I didn't have the habit of saving, nor tracking my expenses.<br />To keep myself from overspending, I decided to set out on a two-week journey of surviving<br />on just ten dollars a day.<br />During the first week, I ate home-cooked food on most days and got around by bus and train.<br />For exercise, I signed up for a free, one-week trial of class pass, which meant that I could<br />choose from various fitness classes like dance, boxing, and yoga.<br />As I got busy with work that week, I chose a more peaceful way to work up a sweat, yoga.<br />I stuck to the budget for the first week.<br />During the second week, Black Friday sales came around.<br />I'm proud to say that I didn't spend a single cent.<br />However, I had a friend's wedding to attend, which meant having to give a red envelope.<br />So, sticking to only seventy dollars a week was impossible.<br />Now, I follow the 50-30-20 rule, where fifty percent of what I earn goes on essentials.<br />Thirty percent on luxuries, and twenty percent on savings.<br />Now, I think twice before shopping.<br />I didn't have the habit of saving, nor tracking my expenses.<br />To keep myself from overspending, I decided to set out on a two-week journey of surviving<br />on just ten dollars a day.<br />During the first week, I ate home-cooked food on most days and got around by bus and train.<br />For exercise, I signed up for a free, one-week trial of class pass, which meant that I could<br />choose from various fitness classes like dance, boxing, and yoga.<br />As I got busy with work that week, I chose a more peaceful way to work up a sweat, yoga.<br />I stuck to the budget for the first week.<br />During the second week, Black Friday sales came around.<br />I'm proud to say that I didn't spend a single cent.<br />However, I had a friend's wedding to attend, which meant having to give a red envelope.<br />So, sticking to only seventy dollars a week was impossible.<br />Now, I follow the 50-30-20 rule, where 50% of what I earn goes on essentials,<br />30% on luxuries, and 20% on savings.<br />Now, I think twice before shopping.<br />I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this far, but I'm sure I'll make it this far.<br />I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this far, but I'm sure I'm going to make it this far.<br />I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this far, but I'm sure I'm going to make it this far.<br />I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this far, but I'm sure I'm going to make it this far.<br />I'm not sure if I'm going to make it this far.
(1)
How much did the speaker plan to spend at most each week?
A . $70.B . $80.C . $90.
(2)
What class did the speaker take during the first week?
A . Dance.B . Boxing.C . Yoga.
(3)
Why did the speaker overspend her budget during the second week?
A . Because of Black Friday sales.B . Because of a friend's wedding.C . Because of fitness membership.
(4)
Where does 20% of the speaker's salary go according to the rule?