This is a short reading to give you practice predicting the content of a text, and identifying synonyms and phrases

Part one

Before reading, discuss the following with your partner / group:

  • What do you think a central bank does?
  • Does your country have a central bank?
  • Can ordinary people do their banking with a central bank?
  • What qualifications or skills do you think are needed to work in banking?

Part two

Before reading, attempt Exercises 1-3

Exercise

Part three

Now try completing the gaps in the text, Exercise 4

Exercise

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