B1 – Intermediate
When you think of history, you probably think that important things related to them belong to a museum. However, some very important and historical items are auctioned off. The public can bid and buy them and keep them for themselves.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about historical items being sold on an auction.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/history-for-sale-level-1/
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think these items should be sold to the public? Why or why not?
- Which historical piece would you like to buy from this auction and why?
- Which historical piece would you like to have and why?
- Have you ever participated in an auction? Talk about your experience.
- What thing do you have do you want to sell on an auction? Describe it and how much it costs.