Starter unit Extra practice

Vocabulary 2(b)

Money and shopping

1 * Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 3 *** Complete the dialogue with the correct verbs.
afford be worth borrow lend save up waste
1 I can afford a sandwich because … .
A I haven’t got any money B I’ve got some money James Mum, can I (1) ………………… £55, please? I really want to buy some

2 I borrowed a pen from Jack because … . new trainers. I know they’re expensive, but they’ll (2) …………………

A I didn’t have one B I had one it because they’re good quality.

3 She had to save up for a bike because … . Mum I can’t (3) ………………… any new trainers this month. If you really

A she didn’t have enough money B she had enough money want them, you ought to get a part-time job and (4) …………………

4 I lent Naomi a ruler because … . the money yourself.

A I didn’t have one B she didn’t have one James Where’s Dad? I’m sure he’ll (5) ………………… me the money.
Mum No, he won’t! Anyway, you shouldn’t (6) ………………… money on
2 ** Rewrite the sentences replacing the underlined words with a verb in the
box. things you don’t need. You’ve already got three pairs of trainers!
be worth borrow lend save up waste
1 Can I use your bike for a limited period of time, please?
………………………………………………………………………………………
2 Don’t spend your money on things you don’t need!
………………………………………………………………………………………
3 How often do you give money to friends for a limited period of time?
………………………………………………………………………………………
4 In ten years’ time, the painting will have a value of around £1000.
………………………………………………………………………………………
5 I’m going to keep my money for a period of time so I can buy a laptop.
………………………………………………………………………………………

Spectrum 4 Student’s Book Starter unit

Starter unit Extra practice
Vocabulary 2(b)

Money and shopping

1 * Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 3 *** Complete the dialogue with the correct verbs.

1 I can afford a sandwich because … . afford be worth borrow lend save up waste

A I haven’t got any money B I’ve got some money James Mum, can I (1) borrow £55, please? I really want to buy some

2 I borrowed a pen from Jack because … . new trainers. I know they’re expensive, but they’ll (2) be worth

A I didn’t have one B I had one it because they’re good quality.

3 She had to save up for a bike because … . Mum I can’t (3) afford any new trainers this month. If you really

A she didn’t have enough money B she had enough money want them, you ought to get a part-time job and (4) save up

4 I lent Naomi a ruler because … . the money yourself.

A I didn’t have one B she didn’t have one James Where’s Dad? I’m sure he’ll (5) lend me the money.
Mum No, he won’t! Anyway, you shouldn’t (6) waste money on
2 ** Rewrite the sentences replacing the underlined words with a verb in the
box. things you don’t need. You’ve already got three pairs of trainers!
be worth borrow lend save up waste
1 Can I use your bike for a limited period of time, please?
Can I borrow your bike, please?
2 Don’t spend your money on things you don’t need!
Don’t waste your money!
3 How often do you give money to friends for a limited period of time?
How often do you lend money to friends?
4 In ten years’ time, the painting will have a value of around £1000.
In ten years’ time, the painting will be worth around £1000.
5 I’m going to keep my money for a period of time so I can buy a laptop.
I’m going to save up so I can buy a laptop.

Spectrum 4 Student’s Book Starter unit