Roadmap B2 Unit 5 (5C Vocabulary)

Germany is less burdened by household debt and has a smaller _________ deficit than almost all its peers- and so has less need to raise taxes or curb public spending.

• donation

• budget

• investment

• bargain

Understandably, the majority of election campaigns in recent times have centered round one major issue, _________, as it has hurt people’s purchasing power and led to a sharp decline in the standard of living.

• inflation

• interest

• bargain

• property

 In order to stop migration to big cities, the government had better promote additional _________ in rural areas.

• bargains

• interests

• savings

• investments

It seems likely that the _________ in the wool textile industry will continue throughout the year and many mills may be permanently closed.

• budget

• bargain

• recession

• donation

TV companies rely on the _________ from commercials to pay for their programmes.

• recession

• pension

• income

• bargain

Fertile land appropriate for cultivation is _________ important to guarantee sufficient food supply, but this kind of land has become hard to find because of contamination and deforestation.

• absolutely

• widely

• bitterly

• perfectly

The scientific community is _________ concerned about the long-term effects of climate change on the planet, as rising temperatures, sea level rise, and extreme weather events pose a significant threat to ecosystems, human health, and global stability.

• widely

• deeply

• perfectly

• bitterly

Despite being a _________ small company compared to its competitors, the startup managed to gain a significant market share due to its innovative approach.

• perfectly

• bitterly

• widely

• relatively

The two political parties were _________ opposed to each other's policies, causing a disagreement in the decision-making process.

• widely

• deeply

• bitterly

• relatively

If you want to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need, it would be a wonderful idea to make a/an  _________, no matter how big or small, to this organization that is dedicated to making a difference in the world.

• donation

• investment

• income

• budget