Shopping and Money: Learn Vocabulary and Phrases for Making Purchases

Question 1

When you visit a different country, how can you change money from your home country into money that you can use in the country you're visiting?

Accepted Answer

Use a machine or counter where you can exchange money

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Exchange money at a bank

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Trade with people in the country

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Ask a friend to send money to a bank account in the other country

Question 2

When you are at a shop, you can use different ways to pay. What is the correct translation for the English phrase, "Can I pay by card?"

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Can I pay by card?

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Can I pay with cash?

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Can I pay in installments?

Question 3

Which of these could happen if you buy things without thinking carefully?

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You might regret buying something later and feel like you wasted money

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You might feel happy after buying something

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You might always get the best deals and discounts

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You might have more money saved up for the future

Question 4

What does the phrase 'value for money' mean?

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It means we think the price is fair for what we get.

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It means the price of something.

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It means how much we like something.

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It means if something is a good price.

Question 5

You're going to France, where they use the Euro (€). The exchange rate is 1 British Pound (£) = 1.15 €. You have £50. How many Euros will you have to spend in France?

Accepted Answer

€57.50

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£43

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€65

Question 6

When making choices about spending money, it's important to know the difference between needs and wants. What's the difference between the two?

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Needs are things we can't live without, like food and shelter. Wants are things we'd like to have, but we can live without them.

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Wants are things we need to survive, like food and water. Needs are things we'd like to have.

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Needs and wants are the same thing. It's okay to spend money on whatever we want.

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Wants are always more expensive than needs.

Question 7

You've received a £50 gift! Plan how you'll use it wisely. Save at least 20% and spend the rest on things you want, keeping a sensible balance.

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Save £20, buy a new book for £15, and spend £15 on a movie ticket.

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Save £10, buy a new toy for £20, and spend £20 on sweets.

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Save £10, buy a video game for £30, and spend £10 on snacks.

Question 8

You and your friends want to buy new T-shirts at the mall. What kind of shop should you visit?

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Clothing store

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Bakery

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Butcher shop

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Grocery store

Question 9

Which shop sells books, magazines, and newspapers?

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Bookstore

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Bakery

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Butcher's shop

Question 10

What is a possible consequence of spending too much money on unnecessary items?

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Getting into debt

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Feeling happier

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Helping the environment

Question 11

To ask for assistance in a shop in France, which of the following phrases is the most culturally appropriate translation of 'Excuse me, can you help me find...'?

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Pardonnez-moi, pouvez-vous m'aider à trouver...

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Pouvez-vous m'aider à trouver...

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Je cherche...

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Help me!

Question 12

Your friend from the US is visiting and has $50. If $1 is worth 0.75 British pounds, how many pounds can they exchange their money for?

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£37.50

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£25

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£50

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£75

Question 13

You have £20 to spend. The video game you want costs £15. The shoes you need cost £10. Which should you buy first?

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Buy the shoes because you need them.

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Buy the video game because you want it more.

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Buy both if you can.

Question 14

You're saving up to buy a new bike. What's the best way to make a budget to reach your goal?

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Set a savings goal, find out how much the bike costs, and divide that number by how many weeks you want to save for.

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Guess how much you need and save it randomly.

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Ask your parents for the money and promise to pay them back later.

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Don't save any money and hope you have enough when you need it.

Question 15

Which Spanish word means 'money'?

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Dinero

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Comida

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Casa

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Escuela

Question 16

Translate 'I would like to buy this toy' into French.

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Je voudrais acheter ce jouet

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J'aimerais acheter ce livre

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J'ai besoin d'acheter ce cahier

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Je vais acheter ce crayon

Question 17

What is the Spanish word for 'shop'?

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Tienda

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Supermercado

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Biblioteca

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Restaurante

Question 18

Which of these is a good shopping habit?

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Making a budget

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Buying everything you see

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Spending more than you earn

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Not comparing prices

Question 19

What is the French word for 'change'?

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Monnaie

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Argent

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Facture

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Carte

Question 20

What is the Spanish word for 'receipt'?

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Factura

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Cuenta

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Cheque

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Dinero

Question 21

What is the name of the money used in the United Kingdom?

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Pound

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Euro

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a method of payment?

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Hug

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Cash

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Card

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Cheque

Question 23

Which of the following is a good way to save money?

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Spending less than you earn

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Investing in risky stocks

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Buying everything you want

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Borrowing money from friends

Question 24

What is the English translation of "bonjour"?

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good morning

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good afternoon

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good evening

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goodbye

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a place where you can buy food?

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library

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supermarket

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restaurant

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corner shop

Question 26

What is the French word for "bread"?

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pain

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fromage

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vin

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eau

Question 27

What is the English translation of "merci beaucoup"?

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thank you very much

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you're welcome

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excuse me

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hello

Question 28

What is the French word for "cheese"?

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fromage

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pain

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vin

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eau

Question 29

Which of the following is a type of shop that sells clothes?

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clothes shop

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bakery

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butcher's

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chemist's

Question 30

What does the word 'aisle' mean in a supermarket?

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A row of shelves

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A shopping cart

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A checkout counter

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A person who helps customers

Question 31

Which of the following is the currency used in the United Kingdom?

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Pound sterling

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Euro

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 32

How would you say 'I would like to buy a loaf of bread' in English?

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I would like to buy a loaf of bread.

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I would to buy a bread.

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I want a bread to buy.

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I a bread would like to buy.

Question 33

When you see the phrase 'on sale' in a shop, what does it usually mean?

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The item is cheaper than usual.

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The item is more expensive than usual.

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The item is new.

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The item is out of stock.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common item found in a bakery?

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Milk

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Bread

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Cakes

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Biscuits

Question 35

What is the main purpose of a receipt?

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To show what items were purchased and how much they cost.

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To store items in.

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To carry items in.

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To write notes on.

Question 36

Which is a good way to save money when shopping?

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Only buying what you need.

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Buying all the items you want.

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Choosing the most expensive items.

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Not checking the price of items.

Question 37

What is the English translation of the Spanish word 'dinero'?

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Money

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Book

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Shop

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Pen

Question 38

What is the name of the Spanish currency?

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Euro

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Pound

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 39

What is the Spanish word for 'receipt'?

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Factura

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Cheque

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Tarjeta

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Cuenta

Question 40

What is the meaning of the Spanish phrase 'tarjeta de crédito' in English?

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Credit card

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Debit card

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Cash

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Check

Question 41

What is the currency used in the United Kingdom?

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Pound

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Dollar

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Euro

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Yen

Question 42

How much is a fifty pence piece worth?

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50 pence

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5 pence

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10 pence

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1 pound

Question 43

If you need help in a shop, which phrase is polite to use?

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Excuse me, please.

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Help me right now!

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Can someone help?

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I need assistance.

Question 44

Which is likely to be the most expensive item?

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A toy car

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An apple

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A chocolate bar

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A banana

Question 45

If you buy something for £1.50 and give the cashier £2, how much change should you get back?

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50 pence

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£1

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£1.50

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£2

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a type of shop?

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Bank

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Grocery store

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Department store

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Post office

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a way technology has changed how we shop?

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Picking up our shopping at the store

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Shopping online

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Using self-checkout machines

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Paying with our phones

Question 48

What is the English translation of the Spanish phrase '¿Cuánto cuesta?'?

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How much is it?

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Where is it?

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What is your name?

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Goodbye

Question 49

Which word in Spanish means 'money'?

Accepted Answer

Dinero

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Carro

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Casa

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Escuela

Question 50

How much is a British 2 pound coin worth?

Accepted Answer

200 pence

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100 pence

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300 pence

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400 pence

Question 51

Which of these is a smart way to save money?

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Putting it in a bank account

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Spending it all at once

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Giving it away to friends

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Buying unnecessary things

Question 52

How do you say 'I would like to buy this' in Spanish?

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Quiero comprar esto

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Me gusta este

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¿Cuánto cuesta?

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No lo quiero

Question 53

What is the currency used in Spain?

Accepted Answer

Euro

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Pound

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 54

Which of these is not a good shopping habit?

Accepted Answer

Buying everything you see

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Making a shopping list before going to the store

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Comparing prices before buying

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Asking for help if you need it

Question 55

What is the Spanish word for a receipt?

Accepted Answer

Factura

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Cuenta

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Dinero

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Cambio

Question 56

Which of these is NOT a good way to manage your money?

Accepted Answer

Spending more money than you earn

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Making a budget

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Saving money regularly

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Investing in stocks and shares

Question 57

When you go shopping, what's the best way to avoid buying things you don't need?

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Make a list of what you need and stick to it.

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Take lots of money with you.

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Go shopping when you're hungry or tired.

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Bring a friend who will encourage you to spend more money.

Question 58

When you buy something, why is it helpful to get a receipt?

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Receipts show what you bought.

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You don't need a receipt.

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Receipts are only for expensive things.

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Receipts have your personal information.

Question 59

How can we shop in a way that helps the environment?

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Choose products with less packaging.

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Shop locally to reduce transportation emissions.

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Buy lots of new things to support the economy.

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Not think about the environmental impact of my shopping.

Question 60

Which shop would you visit to purchase a new pair of shoes?

Accepted Answer

Shoe shop

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Bakery

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Butcher shop

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Greengrocer

Question 61

What does 'value for money' mean and why is it important to consider when making a purchase?

Accepted Answer

Getting good quality for a fair price

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Only buying items on sale

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Buying the most expensive item available

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Purchasing items made from recycled materials

Question 62

In French, what is the word for 'grocery store'?

Accepted Answer

Supermarché

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Marché

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Centre commercial

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Magasin

Question 63

When asking for the price of an item in French, which phrase should you use?

Accepted Answer

Combien ça coûte ?

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Quel est le prix ?

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C'est combien ?

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Ça coûte cher ?

Question 64

Which option is NOT a valid payment method?

Accepted Answer

Trade

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Cash

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Credit card

Answer

Check