Developing vocabulary and listening
Collocations with money 1
47 Listen again. Choose the conversation
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in which somebody … a thinks that material objects don’t reflect success? b wishes they had done the same as their friend? c changes their mind about what they want to buy? d thinks their friend is a bit selfish? e had good advice from a parent? f spent too much money this month? g could borrow money from a family member? h recommends getting a job?
Choose the correct alternative. 1 We donated/raised all the money we’d made to a wildlife charity. 2 If he borrows/lends your money, make sure you get it back. 3 He got the least expensive tablet he could find to save/waste money. 4 I’d like to win/earn a lot of money as an economist when I leave university. 5 No one borrows/lends money to her anymore after she spent it all on clothes. 6 It’s a good idea to open a savings/makings account when you’re young. form of the verbs in the box. cost • d onate • lend • m ake • o we • raise • save • s pend • w aste • win 1 Sheila still her brother a hundred pounds after she his money on clothes. 2 All the money we from the charity marathon is being to a help centre for the homeless. 3 Try to money! Every time you switch a light on it us money. 4 She millions in the lottery, but she it on silly things! 5 If you me some money for a week, I’ll sell these products and you lots more! Complete the sentences with the correct 47 Listen to the four conversations. Which conversation is about somebody who … a prefers life experiences over material possessions? b allows social media to influence their shopping habits? c thinks their monthly allowance should be bigger? d saves as much money as they can each month?
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Critical thinkers 5 According to the text, what do the teenagers say they do with most of their money?
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Choose four options. 1 Put it in the bank. 2 Spend it on entertainment. 3 Buy clothes in the sales. 4 Travel.
5 Buy designer brands. 6 Buy electronic gadgets. 7 Buy a car or a house.
Vocabulary extension
6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these money idioms. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary. be in the red • build a nest egg •
cost a bomb • fat cat • get your money’s worth • have money to burn • n ot break the bank • spend money like water 1 I’d buy one of those laptops, but I can’t afford it. They . 2 My trainers were expensive, but I’ve worn them for two years. I think I’ve really with that purchase. 3 It doesn’t seem fair that those earn as much in a month as I do in a year! 4 This restaurant’s too expensive. Let’s find another one that . 5 She never stops spending. It’s like she . 6 I . I owe the bank so much money it will take forever to pay it back. 7 He’s really careless and he . 8 I put a little money away every month as a way of .
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