According to the passage, why does Li Na enjoy cooking now?

Li Na never cooked while she lived with her parents, and when she moved to university she lived on instant noodles. After a month she felt tired and had spent more money than she expected. A friend invited her to a cooking club run by students. The first lesson was a plain tomato and egg dish, and, to her surprise, it was ready in ten minutes. Over the term she learned to plan meals for the week and to shop in bulk with friends. She now cooks three evenings a week and says that she saves money and enjoys the chance to talk to her classmates while they eat.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. It saves money and gives her a chance to talk to classmates

  1. Step 1: The last sentence says she saves money and enjoys talking to classmates while they eat.
Answer
It saves money and gives her a chance to talk to classmates.
Why not the others: The other three go beyond what the passage tells us.

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