Unit 3 Vocabulary
I need to __________ a pencil from my friend because I forgot mine at home.
Borrow
What were two reasons mentioned as to why people save money in banks?
1. Banks have guards and alarms to protect money
2. Your money can grow in a bank
I always keep my money in my __________ so I can carry it with me.
wallet
What do most countries believe is a symbol for good luck?
Four-leaf clovers
I __________ five dollars by helping my neighbor rake leaves in her yard.
earned
Why do banks protect money and still pay interest?
Banks take a person's deposit and lend it to other people
I have __________ books on my shelf that I haven’t read yet.
several
In Japan, what is a symbol for money and wealth?
Snakes
The __________ at the museum makes sure that no one touches the artwork or causes any damage.
Guard
What is the difference between a deposit and interest?
A deposit is the money a person puts in and interest is the money the bank pays for the deposit
Bright colors like red and yellow can __________ people’s attention.
attract
What Russian superstition suggests a person will become poor?
When they received an empty wallet as a gift
When I took out a __________ to buy a car, I agreed to pay it back over the next three years.
loan
What were three examples of reasons why people need loans from banks?
Purchasing houses, cars, or running a business
Your __________ can tell people a lot about your personality and how you treat others.
behavior
With what hands should a person receive and give money with according to Russian superstitions?
A person should give money with their right hand and receive money with their left
The bank gave me money, but I have to pay back more than I __________ because of the __________ on the loan.
borrowed. interest rate
Why do banks need deposits?
Banks need deposits so they can continue to make money by lending money
Her eyes burned because the light of the sun reflected against the __________.
mirror
Name three snake superstitions from japan?
1. Keeping snakeskin in your wallet will bring good luck
2. Seeing a white snake will make you lucky forever
3. Killing a snake will make you lose all of your money