Pyramids


1)  What images spring to mind when you hear the word ‘Pyramids’?

2)  How were the Pyramids built?

3)  What do you think of the idea of building a giant pyramid for a king who died?

4)  Do you think the Pyramids were built with alien technology?

5)  Do you think the Pyramids are the most important architectural sites in the world?

6)  Would you rather see the Taj Mahal or the Pyramids?

7)  What would you do if you could spend a whole day at the Pyramids?

8)  How do you think the Pyramids have survived for thousands of years?


Business Idioms


bang for the buck

- value for the money spent

We were able to get much bang for the buck when we advertised on the Internet.

banker's hours

- short work hours (similar to a bank)

My friend owns his own company and works banker's hours most days.

bankroll someone

- to supply someone with money, to finance someone

The movie actor bankrolled his son while the son was producing his first movie.