There are probably things you want. You can't always ask your parents to buy these things for you, though. It might be time to start saving ________!

•Finding A Way To Save That Works For You

Get a piggy bank if you want to keep your money at home. You can even use an old shoebox. The ________, or we say, the key, is just to have something you can put your notes and change into.

Ask someone you believe in to ________ your money. It can be a parent, brother or sister. If you are saving up for a certain thing, this way of saving is ________ and works best. For example, you want to save $50 to buy a new pair of shoes. Tell this person how much you need to save. Once you reach the ________ amount of money, they can give it to you.

•Fighting The Strong Wish To Spend

Save one-third of your money. When you ________ some money, put one-third of it into your savings. ________ yourself to spend the other two-thirds. In this way, you give yourself some spending money and build up your savings ________ at the same time.

Plan out your spending. Each month, think about which things you really need money for, and which you can do ________ money in order to save some. In this way, you will not ________ money to buy things from your parents. You save money and you buy things by yourself!

Daya Brown was an American girl. On the morning of April 23rd, she got a big ________. She was accepted by Duke University, her dream one.

In 2020, during her second year of high school, Daya decided to research which universities she wanted to go to. She ________ 70 schools. Then, she spent much time applying (申请). In September 2022, her online email inbox filled with ________ and she was accepted by 54 schools. “It was a great feeling. I wasn’t ________ than anyone, but I just put in a lot of hard work,” said Brown. At last, she chose the offer from Duke.

Brown shared how she ________. She mentioned that she started very early. She paid close attention to the top ________ in the field she wanted to study, such as an online program of Duke. She also told what prizes she got in high school ________ she applied. Because of her strong will and long-time hard work, she is ________ the best. Also, she set a good example for other students and her high school ________ her. She was the school hero!

When a letter from Duke University came, Daya Brown’s family was with her. “We all became excited as we ________ that I could go to Duke! I’ll hold on to the feeling of that moment forever,” she said.