## Step 1 - Listening

#### Friends and money

You are going to listen to a conversation between Paul and Katia.

- Listen to the conversation and do assignment 1.
- Read the questions.
- Listen again to the conversation and do assignment 2.

#### Assignment 1

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

(use key words) | Paul | Katia
opinion about borrowing money |  |
opinion about lending money |  |
experience with borrowing money |  |
experience with lending money |  |

#### Questions

1. What are Paul and Katia talking about?
2. When would Katia lend money?
3. Who would Katia lend money to?
4. How does Paul feel about lending money to friends?
5. What did his friend do?
6. Are they still friends?
7. Who would they both prefer to ask for money?
8. Is Paul serious when he asks Katia for money?