Topic: MONEY

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	If you're hard ........ why don't you get a part-time job during the school holidays? a) through b) off c) up Well done! If you are 'hard up' you don't have much money. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	If you don't mind living from hand to ........ there are some wonderful opportunities to do voluntary work abroad. a) mouth b) head c) hand Well done! If you live 'from hand to mouth' you live on very little money. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	Footballers these days are ........ of money and act more like film stars than sportsmen. a) stacked b) full c) made Well done! If you are 'made of money' you are rich.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4	A) My brother's really up at the moment and has asked me to lend him some money. B) Apparently, Paul spent his teenage years homeless and living from to mouth in London. C) Sorry, but I'm not made of . There's no way I can afford a new car. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) If you were really hard up what luxury item would you most miss?
2) Has there ever been a period in your life when you've had to live hand to mouth?
3) Where do people who are made of money live in your nearest city?