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A budget(预算)is a spending plan.It can help you spend money wisely.It can do this by cu
The first step in creating a budget is to set your goals.What does your family needand want?You must know all that to work out the details of the budget.Never spend more than you can.Then decide which goals are the most important.
The next step is estimating(估计)family income.Before you can plan wisely,you need to know how much money you have to spend!Write down aqll themoney you expect to receive(wages,saving,interest,etc.) during the planned budget period.
After you have calculated (计算)how much money will be available,it is time to estimate expenses(开销、支出).List all of your family expenses.
If you are not satisfied with what you got for your money,look carefully at your spending.Studying your records will show where overspending has occerred.It will also point out poor buying habits.
It is also a good idea to set aside a small amount of money for emergencies.Every family has emergencies:a blown tire,a broken device,or the need for medical care.
51.According to the passage,what is the advantage of a budget?
A.It can help you set your goals clearly.
B.It can help you save a lot of money.
C.It can help you get rid of poor buying habits.
D.It can help you spend money wisely.
52.In carrying out your budget,you need ___.
A.to have the ability to control yourself
B.to ask your family members for advice
C.to cut it down as much as possible
D.to take care not to buy expensive things
53.Accordingiy,one advantage of keeping a record of your spending is that ___.
A.you will remember how much you have already spent
B.you will know if you have spent more money than you planned
C.you will be able to tell your family what should not be bought
D.you will learn how to make a better budget next time
54.The writer suggests that it is a good idea to set aside some money because ___.
A.you probably will not be able to follow your budget
B.people usually spend more than they plan to do
C.one can hardly plan everything in advance
D.others may want to borrow some money from you
55.This passage is mainly about ___.
A.the meaning of a budget B.the relation between budget and income
C.the way a budget is made D.the importance of making a budget
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