(一) (2011•课标全国) money matters parents should help their children understand money. __1__ so you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example. 1. the basic function of money begin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. it is important to show your child how money is traded for the things he wants to have.if he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier (收银员)．__2__ when your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money. 2. money lessons approach money lessons with openness and honesty. __3__ if you must say no to a child's request to spend money, explain, “you have enough toy trucks for now.” or, if the request is for many different things, say, “you have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.” 3. __4__ begin at the grocery store. pick out two similar brands of a product—a name—brand butter and a generic (无商标产品), for example. you can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. __5__ if he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. later, you may explain how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases. a. wise decisions b. the value of money c. permit the child to choose between them. d. tell your child why he can—or cannot－have certain things. e. ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you. f. talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store. g. the best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest. 答案与解析 1．g 根据后文当你的孩子对买糖果或玩具感兴趣时，你可以和他谈论钱，可知此句为教育孩子的最佳时机是在他感兴趣的时候。 2．f 前文说他想买玩具，可知答案为f项。 3．d 由文中第二部分意思：当孩子想买东西时，给他说明什么可以买，什么不可以买，得知答案为d项。 4．a 由文中第三部分意思：挑选两个不同品牌的产品，给孩子展示如何选择，可知答案为明智的选择，它是主题句。 5．c 由后文“如果他选择便宜的”得知让孩子自己选择。
