B2 – Upper Intermediate
Lego had a partnership with Shell and made toys that had Shell logo on them. There were over a million people who emailed Lego asking it to end its deal with Shell that brought pressure to finally end its contract with the oil company.
Read the article about Lego ending its tie-up with Shell.
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1410/141012-lego.html
Discussion Questions:
- Give your opinion about Greenpeace’s move to pressure Lego from ending their contract with Shell.
- Do you think that parents have a responsibility in choosing the right toys to educate their children about preserving the environment?
- Are there specific projects to tackle environmental issues in your country? Talk about some that you know of.