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Pierre has written a blog for his school website. Read what he has to say about pocket money and answer the questions that follow.
Bonjour, je m’appelle Pierre, et je vais écrire au sujet de mon argent de poche.
Mes parents me donnent de l’argent de poche toutes les semaines.
Je reçois dix euros. Je reçois aussi de l’argent à Noël et pour mon anniversaire. Pour moi, c’est assez.
How much pocket money does Pierre receive?
The answer is 10 euros as he says je reçois dix euros.
Who gives Pierre pocket money?
Pierre's parents give him pocket money as he says mes parents me donnent de l’argent de poche.