Vocabulary: Money p. 29

Match the English verbs to their Italian translation.

1 donare                                       ________
2 permettersi                              ________
3 pagare                                       ________
4 prelevare                                  ________
5 prendere in prestito              ________
6 guadagnare                             ________
7 sprecare                                   ________
8 prestare                                    ________
9 dovere / essere in debito     ________
10 far pagare                              ________
11 spendere                                ________
12 risparmiare                            ________

Choose the correct alternative.

1 A: Emma! How many clothes have you bought?! Didn't you ________ a fortune?
B: I didn't ________ much: there was a sale on at the department store.

2 A: How's your new job. Neil? Do you ________ good money?
B: It's hard work, but the salary is good. I think I'll be able to ________ a car soon.

3 A: Does the local sports club ________ a lot for a membership card?
B: About £40 a month. I'm not ________ my money, though. I'm feeling fitter already!

4 A: Helen, can you ________ me some money to get Mum a birthday present?
B: Sure but give it back as soon as you can. I'm ________ some money to ________ it to charity.

5 A: Hey Fen! What are you up to?
B: I'm going to the bank to ________ some money. You see, I ________ some from my brother and have to give it back now.

A: Sarah and Mike haven't seen each other in a while, so they decide to have a chat while they eat out and agree to share the cost of the meal.

B: Amy has just found a job. She's excited at the idea of earning money, and being able to put aside a small amount in case of emergencies.

C: John loves going out with his friends and is spending a little too much on concerts and new video games. Now, he can't even afford his bus pass to get to school!

D: My teacher always says that time is valuable, so staying focused and using it efficiently can help us achieve our goals.