考生须知：

1、参考教材：《英语（二）自学教程》，外语教学与研究出版社，张敬源、张虹 主编，2012年版。

2、英语科目基础较差用户慎买，建议平时以刷题单词练习为主。

第一部分：阅读判断。

下面的短文后列出了10个句子，请根据英文短文的内容作出判断：与原文信息一致，选择A（True）；与原文信息相矛盾，选择B（False）；原文没有提供足以判断该信息的依据，选择C（Not Given）。请勿依据常识或译文中原文未包含的信息作答。

（推荐做题步骤：首先要理解标题，据此推测文章的大意。其次，快速通读全文，尽可能理解文章大意，然后阅读题目，划出题目的关键词，再定位到原文去查找相关内容。）

（一）Developing a Healthy View of Money

What were you taught about money? Beliefs like “money doesn’t grow on trees”, “money is the root of all evil”, or “all rich people are greedy” can shape how you manage your finances. If you believe that improving your financial situation is impossible, you may avoid learning useful skills or making plans. Questioning such beliefs can be a helpful first step.

The saying “money doesn’t grow on trees” reminds us that money usually takes effort to earn. However, treating it as proof that there will never be enough can encourage a scarcity mindset. A healthier approach is to set realistic goals, develop useful skills, and save regularly. Positive thinking alone cannot guarantee financial success; practical action is necessary.

As for “money is the root of all evil”, that is a misquote. The familiar quotation refers to “the love of money”, rather than money itself. Money can be used to meet basic needs, help others, and support worthwhile projects.

And “all rich people are greedy” is false. There are greedy people in every income group, and generous ones too. Giving can benefit others, but people should also consider their own financial needs. Generosity does not guarantee that more money will come back to the giver.

Changing unhelpful childhood beliefs and taking practical steps can help you manage money more effectively. A healthy attitude involves both care for others and responsibility for your own finances.

1. The article says that beliefs about money can influence how people manage their finances.

A. True B. False C. Not Given

2. According to the author, believing there will never be enough money represents an abundance mindset.

A. True B. False C. Not Given

3. The author recommends setting realistic goals and saving regularly.

A. True B. False C. Not Given

4. The article states that positive thinking alone can guarantee financial success.

A. True B. False C. Not Given

5. According to the article, the familiar quotation refers to “the love of money”, rather than money itself.

A. True B. False C. Not Given

6. The author believes that all rich people are greedy.