13.At primary school in New Zealand,I was introduced to a school savings account run by one of the local banks.When our money box was full,we took it to the bank and watched with pride as our coins flowed across the counter.As a reward,we could choose our next money box from a small variety,and start the whole savings routine again.Every week I watched my parents sort out the housekeeping and"make ends meet".Sometimes it was annoying to wait for things we really felt we needed.
Later,as a university student,I managed on an extremely small student allowance.Students were ignored by banks then,because we were so poor,and there was no way I could have gotten credit,even if I had tried.We collected our allowance three times each year,deposited it to the best advantage and withdrew it little by little to last until the next payout of the allowance.
When our daughter,Sophie,began to walk,we made a purposeful choice to encourage her to use money wisely.We often comment when the TV tells us"You owe it to yourself to borrow our money"-to whom do we really owe it?And what would happen if our income were reduced or dried up?Now,as a 12-year-old child,it's almost embarrassing to see her tight"financial policy",and wait for the unavoidable holiday sales to buy what she wants.
I agree that financial education in schools is very important.But the root of the problem lies with us and the way we behave as role models to those who follow.
25.What did the author learn from her parents?D
A.How to become a banker.
B.Where to open a savings account.
C.Where to choose a money box.
D.How to make ends meet.
26.How did the author manage the student allowance?C
A.He applied for a credit card.
B.He spent it three times a year.
C.He put it in the bank.
D.He seldom withdrew it.
27.What reflects Sophie's tight"financial policy"?B
A.Reducing her savings.B.Buying things on sales.
C.Canceling holiday plans.D.Borrowing money from banks.
28.What's the text mainly about?D
A.Parents,money problems.
B.Students'school performance.
C.Children's saving behavior.
D.Children's financial education.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了作者的亲身经历,他从小学就学会管理自己的零花钱,后来更是把这种理财教育实施在他的女儿身上,以此来强调儿童理财教育的重要性.
解答 25.D.细节理解题.根据文章第一段"Every week I watched my parents sort out the housekeeping and"make ends meet""可知每周我都会看到父母整理家用,量入为出;故选D.
26.C.细节理解题,根据文章第一段"When our money box was full,we took it to the bank and watched with pride as our coins flowed across the counter"可知当我们的钱盒子是满的,我们把它带到银行,骄傲地看着它们被存起来;故选C.
27.B.推理判断题.根据文章第三段"Now,as a 12-year-old child,it's almost embarrassing to see her tight"financial policy",and wait for the unavoidable holiday sales to buy what she wants"可知作为一个12岁的孩子,这是看到她紧张的金融政策是令人尴尬的,只能等待假期减价是买她想买的,可推测购买打折商品是她财政紧张的表现;故选B.
28.D.主旨大意题.通读全文,可知本文讲述作者在小学时就学会如何管理自己的零花钱,根据最后一段"I agree that financial education in schools is very important"可知作者认为在学校的理财教育是十分重要的;故选D.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.