A. Choose the correct words.
Grimleys Bank
Open an account today!
Open an account with Grimleys Bank, and start benefiting from our great 1 rates / levels of interest and 2 small / low charges. With over 3,000 3 branches / outlets, you’ll never be far from us, and unlike many other 4 high street / town centre banks, we’re open all day on Saturdays.
Grimleys customers can 5 take money / make withdrawals from more than a million 6 cash dispensers / money machines worldwide, and of course you’ll receive a 7 cheque book / book of cheques and a 8 paying card / debit card within a few days of opening your account.
Computer-users may be interested in our e-account – all the benefits of a regular Grimley’s 9 current / day-to-day account, with the added convenience of being able to view your 10 lists / statements and 11 make / do payments online.
Whether you’re opening your first current account, 12 switching / changing from another bank or simply want to take advantage of our 13 range / variety of savings accounts, you’ll be glad you chose Grimleys – the bank that always 14 makes / puts the customer first.
B. Match the method of payment with the definition.
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1 Credit card |
a A piece of paper which transfers money from your account to somebody else’s account. |
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2 Debit card |
b Similar to a credit card, but usually operated by a chain of shops or other retailer. |
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3 Charge card |
c The money is deducted from your bank account almost immediately. |
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4 Cheque |
d These can be exchanged for foreign currency, or in some cases used instead of cash. |
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5 Traveller’s cheque |
e You owe the card provider money. You can pay it back in one instalment, or over a longer period if you wish. |
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6 Charge account |
f You owe the retailer money. |
C. Choose the best word.
The Grimleys Bank current account
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1 Regular bank statements will be sent to you by post, listing recent …………………… .
a payments
b events
c transactions
2 New current account customers can borrow up to £200 in the form of a low-interest …………………… .
a overdraft
b overtake
c overspend
3 The current rate of interest for …………………… overdrafts is 6.7% APR.
a permitted
b allowed
c authorised
4 While your account is …………………… credit, there are no charges.
a under
b in
c with
5 If your account is overdrawn, charges may …………………… .
a happen
b apply
c occur
6 When you acknowledge …………………… of your new debit card…
a receipt
b the receiving
c reception
7 …you will be sent a PIN (Personal …………………… Number)
a identifying
b identifier
c identification
8 You will need to …………………… your PIN each time you use the card.
a put in
b type
c enter
9 Two or more customers may apply for a …………………… .
a two-person account
b joint account
c together account
10 Current account …………………… may apply for a Grimleys Credit Card.
a holders
b owners
c users
11 Credit cards will be issued …………………… .
a if you’re rich enough
b if you have money
c subject to status
12 You may …………………… your account at any time.
a close
b finish
c end
Answers
A: 1 rates, 2 low, 3 branches, 4 high street, 5 make withdrawals, 6 cash dispensers, 7 cheque book, 8 debit card, 9 current, 10 statements, 11 make, 12 switching, 13 range, 14 puts
B: 1 e, 2 c, 3 b, 4 a, 5 d, 6 f
C: 1 c, 2 a, 3 c, 4 b, 5 b, 6 a, 7 c, 8 c, 9 b, 10 a, 11 c, 12 a
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