Practical Vocabulary

At the bank

100

This must be paid on any credit card bill or loan, a percent of money added onto any amount taken out. 

What is interest?

200

The two most common types of banking account, one used regularly, the other used to amass wealth. 

What are checking and savings accounts?

300

The person who assists clients at the bank, helping to deposit checks and other useful things.

What is a teller.

400

The opposite of depositing money is to _______ it. 

What is to withdraw

500

Both the British and American terms for a Bankomat (2 responses necessary)

What are an ATM and a cash machine

At the airport

100

All laptops and _______ over 100ml must be removed from luggage before entering the scanner. 

Fluids / Liquids

200

Have you found a __________ yet? My phone is on 10% and I have an adapter with me, I just need somewhere to use it. 

Charging port

300

Make sure you don't take any organic matter with you into Australia or NZ, their ________ officers are very strict at the border. 

customs

400

This plane is equipped with 6 ______________ for use in the unlikely event of a crash. 2 in the front, and 4 in the rear. 

Emergency exits

500

Hello Sir/Madam, would you like to purchase a __________ to be stowed under the plane or are you just bringing a ___________.

Checked bag / Carry on

At a police stop

100

I need to see some license and __________ (proof that you are the rightful owner or renter of the vehicle)

Registration

200

The legal drinking age in the United States is ___ --therefore the limit for _______ (Minderjaehrige) is 0 promille

21 / minors

300

If a police officer smells alcohol, they will typically perform a ___________ test. 

Brethalyzer 

400

How should the question: do you know why I stopped you back there? be answered

I'm sorry I don't/ have no idea

500

Often necessary documents in a car rental are kept in a _________, a storage area in front of the passenger seat. 

glove box

At the phone repair shop

100

Would you like to include a new _______________ to be placed on your phone after repairs. It reduces the likelihood that the screen will crack again. 

Screen protector / Case

200

To access mobile data records or roaming information, you need to go to the _________ app, typically signified by a gear. 

Settings

300

Is your phone _________? In that case you can file a claim to get your money back on all repairs

Insured

400

What is your current mobile _______? The largest 3 in America are T-Moblile, AT&T, and Verizon

carrier

500

Did you know that some phone companies charge _______________? A fine for ending your contract early in order to switch companies. Abbreviation ETF

Early Termination Fees