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QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 25th June 2018 : Colour idioms

The missing words in these sentences are all COLOURS. Can you complete the gaps?

Then check the answers below.

1) If your bank account is in the _______, the bank will charge 
you overdraft fees.

2) ‘How often do you go to the opera?’
‘Oh, once in a _______ moon – it’s just too expensive!’

3) Wow, your garden is beautiful! You must have ________
fingers.

4) Try to be positive about the situation. Every cloud has a
________ lining!

5) Try not to upset the boss this morning – he’s in a really
________ mood!

6) His face was ________ with fear.

 

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QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 18th June 2018: Phrasal verbs with ‘on’

Do you know the missing verbs? Try without any help, and then choose from the list below if you get stuck! Remember you might need to change the verb form to fit the sentence, e.g. past simple.

1) The Rubik’s Cube puzzle really ________ ON in the 1970s.
(became popular)

2) I don’t think the teacher really likes Ivan – she always ______ ON him in class. (repeatedly criticise)

3) I have to leave the classroom for a minute, but please _______ ON with your work. (continue)

4) I’m not ready! _______ ON a moment! (wait)

5) My sister and I don’t really _______ ON – we argue a lot.
(have a good relationship)

6) The business was expanding, so they decided to ______ ON more staff. (employ)

7) Can you _______ ON the radio, please? I’d like some music.

8) If you’re sure you don’t have any questions, let’s ______ ON to the next point of discussion. (progress)
_________________________________________________

CHOOSE FROM: hold/hang take turn/switch catch
get move pick carry
________________________________________________

Check your answers below!

 

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QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 4th June 2018: ‘MONEY’ VOCABULARY

‘MONEY makes the world go round’, as we say in English….or is it ‘the root of all evil’? Whatever you think, it’s important to know some of the key words related to money and finance. Can you complete the words below?

1) My salary goes directly into my c_____t account every month.
2) Most people need a m______e from the bank to buy a house or flat.
3) Have you got any small c_____e for the coffee machine? I’ve only got a £5 note!
4) When you pay for something, the shop assistant gives you a r_____t.
5) We didn’t want a dessert, so we paid the b__l and went home.
6) At the bank, you speak to a c_____r if you want to take out money or have any questions.
7) These trousers were a b_____n – only £20! They normally cost £50!
8) My mum didn’t like the blouse I bought her, so I took it back to the shop to get a r____d.
9) Some shops and cinemas here give you a d______t if you are a student – usually 10% or 20% cheaper.
10) A salary is normally paid monthly, whereas a w__e is paid weekly.

When you have finished, check the answers below.