Complete the sentences with words from the box. Look at A and B opposite to help you. commission bonus currency earn mortgage tax
overtime pension rent salary social security 1. After I lost my job, I was living on ___ for three months. This was difficult, because the amount was much lower than the ___ I had before.
2. I used to work as a salesperson, but I wasn't very successful, so I didn't ___ much ___ 3. If the company makes 10% more than last year, we'll all get a ___ at the end of the year. 4 It'll take me at least 25 years to repay the ___ on my house. 5. Many European countries now have the same ___, the euro
6. My wages aren't very good, so I do a lot of ___ 7. Nearly 40% of everything I earn goes to the government as ___
8. The owner has just increased the ___ on our flat by 15%.
9. When I retire, my ___ will be 60% of my final salary. 1.2 Are the following statements true or false? Find reasons for your answers in A and B opposite. 1 Bank deposits are not classified as money. 2 People earning wages get paid more often than people earning a salary. 3 People working on commission always get paid the same amount. 4 When you stop working at the end of your career, you receive a pension. 5 Most people pay a rent and a mortgage.