Luyện nghe chép chính tả – Level Intermediate – Lesson 4

Lession 4: Student Loans

Woman: Hey, so how are things going?

Man: Well, great . . . if you are talking about (1)…………………………….

Woman: What do you mean?

Man: Well, I have to (2)………………………… of school because I don’t have the money for tuition.

Woman: What? I mean, your dad gave you enough money to pay for tuition, books, and room and board for (3)………………………………..

Man: Uh, well, to be honest, I spent some of the money on a new motorcycle.

Woman: What? Your old one was working (4)…………………….

Man: Yeah, but my girlfriend didn’t like the color.

Woman: I can’t believe this. Really? I mean, seriously? Well, what about the (5)………………………………….?

Man: Yeah . . . Well, uh, I spent some on a new smartphone, a few dollars on some (6)……………………………………., and a new dog.

Woman: And now?

Man: Ugh, I need a loan to pay for school.

Woman: Well, just sell the motorcycle.

Man: I can’t do that. I wouldn’t have a way to (7)……………………………

Woman: What about a student loan?

Man: Yeah. That’s an idea. Do you know where I can get one?

Woman: No, or you could ask your dad for more money.

Man: I can’t do that! I’m not that (8)…………………………….. I’ll just have to figure it out for myself.

ANSWER KEY

(1) The weather (5) rest of the money?

(2) drop out (6) designer clothing

(3) the whole year (7) get around

(4) just fine (8) desperate