14th November 2025 lesson Idomsoft

money

spoilt

Their son is a bit of a _ child and throws tantrums when he hears “no.”

tax

Everyone has to pay _ on their income.

to tax

The government decided to _ sugary drinks to promote a healthier lifestyle.

processed

She tries not to eat too much _ food (=junk) as she has had stomach problems lately.

pot

He made a _ noodle because he didn’t have time to cook.

additives

Some people avoid products with artificial _ . They are said to be bad for you.

preserve

Sugar helps _ jam.

preservatives

This sauce contains no _ like citric acid (natural) and sodium benzoate.

shelf

The _ life of fresh bread is quite short.

expiration

Check the _ date before buying milk.

enhance

A bit of lemon can _ the flavour of fish.(=improve)

enhancer

MSG, monosodium glutamate, is a common flavour _ .

each other

We don’t always agree with _____ but we respect ______’s views.

prep

The _ time for this recipe is only ten minutes.

lower

They want to _ the price of healthy food to encourage better diets.

same

He was cooking dinner and helping with homework at the _ time.

smuggle

They tried to _ rare birds out of the country.

smuggler

The _____ was arrested at the airport after officials discovered rare animals hidden in his luggage.

smart

Her boss always says, “Work _, not hard,” to encourage better planning.

truth

She always tells the _ . (what is true)

exception

My cat is an _ to the rule: she is not selfish at all like other cats and she is really loyal too.

zoom

_ in to see the text clearly.

enlarge

They are going to _ the photo for the presentation so that everyone can see every little detail. (make it bigger)

pun

His favourite _____ was, “I’m reading a book on anti-gravity — it’s impossible to put down.”…

trivia

The quiz was full of obscure _____ that only superfans would know.

inheritance

She received a large _____ of money and property when her grandmother died.

assets

The company’s _ include buildings and equipment.

owe

I _ her £10 for the entrance ticket. I need to withdraw the money now so that I can give it back to her tomorrow.

lend

Can you _ me your bike?

borrow

I need to _ your bike for an hour.

payday

_ loans can trap people in debt.

plot

They bought a _ of land to build a small house.

property

Her _ includes a cottage and a garden.

raise

They organised a charity run to _ money for the shelter.

legacy

His passion for teaching left a lasting _____ that inspired generations of students.