1. The currency of the USA is the dollar, and in Germany it is the Euro. What is it in your country?
2. If you run out of money during the weekend you can get money out of the ATM. Do you often use this service? Where is the nearest one?
3. When Isabelle was young her parents used to give her one pound a week pocket money. Do your parents do the same?
4. Nick applied to the bank for a £2,000 loan to buy a motorcycle. Is it possible in your country to buy something expensive by the same procedure?
5. Bills can now be paid easily by direct debit which means that the money is taken straight out of your bank account. Do you use this service?
6. Money comes in two forms; larger amounts come in banknotes, and smaller amounts in coins. Which form do you prefer to have in your wallet?
7. Sam wrote a cheque to pay for his shopping as he didn’t have any cash with him. Do you often do the same?