Read the text carefully and choose the appropriate answer: What is life like for today's students? As the university and college terms began, I talked to a few students about their lives. Sarah Jane 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 quite a lot on clothes as I like to wear things that are in fashion''. Collin Peter, who is studying engineering, disagrees. ''I don't spend anything on clothes'', he said, ''Unless you count climbing boots. I'm very keen on climbing and you do need special equipment, some of which is very expensive. Luckily, my parents gave me money for my birthday in November. Not much of my money goes on transport, because I have bicycle''. Diana Bell is the first year fashion student. ''I make all my own clothes. This should save me money, but in fact, the materials are very expensive. I don't know how I would manage if I didn't sell some of the dresses and hats I make to the other students. Everything is costly''. 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''. 1. This is from ___________ A. a student's notebook. B. a letter to friend. C. a magazine article. D. an advertisement. 2. The aim of the writer is to ___________ A. show how students live. B. give advice to students. C. explain that students work hard. D. complaint about students’ way of life. 3. The students’ main problem is ___________ A. deciding what to wear. B. living on the money they receive. C. finding enough time to study. D. cooking their own food. 4. Colin is different from Sarah because ___________ A. he has generous parents who help him. B. he doesn't need to study every hard. C. he is not a second year student. D. his clothes and transport cost less. 5. Which of the following is true for Diana? A. ''I haven't bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when I start work''. B. ''I'm going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday''. C. ''I'm bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven't any money''. D. ''A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her, so I will have enough money after all''. 6. The world “costly” is the closest meaning to ____________ A. cheap B. reasonable C. expensive D. affordable