14.Young people are perhaps better-known for spending money than saving it.But some new banking websites are seeking to change that.These websites offer young people the information and tools they need to watch over their money.The websites also let the users share their financial experiences with other young people.
Nineteen-year-old Alix Scott has been working at a store this summer.She is saving money to pay for college next year."I have to save for all my college money because my parents can't afford to co-sign on loans.So,I have to rely on my own savings."
But instead of putting her money in a local bank,Miss Scott began using SmartyPig,a web-based banking service.
SmartPig was developed by Michael Ferrari with a friend in 2007.It is really all about helping people save for very specific goals,such as a wedding,a vocation or an IPhone.
MICHAEL FERRARI said:"For example,you want to save five thousand dollars for a vacation in three years.SmartyPig will actually calculate how much money you need to save every month.You don't have to move from your existing bank,we'll actually go in and withdraw those funds on the day you specify every month and we'll put it into your SmartyPig account,where it'll earn interest,as well."
SmartyPig also enables outsiders to add money to the accounts of its users."Perhaps a holiday is coming up or your birthday is coming up,and rather than getting a gift,your friends,your family can actually contribute to any of your SmartyPig goals."Mr.Ferrari said.He believes that as technology continues to develop,more and more people will use the electronic banking sites.
A growing number of young people have shown an interest in online banking sites like SmartyPig.They say they like the ease of operation and services the sites offer.These personal finance websites offer tools that help users follow their spending,set up a budget,and combine their investments.And they all involve social media,which interests young adults who are already at ease about sharing their personal information online.
29.Which of the following is TRUE of Alix Scott?C
A.She can't afford her college education.
B.She has received a student loan
C.She prefers online banking services to local banks.
D.She has been working part-time at weekends
30.What do we know about SmartyPig?D
A.It was created in 2008.
B.It offers the best rate.
C.It was founded by Michael Ferrari alone.
D.It is a tool for helping consumers save money.
31.According to the text,users of SmartyPigA.
A.can share their experiences of saving money
B.need to put their money in their SmartyPig account
C.Have access to low rate loans.
D.Can often receive free gifts from SmartyPig
32.The last paragraph mainly talks aboutB.
A.how to save money on SmartyPig
B.Why young people like online banking sites
C.What SmartyPig should do to improve its services
D.how online banking sites differ from traditional banks.
分析 介绍了年轻人们喜欢网上银行的原因:他们喜欢这些网站提供的操作和服务,这些网站有助于帮助使用者消费,进行预算,进行投资等
解答 29-31 CDAB
29. C 细节理解题.由第三段中的"instead of putting her money in a local bank,Miss Scott began using Smarty Pig,a web-based banking service"可知,Scott更喜欢网上银行,而不喜欢将钱存在当地的银行里.故C选项切题.
30. D 细节理解题.由第四段中的"It is really all about helping people save for very specific goals"可知,Smarty Pig帮助人们存钱.故D选项切题.
31. A 细节理解题.由第一段中的"The websites also let the users share their financial experiences with other young people"可知,该网站的使用者可以和其他年轻人分享他们的财务体验,故A选项切题.
32. B 段落大意题.该段介绍了年轻人们喜欢网上银行的原因:他们喜欢这些网站提供的操作和服务.这些网站有助于帮助使用者消费,进行预算,进行投资等.年轻人还可以通过这些网站进行社交活动.故B选项切题.
点评 阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释.考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点.