B1 Level

Rich People and New Countries

Free Printable B1 English Lesson · Present Perfect & Modal Verbs · Exercises

Comprehension Questions

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True or False

1. Peter Thiel has bought a home in Buenos Aires.
2. Wealth advisors say this trend is new and rare.
3. New Zealand has made its golden visa rules stricter.
4. A record number of wealthy people have moved to new countries this year.

Multiple Choice

1. According to wealth advisors, rich people may want...
2. Which countries have seen a rise in wealthy newcomers?
3. Why might more rich people choose to leave their country?
4. What does the text suggest about this trend in the future?

Word Match

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DefinitionWord

Synonym Match

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WordSynonym

Antonym Match

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Grammar

Choose the correct present perfect form. Then choose the correct modal verb.

Present Perfect

1. Peter Thiel __ more time in Argentina lately.
2. He __ a home in one of Buenos Aires' wealthiest neighbourhoods.
3. New Zealand __ its golden visa requirements.
4. A record number of wealthy people __ to new countries this year.

Modal Verbs

1. Rich people __ want multiple passports. (possibility)
2. Everyone __ have at least one "Plan B" country, according to some advisors. (advice)
3. This trend __ continue for years, according to experts. (possibility)
4. If conditions become unstable, more rich people __ choose to leave. (possibility)

Which word is a noun?

1. "He has bought a home in Buenos Aires."
2. "Wealth advisors say this kind of behaviour has become a clear trend."
3. "Costa Rica and Thailand have also seen a rise in wealthy newcomers."

Word Order

Click the words in the correct order to build the sentence. Click a word again in the sentence box to remove it. Click "Check Answers" when you are ready.