Day 29

Shake and Rattle: The Story of the Piggy Bank

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Vocabulary

• rattle

• clay

• belief

Questions

1. Western Europeans used to put their money in jars made from a type of clay called “pygg”.

2. Pigs are thought to bring luck in countries such as Germany.

3. Because the only way to get the money is to break them.

Discussion

1. Yes I did. I had a piggy bank in the shape of cows. Maybe it is still at my parents’ house.

2. I don’t remember because my mother created my bank account when I was very young.

3. The most exciting purchase I made was buying a pack of Yu-Gi-Oh cards. I was looking forward to seeing the rare cards.

4. Yes I do. I don’t allow my wife to see my app.

5. I don’t use any of them. I use a QR code payment on my phone.

Further Discussion

1. I recommend looking for discounted items in order to save money on an everyday basis.

2. No I don’t. I like to spend money when I want, so I have never thought about saving goals.

3. I was very happy buying expensive meat. I really love to eat good food.

4. Yes, a friend of mine is not good at managing money. He spends his money on alcohol, cigarettes and women.

5. I don’t agree with him. Children cannot earn their own money, but I think they should spend a lot because if they don’t waste money they won’t learn how to use it.