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Manage your money
It's great to have money. When we were kids, we got it from our family members. We got it for our birthdays, holidays and other special times.
We gave the money to our parents to manage. When we wanted something, they got it for us. We never had to worry about the money.
Now, we are teenagers, and we can go out and make money. So, it's time for us to learn to manage that. It's not too hard. You just need a plan.
First, list your income. That's the money from any jobs and work. It isn't your parents' money or gifts.
Next, list your bills. Now, you can see your money flow.
After that, you can decide to spend, save or do a little bit of both. It's a good idea to put away money for your bills. Do the same for the money to save.
Then, you can use the rest of the money for other things. When you're wise with your money, you can have a lot of it.
词汇
manage /'mænɪdʒ/ v. 管理
teenager /'tiːneɪdʒə(r)/ n. 青少年
list /lɪst/ v. (按某次序)把……列表
income /'ɪnkʌm/ n. 收入
bill /bɪl/ n. 账单
money flow 现金流
put away money 积蓄,攒钱
wise /waɪz/ adj. 明智的
句型
So, it's time for us to learn to manage that. 所以是时候让我们学会如何管理它(金钱)了。
It's time for sb to do sth 某人该做某事的时候
⇒ It's time for us to learn to look after ourselves.
理解
1. How many steps should we take to manage money? What are they?
2. How do you deal with your pocket money?