Topic: BUSINESS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	His business is struggling and he's finding it difficult to keep his ......... above water. a) body b) mouth c) head Well done! 'To keep your head above water' means to have just about enough money to stay in business. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	Several speculators made a ........ through buying and then selling shares in the company. a) success b) killing c) win Well done! If you 'make a killing' you make a lot of money in business very easily.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	When I went into business I had no support whatsoever and I was left to ........ or swim. a) sink b) drop c) fall Well done! 'To sink or swim' means to fail or be successful.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4	A) He's not making a fortune but he's keeping his head water. B) Don't expect to a killing in business. You'll do well to survive the first year. C) The company has a very sink or approach to their new managers and give them very little training. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Do you know of a local small business which is probably finding it difficult to keep its head above water?
2) Which areas of business is it often possible to make a killing?
3) Has there ever been a situation where you or a friend were left to sink or swim?