For many
36 in the US, earning some money gives them a sense of 37 . 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
38 give them an allowance (零用钱). For some ,an allowance is given every week ; for
39 , every month or so . Usually they can get 10 to 30 dollars a month from their parents . An allowance is typically based on the
40 of chores (家务), such as washing the dishes , cleaning up one’s room, taking out the trash , and
41 the floor .
42 to younger siblings (兄弟姐妹) is also regarded as worthy of extra cash ,
43 some cases .
Many teens also work to get
44 .Since most of my peers (同伴) are not
45 for a formal job , many choose part-time positions . These require relatively
46 time and basically no training . They can have these jobs like babysitting ;
47 younger students , offered by most schools
48 a small fee ;
49 bagging groceries at local supermarkets .
50 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
51 saving money . Indeed , in many situations , teens can be quite level-headed (头脑冷静) in
52 money towards college or other
53 plans . The way teens manage their money should not be seen as a
54 . It may just be a defining characteristic of their carefree
55 .
| 小题1: | | A．adults | B．teens | C．babies | D．elders |
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| 小题2: | | A．freedom | B．pride | C．happiness | D．excitement |
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| 小题3: | | A．parents | B．teachers | C．friends | D．schools |
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| 小题4: | | A．the others | B．another | C．the other | D．others |
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| 小题5: | | A．completion | B．performance | C．end | D．success |
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| 小题6: | | A．watering | B．washing | C．sweeping | D．removing |
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| 小题7: | | A．Cruelty | B．Coldness | C．Usefulness | D．Kindness |
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| 小题9: | | A．dollars | B．money | C．cash | D．fees |
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| 小题10: | | A．satisfied | B．ready | C．qualified | D．allowed |
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| 小题11: | | A．little | B．much | C．more | D．no |
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| 小题12: | | A．helping | B．training | C．tutoring | D．informing |
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| 小题13: | | A．in need of | B．in return for | C．with the purpose of | D．as a result of |
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| 小题15: | | A．As for | B．Because of | C．in spite of | D．But for |
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| 小题16: | | A．used to | B．expert at | C．looking forward to | D．incapable of |
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| 小题17: | | A．spending | B．earning | C．saving | D．collecting |
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| 小题18: | | A．future | B．present | C．past | D．last |
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| 小题19: | | A．characteristic | B．weakness | C．merit | D．symbol |
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| 小题20: | | A．lifestyle | B．attitude | C．habit | D．thinking |
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