Venezuela Seizes Toys for Its Children

B1 – Intermediate

The government of Venezuela has decided to confiscate some toys from a distributor to give them to children for free or at discounted prices in time for Christmas. Do you think the government has the right to do this?

Read the article and let’s discuss.

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1612/161213-toys.html

 Discussion Questions:

  1. Do you think the government should be able to seize products if they believe a company is charging unfair prices? Why or why not?
  2. What could happen if a government forces companies/businesses to reduce their prices?
  3. What would be a better long-term solution to help Venezuelan families afford basic and non-essential goods?
  4. “Governments should control the prices of goods during periods of extreme inflation.” Do you agree or disagree?
  5. Have you ever seen the price of something increase significantly? What happened?

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One reply on “Venezuela Seizes Toys for Its Children”

1. What is your general opinion of the article?
It is interesting to read something new about Venezuela.
2. How important are toys to children?
Very important, they make relationships playing with toys.
3. What are some of the toys that you enjoyed during your childhood?
Paper dolls. I draw, painted and cut them.
4. What can you say about the toys of children today?
They are very fancy.
5. Is the government right to take the toys for the children?
No, it isn’t.

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