Topics, Phrases and Idioms 8

June 28, 2017 


Topics, Phrases and Idioms 8

1. Introduction
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2. Cash and the future of money

  1. 1. What would you do if an ATM gave you more money than you asked for? Why?
  2. 2. Should electronic money (cards, Apple Pay etc.) replace cash? Why/why not?
  3. 3. What kind of society could we create without money?
    4. Should we? What problems and benefits would there be?
  4. 4. What other services in society should/should not be automated? Why?
  5. 5. Think aloud!...

3. Phrases / Idioms

  • - "born with a silver spoon in one`s mouth" = born into a rich & comfortable family
  • - "burn a hole in one's pocket" = want to spend your money
  • - "bread and butter" = your income