will have much more responsibility for their financial future than their parents or grandparents.” Experts say, knowing how to manage money is the best way for kids to get what they really want. That means long- term planning and saving for big expenses like college or a car. It also means thinking of others, by making donations to charity. Brady does remind kids. “They shouldn’t be thinking about money all the time,” he says. However, they should understand basic rules for earning, saving and investing (投资). That knowledge is greatly needed. Over the past years, the average credit card debt of Americans ages 18 to 24 doubled, to nearly $3,000. Among high school students, four out of five have never taken a personal finance class. Talking About It Many kids want to learn how to manage their money. But parents think only about what kids shouldn’t do. They argue that kids are young and inexperienced, they may easily get in debt if they manage their own money. Giselle Lopez, 17, of New York City, learned the hard way. She was over $2,000 in debt on her first credit card. Her parents refused to pay, so Giselle got a job. Then she paid the debt off slowly herself. “Now every time I use it, I know that it comes from my own pocket,” Giselle says. “That gives me a sense of responsibility for my actions.” Different kids will have different styles when it comes to money. Teaching them how to use money doesn’t have to mean setting strict rules. When children like Ryan and Giselle have their own money to consider, they can learn to set those rules themselves. 1．What is the main goal of most parents when it comes to their kids and money? __________________________________________________ 2．According to financial planner Peg Eddy, what is the key to raising a money-savvy kid? __________________________________________________ 3．How did Ryan from the Tidler family earn his money? __________________________________________________ 4．What does David Brady say about young people’s responsibility for their financial future? __________________________________________________ 5．Why did Giselle Lopez get a job? __________________________________________________ 6．After finally paying off  her credit card debt, how would Giselle plan her future spending to avoid falling into debt again? (no more than 30 words) __________________________________________________ 【答案】1．The main goal is to teach their kids how to manage money wisely. 2．The key is letting kids learn by having a little money of their own. 3．He earned money by helping with his parents’ garden. 4．Young people will have much more responsibility than their parents or grandparents. 5．Because she was in credit card debt and her parents refused to pay for her. 6．After clearing her debt, Giselle would allocate income first to an emergency fund, then manage all other spending with a strict budget. 【导语】本文主要探讨了家长如何帮助孩子学会理财，并通过多个案例说明了让孩子拥有和管理自己的钱的重要性。 1．第一段“The goal of most parents is to teach their kids how to manage money wisely”直接说明了大多数家长的主要目标是教孩子明智地管理钱，这是原文中的信息，直接提取。 2．第二段金融规划师Peg Eddy说“The key is letting kids learn by having a little money of their own”直接说明了培养善于理财的孩子的关键是让孩子拥有一些自己的钱去学习，这是原文中的信息，直接提取。 3．第三段“Their son, Ryan has made $7,800 by helping with his parents’ garden”直接说明了Ryan通过帮父母打理花园赚钱，这是原文中的信息，直接提取。 4．第四段David Brady说“Young people today will have much more responsibility for their financial future than their parents or grandparents”直接说明了年轻人对自己的财务未来会比父母或祖父母承担更多责任，这是原文中的信息，直接提取。 5．第七段“Her parents refused to pay, so Giselle got a job”直接说明了Giselle因为父母拒绝替她还债而去工作，这是原文中的因果信息，直接提取。 6．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一。可结合文中理财建议进行合理规划，言之成理即可。 03 A few days ago, I bought a T-shirt for 300 yuan. Compared to my other clothes, it was much more expensive. When my father found out, he was very angry and questioned if I made the right choice. That made me feel really upset. What should I do? Justin Hi Justin, Try to put yourself in your parents’ shoes. Your parents work hard to make money to bring up the family, so they have the right (权利) to know how you spend money. When I was young, I knew little about money. Once I asked my parents for a robot car as my birthday gift. When it arrived, I was very excited. I played with the car the whole day, but then I lost interest in it. Several weeks later, I saw a robot dog on TV and I wanted this new toy again. I already forgot about the robot car. When you grow up and get a job, you will know how hard it is to make money. Then you’ll understand your dad. In my opinion, this T-shirt is too expensive for you. Instead of spending a lot of money on the latest fashion (最新时尚), you should buy things that will be useful to you in the long term. I think you should spend money wisely. Alex 1．Why was Justin’s father angry with him? __________________________________________________ 2．How did Justin feel? ___________________________________________________ 3．What did Alex ask for his birthday when he was young? ___________________________________________________ 4．According to Alex, when will Justin understand his dad? ___________________________________________________ 5．What suggestions would you give Justin for the future? (至少2点) ___________________________________________________ 【答案】1．Because Justin spent 300 yuan on a T-shirt. He thought it was too expensive./Because Justin spent too much money on a T-shirt. 2．He felt really upset. 3．A robot car. 4．When Justin/he grows up, gets a job, and learns how hard it is to earn money. 5．Think carefully before buying expensive things. Choose useful things for the long term, not just for fashion. 【导语】本文主要讲述了Justin因花300元买T恤被父亲责备而苦恼，Alex通过自身经历给出建议，让Justin理解父母并学会理智消费。 1．根据“A few days ago, I bought a T-shirt for 300 yuan. Compared to my other clothes, it was much more expensive. When my father found out, he was very angry and questioned if I made the right choice.”可知，Justin的父亲生气是因为他花300元买了一件T恤，觉得太贵了。故填Because Justin spent 300 yuan on a T-shirt. He thought it was too expensive./Because Justin spent too much money on a T-shirt. 2．根据“That made me feel really upset.”可知，Justin感觉很沮丧。故填He felt really upset. 3．根据“Once I asked my parents for a robot car as my birthday gift.”可知，Alex小时候生日想要一个机器人汽车。故填A robot car. 4．根据“When you grow up and get a job, you will know how hard it is to make money. Then you’ll understand your dad.”可知，Alex认为当Justin长大有了工作，知道赚钱的辛苦时就会理解他的父亲。故填When Justin/he grows up, gets a job, and learns how hard it is to earn money. 5．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考示例：从Alex的经历和建议来看，Justin未来应该学会在购买昂贵物品前三思，避免冲动消费；同时，要选择对长期有用的事物，而不是仅仅追求时尚。故填Think carefully before buying expensive things. Choose useful things for the long term, not just for fashion. 04 Ma Xu was China’s first woman paratrooper and another of her dreams came true at age 86. She totally gave away 10 million yuan of her life savings to her hometown, Mulan County in Heilongjiang Province. She gave away 3 million yuan on Sept. 13, 2018 and 7 million on April 8, 2019. Ma was born in a doctor’s family in Mulan County in 1933. She joined the army as a doctor in 1947. She won many medals and honors. After the wars, she studied at a military medical university and later worked at a military hospital in Wuhan, Hubei Province. In 1961, she became China’s first woman paratrooper. She made more than 140 jumps until 1984, when she was 51 years old. She was the oldest woman paratrooper and she had the largest number of jumps. After stopping work, Ma Xu and her husband invented instruments for paratroopers and wrote over 100 important papers. Ma Xu did many meaningful things. She thought if children kept studying, the country would be better. So she decided to support the education of her hometown with her family’s savings. Now the family lives in a small house. They still use their old bed from the 1970s. Their sofa has a 50-year history. They also wear their army uniforms. 1．How much did Ma Xu give away totally? ___________________________________________________ 2．When was Ma Xu born? ___________________________________________________ 3．Where does Ma Xu live now? ___________________________________________________ 4．Why did Ma Xu decide to support the education of her hometown? ___________________________________________________ 5．What can you learn from Ma Xu? (至少2点) ___________________________________________________ 【答案】1．10 million yuan. 2．In 3. 4．In a small house. 5．Because she thought if children kept studying, the country would be better. 6．Save money for important things (like helping others)./Use money to help people, not just buy things./Education is very important for the future of our country./Keep learning and working./…(答出2点即可) 【导语】本文主要讲述了马旭的人生经历，包括她成为中国首位女空降兵、获得诸多荣誉、为家乡教育捐赠积蓄等事迹，展现了她的贡献精神与高尚品质。 1．根据“She totally gave away 10 million yuan of her life savings to her hometown”可知，马旭总共捐赠了1000万元。故填10 million yuan. 2．根据“Ma was born in a doctor’s family in Mulan County in 1933”可知，马旭出生于1933年。故填In 1933. 3．根据“Now the family lives in a small house”可知，马旭现在住在一个小房子里。故填In a small house. 4．根据“She thought if children kept studying, the country would be better. So she decided to support the education of her hometown with her family’s savings”可知，马旭认为如果孩子们坚持学习，国家会变得更好，所以她决定用家里的积蓄支持家乡的教育。故填Because she thought if children kept studying, the country would be better. 5．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Save money for important things (like helping others)./Use money to help people, not just buy things./Education is very important for the future of our country./Keep learning and working./…(答出2点即可) 05 It’s easy to see the fun in buying a huge ice cream or going shopping with friends, but saving money can be even more exciting. That’s because saving creates opportunities and opens the door to all kinds of adventures. The key to successful saving is setting a goal. Get a pen and paper, and write down how much it costs. Then work out how much you can afford to save each week and how long it will take you to reach your goal. Some weeks later you might decide to save a little more than planned so that you can reach your goals even faster. To avoid accidentally spending your savings, it’s a good idea to keep them separate from the rest of your money. For example, you could do this by using a money box or a savings account. When you save your money in a savings account, you have the opportunity to earn interest (利息). This is money that a bank pays you for leaving the money there and the longer you leave money in a savings account, the more interest you will earn. Some parents set up a savings account because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future. If you’re new to saving, start off by thinking of some fun goals, like taking a holiday or going to a concert. Every penny you save brings you one step closer to reaching your goal and what could be more exciting than that? 1．What is the key to successful saving? ___________________________________________________ 2．How could you avoid accidentally spending your savings? ___________________________________________________ 3．What can you get when you save money in a savings account? ___________________________________________________ 4．Why do some parents set up a savings account for kids? ___________________________________________________ 5．How do you plan to deal with your money after reading the text? (至少2点) ___________________________________________________ 【答案】1．Setting a goal is the key to successful saving． 2．By keeping the savings separate from the rest of my money. 3．I can get the opportunity to earn interest. 4．Because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future. 5．I’ll set a goal and save most of my money in a savings account. I’ll use it for a meaningful trip in the future. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了成功储蓄的关键方法，包括设定目标、避免意外消费、利用储蓄账户获取利息等，并鼓励人们通过储蓄实现有趣的人生目标。 1．根据“The key to successful saving is setting a goal.”可知，成功储蓄的关键是设定一个目标，故填Setting a goal is the key to successful saving. 2．根据“To avoid accidentally spending your savings, it’s a good idea to keep them separate from the rest of your money. For example, you could do this by using a money box or a savings account.”可知，避免意外花掉储蓄的方法是将储蓄与其他钱分开，例如使用储钱罐或储蓄账户，故填By keeping the savings separate from the rest of my money. 3．根据“When you save your money in a savings account, you have the opportunity to earn interest.”可知，把钱存在储蓄账户里可以获得赚取利息的机会，故填I can get the opportunity to earn interest. 4．根据“Some parents set up a savings account because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future.”可知，一些父母为孩子设立储蓄账户是想为孩子的未来存一些钱，故填Because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future. 5．开放性问题，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I’ll set a goal and save most of my money in a savings account. I’ll use it for a meaningful trip in the future. 培优篇 06 （2024·辽宁阜新·一模） It’s easy to see the fun in buying a huge ice cream or going shopping with friends, but saving money can be even more exciting. That’s because saving creates chances and opens the door to all kinds of adventures. The key to successful saving is setting a goal. Get a pen and paper, and write down how much it costs, then work out how much you can afford to save each week and how long it will take you to reach your goal. It’s important to be realistic (现实的) because you’ll soon get bored if you plan to save every single penny. Some weeks you might decide to save a little more than planned so that you can reach your goals even faster. To avoid accidentally spending your savings, it’s a good idea to keep them separate from the rest of your money. You could do this by using a money box or a savings account (账户). When you save your money in a savings account, you have the chance to earn interest (利息). This is money that a bank pays you for leaving the money there. Some parents set up a savings account because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future. Once you konw about saving, you can set some more bigger goals. Perhaps you want to start saving for university, or you’d like to travel the world when you finish school. If you’re new to saving, start off by thinking of some fun goals, like taking a vacation or going to a concert. Every penny you save brings you one step close r to reaching your goal—and what could be more exciting than that? 1．What is the key to successful saving? ___________________________________________________ 2．How could you avoid accidentally spending your savings? ___________________________________________________ 3．Why do some parents set up a savings account for kids? ___________________________________________________ 4．If you get pocket money from your parents every week, will you consider setting up a savings account or spending it on things you like? Why? Write 30 words or more. ___________________________________________________ 【答案】1．Setting a goal. 2．By keeping them separate from the rest of our money./By using a money box or a savings account./I can keep them separate from the rest of our money. I can use a money box or a savings account. 3．Because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future./To put some money away for their kids’ future. 4．I will consider setting up a savings account. Because I want to start saving for university, or I’d like to travel the world when I finish school.（答案不唯一） 【导语】本文介绍了成功储蓄的方法。 1．根据“The key to successful saving is setting a goal.”可知，成功储蓄的关键在于设定目标。故填Setting a goal. 2．根据“To avoid accidentally spending your savings, it’s a good idea to keep them separate from the rest of your money. You could do this by using a money box or a savings account (账户).”可知，为了避免意外地花掉你的积蓄，最好将它们与你的其他钱分开。你可以用一个钱箱或一个储蓄账户来做这件事。故填By keeping them separate from the rest of our money./By using a money box or a savings account./I can keep them separate from the rest of our money. I can use a money box or a savings account. 3．根据“Some parents set up a savings account because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future.”可知，因为他们想为孩子的未来存一些钱。故填Because they want to put some money away for their kids’ future./To put some money away for their kids’ future. 4．开放性题目，答案不唯一。参考答案：I will consider setting up a savings account. Because I want to start saving for university, or I’d like to travel the world when I finish school. 07 （2022·辽宁抚顺·中考真题） When you are in your favorite clothing store, everything is so cheap and fashionable(时尚的) in your eyes! Even if you don’t need anything, you still leave the store with bags of new clothes. This doesn’t seem so bad. However, there are a lot of other costs behind the low price. It’s clear that the fashion industry is terrible for the earth. It uses a lot of resources(资源) and pollutes the environment with waste. Fashion is one of the least sustainable(可持续的) industries. We’ve all become our own waste managers, collecting fashion waste in our homes. It doesn’t just take up space but also ends up in landfills(垃圾场). Three out of every five pieces of clothing are sent to landfills. Luckily, second-hand clothing is becoming popular. It’s cheaper. More and more people choose to buy second-hand clothing. The value of the second-hand market may reach $80 billion(十亿) by 2029, an increase of 185% compared to the value at present. In fact, there is still an even better choice. It’s not to shop at all. Making full use of what you have already had is the best choice of shopping. 1．Is the fashion industry good for the environment? ___________________________________________________ 2．Where will most of our clothing end up? ___________________________________________________ 3．Why is second-hand clothing becoming popular? ___________________________________________________ 4．How much may the value of the second-hand market reach by 2029? ___________________________________________________ 5．What’s the best choice of shopping according to the passage? ___________________________________________________ 【答案】1．No./No, it isn’t. 2．In landfills. 3．Because it’s cheaper. 4．$80 billion./80 billion dollars. 5．Making full use of what you have already had./To make full use of what you have already had. 【导语】本文主要介绍了关于时尚产业所造成的危害，以及之后改变的趋势。 1．根据“It’s clear that the fashion industry is terrible for the earth. It uses a lot of resources and pollutes the environment with waste.”可知，时尚产业对地球来说是可怕的。它使用大量资源，并以废物污染环境。所以此处是作否定回答。故填No./No, it isn’t. 2．根据“It doesn’t just take up space but also ends up in landfills.”可知，我们的大部分衣服最终会进入垃圾填埋场。故填In landfills. 3．根据“Luckily, second-hand clothing is becoming popular. It’s cheaper.”可知，二手服装变得流行起来，是因为更便宜。故填Because it’s cheaper. 4．根据“The value of the second-hand market may reach $80 billion(十亿) by 2029, an increase of 185% compared to the value at present.”可知，到2029年，二手市场价值可能达到800亿美元。故填$80 billion./80 billion dollars. 5．根据“Making full use of what you have already had is the best choice of shopping.”可知，充分利用已有的东西是购物的最佳选择。故填Making full use of what you have already had./To make full use of what you have already had. 08 （2018·辽宁本溪·中考真题） Have you ever spent more money than you were planning in the supermarket? Don’t blame(责备> yourself. In fact, supermarkets always do something special to mislead(误导> you into buying more. Here are some examples. 10 For $10 It sounds like a great idea to you. However, you’ll save the same money even if you only buy one item(商品>. A recent survey has found when people see 10 for $ 10, five for $ 5 and one for $1, their mind usually feels them into thinking it’s a good idea to buy more. Bigger Carts(购物车> Have you found that the supermarket carts are growing? The bigger the cart is, the more things you’ll get, so try to use a hand basket next time. Pre-Cut(事先切好的> Vegetables and Fruits Pre-cut vegetables and fruits look attractive with their colorful packing. However, they aren’t exactly good for you. Pre-cut vegetables and fruits can be a lot more expensive than the whole items. Besides, these pre-cut vegetables and fruits go bad faster. Where Is Everything? Shelves in the supermarkets don’t stay at the same place all the time. The stores are actually doing it on purpose(故意>, because if you don’t know where the items are, you’ll spend more time in the store. More time to look around means more chances to buy more items. 1．How many examples does the writer give us? ___________________________________________________ 2．What do people usually think when they see 10 for $ 10? __________________________________________________ 3．Are the supermarket carts growing bigger and bigger? __________________________________________________ 4．Why aren’t pre-cut vegetables and fruits good for us? __________________________________________________ 5．Why don’t shelves in the supermarkets stay at the same place all the time? __________________________________________________ 【答案】1．The writer gives (us) four/4 examples/Four/4 (examples). 2．(They usually think) it’s good/a good idea to buy more (things/items). 3．Yes. The supermarket carts are growing bigger/Growing bigger/Bigger. 4．Because they can be a lot more expensive and go bad faster. 5．They want people to spend more money/time buying more items. /They want people to buy more items/things. 【分析】短文大意：本文介绍了超市总是在不断规划以让顾客购买更多的商品，其中有一些技巧。如10美元10个，更大的购物车，预切蔬菜和水果以及经常挪动货架等等。 1．题意：作者给了我们几个例子?考查细节理解。根据短文中的小标题，可知给出了四个例子，故填The writer gives (us) four/4 examples/Four/4 (examples)。 2．题意：当人们看到10个只卖10美元时，他们通常会怎么想?考查细节理解。根据A recent survey has found when people see 10 for $ 10, five for $ 5 and one for $1, their mind usually feels them into thinking it’s a good idea to buy more.，可知人们会觉得多买一些是个好主意，故填(They usually think) it’s good/a good idea to buy more (things/items)。 3．题意：超市的购物车越来越大了吗?考查细节理解。根据Have you found that the supermarket carts are growing? The bigger the cart is, the more things you’ll get，可知是肯定回答，故填Yes. The supermarket carts are growing bigger/Growing bigger/Bigger。 4．题意：为什么预先切好的蔬菜和水果对我们没有好处?考查细节理解。根据Pre-cut vegetables and fruits can be a lot more expensive than the whole items. Besides, these pre-cut vegetables and fruits go bad faster.，可知预先切好的蔬菜和水果不仅更贵还更容易坏掉，故填Because they can be a lot more expensive and go bad faster。 5．题意：为什么超市里的货架不总是在同一个地方?考查细节理解。根据The stores are actually doing it on purpose, because if you don’t know where the items are, you’ll spend more time in the store. More time to look around means more chances to buy more items.，可知他们想让顾客在商店里花更多的时间去买更多的东西，故填They want people to spend more money/time buying more items/They want people to buy more items/things。 【点睛】阅读短文回答问题，即根据文章的表层意思进行深层次的推理判断，组织语言回答问题。首先要粗读文章了解大意，其次通过细读，理解全文。在粗读的基础上，仔细阅读题后所给的题目，根据题目要求，再有重点地返回来仔细阅读。在阅读时要注意辨认和记忆具体事实，重要情节，事物的起因、过程、结果及发生的地点、时间等，这对题目的判断至关重要，需要考生综合所有的细节来理解把握。 09 （2015·北京·中考真题） Black Friday Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday. The day after it has been known as Black Friday. It is the start of the holiday shopping season, and it has been the busiest shopping day of the year in the US since 2005. Most stores offer big sales on Black Friday. They open their doors quite early in the morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts (打折). Some items (商品)like TVs and cloths are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store. Black Friday is a great time to go shopping. However, there are problem. The biggest one is that there are not enough low-priced items. Each store may only have a few. These items are in great need, so people stand in long lines to get them. They may wait three to four hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or computer, but not everybody can get one. Some people leave, disappointed. The situation makes people worried. Some Black Friday events have been crazy. There have been fights over toys among shoppers. Some workers have even been hurt by large crowds. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan to go, you will expect large crowds and a bit of pushing. So where does the name “Black Friday” come from? It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it caused. In the 1960s, stores tried to rename the day “Big Friday”. It did not stick. The name “Black Friday” continued to spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay. Now people all over the country take part in Black Friday events. It is even spreading to other parts of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the UK, Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Mexico, stores offer a weekend of discounts every year. They call it “El Buen Fin”, which means “the good weekend” in Spanish. I guess people everywhere like to buy things on sale. 1．Is Black Friday the start of the holiday shopping season? _______________________________________________________ 2．What is the biggest problem with Black Friday? _______________________________________________________ 3．How long may people have to wait before a store opens? _______________________________________________________ 4．Where was the name “Black Friday” first used in the 1950s? ______________________________________________________ 5．Why do people like going shopping on Black Friday? ______________________________________________________ 【答案】1．Yes 2．There are not enough low-priced items 3．Three or four hours 4．In Philadelphia 5．Because they can get things on sale./ they can get things with big discounts 【分析】试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了在黑色星期五人们购物的情况及黑色周五的来历。 1．根据第一段The day after it has been known as Black Friday. It is the start of the holiday shopping season可知是肯定回答，故填Yes 2．根据第三段However, there are problem. The biggest one is that there are not enough low-priced items.可知最大的问题就是没有足够的低价商品。故填There are not enough low-priced items 3．根据第三段They may wait three to four hours before a store opens.可知要等三四个小时，故填Three or four hours 4．根据第五段So where does the name “Black Friday” come from? It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s可知在Philadelphia，故填In Philadelphia 5．根据最后一句I guess people everywhere like to buy things on sale. 可知人们喜欢在黑色星期五购物的原因是Because they can get things on sale./ they can get things with big discounts。 10 Family money is something that everyone, including teenagers, should understand. Knowing how money works in a family is important because it can help teenagers make smarter choices and get ready for the future. Many teenagers might not think about it, but they can actually help their family with money matters. Ways to help family with money 1 Learn how to plan their spending. For example, if teenagers get some money every week, they can save part of it instead of spending it all right away. This helps them learn the value of money. 2 Be careful with how they use things at home. For example, turning off the lights when they leave a room can lower the family’s bills. Small actions like these can save a lot of money. 3 Learn about earning money. Some teenagers do small jobs or help with chores at home to earn extra money. This teaches them that money comes from hard work and helps them understand how to spend it wisely. Opinions （观点） on saving money Mike, 14 I used to spend all my pocket money on snacks and games, but now I save half of it. I think learning to save is necessary, and it’s cool to see my savings grow. I also help at home by doing chores, and I feel happy to contribute. Teenagers should start saving early, even if it’s just a small amount. It’s necessary for them to learn to save because over time, those savings can grow and help them achieve their goals, like buying a bike or paying for college. A financial expert In conclusion, teenagers can play a big role in family money matters. By learning to plan their spending, helping save money at home, and understanding how to earn money, they can help their family and prepare for their own future. 1．Why is knowing how money works in a family important? ___________________________________________________ 2．How can teenagers help save money at home? ___________________________________________________ 3．What does Mike do with his pocket money now? ___________________________________________________ 4．What do the two people’s opinions have in common? ___________________________________________________ 5．Do you have the habit of saving money? What do you think of it? ___________________________________________________ 【答案】1．Because it can help teenagers make smarter choices and get ready for the future. 2．They can help by being careful with how they use things at home. / They can turn off the lights when they leave a room. /... 3．He saves half of the money. 4．They both think learning to save is necessary. / They both think it’s necessary for teenagers to learn to save. /... 5．示例一：Yes, I do. I think saving money can help us develop a habit of making plans and we can use the money in the future. /... I think money comes from hard work and we should save it. /... I think saving money is important. /... 示例二：No, I don’t. I think we should use the money to buy things that we really need. /... 【导语】本文主要讲述了青少年了解家庭金钱事务的重要性，并介绍了帮助家庭理财的三种方法，同时呈现了青少年和理财专家对存钱的观点，最后总结青少年能在家庭理财中发挥重要作用。 1．首段直接指出“Knowing how money works in a family is important because it can help teenagers make smarter choices and get ready for the future”，这是原文中的直接信息，因此答案是该句的完整引用。 2．第二段明确举例“turning off the lights when they leave a room can lower the family’s bills”，这是原文中的具体做法，直接提取即可。 3．表格中Mike的观点直接提到“but now I save half of it”，这是原文中的直接信息，因此答案是该句的完整引用。 4．此答案是对表格中两人观点的概括总结。两人都强调了存钱的必要性：Mike认为“learning to save is necessary”，理财专家认为“It’s necessary for them to learn to save”，同时都提到存钱对未来有帮助，Mike享受储蓄增长的过程，专家指出储蓄能帮助实现目标。答案将这两点进行整合。 5．本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，但观点需基于文中事实。结合文章内容和自己对存钱的看法、理由，合理作答即可。 ( 1 / 13 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $