Vocabulary
Definition: the profit on the money you have invested.
return
What was the worst economic period in modern history?
The Great Depression
What was the main idea for paragraph 1?
two popular investments
How much did the Aston Martin used in the James Bond films sell for in 2010?
about $4.1 million
Definition: how much money something could be solved for.
value
What is a replica?
What was the main idea for paragraph 2?
the price of gold over time
*DOUBLE POINTS* How much did a Ferrari Dino 246 cost in 1980?
$13,000
Definition: parts of a publicly-owned business which can be bought as investments.
stocks and shares
Where is the Museum of Financial History?
(street and city)
Wall Street, New York
What was the main idea for paragraph 3?
classic cars as an investment
What is a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL worth now?
about $1 million
Definition: something such as stocks or property which you buy in order to make a profit.
investment
What year did Black Tuesday happen?
*DOUBLE POINTS* include the date
October 29th 1929
What was the main idea for paragraph 4?
the risks of investing
In which year was the price of gold the highest? How much did it cost per ounce?
a period when the economy of a country is not doing well, but not as bad as a depression
recession
What were ticker tape machines used for?
to print the prices of stocks and shares
According to reading 1, state 2 reasons why investing is a risk, and 1 reason why you think it is a risk.
1. 'Gold prices rise, but they also fall.'
2. 'Classic cars need to be kept in excellent condition to increase in value..'
3. Accept any answers that are reasonable
2009