8th grade. Unit 3. Final Test 1

Match the words to make collocations. One item is extra. A. money in the form of coins and banknotes, not credit cards [blank_start]cash[blank_end] (n.) B. to have something with you [blank_start]carry[blank_end] (v.) C. a small case where people keep coins [blank_start]a purse[blank_end] (n.) D. to exchange goods or services for other things not for money [blank_start]barter[blank_end] (V.) E. a small case where people keep banknotes and bank cards [blank_start]a wallet[blank_end] (n.) F. coins or banknotes that are used to buy things [blank_start]money[blank_end] (n.) G. the money that is used in a particular country [blank_start]currency[blank_end] (n.)

Complete the sentences. Mind the forms of the verbs in different tenses. The first letter is given. 1. Do you know anyone who has w[blank_start]on[blank_end] in a lottery? — Yes, I do. My grandad won 50 BYN last year. 2. Do you think that playing video games is a w[blank_start]aste[blank_end] of time? — No, I don't think so. I think that good video games develop important skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, not being afraid of making mistakes and others. 3. Do your grandparents ever l[blank_start]end[blank_end] money to your parents? — No, they don't. My parents usually help my granny and my grandad. 4. Do you think it's easy to p[blank_start]urchase[blank_end] goods on the Internet? — I think it is, but some people don't like buying from online shops. 5. My uncle gave me an iPad for my birthday. My mum didn't want me to take it because it really costs a f[blank_start]ortune[blank_end], but my dad said it was OK because my uncle e[blank_start]arns[blank_end] a lot of money and he can a[blank_start]fford[blank_end] such gifts.

Read the tips for parents. Fill in the gaps with the following words: arguing, amount, chores, decide, earn, get paid, waste. One word is extra. There is no right or wrong way when it comes to paying children for doing [blank_start]chores[blank_end] around the house. Some parents think that everyone should help with chores just because everyone is a member of the family, not because they [blank_start]get paid[blank_end]. Also, if children's chores are linked to pocket money, children can start [blank_start]arguing[blank_end] about how much they should be paid for each chore. On the other hand, some parents think that children should [blank_start]earn[blank_end] pocket money, not just get it. If you [blank_start]decide[blank_end] to give your child pocket money to do chores, it is a good idea for chores to be regular, for example, for tidying up their bedroom daily, for putting out trash bins each week, or for taking their dog for a walk every morning and evening. The [blank_start]amount[blank_end] of pocket money can vary on different weeks depending on the chores your child does.

Choose the correct item. ... you for doing the chores? — Yes. About 15 BYN a week.

Choose the correct item. How many chores... today? - Four.

Choose the correct item. What chores ... today? — I've washed the dishes, tidied the kitchen and my room and watered the plants.

Choose the correct item. Why ... your pocket money? — Because I want to go to Disneyland one day.

Choose the correct item. How long... money for Disneyland? — For ten months, since my last birthday.

Choose the correct item. How much ..... for a new Iphone? - About 380 BYN. For the latest model, I need to save up much more.

Listen to the Kahoot quiz on the UK currency. Match the questions to the answers. One answer is extra. 1. What is the currency of the UK? - [blank_start]a pound[blank_end] 2. What is the official currency code for the pound sterling? - [blank_start]GPB[blank_end] 3. What is the unofficial name for a UK banknote? - [blank_start]a quid[blank_end] 4. What is the name for a coin in the UK? - [blank_start]a penny[blank_end] 5. What do all British banknotes and coins have in common? - [blank_start]the portrait of the Queen[blank_end]

Listen to Simon and Lizzy. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Write T or F in blanks. 1. Lizzy has an electric scooter, and she wants Simon to buy one, too. [blank_start]F[blank_end] 2. Simon can't afford the scooter. [blank_start]T[blank_end] 3. Lizzy wants to lend Simon the money. [blank_start]F[blank_end] 4. Simon is going to save money for the new scooter. [blank_start]T[blank_end] 5. Simon can save quicker if he doesn't spend the money that he has in the piggy bank. [blank_start]T[blank_end]

Listen to the radio programme for parents. Choose the correct items. 1. Kelly is a [blank_start]specialist in financial literacy[blank_end]. 2. When children are in kindergarten, they are [blank_start]old enough[blank_end] to learn about the money. 3. When parents [blank_start]explain their decisions[blank_end] to their children, they set a good example to their children. 4. Parents should start teaching their children to budget when the children are [blank_start]11-13 years old[blank_end]. 5. When children want something, they should [blank_start]learn to wait and save enough[blank_end].