B1 – Intermediate
We need to make a certain amount of money to be able to live the life we want. However, are people earning enough money to say that they are happy and financially secure these days? And another question is, how much money do we really need to be able to live without having money worries?
Read the article to know more about the amount people need to stop worrying about money.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2409/240926-money-worries.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “money worries” mean? Give a synonym of this term and use it in a sentence. “Researchers asked more than 3,000 adults over the age of 30 about their money worries.”
- What does “financially secure” mean? “Surprisingly, the researchers reported that just 33 percent of millionaires in the study said they felt financially secure.” Use the phrase in your own sentence and give a synonym.
- What does “a sign of something” mean? “It said $100,000 was no longer a sign of financial success and wealth.” Give a synonym and use this phrase in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your personal definition of a “stable lifestyle”?
- In your opinion, how much money should someone have to be able to say they are financially secure in your country?
- In America, “$100,000 was no longer a sign of financial success and wealth.”. Is it the same in your country? Is €100,000 does not mean financial security anymore?” Explain.
- Do you think people have more money worries now more than before? Elaborate.
- How can a person be very confident about their financial situation?