Question

11．Many parents sometimes feel they resemble an ATM machine to their children．They want to ask for advice about giving pocket money to their children．So how much is appropriate？（16）CYou can start by listing items they want to spend their pocket money on．This exercise will vary depending on the child's age but it is a good guide to help you to decide what amount is appropriate．
 It is important that you don't hand out extra money throughout the week．This will help the child to budge and manage their spending．（17）BHowever，leaving them to do without anything will encourage them to manage their pocket money more carefully the next time．
As part of the pocket money agreement，you might list the items that the child must complete in order to"earn"the pocket money．（18）EAt least one task should be for the general household．The same is true for teenagers．They are older and can take on more responsibilities so this should be reflected in the tasks they are assigned．（19）F No matter how difficult it is for you to not give the pocket money if the agreed tasks are not completed，you must stick to the agreement．Remember，you are teaching your child basic skills in managing money and earning rewards．These skills will be of great benefit to your child throughout their life!
Finally，when it comes to teenagers，keep a close watch on how they are managing their money．If your teenager is using too much of their pocket money too quickly，talk to them about it．（20）DThis way，you can be conscious that the money is not being used for drink or worse，drugs．

A．They want to have what their peers have．
B．It may be hard to refuse to give them more money．
C．It is best to get the child involved in agreeing the amount with you．
D．You need to keep a close check on what the money is being spent on．
E．The task should be appropriate to their age in terms of safety and their ability．
F．As with all parenting situations，the golden rule is that you must follow through．
G．The amount saved can be used to purchase treats such as sweets or a magazine．

Answer 1

分析 文章对于给孩子多少零花钱合适这件事情给出一些建议．

解答 C B E F D
16．C 上下文语境．根据前句So how much is appropriate？到底该给多少零花钱合适？再结合后句You can start by listing items…列一个清单…推出，可以让孩子参与进来决定零花钱的数量，故选C．
17．B 上下文语境．根据第一句话It is important that you don't hand out extra money throughout the week不给多余的零花钱这是重要的，这样可以帮组他们预算，但是要做到这点很不容易，故选B．
18．E  上下文语境．从后面一句话At least one task should be for the general household推出，前句应该是进行某个任务让孩子自己赚零花钱，所以选项E里的The task 提示答案，故选E．
19．F 上下文语境．根据后句No matter how difficult it is for you to not give the pocket money if the agreed tasks are not completed，you must stick to the agreement对于父母来说，不管多难都不要放弃给零花钱，只要任务没有完成，必须要坚持协议，所以父母要坚持贯彻执行，故选F．
20．D 上下文语境．根据keep a close watch on how they are managing their money可知对于孩子的零花钱父母要监管，故选D．

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