For many _31_in the US, earning
some money gives them a sense of ___32___. By making their own money
they can buy whatever they want. It also develops a sense of responsibility and
independence.
Most teens I know have a small sum of money.
Their ___33___ give them an allowance (零用钱). For some, an allowance is given every week; for _34___,
every month or so. Usually they can get 10 to 30 dollars a month from their
parents. An allowance is typically based on the ___35__ of chores(家务), such as washing the dishes, cleaning up one’s room, taking out
the trash, and ___36___ the floor. ___37__ to younger siblings(兄弟姐妹) is also regarded as worthy of extra cash, ___38___ some
cases.
Many teens also work to get ___39___.
Since most of my peers(同伴) are not ___40___ for a formal job, many choose part-time
positions. These require relatively ___41___ time and basically no
training. They can have these jobs like babysitting; ___42___ younger
students, offered by most schools ___43___ a small fee; ___44___
bagging groceries at local supermarkets.
___45__ spending habits, most teens
spend their money in a relatively carefree style. Often, a month’s allowance
can be spent in just a few hours. I’m not saying that teens in US are __46_
saving money. Indeed, in many situations, teens can be quite level-headed(头脑冷静) in __47__ money
towards college or other ___48___ plans. The way teens manage their
money should not be seen as a ___49___. It may just be a defining
characteristic of their carefree ___50___.
31. A.
adults B.
teens
C. babies
D. elders
32. A.
freedom B.
pride
C. happiness D. excitement
33. A.
parents B.
teachers C.
friends
D. schools
34. A.
the others B. another C. the other D. others
35. A.
completion B. performance C.
end
D. success
36. A.
watering B. washing C. sweeping D.
removing
37. A.
Cruelty B. Coldness C. Usefulness D. Kindness
38. A.
in B. on
C. by
D. for
39. A.
dollars B. money C.
cash
D. fees
40. A.
satisfied B. ready C.
qualified D. allowed
41. A.
little B. much C.
more
D. no
42. A.
helping B. training C. tutoring(辅导) D. informing
43.A.in
need of B. in return for C. with the purpose of D. as a result of
44. A.
and
B. but
C. so
D. yet
45. A. As
for B. Because of C. In spite of D. But for
46. A.
used to B. expert
at C. looking forward to D.
incapable of
47. A.
spending B. earning C. saving D.
collecting
48. A.
future B.
present C. past D. last
49. A.
characteristic B.
weakness C. merit D.
symbol
50. A.
lifestyle B. attitude C. habit D.
thinking