Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
PERSONAL FINANCE NOTE: SAVING AND INVESTING WISELY
Before You Invest
• Set clear goals for travel, study, or retirement.
• First, (7)__________ enough money for emergencies instead of locking all your income into long-term plans.
• A surprisingly large (8)__________ of young earners now track every monthly expense.
Balancing Risk
• Safer choices usually offer lower returns, while shares and funds may be more (9)__________ in the short term.
• (10)__________ higher living costs, regular saving has become more difficult for many households.
Keeping a Plan
• Of the two accounts described here, one is designed for daily use; (11)__________ is intended for longer-term goals.
• Good results often depend on patience, discipline, and a clear sense of financial (12)__________.
Question 7:A. draw on B. set asideC. take on D. hold back
