Ex. 5. Choose the most suitable response to each sentence a) to j) from the sentences 1) to 10). Use each response once only.
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Ex. 3. Replace each word or phrase underlined with a word or phrase from the list which has the opposite meaning.
cash
generous
profit
save
well off
expensive
poverty
purchase
take out
worthless
a) I was surprised by how mean Charles was...........
b) Janet says that she is very hard up at the moment……….
c) Last year their business made a huge loss.............
d) I'd like to pay in £100 please................
e) That part of Spain always seems very cheap to me………….
f) Most people in the city live in great prosperity………………
g) The manager insisted that I paid by cheque. ………………..
h) Some people manage to spend most of their money. ……….
i) Jean was able to make only one sale during the morning...…..
j) The old painting I found in the loft turned out to be valuable.
Ex. 4 Complete each sentence with a word from the list. Use each word once only.
coin
guarantee
pension
rent
tip
credit card
loan
receipt
safe
wealt
a) The old couple had only a small.....................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) The food mixer has a twelve month......................
i) We keep all our money and valuables in this.....................in the floor.
j) The five pence...................is so small that everyone dislikes it.
| a) Who do I make the cheque out to? ....... 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) Your dog must have cost a lot of money........ g) Do we still owe the bank any money? ....... h) How much do you make a year? ....... i) Can we change money at the hotel to pay the bill? j) 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) Actually I got it for nothing. 8) I think they accept travellers cheques anyway. 9) I've got quite a good salary actually. 10) Don't worry, we're insured. |