Page 69 - BP2Y 002 Listening Success BT4

A. Listen and answer the following questions. Note taking

1. What is the topic of discussion about? Topic :

the difference between the euro and the US dollar

the difference between coins and paper money
the difference between hard and soft currency Main idea :

the difference between inflation and deflation

2. What is a characteristic of soft money? 1 Major point :
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Its value is stable.

It may be difficult to convert.

One of its causes is political stability. Details :
all of the above

3. What is a characteristic of hard money?

It will probably not lose its value.
It is probably not easy to exchange. 2 Major point :
nd
It probably does not have a low rate of inflation.
all of the above

Details :
4. What is the relationship between hard currency and
soft currency?

They are opposites.
They are similar, but different.

They are synonyms.
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They are not related. 3 Major point :

B. Check True or False.
Details :
1. Hard currency is not very stable.

2. It is good to have hard currency in your
pocket.

3. The euro is one example of a soft currency.

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