How to make a Budget

Most  likely ,you aren’t the family breadwinner,But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance would put some money in your pocket .For

Kids and grown -ups alike money is easy to spend.If you aren’t careful. It can be  gone in no time being responssble with your money is an important skill to leam-and the sooner you start the better.Whether you spending of saving for something special ,creating a budget can help you deal with expenses and plan for the future.All you need are paper and a pencil-and some self-control.

First,take a look at our sample monthly budget.Then,use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own.In the first two columns(欄)，list your sources(來源) of income and how much you expect to earn from them.In the third and fourth columns.list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.

The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total.If it is,you have an effective budget.

Bugdets are not complex,but sticking to them can be tough.When planning your budget,be realiste about your expenses. If you know that you drop 18 at a movie,don’t write 12 in that space simply because you wish you were spendingless.

 If  you are eyeing a big purchase,such as a 150 skateboard,spend less and save more until you have the total amount.No matter how attractive it may be,avoid spending your saving.One day,you will thank yourself!

1.who is the passage writeen for?

A.   Children  B.Parents C.Breadwinners  D.Bank manager

2.The purpose od makong a budget is to help people     .

A.   learn to be realistic      B.increase

C.manage their miney well   D.  test their power od self -control

3.what should people do when planning a budget?

A.   Fill in the ecpenses as  they really are.

B.   Avoid spending miney on wxpensive thing s.

C.   Set inside a fixed amouat of miney as saving s.

D.   List  income and ecpenses on two pieces of paper

4.Which of the follows budget is effective?

How to Make a Budget

Most likely, you aren’t the family breadwinner. But doing a small job or getting a weekly allowance (零花錢) would put some money in your pocket. For kids and grown-ups alike, money is easy to spend. If you aren’t careful, it can be gone in no time.

Being responsible with your money is an important skill to learn ----and the sooner you start the better. Whether you are tracking your spending or saving for something special, creating a budget can help you deal with your expenses and plan for the future. All you need are paper and a pencil --- and some self-control.

First, take a look at our sample monthly budget. Then, use a separate sheet of paper to plan your own. In the first two columns (欄), list your sources (來源) of income and how much you expect to earn from them. In the third and fourth columns, list what you expect to spend your money on and the amount.

The left-hand total should be more than or equal to the right-hand total. If it is, you have an effective budget.

Sample Monthly Budget

Monthly  Income	Amount	Monthly Expenses	Amount
Allowance	$20.00	Snacks	$26.00
Money earned selling drinks	$25.00	Music downloads	$12.00
Money earned babysitting	$12.50	Movies	$18.00
Money earned delivering newspapers	$30.00	Video rentals	$10.00
Total:	$87.50	Total	$66.00

Budgets are not complex, but sticking to them can be tough. When planning your budget, be

realistic about your expenses. If you know that you drop $18 at a movie, don’t write $12 in

that space simply because you wish you were spending less

If you are eyeing a big purchase, such as a $150 skateboard, spend less and save more until you have the total amount. No matter how attractive it may be, avoid spending your savings. One day, you will thank yourself!

Who is the passage written for?w

   A. Children.      B. Parents.        C. Breadwinners.       D. Bank managers.

The purpose of making a budget is to help people _________.

   A. learn to be realistic             B. increase their saving

   C. manage their money well        D. test their power-control

What should people do when planning a budget?w

   A. Fill in the expenses as they really are.

   B. Avoid spending money on expensive things.

   C. Set aside a fixed amount of money as savings.

   D. List income and expenses on two pieces of paper.

Which of the following budgets is effective?

   A.

Monthly  Income	Amount	Monthly Expenses	Amount
Allowance	$20.00	Money earned walking dogs	$20.00
Bus fares	$40.00	Movies	$28.00
Total:	$60	Total	$48.00

B.

Monthly  Income	Amount	Monthly Expenses	Amount
Allowance	$20.00	Movies	$30.00
Money earned washing cars	$10.00	Bus fares	$10.00
Total:	$30.00	Total:	$40.00

C.

Monthly  Income	Amount	Monthly Expenses	Amount
Allowance	$27.50	Money earned selling drinks	$22.00
Money earned babysitting	$22.50	Birthday gifts	$28.00
Total:	$50.00	Total:	$50.00

D.

Monthly  Income	Amount	Monthly Expenses	Amount
Allowance	$26.00	Video rentals	$22.00
Money earned doing yard work	$24.00	Birthday gifts	$28.00
Total:	$50.00	Total:	$50.00