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Unit 9
Reading Vocabulary
1 Read the text. 3 Complete the sentences with the correct
prepositions.
Household treasure 1 I had to travel to the job interview my
Do you have something worth a lot of money hiding own expense.
in your cupboard? Antiques are big business today, 2 I was trouble after having a party.
and there are now lots of popular TV programmes
3 I caught the earlier train chance. It had
encouraging us to search our attics and garages or to
been delayed.
visit auctions and second-hand shops to find that one
item that will make us a millionaire! 4 I’ve lost all my essay notes. Now I’ll have to
In these programmes experts visit people’s homes to start again scratch.
search them for interesting items to sell at auction, or 5 We decided to eat out last night a
they take people to markets and shops to help them change.
find a bargain. And it’s not just old antiques that are of
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interest – people are making money from items they
bought just ten or fifteen years ago.
4 Choose the correct answers.
But why do we have this fascination? Why do these
programmes send us hurrying to look through the 1 We can’t pay / afford a new TV at the moment.
things we’ve had for ages? ‘It’s only human nature to 2 Have you got any coins / currency for the
want something for nothing!’ says expert Nadia Thomas. parking meter?
‘We take great pleasure in getting money for something
we thought was worthless! It’s like the desire we have
3 We paid for the new computer in cash / currency.
as children to find hidden treasure. This is the adult 4 The car was a discount / bargain. It was only
equivalent!’ £2,000.
So, what about that painting that your great-aunt left 5 A lot of people spend too much and go into
you when she died? You’ve always hated it but who debt / waste.
knows – it could be worth a fortune! And you could be
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on TV!

2 Are the sentences true or false? Grammar

1 Antiques are popular these days. 5 Complete the sentences with the correct reflexive
pronouns.
2 The TV programmes are mainly popular with
experts. 1 The children played by for a few
minutes.
3 Modern items are not worth much money.
2 I thought I saw a ghost in the corridor but then
I told not to be so stupid.
4 People sometimes pay a lot of money for
something that has no value. 3 The oil needs changing in the car. Can you do it
?
5 Children are good at finding items worth a lot
of money. 4 That’s amazing! You should be very proud of
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.
5 This isn’t a takeaway! I cooked it !
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Unit 9
6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 4 If I a bargain in the sales, I’d have
have something done and the verbs in brackets. bought it!

1 I the windows (clean) every 5 If I more money when I was younger,

two weeks. I’d have been able to travel more.
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2 I usually my homework
(check) by a friend before I give it to the
teacher! Listening
3 My dad his blood pressure
8 3.09  Listen to the people talking about how
(check) tomorrow.
they make money. Are the sentences true or
4 My mum the carpets (clean) false?
last week.
A Putting your money into property is a quick
5 My great-grandfather this house way to make money.
(design) by a famous architect 80
B Gambling is very risky.
years ago.
C Keeping your money in a savings account
6 My parents their new sofa
makes a large profit.
(deliver) last week.
D Business projects are a safe way to make
7 For her wedding next summer, my sister
money.
the flowers (arrange) by a
local shop. E Coming up with new ideas is a good way to
make a lot of money.
8 One day I my teeth (whiten)!
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9 After we moved into the new house we
the roof (replace).
10 My mum her hair (cut) every Writing
six weeks. 9 Imagine you are planning to buy a new bike. You
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to the shop asking for more information. Include
7 Complete the third conditional sentences with the following information and use indirect
the correct form of the verbs in the box. Use short questions:
forms. • say where you saw the advert, and why you
pay   change   see   save   go are writing
• explain what you need the bike for
1 If they me a higher salary, I wouldn’t • ask your most important question
have left the company. • ask your other questions
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2 If we our money before we went on
holiday, we’d have saved ourselves time and
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money.
3 They into debt if they hadn’t bought
that big house.

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