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Questions over a Sheikh and a family office in Hong Kong — Level A1 — A group of men sitting next to each other

Questions over a Sheikh and a family office in Hong KongCEFR A1

13 Apr 2024

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Adapted from Oiwan Lam, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by 86 media, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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 government
    officials
  • investigator — a person who looks for facts and evidence
    Investigators
  • scam — a plan to trick people and take money
    scams
  • announcement — a public statement that gives information
    announcements

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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?

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