Gofluent - Australia's economic boom is bust for some

Question 1

in particular:

Answer 1

This means “specially or specifically.”

Ben has excellent communication skills. In particular, he is good at public speaking.

“Australia that … it rode the sheep’s back because of its agricultural industries, and wool in particular.”

Question 2

This means “specially or specifically.”

Answer 2

in particular:

Question 3

sheep

Answer 3

oveja

Question 4

oveja

Answer 4

sheep

Question 5

wool

Answer 5

lana

Question 6

lana

Answer 6

wool

Question 7

exchange rate:

Answer 7

This is the amount one country’s money is worth when traded with another country’s money.

When the exchange rate is high, products made in our country become more expensive abroad.

“… overseas tourists avoid Australia because of the unfavorable exchange rate.”

Question 8

This is the amount one country’s money is worth when traded with another country’s money.

Answer 8

exchange rate:

Question 9

shut up shop:

Answer 9

This means “to stop operating a business.”

If they don’t get enough customers, they will be forced to shut up shop.

“… Fabian Marsden has seen many of his fellow business owners shut up shop.”

Question 10

fellow

Answer 10

compañero

Question 11

compañero

Answer 11

fellow

Question 12

shut up

Answer 12

cerrar (algo)

cerrar la boca / guardar silencio

Question 13

ailing:

Answer 13

his means “unhealthy or suffering.”

The voters are looking for a leader who can fix the country’s ailing economy.

“The government has put some money towards assisting ailing manufacturers.”

[enfermo / debilitado]

Question 14

his means “unhealthy or suffering.”

[enfermo / debilitado]

Answer 14

ailing:

Question 15

niche industries:

Answer 15

These are businesses that make and sell special and limited products and services.

Wind energy used to be a niche industry. Now, even companies with little experience and knowledge are part of it.

“… some believe there needs to be … support for those working in niche industries.”

Question 16

These are businesses that make and sell special and limited products and services.

Answer 16

niche industries:

Question 17

restructuring:

Answer 17

To restructure is to organize something differently.

He asked the bank to restructure his loan because he wants to have smaller monthly payments.

“We have to find an alternative way of restructuring our economy …”

Question 18

to organize something differently.

Answer 18

restructuring:

Question 19

run out:

Answer 19

To run out is to use all of the supply of something.

We should buy more paper before our supplies run out.

“Whether demand drops off, or the resources run out, it’s certain that the boom can’t last forever.”

Question 20

to use all of the supply of something.

Answer 20

run out:

Question 21

Grammar tip: The suffix “-er”

Answer 21

A suffix is a group of letters that are added at the end of a word to form a new word. The suffix -er is added to a verb to form a noun that refers to the person doing the action.

“These days, we ride the back of the miners.”

“Australia’s largest steel manufacturer BlueScope last year cut jobs after a drop in demand.”

“Retailers are also feeling the pinch …”

“… pharmacy owner Fabian Marsden has seen many of his fellow business owners shut up shop.”

Other examples:

A good reporter sees what is interesting in the ordinary.
Polina has many friends because she is a good listener.
Most successful businessmen are believers of hard work.
Every learner is unique. Some learn by listening while others learn by reading.

Question 22

tough

Answer 22

dificil / resistente / duro

Question 23

dificil / resistente / duro

Answer 23

tough