Showing posts with label Money. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Money. Show all posts
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Top 10 - Highest priced paintings [pics]
I present you a list of the 10 highest priced paintings.10°- Portrait of Dr. Gachet (1890), Vincent Van GoghPrice / sold for: $82.5 million9°- Triptych (1976), Francis BaconPrice / sold for: $86.3 million8°- Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer II (1912), Gustav KlimtPrice / sold for: $87.9 million7° – Dora Maar au chat (1941), Pablo PicassoPrice / sold for: $95.2 million6° – Eight Elvises (
Monday, December 20, 2010
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Christmas and music
Vocabulary
1 Look at these words and expressions. They are all in the text below. Do we use them to talk about money or music?
pay, cheque, hits, airing, generates, revenue, release ,
profitable, money-spinners, digital downloads, playlists, tracks
2 Now, match each of the words to the correct definition.
a) very successful songs
b) produce/create
c) making money for a person or company
c) making money for a person or company
d) music made available to buy
e) one of several songs on a CD f) money paid for work
g) when a song is played on the radio
h) something that you copy onto your computer from the internet
i) a product or activity that produces a lot of money
j) the money that a company earns on a regular basis
k) all the music that people will listen to on a particular occasion
e) one of several songs on a CD f) money paid for work
g) when a song is played on the radio
h) something that you copy onto your computer from the internet
i) a product or activity that produces a lot of money
j) the money that a company earns on a regular basis
k) all the music that people will listen to on a particular occasion
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Whether you love Mariah Carey or loathe Jona Lewie, there is no escaping them at this time of year. The annual resurrection of songs from Christmas past is well underway – and for the artists who penned or performed those festive favourites decades ago, the pay cheques are waiting under the tree.
Of the 20 most-played Christmas songs during the past ten years, the most modern – Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" – dates from 1994. Most of the others in the list were hits in the Seventies and Eighties. They include Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
A single airing of a three-minute song on BBC Radio One generates about £37.50 for writers and £37.50 for performers, while commercial stations pay a percentage of their advertising revenue.
This means that even songs that failed to make an impact on their original release can prove highly profitable later. Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas" reached just number 53 in 1988. Yet, now seventh in the most-played list, it remains one of Rea's most reliable money-spinners.
The breadth of music choice permanently available through digital downloads also means that songs no longer have to be re-released as in years gone by to take a march up the charts. "All I Want For Christmas has charted in the top 20 in each of the past three Decembers, and has already reached number 22 this year.
Martin Talbot, the managing director of The Official Charts Company, said: "At this time of year people are putting together lots of Christmas party playlists and they want to make their own compilations of tracks at home. Five or ten years ago, you'd have to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it's more democratic. People can choose what they like."
Question 1 (2 points)
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) The youngest song in the top twenty list of Christmas songs is sung by Mariah Carey.
b) “Merry Xmas Everybody” and “ Do They Know It’s Christmas” were both sung by Slade.
c) Chris Rea’s song “Driving Home for Christmas” is more popular now than in 1988.
d) Some people buy old songs because they are going to meet friends and celebrate Christmas.
Question 2 (2 points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How do old songs continue to make money?
b) Why is it now easier to select the songs you want to listen to?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.
a) write (Paragraph 1)
b) wide choice (Paragraph 5)
c) the list of the highest selling records for one week (Paragraph 5)
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) Mariah Carey first sang “All I want for Christmas” in1994.
The song “All I want for Christmas” …………………………………… in 1994.
b) Martin Talbot said: “Five or ten years ago, you'd have to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it's more democratic. People can choose what they like."
According to Martin Talbot, five or …………………………………………….…..
c) A single airing of a three-minute song on BBC Radio One generates about £37.50 for writers and £37.50 for performers.
If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio one, both ...................................................
Question 5 (5 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
“Music is just one of many things which help us to celebrate.” What do you think?
Most played Christmas tunes
5 I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day (1973) Wizzard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r8UVR9DDBo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r8UVR9DDBo
7 Driving Home For Christmas (1988) Chris Rea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8&feature=fvsr
10 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (1966) Dean Martin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mSSPM3ies0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mSSPM3ies0
Key Vocabulary tasks
1
Money
Money
pay cheque, generates, percentage, revenue, profitable, money-spinners
Music
songs, hits, airing, release, digital downloads, playlists, compilations, tracks
2
a) hits b) generate c) profitable d) release e) tracks
f) pay cheque g) airing h) digital download i) money-spinner
j) revenue k) playlist
songs, hits, airing, release, digital downloads, playlists, compilations, tracks
2
a) hits b) generate c) profitable d) release e) tracks
f) pay cheque g) airing h) digital download i) money-spinner
j) revenue k) playlist
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Christmas and music
Vocabulary
1 Look at these words and expressions. They are all in the text below. Do we use them to talk about money or music?
pay, cheque, hits, airing, generates, revenue, release ,
profitable, money-spinners, digital downloads, playlists, tracks
2 Now, match each of the words to the correct definition.
a) very successful songs
b) produce/create
c) making money for a person or company
c) making money for a person or company
d) music made available to buy
e) one of several songs on a CD f) money paid for work
g) when a song is played on the radio
h) something that you copy onto your computer from the internet
i) a product or activity that produces a lot of money
j) the money that a company earns on a regular basis
k) all the music that people will listen to on a particular occasion
e) one of several songs on a CD f) money paid for work
g) when a song is played on the radio
h) something that you copy onto your computer from the internet
i) a product or activity that produces a lot of money
j) the money that a company earns on a regular basis
k) all the music that people will listen to on a particular occasion
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Whether you love Mariah Carey or loathe Jona Lewie, there is no escaping them at this time of year. The annual resurrection of songs from Christmas past is well underway – and for the artists who penned or performed those festive favourites decades ago, the pay cheques are waiting under the tree.
Of the 20 most-played Christmas songs during the past ten years, the most modern – Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" – dates from 1994. Most of the others in the list were hits in the Seventies and Eighties. They include Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
A single airing of a three-minute song on BBC Radio One generates about £37.50 for writers and £37.50 for performers, while commercial stations pay a percentage of their advertising revenue.
This means that even songs that failed to make an impact on their original release can prove highly profitable later. Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas" reached just number 53 in 1988. Yet, now seventh in the most-played list, it remains one of Rea's most reliable money-spinners.
The breadth of music choice permanently available through digital downloads also means that songs no longer have to be re-released as in years gone by to take a march up the charts. "All I Want For Christmas has charted in the top 20 in each of the past three Decembers, and has already reached number 22 this year.
Martin Talbot, the managing director of The Official Charts Company, said: "At this time of year people are putting together lots of Christmas party playlists and they want to make their own compilations of tracks at home. Five or ten years ago, you'd have to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it's more democratic. People can choose what they like."
Question 1 (2 points)
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) The youngest song in the top twenty list of Christmas songs is sung by Mariah Carey.
b) “Merry Xmas Everybody” and “ Do They Know It’s Christmas” were both sung by Slade.
c) Chris Rea’s song “Driving Home for Christmas” is more popular now than in 1988.
d) Some people buy old songs because they are going to meet friends and celebrate Christmas.
Question 2 (2 points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How do old songs continue to make money?
b) Why is it now easier to select the songs you want to listen to?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.
a) write (Paragraph 1)
b) wide choice (Paragraph 5)
c) the list of the highest selling records for one week (Paragraph 5)
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) Mariah Carey first sang “All I want for Christmas” in1994.
The song “All I want for Christmas” …………………………………… in 1994.
b) Martin Talbot said: “Five or ten years ago, you'd have to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it's more democratic. People can choose what they like."
According to Martin Talbot, five or …………………………………………….…..
c) A single airing of a three-minute song on BBC Radio One generates about £37.50 for writers and £37.50 for performers.
If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio one, both ...................................................
Question 5 (5 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
“Music is just one of many things which help us to celebrate.” What do you think?
Most played Christmas tunes
5 I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day (1973) Wizzard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r8UVR9DDBo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r8UVR9DDBo
7 Driving Home For Christmas (1988) Chris Rea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8&feature=fvsr
10 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (1966) Dean Martin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mSSPM3ies0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mSSPM3ies0
Key Vocabulary tasks
1
Money
Money
pay cheque, generates, percentage, revenue, profitable, money-spinners
Music
songs, hits, airing, release, digital downloads, playlists, compilations, tracks
2
a) hits b) generate c) profitable d) release e) tracks
f) pay cheque g) airing h) digital download i) money-spinner
j) revenue k) playlist
songs, hits, airing, release, digital downloads, playlists, compilations, tracks
2
a) hits b) generate c) profitable d) release e) tracks
f) pay cheque g) airing h) digital download i) money-spinner
j) revenue k) playlist
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Pocket money paying for good manners and help around home
Good manners cost nothing according to the old saying. However, the latest research from The Children’s Mutual has found that this is not strictly true, because 44 per cent of children are now financially rewarded for good behaviour.
The research reveals that, as well as good behaviour, parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
According to research, the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today. Parents are already giving an average of £2.85 a week to their child and with many parents expecting to increase this amount by £1 each year.
The research reveals that, as well as good behaviour, parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
According to research, the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today. Parents are already giving an average of £2.85 a week to their child and with many parents expecting to increase this amount by £1 each year.
However, despite the rise in pocket money, the research showed that parents are often unsure of how much to ‘pay’ their children and can feel pressurised to compete with how much other parents give. Nearly one in five said there was pressure to conform to a ‘market rate’ and 16 per cent said they feel they pay too much but ‘have to go with what everyone gets’.
The Children's Mutual has launched a new micro site which has been created to help parents teach their children about pocket money and saving. Parents can put a value against each chore to help their kids to learn the value of money. Children also have their own user-friendly guide which helps them to understand where money comes from, how to budget, keeping money safe, and ways of saving for the items they want.
Question 1 Indicate whether these sentences are true or false. Justify your answers with evidence from the text:
a) Walking the dog is the most common way to get money from parents.
b) Parents used to get further less pocket money than their children.
c) Parents feel confident about the money they give their children.
d) Some parents feel obliged to pay a minimum to their children.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What can children do to “earn” money?
b) What can parents and children learn about money?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) Housekeeping task (par.2)
b) To adjust (par.4)
c) To start (par. 5)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) Parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work.
An honest...
b) Children earn their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home.
If children...
c)Good manners cost nothing. However, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Although...
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
“Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with this saying?
a) Walking the dog is the most common way to get money from parents.
b) Parents used to get further less pocket money than their children.
c) Parents feel confident about the money they give their children.
d) Some parents feel obliged to pay a minimum to their children.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What can children do to “earn” money?
b) What can parents and children learn about money?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) Housekeeping task (par.2)
b) To adjust (par.4)
c) To start (par. 5)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) Parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work.
An honest...
b) Children earn their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home.
If children...
c)Good manners cost nothing. However, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Although...
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
“Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with this saying?
Pocket money paying for good manners and help around home
Good manners cost nothing according to the old saying. However, the latest research from The Children’s Mutual has found that this is not strictly true, because 44 per cent of children are now financially rewarded for good behaviour.
The research reveals that, as well as good behaviour, parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
According to research, the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today. Parents are already giving an average of £2.85 a week to their child and with many parents expecting to increase this amount by £1 each year.
The research reveals that, as well as good behaviour, parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
According to research, the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today. Parents are already giving an average of £2.85 a week to their child and with many parents expecting to increase this amount by £1 each year.
However, despite the rise in pocket money, the research showed that parents are often unsure of how much to ‘pay’ their children and can feel pressurised to compete with how much other parents give. Nearly one in five said there was pressure to conform to a ‘market rate’ and 16 per cent said they feel they pay too much but ‘have to go with what everyone gets’.
The Children's Mutual has launched a new micro site which has been created to help parents teach their children about pocket money and saving. Parents can put a value against each chore to help their kids to learn the value of money. Children also have their own user-friendly guide which helps them to understand where money comes from, how to budget, keeping money safe, and ways of saving for the items they want.
Question 1 Indicate whether these sentences are true or false. Justify your answers with evidence from the text:
a) Walking the dog is the most common way to get money from parents.
b) Parents used to get further less pocket money than their children.
c) Parents feel confident about the money they give their children.
d) Some parents feel obliged to pay a minimum to their children.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What can children do to “earn” money?
b) What can parents and children learn about money?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) Housekeeping task (par.2)
b) To adjust (par.4)
c) To start (par. 5)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) Parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work.
An honest...
b) Children earn their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home.
If children...
c)Good manners cost nothing. However, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Although...
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
“Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with this saying?
a) Walking the dog is the most common way to get money from parents.
b) Parents used to get further less pocket money than their children.
c) Parents feel confident about the money they give their children.
d) Some parents feel obliged to pay a minimum to their children.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What can children do to “earn” money?
b) What can parents and children learn about money?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) Housekeeping task (par.2)
b) To adjust (par.4)
c) To start (par. 5)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) Parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work.
An honest...
b) Children earn their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home.
If children...
c)Good manners cost nothing. However, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Although...
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
“Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with this saying?
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Gadget: Waterproof Wallet
Do you want keep your money safe from water?So use this waterproof wallet.Waterproof Wallet - Picture:Source: Dosh.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Money Nail Art [Pic]
American money covering nails using glue and a clear topcoat.Picture - Money nail art:Source: Link.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Money & Banking
Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right
1. savings a. money you borrow and pay back later
2. loan b. when you spend more money than you have in an account
3. mortgage c. money you don’t spend but keep in the bank for later
4. overdraft d. a record of where your money is in a bank
5. interest e. to put money into your bank
6. withdraw f. a special arrangement to borrow money to buy a home
7. deposit g. to take money out of the bank
8. account h. a percentage you pay when you borrow money
1. savings a. money you borrow and pay back later
2. loan b. when you spend more money than you have in an account
3. mortgage c. money you don’t spend but keep in the bank for later
4. overdraft d. a record of where your money is in a bank
5. interest e. to put money into your bank
6. withdraw f. a special arrangement to borrow money to buy a home
7. deposit g. to take money out of the bank
8. account h. a percentage you pay when you borrow money
Money & Banking
Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right
1. savings a. money you borrow and pay back later
2. loan b. when you spend more money than you have in an account
3. mortgage c. money you don’t spend but keep in the bank for later
4. overdraft d. a record of where your money is in a bank
5. interest e. to put money into your bank
6. withdraw f. a special arrangement to borrow money to buy a home
7. deposit g. to take money out of the bank
8. account h. a percentage you pay when you borrow money
1. savings a. money you borrow and pay back later
2. loan b. when you spend more money than you have in an account
3. mortgage c. money you don’t spend but keep in the bank for later
4. overdraft d. a record of where your money is in a bank
5. interest e. to put money into your bank
6. withdraw f. a special arrangement to borrow money to buy a home
7. deposit g. to take money out of the bank
8. account h. a percentage you pay when you borrow money
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Cashback
It used to be that shopping was a fairly simple activity - you went to the supermarket, picked up what you needed, paid for it and left. But in recent years it's become a lot more complicated. Supermarkets in the UK now sell much more than food: you can get your insurance there, pay bills and a variety of other services. In many ways they've become a one-stop shop for lots of life's daily chores.
You can also get 'rewards' - join up and get a 'loyalty card' and every time you shop you'll get points and discounts. And just when you thought supermarkets couldn't offer anything else, they turned into mini-banks, offering you cash when you shop. Go into any UK supermarket, pay for your shopping, and you're more than likely to be asked if you want 'any cashback with that?'
This is only offered if you pay by debit card. Effectively, if you buy £30 worth of shopping, you can pay £50 with your debit card and the supermarket will give you your shopping plus, £20 in cash from the till.
Originally introduced by the supermarket giant Tesco, it eases busy shoppers' lives by cutting out an extra visit to the bank. Of course, they didn't just introduce this for the customer's benefit - shops also benefit by having less cash in-house, and by paying less in fees for taking this cash to their local bank.
In recent years the phrase 'cashback!' has also been observed as an exclamation of joy or satisfaction, as in 'It's three drinks for the price of two in the pub tonight. Cashback!'
Question 1 (2 Points)
Indicate whether the following questions are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) British supermarkets have always sold a wide variety of things.
b) You can pay for your telephone and electricity when you go to the supermarket.
c) Tesco is a small company.
d) Some people use the word ‘cashback ’ when they hear some good news.
Question 2 (2 Points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How does ‘ cashback ’ work?
b) How does a shop benefit if people use ‘cashback ‘?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions below.
a) jobs: paragraph 1
b) a reduction in price: paragraph 2
c) eliminate: paragraph 4
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) The shop gives customers points and discounts when they use ‘cashback ‘.
Customers
b) Tesco said “The system eases busy shoppers’ lives because they have to visit the bank less frequently..”
Tesco said that
c) People who own a loyalty card are given points and discounts.
If you
Question 5 (3 points)
Write a short essay (120-150words) about the following topic:
“You can buy anything 24/7”.
Self-Access Group.
You can also get 'rewards' - join up and get a 'loyalty card' and every time you shop you'll get points and discounts. And just when you thought supermarkets couldn't offer anything else, they turned into mini-banks, offering you cash when you shop. Go into any UK supermarket, pay for your shopping, and you're more than likely to be asked if you want 'any cashback with that?'
This is only offered if you pay by debit card. Effectively, if you buy £30 worth of shopping, you can pay £50 with your debit card and the supermarket will give you your shopping plus, £20 in cash from the till.
Originally introduced by the supermarket giant Tesco, it eases busy shoppers' lives by cutting out an extra visit to the bank. Of course, they didn't just introduce this for the customer's benefit - shops also benefit by having less cash in-house, and by paying less in fees for taking this cash to their local bank.
In recent years the phrase 'cashback!' has also been observed as an exclamation of joy or satisfaction, as in 'It's three drinks for the price of two in the pub tonight. Cashback!'
Question 1 (2 Points)
Indicate whether the following questions are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) British supermarkets have always sold a wide variety of things.
b) You can pay for your telephone and electricity when you go to the supermarket.
c) Tesco is a small company.
d) Some people use the word ‘cashback ’ when they hear some good news.
Question 2 (2 Points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How does ‘ cashback ’ work?
b) How does a shop benefit if people use ‘cashback ‘?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions below.
a) jobs: paragraph 1
b) a reduction in price: paragraph 2
c) eliminate: paragraph 4
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) The shop gives customers points and discounts when they use ‘cashback ‘.
Customers
b) Tesco said “The system eases busy shoppers’ lives because they have to visit the bank less frequently..”
Tesco said that
c) People who own a loyalty card are given points and discounts.
If you
Question 5 (3 points)
Write a short essay (120-150words) about the following topic:
“You can buy anything 24/7”.
Self-Access Group.
Cashback
It used to be that shopping was a fairly simple activity - you went to the supermarket, picked up what you needed, paid for it and left. But in recent years it's become a lot more complicated. Supermarkets in the UK now sell much more than food: you can get your insurance there, pay bills and a variety of other services. In many ways they've become a one-stop shop for lots of life's daily chores.
You can also get 'rewards' - join up and get a 'loyalty card' and every time you shop you'll get points and discounts. And just when you thought supermarkets couldn't offer anything else, they turned into mini-banks, offering you cash when you shop. Go into any UK supermarket, pay for your shopping, and you're more than likely to be asked if you want 'any cashback with that?'
This is only offered if you pay by debit card. Effectively, if you buy £30 worth of shopping, you can pay £50 with your debit card and the supermarket will give you your shopping plus, £20 in cash from the till.
Originally introduced by the supermarket giant Tesco, it eases busy shoppers' lives by cutting out an extra visit to the bank. Of course, they didn't just introduce this for the customer's benefit - shops also benefit by having less cash in-house, and by paying less in fees for taking this cash to their local bank.
In recent years the phrase 'cashback!' has also been observed as an exclamation of joy or satisfaction, as in 'It's three drinks for the price of two in the pub tonight. Cashback!'
Question 1 (2 Points)
Indicate whether the following questions are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) British supermarkets have always sold a wide variety of things.
b) You can pay for your telephone and electricity when you go to the supermarket.
c) Tesco is a small company.
d) Some people use the word ‘cashback ’ when they hear some good news.
Question 2 (2 Points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How does ‘ cashback ’ work?
b) How does a shop benefit if people use ‘cashback ‘?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions below.
a) jobs: paragraph 1
b) a reduction in price: paragraph 2
c) eliminate: paragraph 4
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) The shop gives customers points and discounts when they use ‘cashback ‘.
Customers
b) Tesco said “The system eases busy shoppers’ lives because they have to visit the bank less frequently..”
Tesco said that
c) People who own a loyalty card are given points and discounts.
If you
Question 5 (3 points)
Write a short essay (120-150words) about the following topic:
“You can buy anything 24/7”.
Self-Access Group.
You can also get 'rewards' - join up and get a 'loyalty card' and every time you shop you'll get points and discounts. And just when you thought supermarkets couldn't offer anything else, they turned into mini-banks, offering you cash when you shop. Go into any UK supermarket, pay for your shopping, and you're more than likely to be asked if you want 'any cashback with that?'
This is only offered if you pay by debit card. Effectively, if you buy £30 worth of shopping, you can pay £50 with your debit card and the supermarket will give you your shopping plus, £20 in cash from the till.
Originally introduced by the supermarket giant Tesco, it eases busy shoppers' lives by cutting out an extra visit to the bank. Of course, they didn't just introduce this for the customer's benefit - shops also benefit by having less cash in-house, and by paying less in fees for taking this cash to their local bank.
In recent years the phrase 'cashback!' has also been observed as an exclamation of joy or satisfaction, as in 'It's three drinks for the price of two in the pub tonight. Cashback!'
Question 1 (2 Points)
Indicate whether the following questions are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) British supermarkets have always sold a wide variety of things.
b) You can pay for your telephone and electricity when you go to the supermarket.
c) Tesco is a small company.
d) Some people use the word ‘cashback ’ when they hear some good news.
Question 2 (2 Points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How does ‘ cashback ’ work?
b) How does a shop benefit if people use ‘cashback ‘?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions below.
a) jobs: paragraph 1
b) a reduction in price: paragraph 2
c) eliminate: paragraph 4
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) The shop gives customers points and discounts when they use ‘cashback ‘.
Customers
b) Tesco said “The system eases busy shoppers’ lives because they have to visit the bank less frequently..”
Tesco said that
c) People who own a loyalty card are given points and discounts.
If you
Question 5 (3 points)
Write a short essay (120-150words) about the following topic:
“You can buy anything 24/7”.
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