Стр.24 Рабочая тетрадь Модуль 2 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс

2h Vocabulary

1. Fill in: bargain-hunting, conditions, treat, throw out, reduced.

   1. Don’t ___ your old items; sell them on eBay or donate them to charity.
   2. This week Techfair is selling its computers at ___ prices; some are £200 off!
   3. The employees of that factory work long hours and don’t get a break. Their working ___ are very poor.
   4. We love ___ and trying to find the cheapest prices online.
   5. Companies should ___ their employees with respect.

2. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in brackets.

   1. The organisation has been working to raise ___ of human rights.
   2. Due to a decline in sales the company wanted to cut all unnecessary ___.
   3. It’s perfectly ___ to inspect a product before you buy it.
   4. It’s important that adolescents learn to spend their money ___.
   5. There are many traditional ___ shops in London.

3. Choose the correct particle.

   1. Peter did ___ the buttons of his shirt.
   2. Joan and Mary get ___ very well.
   3. Robert dropped ___ of university after his first year.
   4. He’s a good spokesperson and gets his views ___ well.
   5. Can you drop ___ the chemist’s on your way home?
   6. Joan worked long hours in order to get ___ in her job.
   7. The computer crashed and I lost my work. I’ll have to do it ___.

Listening

4. You will hear an interview with an online shopping expert. For questions 1–7, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

   1. What is the main advantage of shopping online?

      • A The products are cheap.
      • B It’s a quick process.
      • C It isn’t necessary to visit the shops.

   2. What is the point of auction websites?

      • A You set your own prices for an item.
      • B You pay a fee to use the site.
      • C You win the item without paying for it.

   3. What is a disadvantage of shopping online?

      • A It is impossible to inspect the product before purchase.
      • B The photos of the products may be unclear.
      • C The return policy may not be indicated on many sites.

   4. Betty advises shoppers to avoid

      • A sites with extra charges.
      • B unprotected websites.
      • C shops that appear unreliable.

   5. What does Betty say about using debit cards online?

      • A They offer customers more security.
      • B They have higher interest rates.
      • C It is not the best way to pay for something.

   6. Why should people check their credit card statements?

      • A To spot extra charges.
      • B To ensure they don’t overspend.
      • C To see if a lot of money is missing.

   7. Updating your computer’s browser

      • A helps increase computer security.
      • B expands your online connections.
      • C improves your anti-virus programme.