One day in my class，Maria shared her feelings about money，“Money worries me.I think I want to live without money because I hate it.I HATE MONEY.”We were all touched by Maria's words as they reminded us of the spiritual burdens that money managing can bring to us.After class I offered to help Maria deal with her financial problems.She hesitated to accept my offer，and I could see from the expression on her face that she was afraid of what it might involve.I quickly promised her that I wouldn't make her do more than she was able to.I told her frankly that I didn't enjoy managing my money any more than she did hers and wouldn't burden her with guilt，judgments，or impossible tasks.All I would ask her to do was to let me help her look at her fears and try to make some sense of them.

Maria still resisted my offer，and I can remember the excuses she gave me as they were the repeated complaints I had heard from so many people.“I'll never understand money，”she said.“My facts are meaningless.”“I don't deserve to have money.”“I never have enough.”“I have too little to manage.”“My financial position isn't worth looking at.”and the most devastating one of all，“I just can't do it.”

Going home that day，I couldn't get Maria out of my mind：her attitude conveyed the same negativity and  fear that I believed annoyed many people.I was sure it was this attitude that prevented people from managing their money effectively.My counseling(咨询)has taught me that these anxieties are inseparably connected to our self­doubts and fear for survival.Many of us are terrified of handling our money because we don't believe we can do it well，and to do it wrong would put our very existence at risk.

On a deeper level we know that money is not the source of life，but sense of worth drives us to act as if it were.It locks us up in self­doubts and prevents us from tapping into the true source of our management power，our spirit.

1.The underlined word“devastating”in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.

A．convincing     B．interesting     C．shocking       D．valuable

2.Maria's words moved the author and others because they were ________.

A．in the same financial trouble          B．in the same financial condition

C．of the same family background      D．of the same feeling over the issue

3.As for money managing，the author intended to tell Maria how to ________.

A．overcome her fears                B．make wise decisions

C．avoid making mistakes           D．learn the necessary skills

4.Maria wouldn't take the author's offer of help for fear of________.

A．being forced to share her money with others

B．having to do something beyond her reach

C．being found guilty of making impossible errors

D．showing her judgment about money

5.According to the author，people's anxieties about managing money result from their understanding of money as the only source of ________.

A．life        B．values   C．spirit                    D．power

Enjoy a museum visit with your class!
Available（可获得的） Programs:
Art Tells a Story: By looking at the subject matter and by drawing from personal experiences, students can find the story in some works of art. ( All grades)
Learning to Look: An interactive （互动的）tour that explores a variety of （各种各样的）art using storytelling, movements, music, games, and other techniques helps introduce children to a museum. (Preschool~ Grade 3)
Native American Collection: This program explores relationships that exist between art, culture, the geographic location and natural resources. Students will see a bowl made by Maria Martinez, a Towa storyteller, a Northwest coast mask, and Inuit clothing. ( For Grades 2~5)
The Language of Art: Classes are welcomed into the museum to take part in an interactive tour of American Art. It gives participants a new set of vocabulary while helping them feel comfortable. Art-on-the-Move: Teachers may borrow suitcases filled with art objects. Free organizations with Education Membership.
Planning Your Visit:
Booking: Booking is necessary for all tours and programs. Please book at least a week in advance. Teachers are encouraged to organize self-guided visits for their classes during public hours.
Tour Hours: Tours can be organized between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Program Fees: Tours are free for those with Education Membership. There is a charge of $6 per student of non-member organizations. Tour with art activities cost $12 per student (non-members) or $10 per student (members).
Chaperones（保护人）:We require one adult chaperone for every 10 children. Chaperones help to make your museum visit a success. A chaperone must pay $5 admission.
Lunch: We regret that no lunch facilities are available at the museum.
Museum Rules: Don’t touch works of art. Don’t take photographs.
Ask questions. Look, and then LOOK again!
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【小题1】If teachers want their students to learn about what a museum is, they will choose________.

According to legend, the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, which connects the Palazzo Ducale to an ancient prison, got its name because the walk across it gave prisoners on their way to jail a final chance to appreciate the beauty of the city.

The view from the bridge today, however, is more likely to be of a giant billboard selling Bulgari or Coca – cola. Beyond the billboards, monuments are being restored. The money comes from advertising profits.

But when the Coke billboards went up this summer on buildings near the Piazza San Marco, which is at the historic heart of Venice, there was a public debate.

 “We can’t commercialize everything,” said Alessandra Mottola Molfino, a Venetian. “The lesson that goes out is that a price is for everything.”

“We couldn’t stay quiet,” said Maria Camilla Bianchini d’Alberigo, president of a heritage protection association. “Too much is too much.”

There needed to be rules, she added, rules that prevent the advertising billboards clashing (冲突) with the monuments of the city.

City of officials, however, argue that without these ads, the city could not afford to maintain its heritage. Many have been damaged by centuries of wear and are even a threat to public safety.

“I can’t turn down the image of bottle when there are pieces of the Palazzo Ducale falling to the ground,” said Renata Codello, a Cultrue Ministry official.

The Culture Minister has a budget of about $ 47 million (315 million yuan) for restoration of monuments, but Italy has a rich architectural heritage, and funds are always tight．Of that amount,

$ 1.8 million was given to the entire Vector region,  which includes Venice．

Two years ago, the city signed an agreement with the Dotter Group, a company responsible for the restoration of the Bridge of Sighs and the Palazzo Ducale．It allows it to sell ad space．

But there is a condition in the agreement: The ads should not offend public taste,

     In August, Venice banned US actress Julianne Moore's Bulgrari ad from a billboard in the Piazza San Marco．

     The photo shows a naked Moore covered with lion cubs, handbags and jewelry, Mayor Giorgio Orsoni called the image too racy (猥亵) and unsuitable for the Piazza San Marco．

"I take account of the fact that Venice is part of the real world… but we cannot accept these Hollywood-style images．There arc intelligent sponsors, and we need to come up with advertising that suits Venice, not Times Square," he said in a speech．

The article is mainly about        in Venice

       A．restoration of cultural heritage

       B．widespread commercialization

       C．the conflict between ads and cultural heritage

       D．the difficulty of restoring monuments

In the first paragraph, the beautiful view from the Bridge of Sighs is mentioned to      .

       A．introduce other monuments of the ancient city

       B．show how much many ancient structures need restoring

       C．indicate that the view is blocked by huge ads

       D．create interest in the famous city

From the article we can conclude that Rcnata Codello        the advertising．

       A．is in favor of                B．is worried about

       C．objects to               D．doesn't mind

Why do many Venetians complain about the ads?

       A．They are intolerant of commercialization．

       B．They feel the ads are damaging the city．

       C．The ads are usually racy and in an American style．

       D．The ads don't present a traditional view of Venice,

It can be inferred from the passage that

       A．Hollywood stars' ads cannot go up in Venice

       B．the mayor of Venice is expecting new advertising

       C．the Dotter Group may stop its restoration work for lack of funds

       D．people can buy Bulgaria or Coca-cola on the Bridge of Sighs

According to legend, the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, which connects the Palazzo Ducale to an ancient prison, got its name because the walk across it gave prisoners on their way to jail a final chance to enjoy the beauty of the city. The view from the bridge today, however, is more likely to be of a giant billboard selling Bulgari or Coca-cola.

???? But when the Coke billboards went up this summer on buildings near the Piazza San Marco,which is at the historic heart of Venice, there was a public debate.

???? "We can't commercialize everything, " said Alessandra Mottola? Molfino,? a Venetian.

???? "We couldn't stay quiet, " said Maria Camilla Bianchini d'Alberigo, president of a heritage protection association.

??? City of officials. however, argue that without these ads, the city could not afford to maintain its heritage. Many have been damaged by centuries of wear and are even a threat to public safety.

???? "I can't turn down the image of a bottle when there are pieces of the Palazzo Ducale falling to the ground, " said Renata Codello,? a Culture Ministry official.

???? The Culture Minister has a budget of about $ 47 million (315 million yuan) for restoration of monuments. but Italy has a rich architectural heritage, and funds are always tight. Of that amount,? $ 1. 8 million was given to the entire Veneto region, which includes Venice.

???? Two years ago, the city signed an agreement with the Dottor Group, a company responsible for the restoration of the Bridge of Sighs and the Palazzo Ducale. It allows it to sell ad space.

???? But there is a condition in the agreement: The ads should not offend public taste.

???? In August, Venice banned US actress Julianne Moore's Bulgrari ad from a billboard in the Piazza San Marco.

???? The photo shows a naked Moore covered with lion cubs. handbags and jewelry. Mayor Giorgio Orsoni called the image too racy (猥亵) and unsuitable for the Piazza San Marco.

???? "l consider the fact that Venice is part of the real world_ but we cannot accept these Hollywood-style images. There are wise sponsors. and we need to come up with advertising that suits Venice. not Times Square, " he said in a speech.

1.The article is mainly about__________in Venice.

A. restoration of cultural heritage

B. widespread commercialization

C. the conflict between ads and cultural heritage

D. the difficulty of restoring monuments

2. In the first paragraph, the beautiful view from the Bridge of Sighs is mentioned to__________.

A. introduce other monuments of the ancient city

B. show many ancient structures need repairing

C. indicate that the view is blocked by huge ads

D. attract readers' interest in the famous city

3. From the article we can conclude that Renata Codello__________? the advertising.

A. is in favor of??????? B. is worried about??? C. objects to?????????? D. doesn't mind

4.Why do many Venetians complain about the ads?

A. They support commercialization.

B. They feel the ads are damaging the city.

C. The ads are usually racy and in an American style.

D. The ads don't present a traditional view of Venice.

5.It can be inferred from the passage that

A. Hollywood stars' ads cannot go up in Venice

B. people can buy Bulgari or Coca-cola on the Bridge of Sighs

C. the Dottor Group may stop its restoration work for lack of funds

D. the mayor of Venice is expecting new advertising

．Maria, do tell us a little about the Venice Film Festival, ____________?