B2 – Upper Intermediate
In today’s society, the pursuit of wealth and material possessions has become a common goal for many individuals. The desire to be richer drives people to work harder, take risks, and make sacrifices in order to achieve financial success.
To become richer, one must first set clear goals and develop a strategic plan to achieve them. This may involve investing in education or acquiring new skills to increase earning potential. Additionally, saving and investing wisely can help grow wealth over time.
Read this article about Mark Zuckerberg’s increasing wealth.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to close in on someone/something” mean? “Mark Zuckerberg has become a lot wealthier this year 2024 — and is closing in on his would-be cage-fight rival Elon Musk for the title of the world’s third-richest person.” Use it in your own sentence.
- What does the term “closing bell” mean here, “As of Friday’s closing bell, he was worth $182 billion — just $7 billion behind Musk. Zuckerberg hasn’t been richer than the Tesla CEO since November 2020.” Use it in your own sentence.
- What does the idiom “to settle differences” mean? “At one point, the two billionaires even promised to settle their differences in a cage match, although it appears unlikely that is ever going to happen.” Use it in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- How did Mark Zuckerberg become richer this year?
- Share your thoughts on Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth surging.
- Talk about your opinion about Zuckerberg and Musk’s rivalry and their efforts to play it up.
- Who is the wealthiest person from your country and how do they acquire their fortune?
- What questions would you like to ask a wealthy person like Mark Zuckerberg?
- How can one acquire more wealth and manage it well?
- How do you think your company achieve growth year by year?