A2 Level

Rich People and New Countries

Free Printable A2 English Lesson · Simple Past · Exercises

Comprehension Questions

Answer the questions about the text. Click "Check Answers" when you are ready.

True or False

1. Peter Thiel moved to Argentina last year.
2. Peter Thiel's children stayed in school in America.
3. Only Peter Thiel bought a house in another country.
4. In the past, most wealthy people stayed in their own country.

Multiple Choice

1. A passport is...
2. Why did rich people choose a second home?
3. Which countries became popular destinations for wealthy people?
4. What happened to this trend last year?

Word Match

Match the word or phrasal verb to the correct definition. Write the word in the box, then click "Check Answers".

Words: trend  ·  get stuck  ·  decided  ·  destination  ·  settled into  ·  official document  ·  ended up  ·  set up  ·  picked up  ·  looked into
DefinitionWord / Phrasal Verb
made a choice about something
started something, like a business
became comfortable in a new place
got something new, like a passport
a real and important paper from the government
something many people start doing
thought about and checked something carefully
the final result after doing something
to have a problem you cannot easily fix
a place where people travel to

Synonym Match

A synonym is a word with the same meaning. Match the word to its synonym, then click "Check Answers".

Synonyms: finally became  ·  legal paper  ·  made a choice  ·  place to go, location  ·  checked, researched  ·  got, obtained  ·  started, began  ·  get trapped, have a problem  ·  got comfortable in  ·  pattern, fashion
WordSynonym
decided
set up
settled into
picked up
official document
trend
looked into
ended up
get stuck
destination

Antonym Match

An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning. Match the word to its antonym, then click "Check Answers".

Antonyms: starting point  ·  ignored  ·  rare event  ·  stayed unsure  ·  get free, move on easily  ·  started as  ·  struggled in  ·  closed down  ·  lost, gave up
WordAntonym
decided
set up
settled into
picked up
trend
looked into
ended up
get stuck
destination

Grammar

Choose the correct verb in the simple past. Then find the nouns and adjectives.

Choose the correct verb (simple past)

1. Peter Thiel __ to move to Argentina.
2. He __ a large house in Buenos Aires.
3. His children __ into their new school quickly.
4. Many wealthy people __ houses in different countries last year.
5. This trend __ quickly among very rich people.

Which word is a noun?

1. "He bought a large house in Buenos Aires."
2. "A passport is an official document."
3. "Thousands of rich families moved to these countries."

Which word is an adjective?

1. "He bought a large house in one of the richest areas of Buenos Aires."
2. "Peter Thiel is a famous businessman from America."
3. "He set up successful companies like PayPal and Palantir."

Word Order

Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence, then click "Check Answers".

to / decided / Peter Thiel / Argentina / move / to
businessman / a / is / famous / from America / He
house / a / bought / He / large / in Buenos Aires
quickly / school / into their new / settled / His children
passports / picked up / Some of them / second or third
document / is / A passport / an / official
grew quickly / This trend / among very rich people
destinations / turned into / Argentina and New Zealand / popular
to feel safe / Rich people / and have more freedom / wanted
felt like / setting up a second home / a smart and safe decision