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The history of money
The idea of money is
one of the most fascinating ever developed by man.
Thousands of years ago money was not used, the «barter» system existed. People exchanged goods with each other.
Then such things as beads, shells, salt, skins and even cattle came to be used as money. But they were not easy to store and carry about.
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The history of money
Coins were first used in
China. In ancient times they were made of either
gold or silver.
Later people began to use coins made of cheaper metals. The coins are worth the amount stamped on them and it is backed by the government and banks.
People also started to use paper money.
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The history of money
Today we pay with coins,
paper money, cheques, credit cards or traveller’s cheques.In other
words we pay cash, by check or by card.
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What makes money valuable?
There are 4
main things that money does for you.
First, it makes
possible exchange and trade.
Second, it is used to measure and compare the values of various things.
Third, money is a «storehouse of value».
Fourth, it serves as a «standard for future payments».
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Do you get pocket money?
How much a week?
What
for?
for lunch
for bus fares
for entertaining(cafes,cinema,presents,clubs)
to pay for private lessons
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Do you earn money yourself?
Why?
to feel independent
not to
depend on your parents’ purse
to be treated like a
child
What kind of work can teenagers do?
to have a part-time job, a job which doesn’t need any special qualifications
to wash cars, baby-sit, deliver mail, sell newspapers or cosmetics, give out ads etc.
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Do you tell your parents what you spend
your money on?
Do you try to avoid it?
Do you
even have to lie to them sometimes?
Why ?
We are close, they understand my needs.
They don’t approve of my way of life and would never let me buy some things I need.
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Are you economical or do you tend to
waste a lot of money?
Whatever I get tends to
disappear pretty quickly.
I spend money like water( like there is no tomorrow).
I spend money according to my budget.
Not that I am greedy, but I try to economize.
Do you save money? What for?
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Are you aware of your family general household
expenses?
Do your parents discuss with you what outgoings should
be covered a month?
What does your family spend money on?
buy food, clothes, domestic appliances
pay the bills
save/stock money for travelling/building a house/buying a car
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Are you aware of your family expenses?
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The modern world is unthinkable without banks
Have your
parents set up a bank account for you?
How often
do they deposit money into it? When are you going to withdraw it from the bank?
What for?
for my further education, etc.
Are you for or against borrowing money from banks?
lend/loan you money, ask for guarantees
check your credit, charge some money for their services
