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2 Influential People رابط الدرس الرقمي 4 Conversation www.ien.edu.sa Ahmed: My parents gave me SAR 30,000 for graduation. Ibrahim: Wow! What are you going to do with all that cash? Ahmed: I don't know. I'm going around in circles about it, driving myself and everyone else crazy. At first I was going to do something really indulgent with it, like take a vacation. I was ready to book it, but then I got cold feet. Ibrahim: Why? I think a vacation sounds like a great idea. You've worked really hard for four years. You deserve a break. Ahmed: That's true. But, on the other hand, I don't want to spend all that money on something that will be over in a week. So, then I was thinking of buying something useful, like a used car. Ibrahim: That's a good idea. Ahmed: Yeah. It would be a great convenience to have a car. But, at the same time, I'm used to taking public transportation, and I really don't mind it. Frankly, I can't think of anything that I really need. So maybe I should put the money aside for a rainy day. Ibrahim: Well, yes, I suppose the alternative would be to just put it in the bank until you need it. Ahmed: Right. But then again, what's the point of having money if you're not enjoying it? Maybe I should do something indulgent with it— like take that vacation. Ibrahim: Now I see how you're driving everyone crazy! Real Talk cash = money go (around) in circles = to think through many possibilities over and over without coming to a decision drive someone crazy = greatly annoy or irritate get cold feet = to decide not to do something because you are too scared or nervous don't mind not annoyed or bothered by put (something) aside for a rainy day = to reserve something, usually money, for a future need About the Conversation 1. What options is Ahmed considering? 2. How is he driving people crazy? 3. What do you think he'll do with the money? Why? Your Turn Role-play with a partner. Discuss a choice that one of you has to make. The choice can be real or made-up. Use phrases for discussing options. Discussing Options At the same time,... But then again,... I could always... On the other hand,... The alternative would be to... What would you think about...? وزارة التعليم Ministry o24ucation 2024-1446 MG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 24 30/4/24 3:03 AM

O 5 Listening Listen to the lecture about the history of money. Write the date by each form of money. Then number the forms of money in the order they were used. 2 cowrie shells 1200 B.C.E. inexpensive paper money bartering electronic money metal coins coins made of valuable metals 6 Pronunciation In English, the past tense ending -ed has three different pronunciations. For verbs that end in the sounds p, k, f, s, ch, or sh, pronounce the ending /t/ as in worked. For verbs that end in vowel sounds or b, g, v, z, zh, th, j, m, n, ng, I, r, pronounce the ending /d/ as in opened. For verbs that end in the sounds d or t, pronounce the ending/Id/ as in wanted. Listen and practice. 1. They traded something of value that they possessed for something they needed. 2. What if no one wanted or needed it? 3. The first coins were produced in China, and the first paper money appeared in China. 4. Money called digital cash is already being exchanged over the Internet. 7 Vocabulary Building A A. You will see the following words in the reading on pages 26 and 27. Match the words with their meanings. renowned وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 1. a. known, respected and admired 2. comply with b. to put into practice, to make changes 3. hurdle c. things of value that are owned by a person, or organization 4. implement 5. founder 6. endowment 7. 8. dispute assets d. amount of money that is given as income to an organization, group, charity, project e. an obstacle, a problem or difficulty g. be in accordance/agreement with, obey h. the person or people that establish an organization or company B. Check your answers with a partner. If you do not understand the meaning of a word, f. strong disagreement or argument look it up in a dictionary. MG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 25 25 30/4/24 3:03 AM