S1: Hi, S2, what things do you like to spend your pocket money on?

S2: Well, it's hard to say. You know I get 400 yuan each month. And I have a lot of interests, such as computer games, music, books and sports. Every time I get the money, I divide it into 4 shares. Each week I spend one share. This week I am going to buy some music CDs. Maybe next week I'll buy some books or magazines.

S1: Oh, you really plan well. I get 380 yuan each month. But I don't have that many interests. I just spend it when I want to buy something. Yesterday, I bought a new shirt, it's blue, and I will wear it tomorrow. Usually, by the end of each month, there would be some money left, and then I'll save it. Maybe months later, I can have some big money.

S2: Wow, you are really clever. Maybe I should scrape up(积攒) some money too.

T: OK, we stop here. Whatever you spend your money on, one thing you need to remember: we must spend money wisely. That is, you need to buy what you really need. We can't be lavish on your money; instead, we should try to make good use of it.

Step II Fast-reading

Get the students to learn the text on page 12.

T: From what you said, I can see all of you get a lot of pocket money. And nearly all of you use the money to buy something you like. How can we spend money meaningfully? Maybe we can find an answer in our text. The title is "When less is more". This is a newspaper article. Now, I will give you several minutes to do fast reading and then try to finish exercise 3.

Show the eight statements in exercise 3 on the screen.

The students will skim the text. Minutes later.

T: Everybody, time is up. Have you found the answers? ... Give your answers and also read the whole sentences. Who wants to have a try?

S: The word in line 5, approximately means about. Every year, approximately 1.6 billion tons of soil flows into the Yellow River, China's second longest river.

T: Good. Move on.