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In this week's Students Around the World ,Kim talks with Lisa Conroy, a college student from the USA,about her expenses(花费).
(K=Kim;L=Lisa)
K:Thanks for talking with me today, Lisa.
L:Well.I'm twenty—one,and I'm studying at a university in Chicago.
K:
L:My expenses for every term are almost$15,000.At the start of each term parents pay the $10,000 tuition(学费).I also get$2,000 from my college.I have to earn(挣)$3,000 myself.
K:How do you do that?
L:I have a part—time job at a hotel.I work about twenty hours a week,and cam$300.
K:
L:It helps to pay for my rent(房租)and meals at college.It also pays for things like my phone,books,and clothes.
K:
L:That's true! My mother advised me to spend my money carefully so I don't have to borrow.I hardly ever go to the movies.My roommates and I usually watch movies online,so it's cheaper.
K:
L:I don't go to restaurants.I cook with my roommates so it's cheaper to eat.I try to walk or ride my bicycle to college. Oh,and I buy a lot of my clothes at second-hand stores.You can find some very cheap,nice clothes in those stores.
A.How else do you save(节省)money? B.How do you spend that money? C.Could you tell us a little about yourself? D.Do you often ask for money from your parents? E.How are you paying for your college education? F.You don't use much money for fun,do you? |