【题目】Best Way to Save Money

Although the best way to save money can vary from person to person, depending on age, family size and other characteristics, there are still some easy things that all shoppers can do to keep more money in their bank accounts.

Avoid Impulse (冲动的) Purchases

When you shop, a best way to save money is to have a plan in mind to help you avoid impulse purchases. For instance, you might leave your credit cards at home and only carry the exact amount of cash that you will need for your planned purchase. Some shoppers agree to discuss any purchases over a certain dollar amount with their spouses (配偶) first,

Know When to Pay for Quality

Sometimes the best way to save money in the long term is to spend a little more money right now. A good piece of furniture can stay in the family for decades. A high-quality pair of shoes will last longer than a bargain pair and prevent foot pain. Leaner cuts of meat and organic produce provide health benefits for your family.

Buy Secondhand

Check classified ads, thrift stores and garage sales for used clothing, toys, furniture, and much more available at a part of their original cost. For the most secondhand savings, check out groups like Freecycle where members offer unwanted items for free to anyone willing to pick them up.

Borrow Instead of Buy

If you’re only going to use something once, try to borrow it instead of spending your money on it. Borrow a tool from your neighbor. Swap books with a friend. Check out the resources at your local library. You’ll also be reducing disorder in your home.

1What should you do to avoid buying unplanned things?

A. Think twice before you buy.B. Ask if you really need them.

C. Turn to your friends for help.D. Never take extra money with you.

2What’s the biggest benefit of buying secondhand goods?

A. It is cheap.B. It is convenient.

C. It is fun.D. It costs nothing.

3Which of the following tips ensures you to get items for free?

A. Avoid Impulse Purchases.B. Know When to Pay for Quality.

C. Borrow Instead of Buy.D. Buy Secondhand.

【题目】I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career(职业).

I wasn’t an excellent student because I didn’t do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didn’t have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn’t the type to have a career.

I then found myself a job. Looking after two little girls, it wasn’t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in, so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she’d give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn’t often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children.

One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification (资格证书) if I wanted to work with children. I didn’t think I would be accepted because I didn’t take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.

Now I’ve got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you aren’t top of the class at school.

1What is the author’s present job?

A. Working part-time in a college.

B. Looking after children at a kindergarten.

C. Helping children with their schoolwork.

D. Taking care of children for a family.

2When staying with the two girl’s family, the author _________.

A. was paid for extra work

B. took a day off every other week

C. got much help from her boss

D. often worked long hours

3Why did the author leave her first job?

A. She found a full-time job.

B. She was fed up with children.

C. She decided to attend a part-time course.

D. She needed a rest after working extra hours.

【题目】Want to find a job? Now read the following advertisements.

FAIRMONT HOTEL

Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses

— Aged under 22

— At least high school graduate

— Good-looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65

— Those knowing foreign languages favored

— Paid 1,600—2,200 dollars per month

One Secretary

— Aged under 30

— Female favored

— Good at writing and skilled at computer

If interested, call 465-4768 or write to:

Mr. Jack Hundris

Room 0825, Fairmont Hotel

567 Wood Street, San Markers, 78003

Fax: 6954828

WILSON BOOKSTORE

Accountant (会计)

— Aged between 25 and 40

— With an experience of at least two years

— With a degree and an accountant certificate (证书)

— Paid 3,000—4,000 dollars monthly

— With a practical knowledge of computer

Salesclerk

— Basic education of 12 years or more

— Good at computer

— Paid 1,800—2,200 dollars monthly

Tel: 447-4398

Fax: 3485269

1If you don’t know how to use a computer, you can just get the position as _____.

A. a waiter or waitress B. a secretary

C. an accountant D. a salesclerk

2If you want to get the position of accountant in Wilson Bookstore, you have to satisfy the following conditions EXCEPT _______.

A. having been an accountant B. knowing well how to use a computer

C. being a woman D. having an accountant certificate

3If you want to try for a job in Fairmont Hotel, you _______.

A. should be younger than 30 years old

B. should be a university graduate

C. have to be taller than 1.72 meters

D. have to be a woman and know foreign languages

4From the ads we can conclude that _______.

A. you’ll be better paid in Wilson Bookstore than in Fairmont Hotel

B. the better education you’ve received, the more money you’ll make

C. all the jobs offered require experience

D. if you want to be an accountant, you may call 465-4768

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