2014年广州一模英语试题及答案（word版）

第二节      读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）

 阅读下面的短文， 然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

  I came from a family that never liked to waste money , and my parents taught me that living within my budget was the most important think.

 I had a very comfortable  childhood, and never felt the need to throw away money on unnecessary things.

 But things changed in my twenties, when I found myself in a sity with plenty of food and shopping attractions!  I burned through my income in the department stores on Saturday mornings, then burned through  my credit cards at the night clubs on Saturday nights . Before too long, I was deeply in debt and constantly borrowing more from my friends . It was during this time that I reflected on my behaviour , and decided that life was a lot more comfortable when you weren’t continually stressed about money.

 For me ,being thrifty Is not about being short on money. It’s about being smart with your money so you can enjoy your life to its fullest . I love recycling and getting back to nature, and teaching the kids about  eco-friendly and responsible living.

 Whether  I like it or not, my natural feeling is to find ways to do everything for less . Less money, less time and less stress!

读写任务范文：

  In the passage ,the writer describes how  he forgot his family’s thrifty tradition and eventually met with financial difficulty. This helped him realize the importance of thriftiness and start to practice thriftiness again.

 To me, being thrifty means valuing money, making the most of what I have and trying never to spend beyond my budget or on unnecessary things.

 Thrift is an old and dated concept to many young people. As life has become a lot easier, people tend to indulge in a luxurious lifestyle. That’s why I regard this nearly forgotten practice more important now than ever before.

 Actually, to be thrifty can be really simple. Most of the time, it’s simply a matter of being more thoughtful in our everyday life: turning off lights when leaving the room ,not using the air-conditioners unless necessary, bringing our water bottle from home rather than spending money on soft drinks ,using public transports to avoid needless driving and parking ,ordering just enough food when eating out , and so forth. To do these might mean doing things others won’t do others by showing off their wealth, but one who spares no  effort to save for the future and for others.