Talking about the economy in English 1

QUESTIONS:
(Choose the best response for each one)


1. The economy is in a bit of a __________________________. = The economy is not doing too well.
downturn
downgrade
down time

2. The outlook is very bad. = The outlook is pretty __________________________.
grimy
grim
great

3. The government wants to __________________________ some of the corporations. ( = to rescue them from bankruptcy by giving them money)
bail out
take out
give out

4. The United States economy is going through a serious __________________________ right now.
concern
crisis
crease

5. All the leading economic ___________________________ ( = indexes, signs) point to a further decline in the economy.
index fingers
insights
indicators

6. The market has been ___________________________. = It has been difficult to predict what the market would do.
uncompromising
uncouth
unpredictable

7. The current government isn't taking enough ____________________ ( isn't doing enough) to improve the economy.
steps
stops
stamps

8. The stock market __________________ again today. = The stock market fell sharply again today.
downed
plunged
fell down

9. Everyone seems to think that the economy will worsen before it ___________________________.
gets worse
goes up
improves

10. Hopefully, the economic recovery ___________________________ that the government is preparing will improve the current situation.
package
pack
box

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