Question

1. Read the sentences about some currencies that are popular around the world. Then use the names of countries in the box to complete them.

a) The dollar is the world´s most used currency. Besides being adopted in the United States, _________________ and_________________, many other countries use the word dollar to name their national currencies.
b) In Europe, several countries have introduced the euro at the end of the 20th century. ___________________, _________________ and ________________ officially started using it on January1, 1999.
c) Although a member of the European Union, ___________________ opted out of the euro and continued using the pound.
d) In Latin America, peso is the name of the currency in several countries. ____________, ______________ and _______________ are among the most important of them.
e) The yuan is the popular name for the currency of _______________. Curiously, it means “round” in Chinese, just as yen does in Japanese.
f) The dinar, which dates back the 7th century, is still the name of the currency used in some countries in the Middle East, such as ___________________ and __________________, and also in some places in Africa.

ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA CANADA CHILE CHINA
GERMANY IRAQ ITALY JORDAN MEXICO
SPAIN THE UNITED KINGDOM​

Answer 1

Resposta:

a) The dollar is the world's most used currency. Besides being adopted in the United States, Canada and Australia, many other countries use the word dollar to name their national currencies.

b) In Europe, several countries have introduced the euro at the end of the 20th century. Germany, Italy and Spain officially started using it on January1, 1999.

c) Although a member of the European Union, The United Kingdom opted out of the euro and continued using the pound.

d) In Latin America, peso is the name of the currency in several countries. Argentina, México and Chile are among the most important of them.

e) The yuan is the popular name for the currency of China. Curiously, it means “round” in Chinese, just as yen does in Japanese.

f) The dinar, which dates back the 7th century, is still the name of the currency used in some countries in the Middle East, such as Iraq and Jordan, and also in some places in Africa.

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