Active reading 2 1 2
1. Ken Hu is now a(n) in a company which in giving advice to private investors.
(1) (2)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Your answer code executive spouse prosperous asset mutual compatible intimate specialize savings
Correct answer code executive spouse prosperous asset mutual compatible intimate specialize savings
Your answer executive specializes
Correct answer executive specializes
2. Although the programme was with my computer, the instructions were written in, so I was
unable to understand anything.
(1) (2)
Your answer compatible code
Correct answer compatible code
3. It is obviously a(n) to a marriage if each has a sensible attitude towards money.
(1)
Your answer asset
Correct answer asset
(2)
spouse spouse
4. Let's try to create a more future by planning ahead and agreeing on goals.
(1) (2)
Your answer prosperous mutual
Correct answer prosperous mutual
5. We are friends, but I don't know how many they have in the bank.
(1) (2)
Your answer intimate savings
Correct answer intimate savings
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language use 1
1. to take people somewhere by bus
Your answer bus
Correct answer bus
2. to write a text message to someone
Your answer text
Correct answer text
3. to go to parties and have fun eating, drinking, dancing etc
Your answer party
Correct answer party
4. to convert a cheque into cash
Your answer cash
Correct answer cash
5. to pass something into someone's hands
Your answer hand
Correct answer hand
6. to give someone something as a gift
Your answer gift
Correct answer gift
7. to put money into the bank
Your answer bank
Correct answer bank
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1. I'm afraid I can't this for you, it hasn't been signed.
Your answer cash
Correct answer cash
2. Did you expect them to you the computer instead of getting you to pay for it?
Your answer gift
Correct answer gift
3. After the match they us all home.
Your answer bussed
Correct answer bussed
4. I will you as soon as I get to the station.
Your answer text
Correct answer text
5. She me a copy of the report before the start of the meeting.
Your answer handed
Correct answer handed
6. I advise you to all that money lying on your desk.
Your answer bank
Correct answer bank
7. I'm exhausted. I've spent the whole of this week and having a good time.
Your answer partying
Correct answer partying
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3 Rewrite the sentences using prone / liable / subject + to.
1. The train is often delayed on Sunday evenings. Suggested answer:
The train is liable to delay on Sunday evenings. / The train is subject to delays on Sunday evenings. 2. Zak is a child who often has accidents. Suggested answer:
Zak is a child who is prone to accidents. / Zak is a child who is liable to have accidents. 3. She frequently gets headaches. Suggested answer: She is prone to headaches.
4. The loan requires a check on your financial situation. Suggested answer:
The loan is subject to a check on your financial situation. 5. Joe is a person who often arrives late. Suggested answer: Joe is liable to arrive late.
6. She may well break the rules in order to get what she wants. Suggested answer:
She is liable to break the rules in order to get what she wants.
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We may get to a situation where rising taxes make it hard to be profitable. This is the point where I disagree.
My internship was an interesting experience where I learnt how to deal with customers. This is the point in the year where they usually give everyone a bonus. Many people are now in a situation where they cannot pay their debts. I work in an office where everyone feels at home.
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1. We were pushed out of the market by the.
(1) (2)
Your answer tough competition.
Correct answer tough competition
2. All he really wants is a to provide him with a regular income.
(1) (2)
Your answer steady job
Correct answer steady job
3. You made a when you left that company.
(1) (2)
Your answer smart decision
Correct answer smart
decision / move
4. He's been having a rather lately, since he lost his job.
(1) (2)
Your answer tough time
Correct answer tough time
5. We use throughout the building. Everything is controlled by a central computer.
Your answer
Correct answer