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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About 14% of U.S. households earn more than $200,000 a year. However, many of them do not feel rich. They are often called HENRYs, which means High Earners, Not Rich Yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about people who earn high salaries, but do not necessarily feel rich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/some-people-earn-a-lot-but-arent-rich-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201clifestyle creep<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201dEven people making over 300,000 often struggle with credit card debt. This is partly due to\u00a0<\/em>lifestyle creep.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cnet worth<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201dExperts say budgeting, knowing your\u00a0<\/em>net worth<\/em><\/strong>, and planning for savings are key steps to feeling financially secure.<\/em>\u201d Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201chamster wheel<\/strong>\u201d mean here: \u201dEmotional spending, social pressure, and a lack of financial planning can keep high earners stuck on a\u00a0<\/em>hamster wheel.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d? Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Do you think financial success depends more on income or on money management? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think earning more money always leads to a better life? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What advice would you give someone who earns a high income but still struggles with money?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think social media encourages people to spend more? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How can people enjoy life without overspending?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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