专题 15 金钱的价值 Part 1 语法填空 (一) 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式,并将答案填写在 答题卡相应的位置， Chen Yifan, 17, a high school student, hit a 1． (value)SUV on his way to deliver some food, leaving a 20 centimeter scratch(划痕)and a broken mirror. 2． nobody else was at the scene, Chen left all his money, 31l yuan($45), for compensation(赔偿),and a letter of apology. When the owner Mr. Xue saw the money and letter, he 3． (touch)by the student's deed and decided to return the money. The owner finally got in touch 4． Chen. "I saw the owner's telephone number on the car window, but I dared not call him. I was afraid of 5． (blame)and decided to leave a short letter, "Chen said. The teenager, 6． does part-time delivery jobs during vacations and earns 60-70 yuan every day, is a high-school student from a low-income family. “Some people would leave without 7． (word) after hitting a car, but the boy left money and 8． apology letter. His behavior9． (deep)moved me." Xue has offered 10, 000 yuan to help Chen's future studies. "He is a kind boy and should be rewarded for his 10． (honest),"Xue said. (二) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Many children first learn the value of money 11． receiving an allowance. The purpose is to let children learn from experience at an age 12．financial mistakes are not very costly. The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from' family to family. Timing is another consideration. Some children get a weekly allowance. 13．get a monthly allowance. In any case, parents should make clear 14． if anything,the child is expected to pay for with the money. At first, young children may spend all of their allowance soon after they receive it. If they do this, they will learn the hard way that spending must be done within a budget. Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until the next allowance. The object is 15． （show) young people that a budget demands choices between spending 16．saving,Older children may be responsible enough to save money for larger costs, like clothing or electronics. Allowances give children a chance to experience the things they can do with money. They can share it in the form of gifts or giving to a good cause. They can spend it by buying things they want. Or they can save and maybe even invest it. Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice: you have to cut costs and plan for the future. 17．(require) children to save part of their allowance can also open the door to future saving and investing. Many banks offer services to help children and teenagers learn about personal finance. A savings account is 18． excellent way to learn about the power of compound interest . 19． may not seem like a lot. 20．over time it adds up. (三) The Million Pound Bank Note It was the summer of 1903. Two old and wealthy brothers, Roderick and Oliver, made a bet. Oliver believed that with a million pound bank note a man could survive a month in London. His brother Roderick doubted it. At that moment, they saw a penniless young man21． (wander) on the pavement outside their house. It was Henry Adams, a businessman, 22． was lost in London and did not know what he should do. The two brothers invited Henry in. They asked Henry some questions and they knew Henry was an American and it was the first time that he23． (come) to London. As a matter of fact, Henry landed in Britain24． accident. Back home Henry had his own boat. About a month before, he was sailing out of the bay. Then, towards nightfall Henry found himself25． (carry) out to sea by a strong wind. The next morning Henry had just about given himself26． for lost27． he was spotted by a ship. And it was the ship28． brought Henry to England. In England, Henry earned his passage by working as an unpaid hand, which accounts for his appearance. 29． (hear) Henry's story, the two brothers gave Henry a letter30． (contain) a million pound bank note. Their bet began… Part 2 阅读理解 (一) Not long ago, British entrepreneur(企业家) Richard Branson announced that he had bought an island off the coast of Australia for all his 30,000 staff and their families to use. For employees of his company, this must be one of the most attractive perks(额外待遇) of the job! Most company perks are more practical than this, but they do appear to be an increasingly important consideration when choosing a job. Typical of these perks are reductions in the price of lunch or company goods, childcare services and investments(投资) in the company.