Interactions 2 Listening/Speaking, 4/e

Judith Tanka, University of California, Los Angeles
Lida R. Baker, University of California, Los Angeles

Tastes and Preferences

Vocabulary Review

Review these words from the lecture. Choose the correct meaning of each underlined word.


1	There was a boom in technology-related jobs in the mid-1990s.
		A)	decline
		B)	increase


2	Most baby boomers are roughly between the ages of 40 and 60.
		A)	exactly
		B)	approximately


3	Baby boomers have enormous economic power.
		A)	a lot
		B)	too much


4	Mary purchased all new appliances for her kitchen when she moved into her new home.
		A)	cabinets and furniture
		B)	machines for cooking and cleaning


5	Elena is crazy about her new BMW.
		A)	loves
		B)	is unhappy with


6	Most children these days grow up in families with two incomes.
		A)	salaries
		B)	mortgages


7	It is hard to keep up with the latest fads. They change so quickly.
		A)	trends
		B)	news


8	I need to make a budget. My expenses are out of control.
		A)	money you spend
		B)	money you save


9	I bought my new furniture with my credit card.
		A)	debit card
		B)	charge card

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