1.Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
If something costs €10 less than usual, it has €10 off.
If you don’t have enough money to buy something, then you can’t afford it.
If you ask to pay less than the normal price, you are asking for a discount.
If the normal price is €60 and the shop sells it for €50, then it has been reduced by €10.
The time when shops sell goods more cheaply than normal is called the sales.
If you buy something which is a good price for the product, you can say it’s a bargain.
If you pay with €50 for something that costs €30, you should get €20 back.
When you have paid, the shop assistant should give you a receipt.
If you want your money back on a product, you can ask for a refund.
2. Complete the questions .
Do you keep the receipt when you’ve bought something?
When you go shopping, do you always look for a bargain?
If you saw a product in a shop that had a scratch on it, would you ask the shop assistant to take money off?
Do you always check your change when you pay?
Do you often wait and buy things in the sales? If so, what things?
4.Cover the text. Answer the questions.
How did Maria become wealthy?
She won the lottery.
How much was her new house worth?
€2,000,000
What was her jewellery valued at?
€250,000
How long did she own her new house?
Six months
Why was the house a waste of money?
Because she had to sell it for much less than she paid.
How much does she owe the bank?
Over €5,000
Does she have any other debts?
Yes, credit card debts as well.
5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in capitals.
My boss is very wealthy. (WEALTHY)
It’s a very huge large house. (HUGE)
The house is worth £2,000,000. (VALUE)
Rain hasn’t got any money; he’s completely broke. (BROKE)
The flat doesn’t own belong to me. (OWN)
Her shoes were very expensive; they cost a fortune. (FORTUNE)
Gisela has debts of €5,000. (OWE)
6. Complete the sentences.
The watch went wrong after two months; it was a waste of money.
My uncle won a huge amount of money, so he’s very well off now.
I haven’t got any money; I’m completely broke.
It’s a nice flat, but it isn’t worth half a million euros.
At this job’s anniversary celebration, there are about 2,500 students.
He’s got a day job and an evening job, so he has a good income.
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