Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
88 words
- A man called a Sheikh came to Hong Kong recently.
- He said he would invest his family money here.
- He signed an agreement with a local business group.
- He planned to open a family office in the city.
- Government officials called him "His Highness" in announcements.
- Media and people later asked who he really is.
- Some reports say he is a singer named Alira.
- Investigators linked the office to other business addresses.
- A woman was named as the office CEO.
- People worry about scams, tax avoidance, and safety.
Difficult words
- invest — put money into a business or project
- agreement — a written or spoken plan people make
- official — a person who has a job in governmentofficials
- investigator — a person who looks for facts and evidenceInvestigators
- scam — a plan to trick people and take moneyscams
- announcement — a public statement that gives informationannouncements
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Discussion questions
- Would you trust a visitor who said they would invest money?
- Have you ever seen an office building in your city?
- Are you worried about scams?
