[Long] The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
A bite-sized case study
Updated: 2023.09.05
4 min read · Intermediate
[Long] The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank A bite-sized case study Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Did you hear about the collapse of SVB in the news? Q4 Are you worried about the economy? Q5 Do you think banks are generally safe and trustworthy? Q6 Do you think Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse was its own fault? Q7 Can you think of other famous bank collapses or financial crises? Q8 What are the main causes of the collapse of SVB? Q9 Do you think the collapse of SVB signals more trouble is head, or do you believe that it was a one-off incident? Q10 Are the protections for banks and depositors, many of which were designed nearly 100 years ago, enough to keep up with modern technology and the changing economy? Q11 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions solvency the ability of a person or organization to meet their financial obligations 例文 1 The company's solvency improved after a successful quarter of high profits. 例文 2 Personal bankruptcy can greatly affect an individual's solvency and credit score. vault a secure room or chamber, typically used for storing valuable items, documents, or money 例文 1 The bank vault is locked every night at 6PM. 例文 2 The Beatles apparently still have unreleased music in the vault. clientele the clients of a business 例文 1 SVB’s clientele were all connected to the same industry, increasing the risks of a bank run. 例文 2 The new restaurant has a very young and hip clientele. exacerbate to make a problem or situation worse, to 例文 1 Social media exacerbates social conflicts. 例文 2 Drinking alcohol exacerbates many health issues. sell-off a sudden and large sale of a company's assets, stocks, or securities 例文 1 The market experienced a sell-off of tech stocks after the earnings report. 例文 2 The company had to undergo a sell-off of its assets to cover its debts. |
| *本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。 |
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*本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。