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News Of The Week W/C Monday 2nd October 2017
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1) Look at the picture 2) Guess what the news story is of the week 3) Provide a short explanation of the story to your group 4) Answer the speaking questions
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Catalonia Independence
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Conversation Questions
What do you think of the idea of independence in general? Can you think of another example of an independence referendum that happened this week? How many new countries have been created through independence since the 1990’s?
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Brexit- Theresa May’s speech in Florence
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Conversation Questions
What do you think of Brexit? What are the advantages and disadvantages of Brexit? How would it affect Spain/Catalonia if they left the EU? Do you think the EU is a good thing? Do you think the EU will survive?
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Marseille Terror Attack
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Conversation Questions
Do you fear terrorism? Do you think terrorism will stop/get worse in the coming years? What can governments/people do to prevent terrorism further?
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Uber Loses License in London
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Conversation Questions
Do you use transport apps like Uber or Cabify? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using these apps? Do you agree that Uber should lose it’s license in the UK? What will the impact be?
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North Korea Missiles Testing
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Conversation Questions
What is your opinion about nuclear testing? What is your opinion about Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un’s relationship? Do you think we will have a nuclear war? If you knew a nuclear missile was going to hit Barcelona tomorrow, what would you do/ where would you go/ what would you take with you?
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