MONEY
TEST. VARIANT 1
Match the words and expressions with their opposites
1. greedy
2. to earn
3. to borrow
4. to make ends meet
5. to spend money wisely
a. to lend
b. to waste money
c. generous
d. to spend
e. to have a lot of money
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition
1. There are a lot of ways how to cut down ______ your expenses.
2. He was _____ debt after taking a loan for a new car.
3. Will you pay ______ cash?
4. Buying this faulty car is like pouring money ______ the drain.
5. I am short _____ money, so I can’t afford to buy a new phone.
Choose the correct word
1. After losing his job, he had to tighten his belt / make ends meet and cut down on all unnecessary spending.
2. She decided to swap / afford her old books with a friend instead of buying new ones.
3. His weekly earn / earnings from the part-time job are quite good for a student.
4. It was a real bargain / consume; I got this jacket for half its original price!
5. The concert tickets cost a fortune / make a fortune, so we decided not to go.
Put the verbs in the correct form. Use the Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous
1. I ___________ (always / want) to make a fortune, but I know it's not easy.
2. They ___________(argue) about money matters all morning, and they still can't agree.
3. We _____________ (plan) this charity event since January, and it's finally happening next week.
4. She ______________ (already / spend) all her pocket money on comics.
5. Look at your piggy bank! It __________ (collect) dust for months. You should clean it.
Translate the sentences
1. Мой брат копит на новый игровой компьютер уже несколько месяцев.
2. Не могли бы вы одолжить мне немного денег до завтра? Я вам верну.
3. Многие люди мечтают разбогатеть, выиграв в лотерею.
4. Я не хочу пускать деньги на ветер.
5. Перед поездкой за границу проверьте обменный курс валюты.
MONEY
TEST. VARIANT 2
Match the words and expressions with their opposites
1. to decrease
2. to possess
3. rich
4. to be a bargain
5. to tighten your belt
a. to cost a fortune
b. to spend more money
c. to give away
d. to increase
e. to be as poor as a church mouse
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition
1. I never borrow money ______ my friends.
2. He was _____ debt after taking a loan for a new car.
3. Our society relies too much _____ the money.
4. I find it hard to save _____ for expensive purchases.
5. Will you pay ______ credit card?
Choose the correct word
1. The company started a foundation / fund to support young scientists.
2. He couldn't afford / consume the new smartphone, so he started looking for a cheaper model.
3. It was a real bargain / consume; I got this jacket for half its original price!
4. She showed great generous / generosity by donating her entire bonus to the animal shelter.
5. The exchange rate / currency between the Br and the euro is very favorable for tourists right now.
Put the verbs in the correct form. Use the Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous
1. I ____________(save up) for a new bike for six months, and I finally have enough money!
2. They ____________ (discuss) their budget for the future all evening.
3. I see you _______________ (just / wash) the car! It looks great.
4. I ___________ (never / owe) such a large sum of money to anyone.
5. He __________ (not save) enough money to buy the new game yet.
Translate the sentences
1. Я предпочитаю расплачиваться наличными, а не кредитной картой.
2. Она в долгах из-за того, что взяла большой кредит в банке.
3. Нам нужно сократить наши расходы.
4. Я не могу позволить себе эту поездку, она стоит целое состояние.
5. Мне пришлось затянуть пояс, чтобы накопить на подарок маме.