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Rich guy Tom
Manage episode 359656095 series 3447414
While listening Try to answer these 2 questions;
- Why did Tom lose his business?
- What did Tom do with his free time?
Vocabulary;
Fancy (adjective) - over the top in structure or decoration.
Lavish (adjective) - rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Show off (phrasal verb) - display someone or something that is a source of pride.
Bankrupt (adjective) - (of a person or organization) declared in law as unable to pay their debts.
Devastated (verb) - destroy or ruin.
Embarrassed (noun) - a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
Value (noun) - something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
Blessing in disguise (Idiom) - something that is bad at first BUT eventually has good results
--Story Below—
Once upon a time, there was a man named Tom who had a lot of money. He had a big house, a fancy car, and went on lavish vacations. Tom loved to spend his money and show off his wealth.
But one day, something unexpected happened. The banks collapsed. Tom's business went bankrupt and he lost all of his money. He had to sell his house, car, and even his expensive clothes.
Tom was devastated. He had never experienced life without money before. He felt embarrassed and didn't know how to face his friends and family.
But as time went on, Tom realized that money wasn't everything. He started to appreciate the small things in life, like spending time with loved ones and going on walks in nature. He also learned the value of hard work and started a new business from scratch.
In the end, Tom realized that losing his money was a blessing in disguise. He was happier and more fulfilled than he had ever been before.
The moral of the story is that money isn't everything. It's important to value the people and experiences in your life and to work hard for what you want.
29 episodes
Manage episode 359656095 series 3447414
While listening Try to answer these 2 questions;
- Why did Tom lose his business?
- What did Tom do with his free time?
Vocabulary;
Fancy (adjective) - over the top in structure or decoration.
Lavish (adjective) - rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Show off (phrasal verb) - display someone or something that is a source of pride.
Bankrupt (adjective) - (of a person or organization) declared in law as unable to pay their debts.
Devastated (verb) - destroy or ruin.
Embarrassed (noun) - a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
Value (noun) - something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
Blessing in disguise (Idiom) - something that is bad at first BUT eventually has good results
--Story Below—
Once upon a time, there was a man named Tom who had a lot of money. He had a big house, a fancy car, and went on lavish vacations. Tom loved to spend his money and show off his wealth.
But one day, something unexpected happened. The banks collapsed. Tom's business went bankrupt and he lost all of his money. He had to sell his house, car, and even his expensive clothes.
Tom was devastated. He had never experienced life without money before. He felt embarrassed and didn't know how to face his friends and family.
But as time went on, Tom realized that money wasn't everything. He started to appreciate the small things in life, like spending time with loved ones and going on walks in nature. He also learned the value of hard work and started a new business from scratch.
In the end, Tom realized that losing his money was a blessing in disguise. He was happier and more fulfilled than he had ever been before.
The moral of the story is that money isn't everything. It's important to value the people and experiences in your life and to work hard for what you want.
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