Spend it or save it

Vocabulary and Compound adjectives

A. Complete the sentences with the compound adjectives below:
one-sided far-fetched mass produce last-minute airtight hard-hitting
so-called self-made level-headed long-standing quick-witted
1. Her story about being chased away from school by wolves seems pretty
___________________________.
2. This seems to me to be a sensible and ___________________________________ attitude to
take.
3. They now ____________________________ cars to meet a wider market.
4. The _______________________________________millionaire was invited to the live show to
share a few of his tips.
5. If you want to avoid the ____________________________rush, get your application in today.
6. It’s been our ________________________________policy not to allow pets at the hotel.
7. Store the cookies in an__________________________________ tin.
8. It was one of his _______________________friends who supplied him with the drugs that
killed him.
9. He is lively and _________________________________despite his age.
10. The committee published a ___________________________________report on the bank's
management.
11. They blamed their defeat on the media's _____________________________reporting of the
election.

B. Choose the appropriate phrase:

1) It was an age of sound investment / conspicuous consumption–those who had money

liked to display it.
2) They have a little nest egg / must-have item tucked away somewhere for a rainy day.
3) A self-confessed scrimper / shopaholic, Diane loved looking for new clothes with her
two daughters.
4) Getting through money like water / Saving for a rainy day and paying off debts is now a
top priority for families.
5) Sean's a fast thinker, and he acts on impulse / impulsively.
6) Every time Henry gets paid, he seems to go on a spending spree/ set a budget.
7) The theatre is £500,000 owing / in the red.
8) If you want to economise, save /set a budget and stick to it.
9) She spends money like water / economises to create a luxurious home far beyond her
means.
10)The mobile phone is now a treat / must-have item for children.
 Spend it or save it
Vocabulary and Compound adjectives
A. Complete the sentences with the compound adjectives below:
one-sided far-fetched mass produce last-minute airtight hard-hitting
so-called self-made level-headed long-standing quick-witted
12. Her story about being chased away from school by wolves seems pretty
___________________________.
13. This seems to me to be a sensible and ___________________________________ attitude to
take.
14. They now ____________________________ cars to meet a wider market.
15. The _______________________________________millionaire was invited to the live show to
share a few of his tips.
16. If you want to avoid the ____________________________rush, get your application in today.
17. It’s been our ________________________________policy not to allow pets at the hotel.
18. Store the cookies in an__________________________________ tin.
19. It was one of his _______________________friends who supplied him with the drugs that
killed him.
20. He is lively and _________________________________despite his age.
21. The committee published a ___________________________________report on the bank's
management.
22. They blamed their defeat on the media's _____________________________reporting of the
election.

B. Choose the appropriate phrase:

11)It was an age of sound investment / conspicuous consumption–those who had money
liked to display it.
12)They have a little nest egg / must-have item tucked away somewhere for a rainy day.
13)A self-confessed scrimper / shopaholic, Diane loved looking for new clothes with her
two daughters.
14)Getting through money like water / Saving for a rainy day and paying off debts is now a
top priority for families.
15)Sean's a fast thinker, and he acts on impulse / impulsively.
16)Every time Henry gets paid, he seems to go on a spending spree/ set a budget.
17)The theatre is £500,000 owing / in the red.
18)If you want to economise, save /set a budget and stick to it.
19)She spends money like water / economises to create a luxurious home far beyond her
means.
20)The mobile phone is now a treat / must-have item for children.