Monopoly - Ready for Use of English

C1 Advanced · Word Formation · Ready for C1 Advanced 4th Edition, Macmillan Education

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning.

COVER

OBJECT

ENTHUSIASM

SURPRISE

STRATEGY

AGREE

EDUCATE

GO

As a young child, I had no experience of (0) ___ decision-making. Any coins I (1) ___ from beneath the sofa were swiftly taken off me. My mother, deaf to all of my (2) ___ , would quickly deposit them into my piggy bank. Then, when I turned 10, I began playing Monopoly®. I didn't care that the cash was fake; in my first few games I spent it (3) ___ and without care. Not (4) ___ , I quickly went bankrupt. This, however, made me realise the value of (5) ___ planning, and I began to do better. Although Monopoly® always caused a loud (6) ___ in my family, my parents regarded it as an extremely (7) ___ tool. Certainly, counting the notes improved my maths skills. Over the years, the Monopoly® board itself has (8) ___ few changes. Although versions like Game of Thrones or Minions are available, 'Go', 'Free Parking' and 'Jail' squares are still standard. But how will the introduction of debit cards and electronic banking devices affect players' spending decisions?

Monopoly

FINANCE

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