Vocabulary

An advertising agency is a business dedicated to creating, planning, and handling

advertising and sometimes other forms of promotion and marketing for its clients.

She keeps a large amount of money in the bank.

The museum attracts more than 300,000 visitors a year.

Environmental awareness is increasing all the time.

The robbers escaped with £54,000 in used banknotes.

This carpet was a real bargain. I bought it for only 5€!

You're probably thinking that my family is rolling in money and we can do that sort of
thing at the drop of a hat.

She switched on the fan to blow away the smoke.

The government has cut the budget for education.

Do you want to pay in cash or by credit card?

The cashier gave me the receipt when I paid.

You will then have 30 days to change your mind.

My bank charges me a maintenance fee every month. How much do you charge for
delivery?

My brother collects coins from different countries.

Don't be afraid to ask questions as they come to mind.

As for education, school curricula had been changed to convey a message of tolerance
and propagate a culture of dialogue and democracy.

I had no money on me, just some coppers in my pocket.

It is illegal to pay with counterfeit money.

I’m going to pay for the groceries by credit card.

The police missed the most important clues to solve the crime.
The design of the components ensures that the machine will work.

I received a discount because the product was damaged.

It is considered that selling babies should be explained as a way of making easy money,
and not because families are unable to feed their children.

The customer made an exchange because the dress was too big.

The police reported that the banknote was a fake.

All the information about the event is in the flyer.

I have been doing a lot of research on the Internet about acid-reflux, and even ordered a
free sample of a medication to try.

They are companies producing high added value goods or products, whose main
economic activity is based on their own technological knowledge.

The new equipment comes with a one-year guarantee.

What is the height of this building?

These costs are going to increase exponentially in the coming years.

This year there has been a pronounced increase in exports.

I must keep in mind the traffic to calculate the time of arrival.

A large part of the country is covered by forest.

Have your ever in your life had an anxiety attack, when you thought you might lose your
mind?

They live in luxury in a fabulous apartment in Paris. Luxury goods are quite expensive.

This farm makes the best jellies in the area.

He made up his mind to take vengeance.

Projects are needed, sure, but right now I don't have money to pay salaries and make the
state work.

I want the best car you’ve got. Money is no object.

I find things on sale, like a box of pencils for 5 cents.

The next step will be the creation of a pedestrian walkway which will be clearly separated
from the driveway.

This is significantly better than any other microwave oven in the same price range.

We don't need your money, we just want to make the world dance, forget about the price
tag. Quality has a price, but pollution could well have a much higher price tag in future.

Consumers are becoming more suspicious of advertising claims about products that they
buy.

The customer had many questions about his purchase.

I donated a large quantity of shoes to a charity.

The shop assistant gave me the receipt when I paid.

The company wants to reduce its production costs.

You can return the shirt and get a refund.

Buy cheaper and get the best deals to save up on each of your purchase.

They will shine like the sun in contrast to the darkness.

The shopkeepers in this street put up impressive shop displays at Christmastime.

You should never be afraid to speak your mind.

With this special offer, you can take home two TVs for the price of one.

Let's cook dinner at home. I don't want to spend money.

Our strategy is to do the opposite of what everyone else is doing.

Are you hungry? What could I tempt you with? Finding herself alone in the kitchen, Ana
was tempted to eat all the cookies.

We don't have all day, and time is money. Let's get a move on! Time is money!

Contracts offered by most carriers will provide you with a trial period of 14 days or more.

Only an expert can tell the real value of this watch.

The singer proved his worth during the concert. Some people are worth melting for (Olaf).
Complete the gaps with the words in the box. There are three extra words that you do not
need.

money luxury cash attract special offers

shopping shop displays price discounts bargains

credit card budget spend charge purchase

refund amount product online trial period

Shopping is a necessary part of life which very few people can avoid. Some people shop
for pleasure and spend a huge amount of money on expensive and useless things while
other people go shopping just to buy the necessary items in order to survive. The weekend
is usually a good time to go shopping because people have free time from work. But it is
a problem because shops are usually very crowded, especially on holidays like Christmas,
that time of the year when shopkeepers put up impressive shop displays in order to attract
people. Moreover, shops usually announce big discounts and special offers for their
clients.

On the other hand, some people go shopping more regularly than other people to browse
products in shops even when they do not have much money. This is known as window
shopping and allows people to plan ahead and save for the things they want to buy in the
future or wait for the items to drop in price. Some people spend a lot of time looking for
bargains while others do not think of the price and are happy to spend money. Some
people believe that the more expensive the item, the better the quality, but this is not
always true. It is sensible to buy items which are affordable, but some people use a credit
card or borrow money from the bank so that they can buy the items they really want rather
than wait for it.

Finally, there is another way to shop and its popularity is increasing every day. Shopping
online is often popular with people who have a busy lifestyle. People are able to order
their necessary and luxury items from the comfort of their own home, or even on the
move. The items you want to buy are often cheaper than in shops on the high street and
delivery is usually free, but you need to be careful, because sometimes websites can
charge you for this service. In despite of that, shopping online can be a very good option,
but there is one big problem: the product description and quality may be different than
what you hoped for. This could mean the customer may become disappointed with the
item he receives and will need to return it during the trial period. Usually, you get a refund,
but maybe you need to pay the shipment.