The doctor 4 swimming as further 5 but gave Gerald a/an 6 for some tablets in case his leg became 7 The next day Gerald sunbathed by the pool, and then took a deep 8 and dived into the w
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9 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
A disastrous holiday
The day Gerald arrived at the Almara Beach Hotel, he fell (1) A the
stairs The manager called a/an (2) , but fortunately Gerald's leg
was only badly (3) , and not broken The doctor (4)
swimming as further (5) but gave Gerald a/an (6) for some tablets in case his leg became (7) The next day Gerald
sunbathed by the pool, and then took a deep (8) and dived into
the water There was not very much water in the pool, and he (9)
one of his arms when he hit the bottom This time he complained to the hotel
manager, who sent a special meal to Gerald's room Later that night, Gerald was
(10) from a (11) back, the injuries to his arm and leg,
and also had a terrible (12) He had a high (13) and felt terrible Luckily he had the tablets the doctor had given him to
(14) the pain As he reached for them, he fell out of bed and broke
his (15) He spent the rest of his holiday in bed
2) A stretcher B prescription C ambulance D emergency
6) A recipe B paper C prescription D order
11) A sunny B sunburnt C sunshine D grilled
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a) I haven't got enough money, I'm afraid Could you borrow/lend me some? b) This car is too expensive We can't afford/pay it
c) There's a small flat to hire/let in Bridge Street
d) How much do you earn/gain in your new job?
e) She's a good dentist, but she doesn't charge/spend too much
f) I bought this coat in the sales It was decreased/reduced a lot
g) Jack made his fortune/treasure buying and selling property
h) How much do you reckon/value that house would cost?
2 Replace each w o r d or phrase in italics w i t h a w o r d or phrase f r o m the box which
has the opposite meaning
a) I was surprised by how mean Charles was generous
b) Janet says that she is very hard up at the m o m e n t c) Last year their business made a huge loss
d) I'd like to pay in £100 please e) Most people in the city live in great prosperity f) The manager insisted that I paid by cheque g) Jean was able to make only one sale during the morning h) The old painting I found in the loft turned out to be valuable
3 Complete each sentence w i t h a w o r d f r o m the box Use each w o r d once only
a) The old couple had only a small pension to live on
b) My uncle Sam acquired his considerable selling cars
c) David never carries cash with him and pays for everything by
d) I wouldn't have been able to buy my boat without a bank e) The shop won't change any goods without the original f) Keith didn't like the waiter so he didn't leave a
g) The house is not in very good condition so the is low h) We keep all our money and valuables in this in the floor
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4 Match each sentence (a-h) w i t h a suitable response (1-8) Use each response once only
a) Who do I make the cheque out to? 6
b) We seem to be spending a lot of money lately
c) The house has burnt down! What are we going to do?
d) How much do you want for this drawing?
e) Did you inherit this house?
f) Do we still owe the bank any money?
g) Can we change money at the hotel to pay the bill?
h) Why are you putting so much money in the bank?
1 Sorry, but it's not for sale
2 I'm saving up to buy a new motorbike
3 Perhaps we should try to economise a bit
4 Yes, my Aunt Clara left it to me
5 Well, we've nearly paid it all back
6 To JB Woolbury PLC
7 I think they accept travellers cheques anyway
8 Don't worry, we're insured
5 Choose the most suitable w o r d or phrase to complete each sentence
a) I bought these shoes in the sale They were a real C
A) cheap B) economy C) bargain D) purchase
b) If you put your money in the bank, it will earn ten per cent
A) interest B) profit C) deposit D) investment
c) John asked his parents if they would pay off his
A) rents B) debts C) accounts D) credits
d) Adults have to pay £8 to get in, but children under fourteen get in
A) free B) nothing C) penniless D) open
e) I'm trying to save for my holidays so I'm some money each week
A) putting in B) putting aside C) putting behind D) putting up
f) Just a minute! You've forgotten to your cheque!
A) mark B) make C) place D) sign
g) The blackmailer asked for the money in used
A) notes B) cheques C) paper D) cash
h) I gave the assistant ten euros and she gave me four euros
A) rest B) money C) coins D) change
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6 Use the w o r d given in capitals at the end of each line to f o r m a w o r d that fits in the space in the same line
Money! Money! Money!
Helen had always dreamed of becoming a (1) wealthy WEALTH
woman, and imagined living in a (2) mansion, LUXURY and how her friends would praise her (3) GENEROUS when she gave them expensive presents In reality she
was usually hard up She had some (4) and a SAVE
s m a l l life (5) , but her antique shop was not really INSURE very (6) Every time she took money out of the bank, PROFIT the (7) checked her account, and told her how little CASH there was in it! Helen had taken out a (8) a m o n t h LEND before How could she repay it? Then one day she noticed
an old painting in her shop She had thought it was (9) WORTH but as she brushed away the dust, she saw the (10) SIGN
at the bottom It said 'Renoir'! She was rich at last!
7 Complete each sentence w i t h a w o r d or phrase formed f r o m pay Each space
represents one w o r d
a) You can pay the full price now, or make six monthly payments
b) If you lend me the money, I'll next week
c) I haven't got enough money to the suit now
d) We a lot of money on decorating this house
e) I must do something about all these bills
f) Please make the cheque to R.D Smith
g) Take this money and to the bank
h) I like my job, and it's very
8 Match the words in the box w i t h a suitable definition (a-h) Use each w o r d once only
a) Someone who inherits money or property heir
b) Someone who has retired c) Someone who keeps or checks financial records d) Someone who buys things in a shop
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e) Someone who pays out money in a bank
f) Someone who represents others in business
g) Someone who puts money into a business
h) Someone who cheats people out of money
9 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space
Money matters
Are you always (1) B up? Do you often have to (2)
money from your parents whenever you need a little extra (3) ? If
you (4) too much, and save too little, you will end up with more
(5) than friends You know the solution, of course: just save a
small (6) every m o n t h Most banks will pay (7) on your savings, and you will soon be able to (8) all those things
which seemed to cost too much before The trouble is, you're a university
student, and many banks treat you like a child But not us If you open a/an
(9) with Smith Fulton Bank before October 31st, we'll not only
send you your own (10) book and credit (11) , but
you'll also receive a copy of our booklet 'Putting Money (12) for Your Future' Smith Fulton can pay your (13) , help you with
special student (14) , and your friendly branch (15)
can give you advice for the future We believe in you Why not believe in us
and open an account?
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a) When Dick saw his neighbour kick his dog he became angry/nervous
b) Sue wasn't really interested/interesting in the film
c) We were both afraid/anxious that we would miss the plane
d) I wish you wouldn't snap your fingers It's very annoying/worrying
e) You're not scared/thrilled of spiders, are you?
f) If we forget to do our homework, our teacher gets cross/terrifying
g) Tim completely lost his temper! He was absolutely furious/upset
h) Your written work is full of careless/naughty mistakes
2 Replace the word(s) in italics w i t h a suitable w o r d f r o m the box Use each word
once
a) I'm afraid the children have been very badly-behaved today naughty
b) I felt a bit frightened when I went into the dark room c) Jean was very unhappy when her kitten was run over d) This film we saw last night was rather boring
e) This is a really interesting book You must read it f) I'm so happy that Helen has got the job she wanted g) Sometimes when I hear the news I feel very miserable h) Sorry I gave you the wrong tickets I got a bit mixed up
3 Complete each sentence w i t h a w o r d or phrase f r o m the box Use each w o r d or phrase once only
blush
a) When you feel embarrassed you might blush
b) When you feel tired or bored you might c) When you want to show agreement you might d) When you want to show amusement you might e) When you feel upset you might
f) When you want to show disagreement you might g) When you are scared or in pain you might h) When you want to attract someone's attention you might
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4 Match each sentence (a-j) w i t h a suitable response (1-10) Use each response once only
a) How do you feel about folk music? 6
b) Do you have any comment on the Prime Minister's decision?
c) I feel really miserable today
d) Is it all right if I invite some friends round?
e) Shall I do the washing-up?
f) I like this vase Is it an antique?
g) Don't you think you should treat your mother better?
h) Is my homework all right?
i) Do you think I should order the tickets in advance?
j) Did you enjoy the concert?
1 You can do whatever you like, as far as I'm concerned
2 In my opinion, the most important matter has been forgotten
3 Mind out, you might drop it!
4 I didn't think much of it, actually
5 I'm sorry, but it just won't do
6 I'm not very keen on that kind of thing, to be honest
7 No, don't bother, I'll do it
8 Why don't you mind your own business!
9 Never mind, cheer up!
10 No, it's not worth it
5 Match each w o r d or phrase f r o m the box w i t h a suitable description (a-j)
a) If you this, you face up to facts realistic
b) If you are this, you might make up stories
c) If you are this, you carry out instructions
d) If you are this, you don't give up easily
e) If you are this, you put up with other people's differences
f) If you are this, people can count on you
g) If you are this, you keep falling out with other people
h) If you are this, you might put yourself out for someone else
i) If you are this, you can't put up with people looking at you
j) If you are this, you get on well working with others