Question

How much pocket money do you get? How do you spend it? The Blue Book of Chinese Teenager Financial Study shows that social （社会的） activities now take up more of teenagers' spending. The book was about teenagers' spending habits. It was based on studies in nine cities in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The results show that students are spending more and more on their relationships with friends and classmates, such as having meals together and buying birthday gifts. Only one-third of high school students think about the price when choosing gifts. Most say they only care about what their friends like.

Xiao Hao, 17, a student at Gaoyou Normal School in Jiangsu, spent more than 1,000 yuan on his birthday meal this February. “They had given me gifts. If I hadn't done anything in return, I'd have lost face,” Xia said.

Xia's experience is quite usual among the young students. A meal can cost a student's pocket money for a month. Many just ask more from parents when they use up their money.

Zhang Wei, an expert on teenagers' financial study, suggested that teenagers should learn to make a budget. A budget is a plan of how money will be spent. It helps make decisions about money. To make good use of your money, you can also set a limit （R#d）. Learn to balance your wants and needs. When choosing gifts for friends, let them know that you care. Sometimes a handmade gift is much better than an expensive one.

1.Were there only three cities in China taking part in the study?

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2.According to the results, how do students spend most of their pocket money?

They spend most of their money _______________________________________________.

3.Which do most students consider when choosing a gift, the price or the things their friends like?

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4.Why did Xiao Hao spend much money on his birthday meal?

Because he didn't want to_______________________________________________.

5.How much can a meal usually cost among the young students?

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6.What suggestions are given in the passage to help students 'make good use of the pocket money?

______________________________ and ______________________________ help students make good use of the pocket money.

Answer 1