II. READING

1. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for the gaps (15points)

What is life like for today students? As the university and college terms began, I talked to a few students about their lives.

Sarah James is a second year biology student. “Money is a big problem” said Sarah. “I can eat quite cheaply at the university, but I spend quite a lot on transport. I also spend much on clothes, as I like to wear things that are in fashion. ”

Colin Peters, who is studying engineering, disagrees. “I don’t spend anything on clothes,unless you count my climbing boots. ” hesaid. “I’m very keen on climbing, and I do need special equipment, some of which is very expensive. Luckily, my parents gave me the money for my birthday in November. Not much of my money goes on transport, because I have a bicycle. ”

Diana Bell is a first year fashion students. “I make all my own clothes. This should save me money, but infact, the material sare very expensive. Idon’t know how I would manage if I didn’t sell some of the dresses and hats I made to the other students. Everything is expensive. ” she said. “That includes the rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in winter. ”

Jack is a science student in his final year. “What do I spend my money on? Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on going out in the evening. My rent is expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books. ”

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