Close your book and listen to the conversation. Why is education valuable?

Lance: Gary, do you think people's lives are improved by money?

Gary: It depends. Some people don’t have enough money to buy necessities. Their lives are definitely improved by having more money.

Lance: What about other people?

Gary: Well, when you have enough money for the basics, I think your life can be improved by education.

Lance: Interesting! Is your education improving your life?

Gary: Sure. I hope to get a good job someday because of my education.

Lance: For me, though, my life would be improved by having a nice car.

Gary: OK, but nice cars cost money. So, you need to get a job first.