S. Korea enters list of world's biggest economies in 2020, expected to remain until at least 2026

 

 

The pandemic shook up the list of the world's ten largest economies last year, with South Korea re-entering as the world's 10th largest economy. Brazil, struggling with the rampant spread of the virus, fell out of the rankings.


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Vocabulary:
1. Rampant – (especially of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading unchecked 
2. Shake up – make radical changes to the organization or structure of an institution or system 
3. Modest – unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements 

 

Questions:
1. Talk about the pandemic's huge effect on the list of the world's ten largest economies. 
2. As per the data compiled by the IMF and CNBC,  what are the top four largest economies?
3. What did CNBC's analysis reveal about Korea's economic growth?
4. Provide your thoughts on your country's current ranking.
5. Are you positive that the Korean economy will see continuous growth? Defend your answer.