公共课英语二模拟题2020年(70).docVIP

公共课英语二模拟题2020年(70) (总分-20,考试时间180分钟) 阅读理解 [A] How to turn a hobby into a business [B] Expensive toys are not smart choices [C] Smart money choices make a family life easier [D] Cooking at home is an easy way to save money [E] Debt is a real trap [F] Not all parents are millionaires [G] Money does not buy happiness Some Money Lessons Your Kids Should Learn from an Early Age Now that I keep struggling with my daughter's complaints about money, I have realized that it is best to start teaching kids the most important money lessons from an early age. Before it is too late, make sure your little ones learn the following money lessons. 【R1】______ Modern children are obsessed with material things. My daughter spends too much time watching YouTube videos about rich kids and their luxury lives and often ending up feeling depressed that she does not have such a life. I can't forbid her to watch all those videos, but I can teach her that not all parents are able to buy anything kids want and yelling does not help. Therefore, I choose the right moment for this talk so that my little princess could listen to me carefully and discuss the problem like an adult. 【R2】______ I had always believed in the myth, "The more money you earn, the fewer problems you have." Having lots of money is fun, but in reality, big money causes big problems. All those bucks can bring temporary happiness into your life, but in the end, they will not make you happy. Just because a wealthy person can buy a big house does not mean he is happy. Happiness does not depend on the circumstances. 【R3】______ Luckily, sometimes my daughter realizes that it is best to buy food than a new toy when our family is very low on budget. I am not afraid to go shopping with her because I know she will not spend a dime on the unnecessary stuff when our fridge is empty. She can even give us her savings when we do not have money for food or anything important. This is one of the mone