B. Match up these terms with the definitions below.
cash card ● cash dispenser (GB) or ATM (US) ● credit card ● home banking
loan ● mortgage ● overdraft ● standing order or direct debit ● current account
(GB) or checking account (US) ● deposit account (GB) or notice account (US)
an arrangement by which a customer can withdraw more from a bank account than has been deposited in it, up to an agreed limit; interest on the debt is calculated daily
a card which guarantees payment for goods and services purchased by the cardholder, who pays back the bank or finance company at a later date
a computerized machine that allows bank customers to withdraw money, check their balance, and so on
a fixed sum of money on which interest is paid, lent for a fixed period, and usually for a specific purpose
an instruction to a bank to pay fixed sums of money to certain people or organizations at stated times
a loan, usually to buy property, which serves as a security for a loan
a plastic card issued to bank customers for use in cash dispensers
doing banking transactions by telephone or from one’s own personal computer
one that generally pays little or no interest, but allows the holder to withdraw his or her cash without any restrictions
one that pays interest, but usually cannot be used for paying checks, and on which notice is often required to withdraw money
WORK
A . How would you generally feel, happy or unhappy, if you were in the following situations. Use the words in bold to help you decide.
T he company you work for is well-known for its job security.
Y ou were suddenly made redundant.
3 . You received a promotion. 4 . You were given an increment. 5 . You worked unsociable hours.
6 . You had a steady job. 7 . You had adverse working conditions. 8 . You suddenly found yourself unemployed. 9 . You took time off work because of repetitive strain injury. 1 0. The office where you work has sick building syndrome.
1 1. You receive regular perks as part of your job.
1 2. Somebody called you a workaholic. 13. Your company doesn’t give you many incentives. 1 4. Your boss announces that there is going to be some downsizing of the workforce.
1 5. Your work didn’t offer much job satisfaction. 1 6. Your company has a generous incentive scheme. 1 7. You receive a commission for the work you have done.
1 8. You receive support from a union. 1 9. You were under stress. 2 0. You were forced to resign. 2 1. You received a cut in your salary. 2 2. Your company gave you sickness benefit.
23. You found your job demanding.