Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.
- gear up - get ready for something
 - opportunity - chance
 - outcome - result
 - live off - use something or someone as a source of the money or other things you need to live
 - butt - the part of the body you sit on
 
- Alexander says: “Equal opportunity. Not equal results.” Explain what this means.
 - According to Alexander, how can you make a country succeed?
 - Both boys say that many people just want to "sit on their butts". 
What does this expression mean? - Do you agree with Alexander? Explain your answer.