BUSINESS & FINANCE
What is a thrift shop?
a store where people buy and sell second-hand goods
In many Asian countries, what do people commonly use instead of a fork?
Chopsticks
To deal successfully with a difficult situation or person.
cope with
Frozen water on land is called...
a glacier
A dark time of the day and historical warrior
NIGHT / KNIGHT
What is an entrepreneur?
A businessperson
True or False?
A hamburger is made from ham
The word 'hamburger' comes from the city of Hamburg, Germany
To postpone or delay something
put off
The river that flows through London.
the river Thames
You can eat it and use it in the casino
CHIPS
What does “tighten your belt” mean?
To reduce your spending
What is the main ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel, which is often eaten for lunch?
chickpeas
To succeed in avoiding a problem or danger.
get away with
The only country whose flag is not rectangular.
Nepal
A fruit and two items
PEAR / PAIR
What do white-collar workers do?
People who do office jobs (managers, accountants, lawyers)
What does Full English Breakfast consist of?
Eggs – Bacon – Sausages – Baked beans – Grilled tomatoes – Mushrooms – Toast bread – Potatoes
To put the phone down or stop talking on the phone
hang up
The world’s largest island.
Greenland
The main city and a sum of money
CAPITAL
What is a mortgage?
a type of loan people get from a bank to buy a house or property
What is Luncheon?
It means lunch, but it is more formal (used for special events or invitations)
To reject someone or something; to remove from consideration.
write off
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but still connected to a larger landmass
Read properly:
through - tough - hiccough - plough - dough
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