Step 1 - Listening

Does being rich makes you lazy?

You are going to watch a video about poor and rich kids.

Assignment 1

Copy and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.

attitude towards: (use key words)

poor people

rich people

drug use

 

 

work

 

 

breaking the law

 

 

school performance

 

 

time parents spend with children

 

 

family connections

 

 

income children comparing with parents

 

 

 

 

Statements

  1. In America there is hardly any difference between rich and poor kids.
  2. Most research is about the negative aspects of poverty.
  3. Poor people are said to be lazy, dumb and use lots of drugs.
  4. Only poor people use drugs.
  5. Poor people need two jobs or more to gain just as much money as rich people.
  6. Studies about rich kids are not taken seriously.
  7. Rich people cheat on school tests for their children.
  8. You don’t need money to be succesful.
  9. Rich kids can become artists.
  10. Doctors usually come from rich families.