396. A Gift of Money You Received (February, 2012)
Describe a time when you received some money as a gift.
You should say:
who gave it to you
what the occasion was
how you felt
and explain what you did with the money.
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Possible follow-up questions:
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Part 3
Money as a Gift
Besides the example you just talked about, are there any other occasions when money is given as a gift in your country?
What are the advantages of giving money as a gift?
Do you think there are times when it's not very suitable to give money as a gift?
(Similar to above) Do you think there are times when it's better to give an actual gift, instead of money?
The Importance of Money
Do you think money is very important?
Do you think money is a good thing?
What do you think is the purpose of having such a thing as "money"?
Are there any problems (or, disadvantages) with using money for this (these) purposes?
Do you have any suggestions on how this problem could be addressed (or, solved)?
How much do you think money contributes to a person's happiness?
Would you say that having a lot of money is the same as being successful?
Are there any disadvantages to having lots of money?
Do you think some people have too much money?
Are there many people in the country where you live who have too much money? FQ
(Similar to above) Is there much of a "wealth gap" in your country?
How do you think this problem should be handled?
Salaries
Are there any jobs in your country that are highly paid?
What jobs are the most highly paid in your country?
Why do some managers receive high salaries?
Do you think people with occupations that help people such as doctors and nurses should be paid more?
Children & Managing Money
Are there any differences between the way adults spend money and the way young people spend money? FQ
(Similar to above) Are there any differences between the way adults spend money and the way children spend money? FQ
What do children spend money on? FQ
