PASSAGE READING
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
READ
Income Equality
Recently, income inequality has been a global problem. 10 percent of the upper class earns 40 percent of the global income. While 10 percent of the lower class earns about 2 to 7 percent only. This problem requires a global solution that adopts policies supporting income equality.
In order to achieve income equality, there should be equal opportunities for all regardless of age, sex, religion, and economic status. In addition, policies protecting wage and discrimination should be developed. These policies should be strictly regulated to attain equality.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
ANSWER
| 1. | What has been a global problem recently? |
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| 2. | How many percent of the upper class earns 40 percent of the global income? |
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| 3. | How can income equality be achieved? |
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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PRACTICE
| Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
| global | |
| income | |
| equality | |
| policy | |
| discrimination |
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.
ANSWER
| 1. | Is earning a high income important? |
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| 2. | Do you think all people should work overtime to get a higher income? |
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| 3. | Do you think all workers should have the same income? |
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| 4. | Is income inequality a big problem in your country? |
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| 5. | What do you think is the cause of this problem? |
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| 6. | Do you think rich countries should help other countries? |
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| 7. | Do you think income inequality causes poverty? |
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