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Money Hungry: A story about what really matters
Money Hungry is a novel by Sharon G. Flake. It was awarded the Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book. The story focuses on a 13-year-old girl named Raspberry Hill.
What happens in the story?
Raspberry and her mother used to be homeless. That experience left Raspberry feeling very scared and unsafe. She believes that money is the only way for her to feel safe. So she does everything she can to earn money—
washing cars, selling old candy, and even not having lunch.
But Raspberry’s huge need for money starts to cause problems with her mother and her friends. Her best friend Ja’nae borrows 200 dollars from her but has trouble paying it back. Their friendship is tested. The biggest trouble happens when Raspberry’s mother finds her hidden money. Thinking Raspberry stole it, the mother throws the money out of the window. This attracts thieves, and their home is robbed. Feeling unsafe, Raspberry’s mother decides they must leave and live on the streets again.
Throughout the story, Raspberry has to face her deep fear of being poor and learns an important lesson—money doesn’t bring real safety. Love, trust, and family do. She and her mother begin to get along better and work together toward a brighter future. The story ends on a hopeful note.
What do people say about the book?
Many reviewers praise the book for being real and honest. Booklist says the story is “direct, vivid, and not sugar-coated”. Some people think the ending is a bit rushed, but others say that makes the story seem more real.
Themes to think about
This book is not just about money. It is about fear, friendship and family. It shows that even when life is hard, hope and love can help us move forward.
A. Answer the questions.
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A. She used to be homeless and wants to feel safe.
B. She worries her mother will leave her alone one day.
C. She lends all her money to Ja’nae but she didn’t return it.
D. She wants to prove she has the ability of making money.
(
A. They become homeless again.
B. Her mother keeps it for herself.
C. They make their house beautiful.
D. They have a fight with each other.
(
A. The spirit of never giving up.
B. The true meaning of friendship.
C. The relationship between kids and parents.
D. The importance of love, trust, family and hope.
4. What do you think of Raspberry? Why?
B. Complete the notes with words and expressions from the passage.
About the story
Title 1.
Writer Sharon G. Flake
Main characters Raspberry Hill, Mother, Ja’nae
Plot
Raspberry and her mother used to be 2.
Raspberry’s mother finds her hidden money and throws it out. This 5.
Comment
● The book is praised for being 6.
● The story is “7.
● The ending is a bit 8.
Money Hungry: A story about what really matters
Money Hungry is a novel by Sharon G. Flake. It was awarded the Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book. The story focuses on a 13-year-old girl named Raspberry Hill.
What happens in the story?
Raspberry and her mother used to be homeless. That experience left Raspberry feeling very scared and unsafe. She believes that money is the only way for her to feel safe. So she does everything she can to earn money—
washing cars, selling old candy, and even not having lunch.
But Raspberry’s huge need for money starts to cause problems with her mother and her friends. Her best friend Ja’nae borrows 200 dollars from her but has trouble paying it back. Their friendship is tested. The biggest trouble happens when Raspberry’s mother finds her hidden money. Thinking Raspberry stole it, the mother throws the money out of the window. This attracts thieves, and their home is robbed. Feeling unsafe, Raspberry’s mother decides they must leave and live on the streets again.
Throughout the story, Raspberry has to face her deep fear of being poor and learns an important lesson—money doesn’t bring real safety. Love, trust, and family do. She and her mother begin to get along better and work together toward a brighter future. The story ends on a hopeful note.
What do people say about the book?
Many reviewers praise the book for being real and honest. Booklist says the story is “direct, vivid, and not sugar-coated”. Some people think the ending is a bit rushed, but others say that makes the story seem more real.
Themes to think about
This book is not just about money. It is about fear, friendship and family. It shows that even when life is hard, hope and love can help us move forward.
A. Answer the questions.
(
A
)1. Why does Raspberry Hill try so hard to earn money?A. She used to be homeless and wants to feel safe.
B. She worries her mother will leave her alone one day.
C. She lends all her money to Ja’nae but she didn’t return it.
D. She wants to prove she has the ability of making money.
(
A
)2. Which is the result of Raspberry’s mother finding her hidden money?A. They become homeless again.
B. Her mother keeps it for herself.
C. They make their house beautiful.
D. They have a fight with each other.
(
D
)3. What does the book want to tell us?A. The spirit of never giving up.
B. The true meaning of friendship.
C. The relationship between kids and parents.
D. The importance of love, trust, family and hope.
4. What do you think of Raspberry? Why?
She is poor but hard-working. Because she was homeless before and feared being poor, but she tried many ways to make money.
B. Complete the notes with words and expressions from the passage.
About the story
Title 1.
Money Hungry
Writer Sharon G. Flake
Main characters Raspberry Hill, Mother, Ja’nae
Plot
Raspberry and her mother used to be 2.
homeless
. That experience made her feel very scared and 3. unsafe
. So she does different jobs to 4. earn money
. The most terrible thing happens when Raspberry’s mother finds her hidden money and throws it out. This 5. attracts thieves
and makes them homeless again. In the end, Raspberry learns that love and family matter more than money.Comment
● The book is praised for being 6.
real
and honest.● The story is “7.
direct
, vivid, and not sugar-coated”.● The ending is a bit 8.
rushed
.答案
A. 1. A 2. A 3. D
4. One possible version: She is poor but hard-working. Because she was homeless before and feared being poor, but she tried many ways to make money.
B. 1. Money Hungry 2. homeless 3. unsafe 4. earn money
5. attracts thieves 6. real 7. direct 8. rushed
4. One possible version: She is poor but hard-working. Because she was homeless before and feared being poor, but she tried many ways to make money.
B. 1. Money Hungry 2. homeless 3. unsafe 4. earn money
5. attracts thieves 6. real 7. direct 8. rushed
解析
【分析】
首先，A部分为选择题，需根据原文细节定位对应信息，逐一排除错误选项得出答案；B部分为信息填空题，需从原文中提取匹配的词汇或短语完成笔记，注意词性和语境匹配。解题时先通读全文，再针对每个问题回到原文找对应段落，确保答案与原文一致。
【解析】
A. 1. 定位原文：“Raspberry and her mother used to be homeless. That experience left Raspberry feeling very scared and unsafe. She believes that money is the only way for her to feel safe.”可知她努力赚钱是因为曾无家可归，想获得安全感，选A。
2. 定位原文：“Thinking Raspberry stole it, the mother throws the money out of the window. This attracts thieves, and their home is robbed. Feeling unsafe, Raspberry’s mother decides they must leave and live on the streets again.”可知母亲发现藏的钱后导致她们再次无家可归，选A。
3. 定位原文：“learns an important lesson—money doesn’t bring real safety. Love, trust, and family do. ... hope and love can help us move forward.”可知书想告诉我们爱、信任、家庭和希望的重要性，选D。
4. 结合原文中Raspberry努力赚钱的行为，合理评价即可，如她贫穷但努力，因为曾无家可归害怕贫穷，所以尝试多种方式赚钱。
B. 1. 原文标题为Money Hungry；2. 原文“Raspberry and her mother used to be homeless”；3. 原文“That experience left Raspberry feeling very scared and unsafe”；4. 原文“So she does everything she can to earn money”；5. 原文“This attracts thieves”；6. 原文“Many reviewers praise the book for being real and honest”；7. 原文“Booklist says the story is “direct, vivid, and not sugar-coated””；8. 原文“Some people think the ending is a bit rushed”。
【答案】
A. 1. A 2. A 3. D
4. One possible version: She is poor but hard-working. Because she was homeless before and feared being poor, but she tried many ways to make money.
B. 1. Money Hungry 2. homeless 3. unsafe 4. earn money
5. attracts thieves 6. real 7. direct 8. rushed
【知识点】
英语阅读理解 细节信息提取
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题，考查学生对文章细节的定位、信息提取和归纳能力，题目设置基础，答案均来自原文，学生通过认真阅读原文即可完成作答。
【难度系数】
0.7
首先，A部分为选择题，需根据原文细节定位对应信息，逐一排除错误选项得出答案；B部分为信息填空题，需从原文中提取匹配的词汇或短语完成笔记，注意词性和语境匹配。解题时先通读全文，再针对每个问题回到原文找对应段落，确保答案与原文一致。
【解析】
A. 1. 定位原文：“Raspberry and her mother used to be homeless. That experience left Raspberry feeling very scared and unsafe. She believes that money is the only way for her to feel safe.”可知她努力赚钱是因为曾无家可归，想获得安全感，选A。
2. 定位原文：“Thinking Raspberry stole it, the mother throws the money out of the window. This attracts thieves, and their home is robbed. Feeling unsafe, Raspberry’s mother decides they must leave and live on the streets again.”可知母亲发现藏的钱后导致她们再次无家可归，选A。
3. 定位原文：“learns an important lesson—money doesn’t bring real safety. Love, trust, and family do. ... hope and love can help us move forward.”可知书想告诉我们爱、信任、家庭和希望的重要性，选D。
4. 结合原文中Raspberry努力赚钱的行为，合理评价即可，如她贫穷但努力，因为曾无家可归害怕贫穷，所以尝试多种方式赚钱。
B. 1. 原文标题为Money Hungry；2. 原文“Raspberry and her mother used to be homeless”；3. 原文“That experience left Raspberry feeling very scared and unsafe”；4. 原文“So she does everything she can to earn money”；5. 原文“This attracts thieves”；6. 原文“Many reviewers praise the book for being real and honest”；7. 原文“Booklist says the story is “direct, vivid, and not sugar-coated””；8. 原文“Some people think the ending is a bit rushed”。
【答案】
A. 1. A 2. A 3. D
4. One possible version: She is poor but hard-working. Because she was homeless before and feared being poor, but she tried many ways to make money.
B. 1. Money Hungry 2. homeless 3. unsafe 4. earn money
5. attracts thieves 6. real 7. direct 8. rushed
【知识点】
英语阅读理解 细节信息提取
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题，考查学生对文章细节的定位、信息提取和归纳能力，题目设置基础，答案均来自原文，学生通过认真阅读原文即可完成作答。
【难度系数】
0.7
