How much money do you need to be happy?
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To cater for someone/ something
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. According to the article, does more money make you happier?
2. According to the article, is happiness all about income?
3. What did the article say about the Nordic countries and ‘comparative living’?
4. What did the article say about losing money and paying off debt?
5. What did the article say about choosing less consumption for more happiness?
6. ‘I disagree with the research. I know that increasing my salary beyond £120,000 would make me happier.’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘I would happily choose less consumption for more happiness, just like Barry.’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘The weather is so bad in the Nordic countries that I refuse to believe that they are the happiest places in the world.’ Is this true for you?
9. ‘If you go out for a meal with friends, everyone should pay for exactly what they ordered.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘Whenever there is money involved, I’m a very tough negotiator.’ Is this true for you?
11. ‘Looking at social media often makes me jealous of my friends.’ Is this true for you?
12. ‘Taking out a loan is always a bad idea. That’s why I’ve never done it.’ Is this true for you?
13. ‘I think my country would rank quite highly on the United Nation’s World Happiness Report.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘Children should learn more about money at school.’ Do you agree?
15. ‘We hate losing money more than we love gaining it.’ Do you agree?