— Mum, my old bike has gone wrong again. What shall I do?
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— Great! But can I have a mountain bike?
— Why a mountain bike? There’re no mountains around here.
— Mountain bikes are stronger, and they are better at going up hills. But I …
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— Money. Do you know how much they cost? At least $300 each! How can I get so much money?
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— Over a year! But I need one now.
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— I suppose about $ 150 each.
— Well, that’s sounds more reasonable. If you save $ 5 a week, you’ll have enough in about six months.
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— Well, go ahead with your saving and I’ll make up the rest in six months. Now, go and get your old bike repaired.
| A. No problem. B. Buy a new one. C. Is that expensive? D. What’s troubling you? E. Mm…, but I still hope… F. How much does an ordinary bike cost? G. You can save up the money, say $ 5 a week, then in just over a year… |