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We all know it’s important to encourage children’s interests. But Maryland mom Charmaine Britt took support to a whole new level when she gave her daughter Breana Britt the green light to start her own baking business five years ago — when “Bree” was just 12 years old. “She kept asking me, so I finally said, ‘Well, you can start it online with you baking and me doing deliveries and we’ll see how it goes,’” Charmaine, 38, said.

Things went so well, the now 17-year-old’s Bree’s Sweet Treats has grown from a little Web cupcake-and-cookie business became a full-service bakery plus café that delivers to the entire Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. “She makes great baked goods, so I just thought it could be a good way to help her become financially responsible,” says Charmaine. “I never thought it would become this.”
Bree, on the other hand, said she never had any doubts. “I love doing this,” says the junior. “And I just think, if I’m doing something I love, I may as well make money.” Bree makes about $1,500 a month.
“When we opened the store I took some time and really thought,‘ Is this what I want?’” Bree says. “And I was.” She admits there have been rough patches. “There have been times where we’ve gotten frustrated. Am I willing to give up a bit of the time with friends for this?” she says. “But I never regretted having this business. It’s been a part of me for so long.”

Charmaine is already thrilled with what her daughter has accomplished. “Over the years I’ve gotten a chance to see her become a leader as far as the business and I’m so impressed with her dedication, especially for someone of her age.” says the mom.

1.The underlined word “this” in the second paragraph may refer to _____.

A her interests in work

B her financial sense

C her service to others

D her success in business

解析：选D。词义猜测题。根据第二段第一句的Things went so well, the now 17-year-old’s Bree’s Sweet Treats has grown from a little Web cupcake-and-cookie business became a full-service bakery可知她的生意很成功，因此此处的this是说她妈妈从来没有想过“这”，也就是说她从来没想到生意会这么成功。故选D。

2.Why did Charmaine allow Bree to begin her business?

A To give her some of green light.

B To start the online shopping centre.

C To teach her the sense of money.

D To sell cookies in Washington, D.C.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第二段中的so I just thought it could be a good way to help her become financially responsible可知,Charmaine的出发点是培养孩子的独立的金钱意识。故选C。

3.When did Bree feel frustrated?

A She couldn’t stay with her friends.

B She had to give up her business.

C She could make $1,500 a month.

D She regretted having the business.

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据第四段中的Am I willing to give up a bit of the time with friends for this?可知她牺牲了和朋友在一起的时间，这让她感觉很沮丧。故选A。

4.What Charmaine said in the fifth paragraph means _____.

A she was proud of her daughter

B she wanted her to be a leader

C she wanted to make money

D she wanted to be younger

解析：选A。推理判断题。从第五段第一句Charmaine is already thrilled with what her daughter has accomplished. 和后面她说的话可以得知她为女儿骄傲。故选A。