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Citizenship | Form Time | PSHE

Uproar after CEO snatches hat from boy

Snatched: Piotr Szczerek said the hat-grabbing incident had given him a "lesson in humility".

Is greed the deadliest sin? A millionaire CEO has come under fire for snatching a young tennis fan’s dreams — but some say that competitive edge is what sets the successful apart.

Comprehension quiz

  1. In the sentence, “A statement released by someone claiming to be his lawyer insisted that the actions ‘were neither unlawful nor reprehensible'”, what is the best definition of the word reprehensible?

    A: A form of teaching for a young person.

    B: Something that is amusing.

    C: Deserving of strong disapproval or blame.

    D: Perfectly legal and acceptable.

  2. Which word is the closest synonym for distasteful as used in the line, “Although many might find his actions distasteful, they do raise an important question…”?

    A: Generous

    B: Unpleasant

    C: Amusing

    D: Selfish

  3. What was the millionaire’s initial response to the backlash, according to the article?

    A: He immediately apologised and returned the hat.

    B: A statement from his lawyer defended his actions as a “form of teaching”.

    C: He ignored the situation completely.

    D: He offered to buy the young fan a new hat.

  4. According to a 2023 Dutch study mentioned in the text, what is the connection between greed, income, and life satisfaction?

    A: Greedy people have lower incomes and lower life satisfaction.

    B: Greedy people have higher incomes and higher life satisfaction.

    C: Greedy people have lower incomes but higher life satisfaction.

    D: Greedy people have higher incomes but lower life satisfaction.

  5. The millionaire is described as “the grinch in question”. What does the use of the word grinch suggest about the millionaire’s actions?

  6. In your own words, summarise the two opposing viewpoints presented in the article about whether greed can be good.

Answers

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1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. The word "grinch" refers to a famous fictional character who tries to ruin Christmas for others, particularly children. By using this comparison, the writer suggests that the millionaire's action of snatching the hat was not just selfish, but also mean-spirited and deliberately aimed at spoiling a young boy's moment of happiness. 6. One viewpoint is that greed can be good because it is necessary to succeed in a competitive world and it helps drive economic growth. The opposite view is that greed is bad because it leads to a miserable, disconnected life that lacks the valuable human connections that make life worthwhile.