Exercise 21

Underline the most suitable word in the sentences.

1. I’m bankrupt/broke. Can you lend me a fiver until the weekend?

2. My aunt keeps all her money in a cash dispenser/safe under her bed.

3. The president said that the economic/economical situation was very serious.

4. Wasn’t the pfenning a German coin/currency?

5. I didn’t bet/win any money at the races. I don’t believe in gambling.

6. He earned/wasted all his money betting on the horses. He died penniless.

7. Alan’s parents are very hard up/well-off, they’ve just bought him a new car.

Exercise 22

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentences and fill in the blanks where necessary.

According for on to into at out by with

1. Do you know the news? Helen has come …… a fortune.

2. She has always had a budget …… money.

3. Violetta drew …… all her savings from the bank to pay …… her trip to Thailand.

4. How many hryvnyas are there …… the US dollars …… to the exchange rate?

5. He usually has holidays out of season …… cheap rates.

6. They have put their car …… the market.

7. You have to pay interest …… the money you owe.

8. You can buy whatever you want …… this money.

9. We’ve made a downpayment …… a washing machine.

10. -May I pay …… Visa?

- I’m sorry we only take …… cash.

11. Where can I exchange my traveller’s cheques …… the money of your country?

— Speaking

Here are some English sayings about money. Discuss them with your partner.

‘Neither a borrower nor a lender be’ (from 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare)

Have you ever borrowed money from anyone? Who from? How much?

Have you ever lent money to anyone? Who to? How much?

Are you in debt at the moment? (i.e. Do you owe anyone any money?)

Does anyone owe you any money? Who? How much?

‘Look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves’

Do you save money? Are you saving anything at the moment?

Do you keep your money

a) in the bank?

b) in a safe?

c) in a money-box?

d) under the bed?

‘Live now - pay later’

Have you bought anything on hire purchase?

What? Did you pay a deposit? Do you think it's a good idea?

When you pay cash, do you ask for a discount? Do you usually get it?

‘A fool and his money are soon parted’

Do you spend more than you earn, or less than you earn?

Do you have a budget for your money?

Do you keep a record of your expenses?

Where do you keep your money?

a) in a purse

b) in a wallet

c) in a handbag

d) in a pocket

Have you ever had your pocket picked?

Is gambling legal or illegal in your country? Do people bet? What do they bet on?

a) cards e) boxing

b) horses f) national lottery

c) dogs g) something else

d) football