People in the UK are using paper money more now than they did before. This is because things cost more and they want to be careful with how much they spend. Before, people used less paper money because they were buying things without touching them, like on the internet, especially when people were sick and stayed home. But stores have to pay more now when people buy things with cards, and they don't like it.
A group that watches over banks in the UK wants to make new rules. These rules will make sure people can get paper money when they need it. Some places where you can get money are closing, and this is a problem for people who live far away from cities. The group wants to make sure that people don't have to spend a lot to get their own money and that they can still get money even if some places close.
Even though more people are using paper money right now, in the future, they might use it less. Last year, a lot of people didn't use paper money much. But it's still important that people can get paper money because some places to get money are going away. The new rules are trying to help make sure that people who really need paper money can still get it.
Original news source: Shopping with cash rises for first time in a decade (BBC)
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Instructions: Divide the class into two teams. One team will discuss the pros (advantages) of using paper money, while the other team will discuss the cons (disadvantages). Each team should come up with at least three points to support their argument. After the discussion, have a class debate where each team presents their points and tries to convince the rest of the class.
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Because things cost more and they want to be careful with how much they spend.
Because they were buying things without touching them, like on the internet, especially when people were sick and stayed home.
Because the stores have to pay fees to the companies that process the card payments.
They want to make new rules to make sure people can get paper money when they need it.
Because they would have to travel a long way to get money if the places close, and it would cost them a lot of money and time.
Maybe, because last year a lot of people didn't use paper money much.
Because some places to get money are going away, so it's important that people can still get paper money when they need it.
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People in the UK are using money more now than they did before. This is because things cost more and they want to be careful with how much they spend. Before, used less paper money because they were buying things without them, like on the internet, especially when people were sick and stayed home. But stores have to pay more now when people buy with cards, and they don't it. A group that watches over banks in the UK wants to new rules. These rules will make sure people can get paper money when they need it. Some places where you can get money are closing, and this is a problem for people who far away from . The group wants to make sure that people don't have to spend a lot to get their own and that they can still get money even if some places close. Even though more people are using paper money right now, in the future, they might use it less. Last year, a lot of people didn't use paper money much. But it's still that people can get paper money because some places to get money are away. The new rules are trying to help make sure that people who really paper money can still get it.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is paper money and why do people use it?
2. How would you feel if you couldn't get paper money when you needed it?
3. Do you like using paper money or do you prefer using cards? Why?
4. Do you think it's important for people to have easy access to paper money? Why or why not?
5. What are some reasons why people might use paper money less in the future?
6. How do you think the new rules will help people who need paper money?
7. Have you ever had trouble getting paper money from a bank or ATM? What happened?
8. What would you do if all the places to get paper money in your town closed down?
9. Do you think it's fair that stores have to pay more when people use cards to buy things? Why or why not?
10. How do you think people can be careful with how much money they spend?
11. Have you ever bought something online? How was your experience?
12. What do you think is the most convenient way to pay for things: paper money, cards, or something else? Why?
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