Tykoon is an online website that allows you to teach your child financial principles through allowances，assignment of tasks and daily chores.As the parent，you can assign a cash value to the things you want your child to do.Then，your child can go in，accept the task and add to their wish list of what they would like to purchase with the money that they earn.
Let’s start with the parent side of things.The parent must be the one to set up the account.You simply enter your information and your child’s information to get started.You are then able to assign allowance amounts to your child.
Then you can add tasks for your child to accept and link them to either their weekly allowance or a pre­determined amount.Your child is then able to accept or decline their tasks.They can see how much each task earns，how often they need to do it and what they will get if they do！They can add items that they are working toward earning and can even earn nn­cash incentives such as extra TV time or staying up late!
Tykoon is a great way to start teaching your child about responsibility and financial principles in fun and safe way.Through the creation of their own profile and the ability to accept or decline tasks，they are taught the skills that they will need later in life when they are managing their own budgets！So，head over and sign up for a free account today and watch your child get excited about doing their chores!
And right now，as a special reward，if you share Tykoon with your friends and have five friends sign up and stay active for more than a month，you’ll earn a $25 Amazon.com gift card！So get your child enrolled(注冊)，tell your friends and let’s start teaching all our kids about the important financial principles today!
小題1:The purpose of the text is to________.
A．make an advertisement
B．share teaching experience
C．describe an online website
D．present a way of making money
小題2:The underlined word “incentives” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “________”．
A．promisesB．rewards
C．giftsD．tasks
4．What is the best title of the text?
小題3:What can kids learn from Tykoon?
A．The ability to manage their budgets.
B．The responsibility to do daily chores.
C．The skills to earn their own living.
D．The tricks to accept or refuse tasks.
小題4:
A．Tykoon—A Safe Way to Manage Your Financial Issues
B．How to Create Funny Tasks for Your Kids on the Website
C．Opening an Online Account with the Help of Tykoon
D．Teaching Your Kids Financial Principles with Tykoon

小題1:A
小題2:B
小題3:A
小題4:D

小題1:　A
解析　第一段介紹Tykoon，第二、三、四段介紹怎樣操作以及所帶來的好處，最后一段是獎勵(lì)措施。因此，本文的目的是做廣告，吸引大家都來參與。
小題2:　B
解析　根據(jù)下文“such as extra TV time or staying up late！”可見“incentives”表示的是一種獎勵(lì)。
小題3:　A
解析　根據(jù)第四段中的“they are taught the skills that they will need later in life when they are managing their own budgets！”可知A項(xiàng)正確。
小題4:　D
解析　縱觀全文可知D項(xiàng)最合題意。
練習(xí)冊系列答案
相關(guān)習(xí)題

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

  Alex London Research Laboratory (ALRL) is part of Alex Co., Ltd., a major Australian medicine-making company. Opened in 1992, ALRL specializes in the development of new medicines for the treatment of heart diseases．
A position is now open for a Research Operations Manager(ROM) to support our growing research team at the new laboratories in Hatfield，due to open in the autumn of 2010．
Reporting to the Director，you will help set up and run the technical and scientific support services of our new laboratories now under construction．You will be expected to provide expert knowledge about and be in charge of all areas of ALRL’S Health and Safety，and to communicate (溝通)with support employees at ALRL’S laboratories based at University College London．Working closely with scientists and other operations and technical employees，you will manage a small number of research support employees providing services to help with the research activities to be carried out at the new laboratories．
Candidates(申請人) will have experience of both management and research support／technical services．Knowledge of research operations and excellent communication skills are necessary. Education to degree level is also desirable．
If you are interested in this position，please send your CV(簡歷)to Alex London Research
Laboratory，University College London，Hatfield，London，W1E 6B7 or by email to ALRL@alex.co.uk．
For more Information．please visit www.alex.co.uk．
小題1: What can be learnt about the new laboratories from the text?
A．They have not yet been set up．
B．They are in Hatfield，Australia．
C．They belong to University College London．
D．They are new workplaces for Australian researchers only．
小題2: What are the duties of a ROM，according to the text?
A．a(chǎn)，b，c．B．a(chǎn)，b，d．
C．b，c，d．D．a(chǎn)，c，d．
小題3:. What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?
A．The technical skills of a would—be ROM．
B．The practical experience of a would—be ROM．
C．The personal information of a would—be ROM．
D．The necessary requirements for a would—be ROM．
小題4: What is the purpose of the text?
A．To describe the job of a ROM．
B．To provide information about ALRL．
C．To announce an open position at ALRL．
D．To make known the opening of the new laboratories．

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!
·Towner Writer Squad (班組）for kids aged 13-17
Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.
The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics (抒情詩）to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.
Application & Selection
If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title‘LUNCH,’with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: debo@newwritingsouth.com.
Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September，4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.
You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what’s to come.
Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014
For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com
Any questions 一 feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: whame@towner.gov.uk
﹡  ﹡  ﹡ ﹡  ﹡  ﹡   ﹡  ﹡  ﹡
·Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13
Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.
Start time: 6 September, 2014
Meet every other Saturday，2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.
Study and write at your own pace 一 you do not have to rush 一 as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!
No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can’t you?
Fee: £179
For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk
小題1:Towner Writer Squad will be started _______.
A． to train comedy and TV writers
B． to explore the fantastic gallery space
C． to introduce a contemporary art museum
D． to promote the development of young writers
小題2:To join the Writer Squad，each applicant should first _______.
A． provide a piece of their writing
B． meet the Writer Squad Leader
C． offer their family information
D． complete an application form
小題3:Applications for the Writer Squad should be e-mailed no later than _______.
A． 6 September, 2014
B． 8 September, 2014
C． 17 September, 2014
D． 12 October, 2014
小題4:What is most important for the beginners?
A． Practising as much as possible.
B． Gaining confidence and having fun.
C． Studying and writing at their own pace.
D． Learning skills from writers and teachers.
小題5:More information about Beginner Writing Project can be found at _______.
A． facebook.com/towner
B． newwritingsouth.com
C． newtowner.org.uk
D． towner.org.uk

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

THEATRE
City Varieties
The Headrow, Leeds．Tel．430808．
Oct 10—11 only．A Night at the Varieties．All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer, Duggle Brown, 6 dancers, Mystina, Jon Barker, Anne Dural and the Tony Harrison Trio; Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favorite songs．
Performances: 8 pm nightly．
Admission: ?5; under 16 or over 60: ?4．
York Theatre Royal
St Leonard’s Place, York．Tel．223568．
Sept 23—Oct 17 Groping for Words—a comedy by Sue Townsend．Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries, Townsend now writes about an evening class, which two men and a woman attend．A gentle comedy．
Admission: First night, Mon: ?2; Tues—Fri: ?3．25—5．50; Sat: ?3．50—5．75．
Halifax Playhouse
King’s Cross Street, Halifax．Tel．365998．
Oct 10—17 On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson．This is a magical comedy about real people．A beautifully produced, well-acted play for everyone．Don’t miss it．
Performances: 7:30 pm．
Admission: ?2．Mon: 2 seats for the price of one．
Grand Theatre
Oxford Street, Leeds．Tel．502116．
Restaurant and Café．
Oct—17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13．Sue Townsend’s musical play, based on her best-selling book．
Performances: Evenings 7:45．October 10—17, at 2:30 pm．No Monday performances．
Admission: Tues—Thurs: ?2—5; Fri & Sat: ?2—6．
小題1:Which theatre offers the cheapest seat?
A．City Varieties．B．Halifax Playhouse．
C．Grand Theatre．D．York Theatre Royal．
小題2:If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs, which phone number will you ring to book a seat?
A．502116．B．223568．C．430808．D．365998．
小題3:We may learn from the text that Sue Townsend is _____．
A．a(chǎn) directorB．a(chǎn)n actressC．a(chǎn) musicianD．a(chǎn) writer

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings (簽名) by children’s favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
小題1:If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit ________.
A．a(chǎn)n art museumB．a(chǎn) hands-on science museum
C．a(chǎn) YoutheaterD．a(chǎn) natural history museum
小題2:What can kids do at a Youtheater?
A．Watch puppet making.B．Give performances.
C．See dinosaur models.D．Look at rock collections.
小題3:What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?
A．Science games designed by kids.B．Learning science by doing things.
C．A show of kids' science work.D．Reading science books.
小題4:Where does this text probably come from?
A．A museum guide.B．A tourist map.
C．A science textbook.D．A news report.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
Earn Money This Summer with Sunny Libraries!
Do you have too much free time this summer vacation? Do you need a summer job to earn extra money? Do you want to be involved in your community (社區(qū))? Sunny Area Library System (SALS) has job opportunities for high school students. These are good chances to get work experience.
Book Theater brings children' s book stories to life. It has shows at all Sunny Libraries. Applicants should enjoy performing in front of an audience and working with young children.
Work Hours:
Practice: Fridays  4:00 pm — 6:00 pm
Performance: Tuesdays  10:00 am
Rate of Pay: $16/performance
Computer Tutor helps guests to deal with technology problems, involving Internet searches and using the SALS Website to find materials. Applicants should have computer skills.
Work Hours:
Monday—Friday  9:00 am—5:00 pm
Rate of Pay: $ 8/hour
Bookmobile helps the driver find the routes to libraries. The truck you work in is air-conditioned, and the driver is friendly. Applicants must be able to lift heavy boxes.
Work Hours:
Sunday and Friday  9:00 am — 4:00 pm
Rate of Pay: $10/hour
Reader Desk provides service with a smile while checking materials in and out to guests. Friendly attitude and ability to work on library data system required.
Work Hours:
Monday—Tuesday  8:00 am—4:00 pm
Rate of Pay: $ 7.50/hour
小題1:If you are interested in acting,             should be your choice.
A．Book TheaterB．Bookmobile
C．Computer TutorD．Reader Desk
小題2:If you get the job of "Bookmobile", you are expected to                 .
A．work with young childrenB．lift heavy boxes
C．check materials for guestsD．repair computers
小題3:The purpose of the advertisement is to                 .
A．a(chǎn)ttract students to librariesB．raise money for libraries
C．introduce new booksD．offer job opportunities

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.

The Gardens
The White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.
The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely old-fashioned English roses that are at their very best in June and July.
The Organic Kitchen Garden produces a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, pears, cherries and apples.
The Castle Shop
In the Castle Shop, you will discover a wide and interesting range of gift ideas for everyone. It offers gifts and souvenirs designed to appeal to all tastes and pockets. Foods, china, books, and stationery (文具)are all available. Many are sold in this Castle Shop only.
At Arundel Castle we pride ourselves on supporting local suppliers and actively encourage environmentally friendly products.
The Arundel Festival 2014
Saturday 16th to Monday 25th August
The annual Arundel Festival gets bigger and better every year. It is one of the most amazing, diverse and easily accessible arts festivals in the UK, offering a mix of visual arts, music, theatre and street entertainment.
Parking
Coaches and mini-buses can drop off at the main Castle entrance in Mill Road and park in the main town car park that is opposite the Castle entrance. Please inform us when making your booking of how many parking permits are required.
小題1:When visiting the castle, you can____________.
A．get old-fashioned English roses as gifts
B．buy eco-friendly products in the Castle Shop
C．get seasonal fruit and vegetables for free
D．see how the local gifts are being made
小題2:How long does the Arundel Festival last this year?
A．10 daysB．One weekC．16 daysD．One month
小題3:Where can you park the coach?
A．In Mill RoadB．Inside the Castle
C．In the main town car parkD．At the main Castle entrance

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Now hiring music teachers in Tarrytown
Location:
Tarrytown, NY
Company:
Musika LLC
Posted:
Auput3U 2013
  Company:
Musika-Muaic Teacher Organization has distinguished itself as the "go to" company for teachers looking for students. Founded in 2001, Musika has thousands of students already in the program and hundreds of calls are received daily.
Job description:
Musika is always seeking enthusiastic and friendly instructors. Teachers are independently required to instruct one-on-one lessons in the students' homes, as well as at their own teaching studios. Each teacher is able lo select which students fit their locations, schedules, and leaching levels.
Job requirements:
Applicants MUST be able to sign a contract and agree to teach for one year, provide at least three professional references, show a love of teaching!
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Bachelor degree in music, 5 to 10 years private music lessons teaching experience, and a car lo travel to students' homes.
Pay:
Pay is to be decided depending on experience and other factors.
IMPORTANT: Musika conducts thorough criminal background checks and has a zero tolerance policy for any type of criminal activities.
小題1:According to the passage, Musika is______.
A．a(chǎn)n organization training teachers
B．a(chǎn)n organization providing musical tutoring jobs
C．a(chǎn) school in which students can get regular musical education.
D．a(chǎn) private school that provides professional musical education
小題2:Any applicant must satisfy the following qualifications EXCEPT ______to get a job.
A．a(chǎn) Master degree in music
B．no records about criminal activities
C．a(chǎn) car to travel to students’ homes
D．a(chǎn)t least 5 years private music lessons teaching experience
小題3:From the passage, we can infer that______.
A．teachers often divide students into several groups in class
B．different teachers for the same job may have different pay
C．students can choose their teachers according to their levels
D．teachers oust agree to teach for one year.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

Mary’s plan for next week
Monday
7:30 go to the cinema with Alice
Tuesday
11:00 doctor
Wednesday
9:00 table tennis game   evening-study for exam
Thursday
8:30 concert
Friday
Afternoon—help Uncle Sam in his restaurant
Saturday
9:00—10:30 art class    14:00 visit grandmother
Sunday
8:00 supper with Betty and Ann
Peter’s plan for next week
Monday
study group meeting 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday
basketball match 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
go to see some friends 2:00 p.m.
Thursday
noon, lunch with Larry
Friday
2:00—4:00 p.m. volunteer(志愿者) work @ Student Centre
Saturday
Shopping 10:00 a.m.
Sunday
Basketball team party 9:00 p.m.
小題1:Peter’s study group meeting will be on ______.
A．Saturday morningB．Monday afternoon
C．Saturday eveningD．Friday afternoon
小題2:From Peter’s plan we learn that Peter likes ______.
A．table tennisB．musicC．a(chǎn)rtD．basketball
小題3:On Sunday morning Mary will ______.
A．be freeB．be busyC．see the doctorD．go shopping
小題4:What will Mary do on Wednesday evening?
A．See her friendsB．Play basketball
C．Go to her art classD．Prepare for an exam

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習(xí)冊答案