Money / Conflicting Vocab
Inversion
Essay Type
Grammar
Idioms
100
Guess the definition 'the value of the money of one country compared to the money of another country'
exchange rate
100
Change the following sentence using inversion:
I have never before been asked to accept a bribe.
Never before have I been asked to accept a bribe.
100
The government's investment in arts, music and theatre is a waste of money. Governments should invest these funds in public services instead.
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Opinion essay
100
Convert into passive voice:
There was a removal of all the trees in the estate.
All the trees in the estate were removed.
100
When money, work, or time has been lost or wasted.
Money Idiom: down the drain
200
Guess the definition 'to take money out of a bank account'
to withdraw
200
Change the following sentence using inversion:
If the film had been released in the summer, it would not have been so successful.
Had the film been released in the summer, it would not have been successful.
200
A lot of people have become dependent on technology as it plays a big role in our daily lives.
Describe the positive and negative impacts of technology on our lives.
Advantages and disadvantages
200
A harbor ( to construct) at the edge of the river in 2019
A harbor was constructed at the edge of the river in 2019
200
When somebody does not have as much money as they used to have, and so they cannot buy the things they would like to buy.
Money Idiom: feel the pinch
300
Guess the definition 'to remove a dangerous substance from somewhere'
decontamination
300
Change the following sentence using inversion:
It was a day that we will all remember forever. - such
Such was a day that we will all remember forever.
300
For a long time art has been considered an essential part of all cultures in the world. However, nowadays people’s values have changed, and we tend to consider science, technology and business more important than arts.
Why is this happening?
What can be done to draw people’s attention to art?
Cause and solution
300
The old buildings (to renovate) this year.
If the second map refers to the present time, what tense can you use to show the result at present
The old buildings have been renovated this year.
300
The commonly accepted practice that those who produce pollution should bear the costs of managing it to prevent damage to human health or the environment.
Environmental issues idiomatic expression: The ‘polluter pays’ principle
400
Guess the definition 'using little electricity, gas, etc.'
energy-efficient
400
Change the following sentence using inversion:
If they buy expensive clothes, they will spend all the money.
Should they buy expensive clothes, they will spend all the money.
400
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games.
What are the negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects?
Problem and solution
400
The factory in the city centre (to relocate) to the north of the city by 2010.
The factory in the city centre had been relocated to the north of the city by 2010.
400
When you cannot expect to get things for nothing.
Money Idiom: there’s no such thing as a free lunch or there is no free lunch