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Here is a table with the information about the most popular ways to spend money. Complete it taking into consideration the interests of Ukrainian young people. Compare the Ukrainians and the British.
| The ways to spend money | Great Britain | Ukraine |
| Cinema and concerts Bowling Eating out Expensive things Amusement parks, fairs, festivals Car insurance Books CDs and tapes Clothes Magazines and newspapers Going out Alcoholic drinks Taxi Cigarettes Jewellery Food Sport and fitness Church activities Keeping pets College Holidays Social activities The Internet Presents Care/support for family members Girl/boyfriends Lottery Charity Gambling Car/travel expenses Hairdressers, beauticians, etc. Household bills Medical care Rent/mortgage Services of other people (cleaners, gardeners, etc.) | ** *** *** * ** ** *** *** *** ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** * ** ** *** ** * ** ** * * * * *** *** *** *** *** * |
Are these ways of spending money popular in Ukraine? Why? Find out other ways of spending money popular with your groupmates. What proportion of your income do you allocate to the things mentioned in the table? Try to give a rough percentage.
Speak about your attitude to money and the ways to earn and spend it using the expressions below.
| · I think that money plays … because … · The only source of getting money for me is… · But sometimes I … · I can also get money … | · I usually spend money on … · What’s more, I … · That’s why I … · So … |
1. Is talking about money a taboo subject in your country?
2. What things would you like to spend more/less on?
3. What’s the most expensive thing you’ve recently bought?
4. What thing do you most regret having bought?
5. Are you saving up to buy anything in particular?
6. How have your spending habits changed over the last three years?
7. Do you prefer to save or to spend money? Give your reasons.
8. What (if anything) you are saving your money for?
