DIAMOND FLOW
Mastering Session: Business, Money & Grammar C1
Track 1: Business Vocab Remix
1. We spend a lot. We have a high .
2. We argue about the price. We have to .
3. We have some savings. We have a .
4. We earn a lot. We have a high .
5. We owe money. We are in .
6. Sally gets over £20,000 a year. She has a good .
7. Mary got a to study psychology.
8. How much did you for that car?
9. I’m going to the bank to some cash.
10. That old painting is (worth millions).
Track 2: The Relative Flow
1. Beth is the only person here owns a dog.
2. By 4.30, was closing time, everyone left.
3. He was a person everyone regarded as trustworthy.
4. He was someone I felt great respect.
5. Guests rooms were broken into complained.
6. Come back at 3.30, I won’t be so busy.
Track 1: Market Hustle
1. We are paid on based on what we sell.
2. We want a ; we need higher wages.
3. We let people borrow from us. We money.
4. Sally invested in stocks and .
5. Tom has a poor rating.
6. Consult an independent financial .
7. Business is (very successful).
8. I’ve been made (job lost).
9. My shares fell in .
10. Whether you are declared or not.
Track 2: The Participle Beat
1. the letter, she found a cheque for £1000.
2. no one was home, I left the parcel.
3. by his colleagues, the minister resigned.
4. at the top of his voice, he rushed out.
5. the door open, I went in.
6. to take my umbrella, I stayed dry.
Track 1: Advanced Flow (Which/What)
1. There was nobody left, made me suspicious.
2. We arrived at 9.00, it was raining.
3. I can’t believe you told me yesterday.
4. arrives first can turn on the heat.
5. Take one you prefer.
6. I watched until the end, at point I left.
Track 2: The Flip (Transformations)
“Everything we suggested was rejected.” (WAS)
Everything rejected.
“I waited until 6.30 and then gave up.” (WHICH)
I waited until 6.30, at gave up.
“This is the last time I tell you.” (TIME)
This is tell you.
“The summer was sunny, for a change.” (MADE)
The summer was sunny, nice change.
Track 1: Formal Letter Remix
Thank you for your letter (1) your order. Please accept our apologies for any (2) caused by the (3) delivery. While we (4) to ensure standards, we are (5) missing items now. We are (6) the cost from your invoice. Please find a cheque (7) . We would (8) an acknowledgement. We (9) this resolves the matter.
Yours sincerely, John Barr.
Track 2: Final Skill Check
1. Everyone admires her. She’s the kind of person looks up to.
2. I don’t know told you that, but they were wrong.
3. The house used to live in is gone.
4. Who speaking to?
5. I can’t remember it last rained heavily.
