高中(學測,指考)◆英文題庫下載題庫

Dear Son,

      I am very happy to hear that you are doing well in school. However, I am very concerned with the way you   16   money. I understand that college students like to   17   parties, movies, and lots of activities, but you also have to learn how to do without certain things. After all, you must live within a limited budget.

        18   the extra money you want for this month, I am sorry that I have decided not to send it to you because I think it is time for you to learn how to live without my help. If I give you a hand every time you have problems with money now, what will you do when you no longer have me to support you? Besides, I remember telling you I used to have two part-time jobs when I was in college just to   19  . So, if you need money now, you should try either finding a job or cutting down on your   20  . 

      I understand it is not easy to live on your own. But learning to budget your money is the first lesson you must learn to be independent. Good luck, son. And remember: never spend more than you earn.

  Love,

                                                  Mom