Question

Read the definitions and write the correct words. 1 the money that is used in a particular country: _______ 2 the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building: _______ 3 a person who is kept prisoner by someone who threatens to kill them if they do not get what they demand: _______ 4 an official agreement between two countries: _______ 5 someone who gives the media positive information about a politician or organisation: _______ _______ 6a reduction in business or economic activity: _______ 7 the crime of giving presents or money to someone in exchange for help that involves doing something illegal: _______ 8the amount of money that has to be paid to release a person who is kept prisoner is called a _______ 9 the second most important person in the government: _______ prime minister 10 someone who works for a government department: _______ _______

Answer 1

currency

criminal offence

the prisoner

agreement

insider

market conditions

corruption

security deposit

Deputy Prime Minister

Minister

Answer 2

1. Currency
2. Arson
3. Hostage
4. Treaty
5. Spokesperson or PR (Public Relations) agent
6. Downturn
7. Bribery
8. Ransom
9. Deputy Prime Minister
10. Civil Servant