Money Vocabulary
If you have no money, you are …?
Hard up / Skint / Broke
A project designed to help others without making profit is …?
Non-profit-making
Something so valuable it cannot be bought is …?
Priceless
Complete: “Steve’s business ___ bankrupt last year.”
Went
Cross out the impossible option: “Can you lend me £20? I’m really ___ at the moment.”
Loaded
Money paid to a waiter for service is called?
Tip
Someone who takes risks to start a business is …?
Entrepreneurial
Money spent on something that has no value is …?
Worthless
Complete: “The company ___ favourable publicity since the launch.”
Has received
Cross out the impossible option: “Despite the global recession, some countries have experienced ___.”
High unemployment / an increase in GDP → correct answer: economic expansion
Payment made to an ex-spouse after divorce?
Alimony / Maintenance
A new, creative idea or method is called …?
Innovative
If something is valuable enough to make effort, it is …?
Worthwhile
Complete: “We ___ pledge money to the charity next week.”
Will / are going to
What kind of project is partly self-funded and involves everyone contributing ideas?
Collaborative project
A formal promise to donate money is called?
To pledge money
When a business begins very successfully, it is said to …?
Get off to a flying start
Before asking someone for help, you need to prove your …?
Worth
Complete: “She ___ running a self-funded project for six months.”
Has been / is
If a quirky design is unusual but interesting, which word applies?
Quirky
A person who spends money in an unnecessarily showy way is …?
Flashy
Working together with others to achieve a goal is …?
Collaborative
“Visiting the outback is amazing!” – This experience is …?
A worthwhile experience
Identify the tense: “They are testing their skills by competing to see who can make the most money.”
Present continuous
Complete the dialogue:
• A: “Brisa’s new business seems to be doing very well.”
• B: “Yes, it’s really ___ start.”
Got off to a flying start