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> UNIT 6 MORE PRACTICE

VOCABULARY
(Bloque 3 Comprensión escrita: 1. Comprender instrucciones; 5. Comprender el sentido general en noticias y artículos
periodísticos)

1 Complete the sentences with the phrases below.

go out of business | make ends meet | shop around | splash out on | worth it

1 We never have enough money. We can’t seem to ............................................................ .

2 It looks more expensive than it should be. It isn’t ............................................................ to pay so much.
3 You should ............................................................ for a lower price.
4 I’m going to ............................................................ a new phone.
5 It’s my favourite shop. I hope it doesn’t ............................................................ .

2 Choose the correct continuation to show you understand the expressions in bold.
1 We started with drinks, which were on the house.
a There was a lovely view from the restaurant’s roof.
b The restaurant gives everyone one free beverage.
2 He’s been living way beyond his means.
a He’s been spending so much money.
b He never dreamt he’d be so successful.
3 I’m not going to foot the bill.
I’ll pay with cash.
a
b The company is paying.
4 I’m about to go on a shopping spree.
I need a lot of things for my new flat.
a
b I’ve decided to buy as little as possible.
5 All of these televisions cost an arm and a leg.
a Have you got any cheaper ones?
b Why are they so inexpensive?

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use gerunds or infinitives.
1 I don’t see myself ........................................... (do) more work.
2 On our way to lunch, we stopped ........................................... (look) at a flat that was for sale.
3 Since he started his job, he’s stopped ........................................... (borrow) money from friends.
4 They’ve finally decided ........................................... (buy) a new oven.
5 We should really consider ........................................... (plan) a cheaper holiday.
6 ........................................... (rent) a car for a week is expensive.
7 He’s looking forward to ........................................... (stay) in Italy.
8 She tries to avoid ........................................... (use) her credit card.
9 I can’t afford ........................................... (eat) out.
10 Why are you so keen on ........................................... (try) this?

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4 Complete the sentences with a suitable word or expression below.

split the cost | charged | expenses | go broke | note | make the best of it
pay you back | savings account | suits | budget

1 I have got money in my ............................................................ .

2 I haven’t got any change, only a £10 ............................................................ .
3 My sister and I ............................................................ of a new printer.
4 I can’t afford it. I’m trying to keep to my ............................................................ .
5 Terrible business decisions can cause a person to ............................................................ .
6 When they travel for work, the company pays all the ............................................................ .
7 I don’t like this either, but we’ll just have to ............................................................ .
8 I’ll be happy to meet whenever it ............................................................ you.
9 I think they ............................................................ us too much.
10 Can you lend me a few pounds? I’ll ............................................................ tomorrow.

5 Complete the text with the words below. There are more words than you need.
stuff | charge | cash | odd jobs | pocket money | fee | request | salary

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We have all heard of the difference in ............................................ between women and men, but did you know
the difference begins in childhood? According to a new report, boys in the UK receive 20% more
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............................................ than girls do, probably because they simply ............................................ more. While boys get
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an average of £10.70 per week as pocket money or payment for ............................................ around the home,
girls receive an average of only £8.50.

As children get older, the gap between the figures increases, reaching 30% at age 16. Not only do girls
receive less money, but they also have less financial independence, and are more dependent on others to
buy 5 ............................................ for them. Giving children financial autonomy from an early age is important for
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their development, but while boys are more likely to be given regular amounts of ............................................ ,
the research says the parents of girls are more likely to hold on to their daughters’ money and hand it
over when it is required.

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> UNIT 6 MORE PRACTICE
GRAMMAR
(Bloque 3 Comprensión escrita: 1. Comprender instrucciones; Bloque 4 Producción escrita: 4. Escribir notas, anuncios,
mensajes y comentarios)

1 Choose the correct answer.

1 That restaurant is amazing! The food will be / is / is being prepared by a world-class chef.
2 I promise – the money I owe will pay / is paid / will be paid back next Monday.
3 This antique desk made / had been made / was made in the late 18th century.
4 Remember, we still owe / still owed / are still owed money by Larry.
5 Can money lend / be lent / loan to teens by the bank without a parent’s signature?
6 My phone rang while I was being interviewed / interviewed / am being interviewed.
7 How much is the dentist going to charge / charged / going to be charged for cleaning my teeth?

2 Complete the sentences so they logically follow each first sentence. Use the verbs below and a suitable
passive tense.
take | interview | clean | steal | establish | can do | should complete

1 We couldn’t swim earlier. The pool ............................................................................. .

2 It’s an old family-owned company. It ............................................................................. in 1820.
3 Ryan is very nervous. He ............................................................................. tomorrow.
4 Nancy was crying when I ran into her. Her wallet .............................................. just .............................................. .
5 Sorry, but you’ll have to stand. All the seats ............................................................................. .
6 I never have to go to my bank. Everything ............................................................................. online.
7 Those are important forms. They ............................................................................. carefully.

3 Rewrite the sentences in the passive. Omit the agent when possible.
1 They should have paid you back sooner.
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2 Did he write that book?

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3 The company employs thousands of people.

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4 They’re not offering that finance course any more.

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5 We will donate the money to a charity.

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6 Someone gave him bad advice.

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4 Write passive sentences using the words below. Use a suitable tense in each sentence.
1 the money / already / spend / .
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2 that book / borrow / from the library / last month / .

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3 a taxi / just / order / .

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4 it / not do / yet / .
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5 the fee / charge / next week / .

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6 dinner / make / by the time / you / get home tonight / .

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7 the project / complete / before next Friday / ?

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8 it / can exchange / within two weeks / .

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5 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Use a suitable passive or active form.
1 You can find the money in the bottom drawer. (found)
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2 I had no idea that you were following me. (being)

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3 The door must be locked before you leave. (lock)

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4 His parents have never given him pocket money. (been)

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5 They’re going to postpone the meeting. (is)

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6 Nearly 500 people attended the event. (by)

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7 She always includes personal examples in her lectures. (included)

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8 The book is expected to be a bestseller. (they)

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