Question

vocabulary practice: match the words to their definitions.

1. equal
2. opportunity
3. income
4. earn
5. wealth

a. money received on a regular basis.
b. to receive in return for work
c. being the same in one or more ways
d. a lot of money or valuable possessions
e. a chance to do something
vocabulary practice: cloze reading - fill in the blanks.
word bank earn opportunity equity income equal wealth
reducing inequality means making sure everyone has a fair chance to succeed. one way to do this is by focusing on _, which means giving people the support they need to reach the same goals. while some people start with more than others, we can work to make chances more _ for all. everyone should have the _ to go to good schools, get jobs, and live in safe neighborhoods. when people can _ money through hard work, they can increase their _ and help their families. good _ for all helps build stronger communities.

Explanation:

• Equity: Refers to fairness in giving support for same goals.
• Equal: Means chances are the same for all.
• Opportunity: A chance to do things like go to school, get jobs.
• Earn: To get money through work.
• Wealth: Valuable possessions.
• Income: Money received regularly.

Answer:

1. equity
2. equal
3. opportunity
4. earn
5. wealth
6. income