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B2 – Upper Intermediate
The first detailed account of a neurological disorder related to epilepsy was dated back in the Babylonian era. In the olden days, with the absence of scientific authority, there were different beliefs and treatments used to treat this medical condition.
Let’s watch the video and find out more about the history and scientific evolution of seizure treatments.
Discussion Questions:
- What is Miqtu? What are its symptoms?
- What belief did Babylonians have about it and what treatments did they and ancient Greeks recommend?
- What causes seizures? Do all seizure treatments/medication available at present effective for all patients experiencing them?
- What do modern scientists recommend when you encounter someone experiencing seizures?
B1 – Intermediate
Timber is one important material in building construction. However, due to climate change, there is a shortage in its supply. This shortage causes the price of timber to increase. Thereby, increasing the prices of new houses too.
Read the article about global timber shortage and its effects on the housing industry.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2108/210806-timber-shortage-4.html
Discussion Questions:
- What can you say about the problem with timber shortage in the world?
- What else can be done to solve the problem with timber shortage?
- According to DIY stores, home projects have created extraordinary demand for timber. What do you think of this?
- Have you done any DIY reformations in your house during the lockdown/pandemic, too? Talk about it.
- Is your country also committed to planting more trees just like the UK? Explain.
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B1 – Intermediate
Since 1959, businesses in Cuba have been owned by the state. After a very long time, Cubans will be able to legally own a private business again.
Read the article about the changes in owning businesses and the economy in Cuba.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2108/210810-cuba-business-4.html
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think about this change?
- Do you think that Cubans being allowed to legally own businesses could help Cuba’s economy? Elaborate.
- Is it a good or a bad thing when businesses are owned by the state? Explain.
- This change was possible because of the people’s protests. Do you think that the people have succeeded in getting what they were demanding from the government? Explain.
- In your country, what are people protesting against nowadays?
B2 – Upper Intermediate
Imagine a pill that can both induce pleasure and reduce pain. Would you take it only to relieve your pain or would you take it even in the absence of pain?
Let’s watch the video and learn more about the history and the current usage of opioid.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you know about opium?
- According to the video, how do opioid drugs affect the human body?
- What factors can lead to opioid addiction?
- Do you think substance abuse in general is a problem in your country? What measures are being done in your country to fight against addiction?
- What is your opinion on pharmaceutical companies producing and benefitting from opioid-like synthetic substances?
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B1 – Intermediate
The Group of Seven or G7 was founded in 1975. Its member countries are seven of the world’s most developed economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Leaders of the said countries meet every year and talk about different global problems.
During the 2021 summit, the G7 leaders created the Build Back Better World or B3W.
Read the lesson for more information on this plan.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2106/210615-g7-summit-4.html
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on organizations like G7? Would you like your country to be part of the G7? Why or why not?
- What do you think about the ‘Build Back Better World’?
- Do you think they can keep their promise of a better world? Why or why not?
- Among these four areas – climate, health and health security, digital technology, and gender equity and equality – which should the G7 prioritize? Why?
- What other global issues do you think the G7 should focus on?
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C1 – Advanced
To this day, Oreo is one of the most famous cookie snacks ever to exist and for good reason. The day it was created, people immediately fell in love with it.
However, with success comes copycats; trying to take advantage of how famous these creations are. The same happens to Oreos as well, which is not surprising at all.
The good name of Oreo, however, is what makes every copy fail in comparison to the “original”.
But what if I told you that Oreo wasn’t the original and is in fact, a copycat!
You wouldn’t believe me, would you?
Well, how about we take a look at this video and figure it out for ourselves, then?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think Hydrox should be more famous than Oreo? Why or why not?
- With this revelation, do you think you’d try Hydrox? If you’ve already, what do you think of this Oreo competition?
- In your opinion, do you think Hydrox is being done dirty by the company that owns Oreos?
- Will Hydrox eventually rise again, one day? What is your stance on this situation.