Step 1 - Listening

ABC's of Money Matters

You are going to listen to a conversation between Ron and Nancy.

Assignment 1

Copy and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.

(use key words)

Ron’s problem

 

things he spends money on

 

amount of money spent in a month

 

Nancy’s advice

 

 

Questions

  1. How much money has Ron borrowed from Nancy?
  2. Which sentence would identify Ron's current situation?
  3. Why does Nancy think Ron must have a lot of money?
  4. How would you describe Ron's apartment?
  5. Which sentence best describes Ron's dining practices?
  6. How much does Ron spend on entertainment?
  7. What information do we get about Ron’s car?
  8. What reason does Ron give not to sell his car?
  9. What does Nancy suggest Ron might do at the end of the conversation?
  10. Why does Nancy ask for $50 at the end of the conversation?