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C. Listen again. Mark the sentences as true (T) or D. Discuss with a partner.
false (F).
1. Have you ever had to save up to go to a
1. The guy wants to save up to attend a festival or other event?
particular event. 2. How do you get to school? Would you cycle if
2. At the moment, he drives to school. it was a viable option? Why/Why not?
3. He gets a haircut every eight weeks or so. 3. Which name-brand products do you think
4. His friend suggests buying cheaper hair are significantly better quality than the
products to save money. supermarket’s own version?
5. His friend’s sister economised when she was 4. Would you sign up to be a model for a trainee
saving to buy a property. hairdresser? Why/Why not?
6. She shares her Wi-Fi with her neighbours.

E. In the recording, the guy says, So, what you’re saying is they give you a haircut for free?
Match the two halves of these phrases for checking and showing understanding.

1. Am I going through it a. all of that.
2. I can tell by your face b. do you mean?
3. I didn’t catch c. following you.
4. I still don’t d. gobbledegook to me.
5. I’m not really e. of explaining it?

6. Is there a more straightforward way f. quite get it.
7. It all sounds like g. too quickly?
8. What on earth h. you’re a little lost.

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