2014-2015学年人教版高中英语选修20 (4)英语练习题.pdfVIP

语 篇 提 能 Ⅰ.阅读理解 (2014·银川一中高二检测) Its fun to receive presents. It also feels good to give presents to others. So whats the best way to budget your money, shop wisely and spend smartly this holiday season? Time for kids asked for advice from Susan Beacham of Money Savvy Generation, a company that teaches money­management skills to kids. “My first tip is to make a list and check it twice，” says Beacham. She suggests that kids talk with their families about whom to include in their gift giving and how much to spend. Start by writing down names, Beacham says. Then put a dollar amount next to each name and add it up. Do you have enough money? If not, make changes. And dont forget — not everyone needs a store­bought gift. Beacham points out that some of the best presents are free. Add to your list the names of people you want to give gifts of time and talent. Do the math Take the list with you to the store and “make sure that you do the math，” says Beacham “If youve spent $30 on someone you were going to spend $25 on, youre going to have to spend $5 less on somebody else.” The key to budgeting is staying within the boundaries youve set for yourself. Gifts from the heart The best gifts dont cost a thing. Here are some of Beachams top gifts ideas. ● For parents, make coupons (礼券 ) that can be traded for your services, such as doing dishes. ● For grandma, write a note telling her how special she is to you. ● For a friend, create a work of art, like a poem, a drawing or a necklace. ● For teachers, bake a delicious cake. 1．We know that gifts of time and talent mentioned in Paragraph 2 ________.