In China, very few children make pocket money, _________, in western countries, most kids make pocket money by themselves. They make many in many different ways. When kids are very young, their parents help them sell the fruits of their own trees to neighbors. Kids may also help parents do housework to make money at home. When they are sixteen, they can make money by _________ newspapers or by working in fast food restaurants, especially during summer holidays.
There are many _________ of making pocket money by kids themselves. First of all, they learn the value of money by working hard so that they will not _________ any. Secondly, they learn to make good use of money to buy things they need or want, such as books, pencils, movies, and even clothes they like. Thirdly, they can learn to _________ the daily life problems by helping their parents or others. Making pocket money is helpful for children when they grow up. That is why parents encourage their kids to make pocket money.
16. 17. A.buying | B.selling | C.stealing |
18. A.advantages | B.problems | C.choices |
19. 20. A.look up | B.laugh at | C.deal with |