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Money Issues 8

Reading and Vocabulary

A. Discuss with a partner.

1. How do most people in your area prefer to pay: in cash, by card or with another method?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the different methods?
3. How do you think a world without money will be like?
4. What are your predictions for the future of money?

B. Match the words with their definitions. Use a dictionary to help you.
1. cashless a. a system of online payment
2. coinage b. an exchange of goods or services for other goods, services or money
3. contactless c. not using physical money
4. electronic currencies d. physical, genuine

5. to barter e. the physical money used by a nation
6. to swipe f. to scan a card in a machine
7. tangible g. to trade goods and services without using money
8. transaction h. using computer chips rather than a PIN or signature

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