Practice IELTS

Exercise - 179

Question: 1 Ben and Jen need money to redecorate their home. So, they asked a loan officer if they qualify for a ....... instead of a second-mortgage on their house.

Correct Answer : 1 [line of credit]

Notes: Ben and Jen need money to redecorate their home. So, they asked a loan officer if they qualify for a line of credit instead of a second-mortgage on their house.

Question: 2 Nowadays, bank customers have more options. For example, they can pay their bills over the telephone or they can pay them ........

Correct Answer : 2 [online]

Notes: Nowadays, bank customers have more options. For example, they can pay their bills over the telephone or they can pay them online.

Question: 3 Some people rent a ....... in order to keep important papers and items safe.

Correct Answer : 3 [safety deposit box]

Notes: Some people rent a safety deposit box in order to keep important papers and items safe.

Question: 4 Almost all customers have a ....... card so they don't have to go into the bank to withdraw money. They can also use their cards to purchase goods in stores.

Correct Answer : 4 [debit]

Notes: Almost all customers have a debit card so they don't have to go into the bank to withdraw money. They can also use their cards to purchase goods in stores.

Question: 5 Laurie has two accounts. She can ....... funds from her checking account into her savings account right over the phone.

Correct Answer : 5 [transfer]

Notes: Laurie has two accounts. She can transfer funds from her checking account into her savings account right over the phone.

Question: 6 Every month, Kevin ....... his bank statement in order to balance his checkbook.

Correct Answer : 6 [reviews]

Notes: Every month, Kevin reviews his bank statement in order to balance his checkbook.

Question: 7 Mary has an appointment with a loan ....... because she wants to buy a new car and needs $3000 to complete the purchase.

Correct Answer : 7 [officer]

Notes: Mary has an appointment with a loan officer because she wants to buy a new car and needs $3000 to complete the purchase.

Question: 8 Karen learned how to ....... her checkbook at an early age. Her father thought it was important.

Correct Answer : 8 [balance]

Notes: Karen learned how to balance her checkbook at an early age. Her father thought it was important.

Question: 9 Rose and Tom want to get approved for a ....... because they want to buy a house this year.

Correct Answer : 9 [mortgage]

Notes: Rose and Tom want to get approved for a mortgage because they want to buy a house this year.

Question: 10 Normally, people get ....... for a mortgage before they go house shopping so they know what kind of house they can afford to buy.

Correct Answer : 10 [pre-approved]

Notes: Normally, people get pre-approved for a mortgage before they go house shopping so they know what kind of house they can afford to buy.