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some things that every single person should have, regardless of who they are or whether they are rich or poor? Now, draw up your own list of the things you think are necessary, starting with the most important and ending with the least important.

Your Things

• A computer or tablet • Books, pens and pencils • A mobile phone • A video game console • A pair of sneakers

• A pair of plastic sandals • New clothes every month • New clothes every year • Your own bed • Your own bedroom • Pocket money for doing work around the home • Pocket money without doing any work

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What Is Poverty?