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Elementary - I’m in Debt (B0014) A: Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone. B: Right this way, sir. C: Charlie! What can I do for you? B: Mr. Corlone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help. C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me. B: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard; I lost my job and I’m in a lot of debt. C: I see. . . . . . B: Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition. C: So you’re asking for a loan. B: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out. C: What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession! I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outa here! Key Vocabulary trouble Verb, Present Simple disturb or bother recession Noun (singular) a period of time when the economy of a country is bad hit me pretty hard Phrase had a strong, negative affect on me debt Noun (noncount) the amount of money you owe to a person, bank, company, etc. on top of all that Phrase besides that, in addition to broke Adjective not have any money Supplementary Vocabulary borrow Verb, Present Simple take and use some money, and return the equal amount of money at a later time pay back Phrase return the money you borrowed a loan Noun (singular) amount of money borrowed take out a loan Phrase borrow money unemployed Adjective having no job downturn Noun (singular) a time when the economy is worse than usual