Question

【题目】Money Matters

Parents should help their children understand money. 【1】So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.

1.The basic function of money

Begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy，give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier（收银员).【2】When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money，you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.

2.Money lessons

Approach money lessons with openness and honesty.【3】 If you must say no to a child's request to spend money，explain，“You have enough toy trucks for now.” Or，if the request is for many different things，say，“You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”

3.【4】

Begin at the grocery store. Pick out two similar brands(品牌) of a product—a name-brand butter and a generic（一般的），for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. 【5】 If he chooses the cheaper brand，allow him to make another purchase(购买) with the money saved. Later，you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.

A. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.

B. Wise decisions

C. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.

D. Tell your child why he can—or cannot—have certain things.

E. The value of money

F. Permit the child to choose between them.

G. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】D

【4】B

【5】F

【解析】钱很重要，所以家长应该让孩子理解钱的问题，最好是在孩子对钱感兴趣是告诉他钱的作用、用途，以及如何聪明地花钱等。

【1】C

考查上下文的理解和推理分析能力。根据下一句when your child shows an interest可知G项（教给孩子的钱的问题的最佳时间是当他表现出兴趣时。）符合语境。故选C.

【2】A

考查上下文的理解和推理分析能力。根据上一行If he wants to have a toy，give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier（如果他想要一个玩具，就把钱交给他，让他把钱交给收银员。）可知A项（在离开玩具商店后，跟孩子谈论一下钱是如何买到东西的。）符合语境。故选 A.。

【3】D

考查上下文的理解和推理分析能力。根据下一行If you must say no to a child's request to spend money，explain（如果你必须拒绝孩子的花钱要求，请解释）可知D（告诉孩子为什么能或不能买某些东西。）符合语境。

【4】B

:考查上下文的理解和推理分析能力。本段内容是关于如何在不同的产品中做出明智的选择，所以B项（ 明智的选择）符合语境。 故选B.项。

【5】F

考查上下文的理解和推理分析能力。根据后句的If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase(购买) with the money saved.可知这里是让孩子自己选择。可知F项（允许孩子在它们之间进行选择。）符合语境，故选F项。

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