Subject: Vocabulary

Bank Services - 18~19/05/2011

I. Introduction:
No matter where you live, opening a bank account is one essential part of life, but you have to check around to find out what services a bank provides. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find similar sentences.

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apply for a credit card

buy traveler's checks

cash a check

check your account balance

deposit money

exchange money

fill out a withdraw slip

open a checking account

open a savings account

order checks

pay off a loan

pay your bills online

rent a safety deposit box

review your bank statement

take out a loan

talk with a bank teller

talk with the bank manager

transfer money

use a debit card

withdraw money

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II. Practice:
Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. I need to _____________ at the bank because I'm going overseas on business, and I want to take some of the local currency with me.

A. withdraw money B. exchange money C. buy traveler's checks

2. You ought to ________________ to store your valuables and important documents in a secure location.

A. rent a safety deposit box B. open a savings account C. pay your bills online

3. My father is trying to ______________ to pay for the construction of a new room to our house.

A. take out a loan B. pay off a loan C. review his bank statement

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Correct answers:

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III. Follow-Up:
What particular banking services are most important to you in your current situation? Look around and see if there are banks in your area that might meet your needs, including online banking options. Then, share your ideas with a partner.