Does money buy happiness?

Answer each question with 2–3 sentences.

1. Do you think money can buy happiness?
2. What would you do with a lot of extra money?
3. What do you spend money on to feel better?
4. Do you worry about money?
5. What is more important to you: money or free time?
6. What things make you happy that don't cost anything?

Read each word and the example. Then say a sentence about money and happiness.

Choose the word that fits.

1. Her monthly is enough to pay all the bills.
2. Food and water are , not luxuries.
3. A holiday home is a , not a need.
4. He has in the bank for emergencies.
5. They are in after buying the house.
6. Financial helps people feel calm.
7. After a certain point, happiness may reach a .
8. Good friends can your mood.

Choose the right answer, then press Check answers.

1. wealth is a large amount of
   money and propertyfree timework
2. a necessity is something you
   can easily replacemust havewould like to have
3. a luxury is something
   cheapexpensive that you don't neednecessary
4. debt is money you
   saveearnowe
5. well-being is how
   well and happy you feelmuch you earnold you are
6. generous =
   happy to giveafraid to spendvery rich

Use these phrases to explain causes, effects and purposes.

• Money can lead to...Гроші можуть призвести до...Money can lead to less stress.
• This results in...Це призводить до...Lower stress results in better sleep.
• Due to...Через...Due to rising prices, people save less.
• As a result of...,Унаслідок...,As a result of the study, people changed their opinions.
• ...so that......щоб...He saves so that he can travel.
• ...in order to......для того, щоб...She works in order to pay off her debt.
• Therefore,...Отже,...Therefore, money is important, but not everything.
• For most people,...Для більшості людей,...For most people, happiness rises with income.

Read the text. Hover over the dotted words for help.

1. The 2010 study suggested happiness stopped rising at about 75,000 dollars.
   TrueFalse
2. Killingsworth found the same pattern in 2021.
   TrueFalse
3. According to the 2023 results, happiness continues to rise for most people.
   TrueFalse
4. Money can reduce stress about bills.
   TrueFalse
5. The text says money can replace relationships.
   TrueFalse

1. Why might money make people happier up to a point?
2. What things can't money buy?
3. How do you decide what is worth spending on?
4. Is "what for?" a better question than "how much?"

Common mistakes: lead to + noun, because of + noun, in order to + verb. ✗ lead poor sleep → lead to poor sleep. ✗ Because the rain → Because of the rain.

1. Stress can
   lead tolead
   poor sleep.
2. BecauseBecause of
   the higher prices, people save less.
3. He lost his job.
   BecauseConsequently
   , he had to move.
4. Lower stress
   results inresults
   better sleep.
5. I save
   so thatin order
   I can travel.
6. She works abroad
   in orderin order to
   save money.
7. DueDue to
   the storm, the flight was cancelled.
8. The change
   caused tocaused
   a lot of problems.

Each sentence has one mistake. Type the correct words.

1. Stress can lead poor sleep. →
2. Because the rain, we stayed home. →
3. I work hard for to buy a house. →
4. She saves money for to travel. →
5. He lost his job, because he had to move. →
6. The storm resulted a lot of damage. →

Answer in detail. Use cause and effect and purpose phrases.

1. What things lead to stress about money?
2. What has been the result of rising prices in your life?
3. What do you save money for?
4. Why do some people with a lot of money feel unhappy?
5. What would you do in order to improve your financial security?
6. What advice would you give to a person in debt?

Three people have different views on money and happiness. Compare them. Who has the most balanced view? Who worries most about money? Whose view is closest to yours?

This is the final speaking task of Block 2. Your teacher will time you.

1. Plan for one minute, then speak for one or two minutes.
2. Part 1: your work and experience (Present Perfect, Past Simple).
3. Part 2: a work problem and what should be done about it (the passive).
4. Part 3: whether money buys happiness (cause, effect and purpose).

1. Does money make you happy?
2. What do you spend money on to feel good?
3. What do you save money for?
4. Do you worry about bills?
5. What is the most valuable thing you have?
6. What would you do with a lot of extra money?
7. Have you ever been in debt?
8. What is your biggest expense?

1. Who in your family worries about money?
2. Who is the most generous person you know?
3. Who has taught you about money?
4. Who do you know that is rich but unhappy?
5. Who spends all their money at once?
6. Who would you lend money to?

1. Is income inequality a big problem?
2. Should the rich pay more tax?
3. Is it better to spend money on things or on experiences?
4. Should people talk about their salaries?
5. Can a person be happy without much money?