MONEY QUIZ
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SalaryJOB SATISFACTIONmaterial incentives
Task 8.The following is the list of careers with job satisfaction ratings. Discuss with your partner what makes this job more satisfying or less satisfying.
Chief Executives 72.4 %
Cooks 65.0 %
College Professors – English Language and Literature 64.5 %
Hairdressers, Hairstylists & Cosmetologists 58.6 %
Architects 56.5 %
Door-To-Door Sales workers, News and street Vendors 47.5 %
Financial Analysts 47.0 %
Task 9.Look at the following list of careers. Which of them are more satisfying according to the statistics, which are less. Make up job satisfaction ratings starting with the most satisfying one. Be ready to explain why.
Human resources managers
Landscaping & Grounds keeping Workers
Librarians
Municipal Fire Fighters
Network & Computer Systems Administrators
Private detectives & Investigators
Real Estate Sales agents
Singers
Web Developers
Task 10.Study Appendix(Chapter 2, Key vocabulary “Money terms”) and complete the following task.Give the names for the defined money expressions.
1. a fixed amount which is paid, usually monthly, to workers of higher rank a s _ _ _ _ _
2. an amount of money which you had lend to someone al _ _ _
3. a sum of money which is owed to someone a d _ _ _
4. money which is in the form of coins and notes , not cheques c _ _ _
5. an amount of money you receive, usually weekly, in return for labour or service
a w _ _ _
6. money paid by divorced father to his former wife for the upkeep of his child a _ _ _ _ _y
7. tax on imported articles paid to the Customs _ _ _y
8. paid at a restaurant after eating a b_ _ l
9. extra percentage paid on a loan i_ _ _ _ _ _ _
10. money paid for professional services, e.g. to a doctor a f_ _
11. money paid by state, usually to students a g _ _ _ _
12. money paid by a company or the state on your retirement a p _ _ _ _ _ _
13. paid as a punishment for breaking the law a f _ _ _
14. paid to the government for services that the state provides t_ _ _ s
15. paid while traveling, especially on public transport, buses, trains, etc af _ _ _
Task 11. Choose the correct alternative. Use dictionaries if necessary.
1 When you retire at the age of 65, you receive a (an) … from the government.
a) allowance b) fine c) grant d) pension
2. If production in that factory exceeds the target, the workers get a …
a) bonus b) donation c) gratuity d) premium
3. Income tax is … to one's annual income
a) associated b) based c) dependent d) related
4. The … of living has risen by 25% in the last 6 months
a) cost b) expenditure c) expense d) price
5. The kidnappers demanded a … of $ 1,000,000.
a) fine b) penalty c) ransom d) reward
6. The World Bank has criticized the United states for not giving enough financial … to the East European countries
a) aid b) allowance c) loan d) premium.
7. You can … your basic wage by working longer hours
a) effect b) help c) implement d) supplement
8. A salesman is paid a … on the goods he sells
a) commission b) percentage c) provision d) salary
9. The President admitted taking … and had to resign
a) bribes b) fees c) fines d) premiums
10. In our country … of $ 250 is paid weekly to a family with more than three children
a) an allowance b) a fee c) an income d) a wage
11. Mr. Mean cannot bear to … even the smallest sum of money for a charity appeal.
a) give in b) let out c) part with d) pay off
12. Mr. Rich earns $ 8,000 a month … and $ 5,000 a month net
a) bulk b) gross c) mass d) wholesale
13. You can only … this postal order at a post office
a) alter b) cash c) exchange d) pay
14. If they are not more careful with their accounts, they will go …
a) bankrupt b) broken c) penniless d) poor
15. The Finance Minister will be making a … today about new rates of income tax
a) declaration b) notice c) statement d) talk
16. If I had another $25,000 a year, I would consider myself …
a) well deserved b) well done c) well made d) well off
17. All the workers in our firm get a Christmas … of $ 100
a) bonus b) fine c) prize d) reward
18. “Can you … something for the orphans?” he asked, rattling a collecting-box
a) give b) leave c) provide d) spare
19. Before making a business, you have to raise the necessary…
a) capital b) currency c) investment d) savings
20. While you are away from the office on business trips, you will be given a daily… of $50 towards meals and accommodation
a) allowance b) fine c) permit d) reward
Task 12. Let's go shopping!
1. Together with your team members make a list of products you need to buy in a supermarket to live in a dormitory for one week.
2. Count your budget and draw the final sum of money you need.
Task 13.Make up a dialogue. Working withyour partner cover the following issues:
· Tell about the person in your family who is responsible for your family budget.
· What do you spend your family money on?
· How do you plan your expenditures and ways to reduce your expenses?
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