Tag: news

Flood of Plastic

C1 – Advanced

Plastics are practically everywhere! We are using them on a daily basis and we all know their alarming effect in the ocean. They say that plastics will outnumber the fish in the sea. Some companies are doing their best to change the course of our future by reducing the use of plastics. There are also some organizations which collect plastics to sell.

Let’s read more about this topic below!

Amid a Flood of Plastic, Big Companies See Opportunity

Discussion

1. Are you concerned about the problem of plastic waste? Why? Why not?

2. What recycling target has the EU set?

3. Do you try to reuse and recycle as much as possible? Please explain your answer.

4. Do you think all companies that currently use disposable plastic packaging will eventually be forced to modify their business models? Why? Why not?

Post author By joanna
Post date 20/03/2018
Categories In Homework
Tags Advanced English CAE, C1 - Advanced, news, Reading
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H&M Criticized for ‘Racist’ Ad

B2 – Upper Intermediate

H&M, a Swedish multinational clothing-retail company, faces a backlash when an image of a black child models a sweatshirt with the slogan “Coolest monkey in the jungle”. This led to protesters running amok in some H&M stores in South Africa to show their anger.

Watch the controversial video.

Read to know more: Protesters over “Racist” Ad

1. What are your thoughts on the protesters action?

2. In your opinion, is the advertisement a depiction of racism? Can you recall another ad that in your opinion portrays racism?

3. H&M already issued an apology for the ‘racist’ ad. How do you think it would affect the company as a whole?

Post author By raymund
Post date 16/01/2018
Categories In Homework
Tags B2 - Upper intermediate, First Certificate FCE, news, Reading, video
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Snow in Spain Traps Thousands

B1 – Lower Intermediate

Spain has experienced drought last year but at the beginning of this year there was a huge amount of snow fall which trapped thousands of people on the road for more than 13 hours.

Let us read the full story of the article from the link below and let’s start a discussion.

Snow in Spain traps thousands of people in cars overnight

Discussion Questions:

What do you think of the drastic changes of the weather?
Have you ever experienced being stranded in a place because of snow?
Do you think this incident could have been avoided? How?

Post author By joanna
Post date 12/01/2018
Categories In Homework
Tags B1 - Intermediate, Environment, news, Preliminary PET
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India Kolkata Flyover Collapse

C1 – Advanced

In March of 2016, a tragic construction accident happened in Calcutta, leaving a chaotic scene and many injured.

Watch the videos and read the article on the collapse of an Indian flyover.

India Kolkata flyover collapse: At least 20 dead

Discuss:

1. What do you think could have caused the collapse of the flyover?
2. Have you witnessed a similar accident before in your city?
3. What is your opinion on the rescue effort conducted in the article?
4. What can the Indian government do to prevent such accidents in the future?