Read the article on p. 44 again, then choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1–6. Put a () in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. 25 0 Inequality has reached unprecedented levels means A it will never again be as high. B it has never been as high. C it should not be as high as this. its level cannot be calculated. D 4 According to the UN, how can equality be promoted? A 25% of the population needs to earn more to live more sustainably. B The issue of migration has to be managed better. C The super-rich have to reduce their use of technology. D Urbanisation has to be stopped in favour of small communities. 5 Making the global economy greener A will make it harder for the poor to improve their quality of life. B requires well-designed strategies to create new jobs. C will lead to the loss of 24 m jobs worldwide. D will make all low-skilled workers unemployed. 6 According to the report, what would help the poorest to live better? A reducing the size of cities B providing green energy worldwide C putting global policies into practice D improving living conditions in slums 1 The report claims that in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico A social and economic inequality was worse 10 years ago. B millions of people have lost everything recently. C the wealth gap has started to widen again. D inequality has been falling recently. 2 Everywhere in the world, A people are ignoring the fact that the wealth gap causes social conflict. B awareness of social and economic inequality is declining. C people are struggling to understand the link between poverty and war. D people are able to understand better that inequality causes problems. 3 The rich elites benefit from inequalities because A countries have reduced the income taxes for rich people. B they now pay 43% less income tax than in 1981. C inequalities mean the rich can tax the poor majority more. D 66% of the richest don’t have to pay taxes at all. 45 Language skills Extras Explore 3 The changing world of work Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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