英語分級聽力第1級聽力 English Level 1 我能借1000美元嗎？-Can I Borrow $1,000?

She was angry. She was angry with her brother. Her brother didn't help her. She needed toborrow $1,000. She had asked her brother to lend her $1,000. He said no. Her brother said he didn't have $1,000. Her brother was lying. Her brother had $10,000. He had ten times $1,000. Why did he lie to her? Why didn't he tell her the truth? Why didn't he lend her $1,000? She said, "I know you have $10,000. All I want is $1,000. I willpay you back next year. You will get your money back next year." He said no. He said people shouldn't borrow money. He said people shouldn't lend money. "But I'm not 'people,'" she said. "I'm your sister!"