B1 – Intermediate
Greenland is important for the USA’s Golden Dome missile defense system. This is why President Donald Trump continues to make efforts so the US can acquire Greenland.
People from Greenland are against Trump’s plans.
Read the article about Trump’s efforts to acquire Greenland.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2601/260119-greenland-5.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to go along with” mean? “He has announced 10 per cent tariffs on several European countries if they do not “go along with Greenland”.” Use the phrase in a sentence and give a synonym.
- What does “levy” mean? “The tariffs will start next month. The levy could increase to 25 per cent in June.” Use the word in a sentence and give a synonym.
- What does “at stake” mean? “He stressed that “the national security of the United States and the world at large is at stake.” Use the idiom in a sentence and give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Why has acquiring Greenland been a high priority for President Trump?
- What are your thoughts about Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland?
- What is your opinion on this, “Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO is completely wrong.”
- What is your opinion about Trump’s statement, “The national security of the United States and the world at large is at stake. In order to protect global peace and security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation ends quickly.”
- How do people from Greenland feel about US trying to acquire their country?