Vocabulario en inglés: expresiones clave sobre compras, dinero y tareas diarias con ejercicios prácticos

Vocabulary

(1) A: Why won’t the bank lend him any more money? B: …debts

A: Do you really need another pair of jeans? B: …on sale.

A: When are you going to clean your room? B: …nagging.

A: What are all these things on the floor? B: …belongings.

A: What happened to the Italian restaurant on the corner? B: …went out of business.

A: Do you think I can take this car radio back to the shop? B: …receipt.

(2) Palabras en contexto

• Boyle’s first appearance,
• Their marriage,
• The thief only stole about $10… lost for us,
• The only way to make sure… publicity,
• Thank you… helpful,
• Tim thought he would lose his job… promotion,
• My tooth hurts… sensitive.
• Many music students… performance.

(3) Frases de uso

1. The head teacher’s office is out of bounds for us.
2. The dress price is more than I can afford.
3. Will you give me a refund?
4. We think that the tickets for Madonna’s concert are overpriced.
5. Why don’t you check the price tag?

(4) Georgina Briers

Georgina Briers is a typical British shopper. Shopping has always been her favourite pastime. She would buy every bargain she saw, wear it once and then get rid of it.

Together, they worked in an Indian sweatshop. She could hardly afford anything. She was miserable. They told her to make an effort.

(5) Verbos y expresiones

1. Don’t settle for less.
2. My sisters and I inherited it.
3. I didn’t like my birthday, but I faked it.
4. Excuse me, but I have overheard your conversation.
5. Mum nodded.
6. The suspect tried to flee.
7. We arrived late, so we only got to see the end.
8. After working, I need to take a break.

(6) Collocations: make, do, pay

1. He paid me a compliment and told me he liked my new hairstyle.
2. You’re making a mistake. You shouldn’t.
3. Make a decision quickly.
4. There’s no food. Let’s do the shopping.
5. Pay attention! I’m not going.
6. There’s no time to make a phone call.
7. My grandfather used to make a living as a farmer.

(7) Lavado ecológico

People are always looking for environmentally friendly ways to wash their clothes. Some detergents are harmful to the skin; it also destroys the germs and other damage. You can also cut down on the water, which reduces the water amount.