The low-key richest man in the world — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1


STEP 1 - Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 52


STEP 2 - Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. On the list of the world's richest men, Bernard Arnault is _____________________ .
2. According to published donations, Arnault's biggest contribution seems to be to _____________________.
3. Which of the following causes/organizations has Arnault not donated to?
4. According to the article, Arnault donates _____________________ of his wealth to charity.
5. The author raises the possibility that French multi-millionaires ____________________ their foreign counterparts.
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Did you know? Some of the world's wealthiest people deliberately avoid public attention, which makes articles about them focus on lifestyle and business details rather than personal life. This is a good source of vocabulary around business, wealth, and privacy.

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