C1 – Advanced
There are almost 200 countries all over the world. Some are prosperous, while others, poverty-stricken. Based on GDP per capita, some of the richest countries are Qatar, Luxembourg, Singapore, Brunei. Ireland, Switzerland, and Norway. On the other side of the coin – the poorest countries – include Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Haiti, and North Korea.
Many factors contribute as to why countries are either rich or poor.
Watch the video and find out what these factors are and what makes some countries continuously prosper and what keeps others from progressing.
Discussion Questions:
1. What are the three factors that determine whether the country will be rich or poor? Explain each of them in your own words. Describe your own country in terms of these factors.
2. Explain what clan-based thinking is. What is your opinion about it?
3. Generally, what are your thoughts on wealth gap?
4. Talk about the richest and poorest countries you’ve ever visited. How are they like?
5. How does your country accumulate wealth?