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There are many things we remember from our childhood—the games we played, the music we listened to...but what about earning pocket money? This was our first ever wage for completing tasks such as tidying our bedroom or sorting the laundry. Our reward was a handful of coins that we safely stored. 1.
There was a time when cash was the main currency for financial transactions (交易). These days, though, using credit cards, or making cashless payments, are the most convenient ways of paying. 2. Research has found that 84% of British parents currently give notes and coins to their children—usually 7 pounds a week as an allowance.
But banks predict that by 2028 only one in ten transactions will be with cash, and that is something today’s children will have to deal with. One issue is that children may not understand the value of cash because they never see it. 3. They either should find a new way to hand out pocket money, or needn’t bother to pay it at all.
Still, solutions are available. Giving children lessons at school about finance is important. 4. The trick is to go and get some coins so that children have the opportunity to interact with them. Besides, bank accounts for older children can be opened to give them cash cards to use. Whatever method a parent chooses to adopt, their children will get some idea of the value of pocket money. 5.
A. Parents face a dilemma too.
B. This, in turn, makes the buying much easier.
C. They have completely taken the place of cash.
D. So how do parents hand out pocket money at present?
E. But parents need to teach their kids that money doesn’t grow on trees!
F. But now, it seems that parents’ attitude to handing out cash is changing.
G. And parents are advised to get children started with money as young as possible.
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There are many things we remember from our childhood—the games we played, the music we listened to, but what about earning pocket money? This was our first ever wage for completing tasks such as tidying our bedroom or sorting the laundry. Our reward was a handful of coins that we safely hid away. But now, it seems parents’ attitude to handing out cash is changing.
There was a time when cash was king—it was the main currency for financial deals. These days, though, using credit or debit cards, or making contactless payments, are the most convenient ways of paying. So where does that leave handing over pocket money? Research has found that 84% of British parents currently give notes and coins to their children— typically an allowance of £7 a week.
But banks predict that by 2028 only one in ten deals will be with cash, and that is something that today’s children will have to deal with. One particular issue is that children may not understand the value of cash because they never see it. Parents face difficult choices too— finding a new way to transfer pocket money, or maybe not bothering to pay it at all.
Giving children lessons about finance at school is important. Children should be provided with financial literacy at an early age. That is vital to ensure proper money management skills later in life, such as setting a realistic budget, responsibly managing credit and debt, saving for unexpected expenses. The UK’s Money and Pensions Service advises parents to get children started with money as young as possible. Sarah Porretta from the service told the BBC that for parents who no longer carry cash, “The trick is to go and get some cash, just so your children have the opportunity to interact with them. Talk about what you are doing with money. If you are paying with a card or with a phone, talk to children about that and link it back to those coins they have handled.”
But, of course, many of the goods that young people want to buy—such as add-ons for a computer game—only allow digital deals. This has led to a number of apps being set up that allow children to track and spend their hard-earned pocket money and parents to transfer money electronically and monitor their child’s spending. Banks also suggest setting up accounts for older children which gives them a cash card to use. But whatever method a parent chooses to adopt, they need to teach their kids that money doesn’t grow on trees!
1.What can you learn from the passage?
A.The custom of giving children pocket money is disappearing.
B.Banks predict people will pay most of the deals in cash by 2028.
C.It isn’t necessary for children to experience the course of using cash.
D.Cash-free payments are convenient ways of purchasing goods these days.
2.The underlined word “That” refers to _________.
A.digital deal
B.cash payment
C.financial literacy
D.pocket money
3.According to UK’s Money and Pensions Service’s advice, parents should _________.
A.offer chances for children to use cash
B.no longer carry cash when they go out
C.play some tricks with kids using the coins
D.play cards and make phone calls with children
4.What is the main purpose of this passage?
A.To stress the importance of paying in cash.
B.To introduce the development of pocket money.
C.To explain why the ways of payment are changing.
D.To develop children’s awareness of money management.
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There are many things in different areas ________ we can do to reduce the possible dangers of AIDS.
A．that B．there C．what D．where
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短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
From the picture, we can see that there are many students are wearing glasses, that is, they are short-sighted. As we all know, which is important for everyone to keep good eyesight. But do you know how to protect your eyesight? First, don’t keep your eyes work for a long time. You’d better have rest after you have studied an hour or so. Second, pay much attention to the following. Don’t read under the sun or in a poorly light; don’t read in bed or in a moved bus. Third, do eye exercise every day. It will also help you keep good eyesight. But last you should have enough sleep. Only you obey the rules above can you prevent your eyesight from becoming
short-sighted.
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Getting your children to stop lying is challenging. There are many influences (TV, movies, video games and some great books) in which lies are common. Children see parents lie to others, if only to be polite. Most parents add to that with tales about the lives and activities of Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, or to allay fears. (“This will not hurt!”) Parents do this out of love, but for some children, lying can become a problem. The most common reactions to children who lie are explaining why it is wrong and punishment. But as ways of changing behavior, these are ineffective.
However, what counts is to praise. You could ask your child to say something that happened at school that is true. It is not critical what that is. This is about practice. When your child complies, praise him enthusiastically. Be specific: “That was great! You told me what happened just like I asked. Wow!” and give your child a hug or a high five. If your child says something true in the course of her day, praise that behavior too. Aim for one or two interactions like this a day. If you happen to “catch” your child in a lie, be matter-of-fact in your disapproval. Say something like, “That is not true and could get you in trouble outside of the hoe; it is better to say the truth.”
Besides, you should set a good example to your kids and tell the truth explicitly. This could be about something that happened when you were a child or something that happened during the day. It need not be dramatic. Another option is to play a game at dinner. Each person tells one thing that was true that day. Again, give a little praise to the child who normally lies if she plays along.
In most instances, children are unlikely to change behavior or develop the conduct you want. That does not mean ignoring, lying or letting it go. Rather, use very mild punishment (light reprimand, short loss of privilege, a brief time-out). More severe, harsh or enduring punishments (shouting, taking away something for a week, hitting) are not more effective in actually changing the frequency of lying.
Try these procedures for two to three weeks and see where you are. Usually they can be dropped by then. It is unlikely that lying will be completely removed, but with the right encouragement, it can be dramatically lessened.
1.Which punishment is relatively ineffective?
A. A brief time-out.
B. Light reprimand.
C. Short loss of privilege.
D. Taking away something for a week.
2.What can we conclude from the passage?
A. Parents can tell lies sometimes.
B. Lying will disappear thoroughly.
C. Punishment can change behaviors.
D. Praising your kids a lot is beneficial.
3.Which of the following could serve as the best title?
A. Is Lying a Problem?
B. Can Kids Stop Lying?
C. What Can You Do When Kids Tell lies?
D. How Can You Punish Your Kids for Lying?
4.Which best shows the structure of the text?
A.
B. 
C.
D. 
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