Life5/12A The economy

The economy

How much do you remember?

Grammar

Complete the sentences with the correct adverbs. In some cases, more than one is possible.

Multiple Select

Let's _____ consider people's attitude towards money at its simplest level.

• just

• also

• even

• as well

• too

Multiple Select

People in these countries would have to work long hours, pay more taxes, and _____ accept lower wages.

• just

• also

• even

• as well

• too

Multiple Choice

You risk losing the money, but you _____ risk putting the borrower in a difficult situation.

• only

• just

• even

• also

• too

Multiple Choice

We need both types of person, but if _____ they lend and borrow responsibly.

• as well

• also

• too

• as well

• only

Multiple Choice

Of course, savers spend money _____, but _____ when they can afford it.

• as well, only

• also, only

• just, also

• as well, also

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the correct noun. Use the verbs in parentheses to help you.

Fill in the Blanks

To buy the car, I had to make a

of $90 a month for five years. (pay)

Fill in the Blanks

We need to cut back on our

because the cost of living has become so high. (spend)

Fill in the Blanks

They said that gold is a good

right now. (invest)

Fill in the Blanks

We took out a

from the bank to finance the purchase of our apartment. (lend)

Fill in the Blanks

If you can't afford college tuition, then the government gives you a

. (give)

Fill in the Blanks

We wanted to increase our

so that we could build an extension to our house. (borrow)

Fill in the Blanks

The public

of the US are counted in trillions of dollars rather than billions. (debt)

Fill in the Blanks

Public sector workers are protesting because their

have been frozen for the last two years. (earn)