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380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the word “poverty,” what situations do you imagine?
Do you think poverty is only about money, or also about other things? Why?
What kinds of vocabulary do you expect to learn in an “English Vocabulary Lesson” about poverty?

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380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Segment 1: Poverty is more than income + key terms (00:00 – 03:53)

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1. Which global organization is mentioned as giving a statistic about extreme poverty?

The United Nations
NATO
The International Red Cross
The European Union

2. According to the speaker, poverty is NOT only about income; it is also connected to which of the following?

Having a large social media audience
Owning luxury items
Health care access and education
Living in a big city

3. In the vocabulary list, what does “median” mean?

The highest value in a set of numbers
The middle value where half are higher and half are lower
The average value (mean)
A number decided by the government

380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Segment 2: Types of poverty + measuring poverty (03:53 – 12:07)

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1. What is “absolute poverty” mainly described as?

A situation where people earn less than their neighbors
A temporary situation caused only by losing a job
A situation where people lack basic necessities for survival
A problem found only in wealthy countries

2. Relative poverty is often defined as earning less than what amount of the median income?

Half
Double
25%
10%

3. Which measurement challenge does the speaker mention as making some people’s income “invisible” in official statistics?

Informal or undocumented jobs
People refusing to pay taxes
Too many surveys being conducted
Inflation in rich countries

380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Segment 3: Causes, poverty traps, solutions, and the language we use (12:07 – 22:25)

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1. What is the main idea of a “poverty trap” as explained in the episode?

Once people are in poverty, linked problems can keep them there
Poverty is caused by one single factor
People can always escape poverty quickly if they work harder
Poverty only exists in rural areas

2. What distinction does the speaker make between “reducing poverty” and “ending poverty”?

Reducing poverty focuses on relative poverty only; ending poverty focuses on absolute poverty only
They are the same thing
Reducing poverty means lowering numbers and improving living standards; ending poverty means eliminating it completely
Reducing poverty means eliminating it completely; ending poverty means lowering the number

3. Why does the speaker prefer the phrase “people living in poverty” over “the poor”?

It makes poverty sound permanent
It is a legal term used by the UN
It emphasizes that poverty is a condition, not a person’s identity
It is shorter and easier to say

380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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1. Which statement best matches the speaker’s overall definition of poverty?

Poverty is mainly about personal character and motivation.
Poverty involves resources and dignity, and is connected to health, education, safety, and power.
Poverty exists only in low-income countries.
Poverty is only about not having enough money.

2. Why does the speaker say poverty measurement is always an “approximation”?

Because governments refuse to collect data
Because poverty does not affect many people
Because costs and living standards vary widely and some work/income is not recorded
Because poverty lines never change

3. What is the speaker’s view on the possibility of ending poverty?

Ending poverty depends only on charity
Ending poverty everywhere is easy if countries raise taxes
Ending poverty completely is probably unrealistic in the short term, but reducing poverty significantly is possible
Ending poverty is impossible and reducing it is also impossible

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Which definition of poverty (absolute, relative, multi-dimensional) is most useful in your country? Why?
What kinds of events can cause “situational poverty” where you live (e.g., illness, unemployment, natural disasters)?
Do you agree that language (e.g., “the poor” vs “people living in poverty”) can change empathy and policy choices? Give an example.
What policies or community actions do you think are most effective for reducing poverty: education, health care, labor protections, or social safety nets? Explain your choice.