Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries? You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people.     1     They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning.

Let’s start with China.     2     On the 20 yuan note (纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters.     3     On the 5 yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it.

    4     Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns (图案)! Canada’s have snowy landscapes and maple (枫树) leaves.

These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay.     5     But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket.

So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look.

A．It’s fast and easy.

B．It’s a lesson worth learning.

C．Other countries do this too, in their own way.

D．It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries.

E．The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition.

F．These pictures often show what each country finds important,

G．Today’s coins and paper money are nothing like early money.

1.1.

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B

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解析：选F。前文提到纸币上有河流、山脉等图案，后文指出这些图案像文化、历史课程。F 选项 “这些图案通常体现各国重视之物”，承上启下，衔接图案与文化意义的关联。

2.2.

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D

解析：选E。本段聚焦中国纸币，后文分别介绍 20 元（漓江）和 5 元（泰山）的自然景观。E 选项 “人民币是自然与传统的完美结合”，总领全段，点明中国纸币的特点。

3.3.

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D

解析：选D。前文描述 20 元纸币上的漓江美景，D 选项 “它如此美丽，艺术家们已描绘数百年”，进一步补充漓江的美学价值，符合语境逻辑。

4.4.

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解析：选C。前文讲中国纸币，后文转而介绍瑞士、加拿大的纸币。C 选项 “其他国家也以自身方式这么做”，实现段落过渡，引出他国案例。

5.5.

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D

解析：选A。前文提到手机、银行卡支付，后文转折强调纸币仍有价值。A 选项 “它快捷又方便”，说明电子支付的优势，与后文形成对比，逻辑通顺。