Question

If you get pocket money by babysitting or doing yard work for a neighbor, then you probably know a thing or two about managing money. After all, when you’ve worked that hard, you don’t want to spend it all on candy.

Using your money in the right way or    80    some for the future is important. Once you grow up, your success might    81    how well you manage your money.

It’s easier to start these good    82    when you’re young. Meghan Coyle is a 12-year-old business girl. She has made more than $320 in two years by walking dogs after school.

“I’ve been a dog-walker for two years and it’s been a lot of    83  , I really enjoyed it. My mom never gave me pocket money, so I had to make money in some other way. Lots of kids don’t realize how hard it can be to have a job. It can be hard to keep customers happy. There are some days when it’s raining and I would rather be somewhere else, but I still go out with a dog,” Coyle said. “Start a business that interests you. First, you have to advertise. The    84    and safest way is to talk with neighbors and family friends. After you have the customers, keep your customers happy! Send cards that you make by yourself to them on holidays. That always surprises them. Always be willing to do more than they ask. On holidays, give your customers coupons (优惠券)    85    they will keep coming back to you for your service or products.”

Is it a good idea to do some work to make pocket money? Now think about it and start your own business!

80.                                 A) saving                   B) wasting                 C) borrowing     D) spending

81.                                 A) take up                  B) depend on             C) turn into D) lead to

82.                                 A) activities                B) hobbies                 C) exercises       D) habits

83.                                 A) pain                      B) fun                       C) surprise D) trouble

84.                                 A) luckiest                 B) loudest                  C) easiest   D) latest

85.                                 A) as soon as             B) now that               C) so that   D) unless

Answer 1

80. A     81. B   82. D   83. B   84.C     85. C