CE.L4.U14R1 - Reading Quiz - Unit 14

Question

Which film is about someone who plays sport for a living?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire

Question

Which film is about spending a lot of money in a short time?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire

Question

Which film is about someone who loves money and power?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire

Question

Which film is about someone who changes his mind about money?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire

Question

Which film is about two stockbrokers working in New York?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire

Question

Which film is about someone who works as a sports agent?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire

Question

Which film is about someone winning a prize?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire

Question

Which film is about someone who succeeds both financially and romantically?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire

Question

Which film was made in 2008?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire

Question

Which film features Tom Cruise?

Text - Money Movies

Money is a part of everyday life and can motivate people to be very good and sometimes also very bad. That’s why money makes a great movie subject. Here are four of my favourites from the last three decades.

Brewsters Millions (1985)

This classic comedy features Richard Pryor has a baseball player in the United States who is given an offer he can’t refuse. He will inherit $300 million .... but only if he spends $30 million in 30 days. But he mustn’t spend it on himself and he can’t tell anyone about the deal. Everyone thinks he’s crazy as he starts spending the money. But, he soon discovers spending money is not as easy, or as fun, as he thinks.

Wall Street (1987

This classic movie, set in New York in the late eighties, comes with the slogan, ‘greed is good’. And it’s money-hungry characters reflect that. Gordon Gekko is a stockbroker who worships money and the power that it gives him. Bud Fox is a young broker desperate to work with him, and the promise of financial success leads Fox into all kinds of trouble. This is a great film that takes a long, hard look at greed.

Jerry Macguire (1996)

Jerry Macguire, played by Tom Cruise, is a typical sports agent in the USA, who values money and huge contracts above people and their feelings. Then, one day, he changes his mind and realises that people and their feelings are more important than money. He then loses his job, and his career is ruined, but that’s when he discovers what and who is most important in life.

Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

Dev Patel stars as Jamal, a poor Indian teenager living in Mumbai, who takes part in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The film follows him finally winning the big prize, and also falling in love. It looks back at Jamal’s life and the events that helped him win the prize. The gap between rich and poor is clearly shown. However, it is not the rich, powerful people who win in the end.

• Brewster's Millions

• Wall Steet

• Jerry Macguire

• Slumdog Millionaire