1 a He’s abroad. Page 45 b He had an accident. c He’s a young actor. Vocabulary 2 a She was looking for me. 1 1 afford, split the cost b You have the same eyes. 2 borrow, pay them back 3 a I’m nervous about it. 3 expenses, short of b It’s for raising money for the poor. 4 salary, savings account 4 a It’s not my fault. 5 lent, owe b Take some responsibility. 6 pocket money, note 5 a You didn’t hurt my feelings. b You were right to go first. 2 Possible answers: 1 I made a profit. Page 44 2 I always wait for a discount. Check Your Progress 3 I’m on a budget. 4 It only accepts cash. 1 1 doesn’t treat me well 5 I’m going to purchase them. 2 must stand still 3 is the length of this river 3 1 That dress suits Anna. 4 got any income 2 There’s an extra fee for their services. 5 is user-friendly 3 There’s a long queue. 6 accepted their dinner invitation 4 I was charged £20 for this shirt. 7 share this car 5 Lisa requests my help / that I help her. 6 We made the best of the situation. 2 1 pavement 6 isolation 2 express their feelings 7 talking something over 4 Possible answers: 3 delighted 8 support 1 he’s new here 4 tears 9 attempt 2 they couldn’t afford to buy one 5 living through 3 you spend all your money on clothes 4 hanging pictures 3 1 heard 7 can cause 5 the floor 2 will be working 8 broke up 3 will give 9 had been studying 5 1 discount 7 requested 4 were 10 believes 2 cash 8 expenses 5 who / that 11 should discuss 3 salary 9 afforded 6 had been considering 4 short of 10 suit 5 make the best of it 4 1 I f people hadn’t complained about the food, the 6 odd jobs new Chinese restaurant wouldn’t have closed. / The new Chinese restaurant wouldn't have closed Page 46 if people hadn't complained about the food 2 They should have called us, but they didn’t. Grammar 3 M r Brown, whose son has gone missing, is going 1 1 was given through a very difficult time. 2 will be paid 4 D ylan and I have been playing tennis together for 3 has been closed two months. 4 hasn’t been confirmed 5 S ebastian won’t propose to Alicia until he buys the engagement ring. 5 must be done 6 You don’t have to tell me all the details. 6 was being painted 7 I ’ve been living in London, where I met my 7 had been cancelled girlfriend, for five years. 8 can be collected 9 mustn’t be eaten