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What’s the best way to lift people out of poverty?

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Learning Stats

B2

Nível CEFR

648

Total Words

351

Unique Words

6/10

Dificuldade

Vocabulary Diversity 54%

Legendas (82 segments)

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In 2018, a non-profit gave every adult

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in western Kenya’s Ahenyo village $500.

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Most of their families had lived in extreme poverty for generations,

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and this sum was roughly equivalent to most recipients’ annual salaries.

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Despite all this, the money came with no strings attached

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outside a commitment to speak with researchers after two years.

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They hoped this influx of cash would lift the villagers out of poverty.

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But they also knew this could easily be the latest

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in a long line of failed philanthropic interventions.

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Key Vocabulary (22)

help A1 verb

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

education A1 noun

Education is the process of learning and teaching, usually in schools, colleges, or universities. it involves gaining knowledge, skills, and values to help a person grow and succeed in life.

school A1 noun

A school is an institution where people, especially children, go to be educated by teachers. It also refers to the building where these classes take place or the entire student body and staff within that institution.

job A1 noun

A job is the regular work that a person does to earn money. It usually involves specific tasks and responsibilities within a company or organization.

group A2 noun

A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together. It can refer to a small collection of individuals or a larger, organized set of people working toward a common goal.

long A1 adjective

extended

"Long road."

direct A1 noun

In travel, a direct refers to a flight, train, or bus journey that goes straight to a destination without requiring a change of vehicle. It is the most convenient way to travel because you do not have to wait at a middle station or airport.

"The direct is important."

cash A1 noun

Money in the form of physical notes and coins, rather than electronic transfers or credit cards. It is the most direct form of currency used for immediate transactions, especially for small purchases.

"The cash is important."

study A1 noun

A study is a room in a house used for quiet work, reading, or writing. It can also refer to a detailed piece of research or investigation into a specific subject or problem.

"The study is important."

kind A1 noun

A group of things or people that are similar in some way. It is used to categorize objects, ideas, or living beings into specific types or sorts.

"The kind is important."

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