B2 WF Monopoly

 

 

Monopoly (scroll down for the answers)

Monopoly is a board game that has entertained families and friends for decades. First introduced in the 1930s, it challenges ________(PLAY) to buy properties, build houses and hotels, and drive opponents into bankruptcy. The goal is to be the last person with money, which makes the game very _______(COMPETE).

Although many people enjoy it, others find their opponents very _______(ANNOY), especially when they get greedy! Arguments often start when players become _________(SUSPICION) of family members cheating. It can bring out the worst in people, especially when they seem to enjoy leaving their friends in dire financial straits.

The game is based partly on luck but also on strategy. Being _____(CARE) with your money can lead to disaster, while smart investments can bring success. The _____(LONG) of a full game can vary, sometimes lasting hours, which makes it a very good way to wind down after a long Christmas lunch.

Several versions of the game have been released, based on different cities or even celebrities. My latest _________(ACQUIRE), for instance, is a game based on David Bowie and his hugely ________(SUCCESS) career. 

 

 

                         It's no game, David Bowie            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monopoly (scroll down for the answers)

Monopoly is a board game that has entertained families and friends for decades. First introduced in the 1930s, it challenges _PLAYERS_(PLAY) to buy properties, build houses and hotels, and drive opponents into bankruptcy. The goal is to be the last person with money, which makes the game very _COMPETITIVE____(COMPETE).

Although many people enjoy it, others find their opponents very _ANNOYING__(ANNOY), especially when they get greedy! Arguments often start when players become _SUSPICIOUS__(SUSPICION) of family members cheating. It can bring out the worst in people, especially when they seem to enjoy leaving their friends in dire financial straits.

The game is based partly on luck but also on strategy. Being _CARELESS__(CARE) with your money can lead to disaster, while smart investments can bring success. The _LENGTH_(LONG) of a full game can vary, sometimes lasting hours, which makes it a very good way to wind down after a long Christmas lunch.

Several versions of the game have been released, based on different cities or even celebrities. My latest _ACQUISITION__(ACQUIRE), for instance, is a game based on David Bowie and his hugely __SUCCESSFUL____(SUCCESS) career.