I.

Listening to the recording and answer the questions

1. the girl needs ___________ for school
A. a backpack
B. a smartphone
C. a computer
2. The father doesn’t want to buy his daughter some things because_____
A. they are somewhat expensive
B. she doesn’t really need them
C. he doesn’t have a lot of money
3. The girl needs some of these things for her ________ class
A. geometry
B. chemistry
C. physics
4. The girl says that________
A. she can use some of her money
B. the items are on sale now
C. all her friends have these things
5. The father gives his daughter money because____________
A. his wife had money in the bank
B. he discovers some extra money
C. the girl will help him when he is older

II. Vocabulary practice

A. Choose the correct one
1. This math class is very _______________, so I need to buy a good calculator to be able to do
the homework. I'll have to spend at least two hours a night to do the assignments.
A. demanding
B. boring
C. easy
2. This desk is on sale, plus I can an extra receive $20 if I fill out and complete the
_________________.
A. paycheck
B. receipt
C. mail-in rebate
3. Buying used textbooks won't __________ me too much money. It's cheaper than buying new
ones.
A. cost
B. pay
C. spend
4. If you don't have enough money to buy notebooks, I could ____________ a few dollars to
help you.
A. buy into
B. give in
C. chip in
5. My parents had _________________ when they realized how expensive my school textbooks
would be.
A. culture shock
B. moeny shock
C. sticker shock
B. Fill in the blank with given words/ phrases
threw in bucks demanding
chip in mail in rebate

1. My dad was kind enough to ______ $50 so I could get my computer fixed.
2. How much money will I get back back if I take advantage of the ________?
3. The class is more _____ than I thought it would be, but I’ll do my best.
4. the story owner ______ an extra pair of earrings because I had bought so many other things.
5. How many _________ did you spend to buy that calculator?