[originaltext]M: Good afternoon, is there anything I can help you with?W: Yes.

M: Good afternoon, is there anything I can help you with?
W: Yes. I’ve just checked my bank account and found that my spending in this semester has far exceeded what I planned.
M: How far exactly?
W: The rest of my money isn’t enough for the trip home.
M: The cost of living in Britain is a little higher than in other countries and many foreign students meet this problem every year. Some schools set up a special office to help those in financial trouble.
W: What shall I do now?
M: First, you have to control your spending. Do not buy things you have no immediate use for. Also, reduce your spending on entertainment and rent a cheaper room if your current room is a little expensive.
W: Well, What I spend is usually necessary and cannot be reduced much. My room is a little ex- pensive, but it’s close to the school and can save a great deal on transportation.
M: De you travel a lot? Traveling usually costs a lot of money.
W: Yes, I do. I went to many places because I wanted to see different people and-experience various cultures.
M: Control your spending on traveling. As well as by reducing your overall spending, you can earn some money by taking a part-time job.
W: Is there any limitation on taking a part-time job?
M: Yes. The total time spent on a part-time job should not exceed 20 hours a week. Otherwise your study would be affected.