Question

How to Save More and Spend Less

There are many simple ways to save more money without feeling the pain. You can even turn it into a challenge or a game to make it more enjoyable.

1.

You went shopping and now your pocket is heavy with loose change. Count it, keep what you might need for bus tickets and put the rest in a piggy bank. After two months, empty the piggy bank and deposit(存储) the amount in your saving account.

Give up your expensive habits.

Cut down on the beer and cigarettes. Not only will this keep you healthier, but it’ll let you save up on unwanted expenses. 2. If you don’t stop now, you’ll end up paying a lot more for them anyway.

Visit ATMs less often.

Reducing the times you use the ATM can help you cut down on your costs. 3. By doing so you won’t have to make unnecessary withdrawals(取款).

Use cash.

Every time you use your credit card or cellphone to pay for something, you’re losing track of exactly how much you’ re spending. If you’re buying something, buy it with cash. This will give you a clearer idea of how much you’re actually spending. 4.

Carry your own bag when shopping.

With the government taking measures to reduce plastic usage, most shops have moved onto paper and cloth bags. 5. Instead of paying for these, carry your own bag.

A. Save your change.

B. Instead of turning to those machines, manage your finance well.

C. However, these are more expensive when compared to plastic ones.

D. Seeing more money leaving your hands, you’ ll be more aware of spending.

E. Even the government is increasing the tax on these to reduce the use of them.

Answer

1.A

2.E

3.B

4.D

5.C

【解析】文章讲述的是如何节约更多花费更少的一些建议。

1.A

此空是小标题。根据下文：去购物，把多余的零钱，放在储蓄罐，两个月之后，清空储蓄罐，存入储蓄账户。可知此处的小标题应该是“节约零钱”。故选A。

2.E

根据空格上文：削减啤酒和烟的开支，这不仅使你的身体更健康，它会让你节省了不必要的开支。再根据空格下句：如果你现在不停止，不管怎样，你最终会为他们付出更多。可知E项，（Even the government is increasing the tax on these to reduce the use of them.甚至政府也在增加这些税以减少他们的使用。）符合题意。

3.B

根据上文：减少使用ATM的时间可以帮助你降低成本。再根据空格下句：这样做你就不必进行不必要的提款。可知此处的意思是：与其转向那些机器，不如好好管理你的财务。故选B。

4.D

根据上文：用现金买东西，这会让你更清楚地知道你实际上花了多少钱。可知此处要表达的意思是：看到更多的钱离开你的手，你会更加注意消费。故选D。

5.C

根据上文：随着政府采取措施减少塑料的使用，大多数商店都有了纸袋和布袋。再根据空格下句：Instead of paying for these, carry your own bag. 代替支付这些费用，携带自己的袋子。可知C项（ However, these are more expensive when compared to plastic ones.然而，与塑料袋相比这更昂贵。）符合题意。

【名师点睛】

本题第1小题是小标题填空。所选项要求短小精悍，切祈使句居多。再根据下文：把多余的零钱放在储蓄管理，两个月之后存入储蓄账户。可知此处的小标题应该是“节约零钱”。A项符合题意。