Bill Gates Plans To Donate Nearly All of His Wealth By 2045
Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is one of the wealthiest people in the world. He’s appeared on Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List many times and held the title of the world’s richest man for a record 18 years. His net worth reached $129 billion in 2022 and remains at $115.1 billion as of May 2025.
Recently, Gates announced plans to give away 99.96% of his fortune through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. So far, he has donated around $100 billion and plans to give another $200 billion over the next 20 years.
What’s surprising is that even after giving away nearly all his money, the remaining amount would still make him a billionaire ? showing just how massive his fortune is.
Gates said being rich makes life more comfortable but not more meaningful. He believes real happiness comes from helping others. His goal isn’t just to give away money but to solve global problems and encourage other billionaires to do the same.
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Comprehension Question오늘의 주제에 대해 이해해 보세요.
1. What is Bill Gates known for doing with his money?
2. How much has Bill Gates donated so far?
3. What will his donations help solve?
4. How long was Gates the world’s richest man?
Discussion Question오늘의 주제에 대해 강사님과 토론해 보세요.
1. What do you think about donating to others?
2. Have you ever helped someone in need?
3. Do you think helping others brings happiness?
4. How can kids help others without money?
Bill Gates Plans To Donate Nearly All of His Wealth By 2045
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Bill Gates Plans To Donate Nearly All of His Wealth By 2045
Microsoft의 창립자인 빌 게이츠는 세계에서 가장 부유한 사람들 중 한 명입니다.
그는 Forbes의 세계 억만장자 리스트에 여러 차례 등장했으며, 세계 최고 부자라는 타이틀을 무려 18년간 유지한 기록을 가지고 있습니다.
그의 순자산은 2022년에 1,290억 달러에 달했으며, 2025년 5월 현재 1,151억 달러를 유지하고 있습니다.
최근, 게이츠는 자신의 재산 중 99.96%를 '빌 앤 멀린다 게이츠 재단'을 통해 기부하겠다는 계획을 발표했습니다.
지금까지, 그는 약 1,000억 달러를 기부했으며, 앞으로 20년 동안 2,000억 달러를 추가로 기부할 계획입니다.
놀라운 것은 이렇게 거의 모든 재산을 기부한 후에도 남은 금액만으로도 여전히 억만장자라는 사실이며, 이는 그의 재산이 얼마나 거대한지를 보여줍니다.
게이츠는 부유한 것이 삶을 더 편하게 만들 수는 있지만, 더 의미 있게 만들지는 않는다고 말했습니다.
그는 진정한 행복은 다른 사람을 돕는 데서 온다고 믿습니다.
그의 목표는 단순히 돈을 기부하는 것이 아니라, 전 세계적인 문제를 해결하고 다른 억만장자들도 같은 길을 걷도록 독려하는 것입니다.
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Comprehension Question오늘의 주제에 대해 이해해 보세요.
Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is one of the wealthiest people in the world. He’s appeared on Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List many times and held the title of the world’s richest man for a record 18 years. His net worth reached $129 billion in 2022 and remains at $115.1 billion as of May 2025.