Money - Monier - Moniest
A quick quiz to quickly review the first couple of weeks of the course. You might like to check your notes, student book pages 46-49 and workbook pages 25-26.
- 1.
KUL - SIN: RM47 by plane; RM45 by coach.
- A.
Go by plane, same go by bus ma!
- B.
You fly to Singapore, better!
- C.
The cost of flying is about the same as going by coach.
- D.
Flights are much more expensive than seats on a coach.
Correct Answer
C. The cost of flying is about the same as going by coach.Explanation
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- 2.
TM Streamyx 4MB: RM140/month
- A.
I pay RM140 a month on my internet.
- B.
I spend RM140 a month for my internet.
- C.
I pay RM140 a month my internet.
- D.
I spend RM140 a month on my internet.
Correct Answer
D. I spend RM140 a month on my internet.Explanation
pay a person
pay a bill
pay for something
spend ($) on somethingRate this question:
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- 3.
Which of these idioms is NOT a well known or commonly used expression?
- A.
No money, no honey!
- B.
Put your money where your mouth is!
- C.
Money is the root of all evil.
- D.
Money makes the world go round.
- E.
Money mountain, money sea.
- F.
A fool and his money are soon parted.
Correct Answer
E. Money mountain, money sea.Explanation
All of the other idioms listed in the options are well-known and commonly used expressions. However, "Money mountain, money sea" is not a commonly used idiom and may not be familiar to most people.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Complete by typing the missing word: spend - spending - spender / donate - donation - _______
Correct Answer
donor
DonorExplanation
The person who donates money.Rate this question:
- 5.
According to SalarySurvey website, the average salary in Malaysia works out at about RM4,000 a month.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Average annual income in Malaysia is around 48,195 MYR (15,300 USD), according to 2011/2012 salary survey. The above figure is annual. Simply do the math (48,000 / 12 = 4,000).Rate this question:
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- 6.
Check ALL the boxes that apply Which verbs can be used with the preposition 'for'
- A.
Spend
- B.
Pay
- C.
Invoice
- D.
Bet
- E.
Waste
- F.
Save
Correct Answer(s)
B. Pay
C. Invoice
F. SaveExplanation
See your Total Business 3 Workbook, page 25, exercise 2Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why does Jessie J say that it's not about the money or the pricetag?
- A.
Because she just wants to make the world pay.
- B.
Because she just wants to make the world eat.
- C.
Because she just wants to make the world dance.
- D.
Because she just wants to make the world pay.
- E.
Because she just wants to make the world learn English.
Correct Answer
C. Because she just wants to make the world dance.Explanation
http://www.metrolyrics.com/price-tag-lyrics-jessie-j.htmlRate this question:
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- 8.
Taking the bus from KLCC to Maluri: RM1; from Bukit Bintang to Maluri: RM1.90
- A.
It costs nearly twice as much to go from Bukit Bintang.
- B.
It costs over twice as much to go from Bukit Bintang.
- C.
It costs twice as much to go from Bukit Bintang.
Correct Answer
A. It costs nearly twice as much to go from Bukit Bintang.Explanation
The answer "It costs nearly twice as much to go from Bukit Bintang" is correct because the cost of traveling from Bukit Bintang to Maluri is RM1.90, which is nearly twice the cost of traveling from KLCC to Maluri, which is RM1. Therefore, the statement accurately reflects the price difference between the two routes.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The Petronas Twin Towers are ______
- A.
Far the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur.
- B.
By far the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur.
- C.
The tallest far building in Kuala Lumpur.
- D.
Furthest the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur.
Correct Answer
B. By far the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur.Explanation
The correct answer is "by far the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur." This phrase indicates that the Petronas Twin Towers are significantly taller than any other building in Kuala Lumpur. The use of "by far" emphasizes the vast difference in height between the Petronas Twin Towers and other buildings in the city.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The new Proton Inspira looks _______
- A.
Completely different to the Mitsubishi Lancer.
- B.
Different to the Mitsubishi Lancer.
- C.
Exactly different to the Mitsubishi Lancer.
- D.
Exactly the same as the Mitsubishi Lancer.
- E.
Much more the same as the Mitsubishi Lancer.
Correct Answer
D. Exactly the same as the Mitsubishi Lancer. -
- 11.
Loan sharks charge less interest than commercial banks.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This statement is false. Loan sharks typically charge much higher interest rates compared to commercial banks. Loan sharks are unregulated lenders who often target individuals with poor credit or financial difficulties. They take advantage of the borrower's vulnerability and charge exorbitant interest rates, which can lead to a cycle of debt. Commercial banks, on the other hand, offer loans at lower interest rates and are regulated by government authorities to ensure fair lending practices.Rate this question:
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- 12.
If you invest in companies, _______
- A.
You might charge money from your investment.
- B.
You might earn money from your investment.
- C.
You might make money from your investment.
- D.
You might win money from your investment.
Correct Answer
C. You might make money from your investment.Explanation
'earn' from a job or work
'charge' for a service you give
'win' from a competition or game
'make' money from savings or investment with little work requiredRate this question:
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- 13.
Some people are so desperate to find a flat, that _____
- A.
They will spend you RM300 to find one for them.
- B.
They will lend you RM300 to find one for them.
- C.
They will borrow you RM300 to find one for them.
- D.
They will pay you RM300 to find one for them.
Correct Answer
D. They will pay you RM300 to find one for them.Explanation
pay money to someoneRate this question:
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