大学英语 第三版 第三册 听力原文及答案1(13)

B. People who are a bit older tend to hesitate before

deciding what to do.

C. People who are a bit older are more mature and are

more likely to succeed. Saving and Spending Money

Jack Richards is conducting a survey. He is talking to Rob, Kathy and Cliff. Interviewer: Hi, Rob, do you try to save money?

Rob: Sure. I'm a student. I have to save money.

Interviewer: Well, how do you save money?

Rob: Well, I try not to shop in department stores or malls except when things are on sale. I never pay full price. And I really like shopping in outdoor

markets － you can usually find some real bargains there.

Interviewer: How about you, Kathy? Do you try to save money?

Kathy: Of course. See, I'm not really interested in having the very latest or the most fashionable things. I sometimes buy clothes at a thrift store. But, well, I think I still look pretty good, don't I?

Interviewer: Oh, yes, you look very good actually.

Kathy: Thanks. I bought my shoes in a regular store, but they were on sale. Interviewer: Oh, well, thank you very much Kathy. And you, Cliff? You try to save money too, don't you?

Cliff: Oh, sure. And the best way to do that is not to pay people to fix things for you.

Interviewer: What do you mean?

Cliff: Well, I try to fix things for myself, like fix my car or ... or repair things around the house. I like to get things done by myself. Last year I spent all my after-work hours doing plumbing work. I even installed a bar counter in our basement.

Interviewer: Great!

Cliff: And before I go grocery shopping, I cut coupons out of the newspaper. That way, I can save a lot of money on food and, you know, household things. I also look for things that are on sale. You can save a lot of money that way, too.

Interviewer: Well, thanks a lot, Cliff.

1. What seems to be the main topic of the conversation? C IPS

A. Ways to make big money.