Currency in the UK - La moneda en el Reino Unido

Although the UK is in the European Union, it has taken the decision at the moment not to adopt the Euro as its currency. Instead it retains pound sterling.

A pound consists of 100 pence. The word ‘pence’ being very often shortened to the letter ‘p’ in both the written and in conversational form.

The following coins are in regular circulation:

• 1p
• 2p
• 5p
• 10p
• 20p
• 50p
• £1
• £2

The following notes are also used:

• £5
• £10
• £20
• £50

These notes are usually issued in the name of the Bank of England and the notes and coins are accepted throughout the UK. You may occasionally find some bank notes bearing the names of Banks in Scotland or Northern Ireland, like the Scottish notes shown here. These are still legal tender throughout the UK but some traders, because they are not familiar with them, may be reluctant to accept them outside of the country in which they were issued. If you do have any difficulties though, any Bank will replace them without charge.

In, On or At?

In, On or At?

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1. I live ___ an apartment building.
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2. My apartment building is ___ the corner.
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3. My apartment is ___ the fifth floor.
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4. My friend lives ___ 27 Strong Street.
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5. He lives ___ apartment 501.
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6. It's ___ San Francisco.
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7. I live ___ the top floor.
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8. It's the fifth door ___ your left.
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9. That apartment was ___ the basement.
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10. I used to live ___ 12 Harrison Street.
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Getting Acquainted Dialogue

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A: Hello! My ___ is Nancy Brown. What ___ your name?
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B: Hi. I ___ Karla Lopes.
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A: ___ you new here?
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B: Yes, this is ___ first trip ___ the States. I arrived two days ___.
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A: And why ___ you come to the States?
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B: I ___ to the States ___ an exchange student.
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I plan ___ improve my English. I'll ___ living ___ the Perrys ___ six months.
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A: That's great! I hope ___ enjoy your stay here.
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B: Thanks.