Other Words And Expressions Relating To Poverty

A number of artists who only became famous after their deaths spent their lifetimes in penury. [the state of being extremely poor]

It’s a very poor country – over 60% of the population live on (or below) the breadline. [having the level of income of an extremely poor person]

The charity’s main aim is to improve healthcare in impoverished areas of the world. [poor, without much money to live on]

Everywhere in the city you see destitute people living in shop doorways or under bridges. [without money, food, home and possessions]

Unfortunately the number of deprived children is growing, even in so-called rich countries. [not having the things necessary for a pleasant life – food, home, money]

When we were first married we were living from hand to mouth, so it’s nice to be able to spend a bit more now. [having just enough money to live without suffering]

Ever since I lost my job, money has been tight. [there has not been much money]

1. Do these statements reflect the points made on page 1? Mark each one True or False. If the statement is false, correct it.

1) Income poverty takes health factors into account as well as money.

2) If the 225 richest people in the world each gave up 4% of their wealth, there would be no poverty problems in the world.

3) 15 people each have wealth that is worth more than GDP of sub-Saharan Africa.

4) The US gives 0.7% of its GNP to overseas aid.

5) The proportion of GNP given as overseas aid is increasing.

6) More than three quarters of aid is used to pay back previous loans from richer countries.

7) Just over a quarter of overseas aid actually goes to the poorest countries.

2. Choose one of the words in the box to complete each of the sentences below.

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