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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To outsiders, the Amish life is both fascinating and shocking. Their way of living does not seem to fit in the modern world we currently live in. However, much of the knowledge we have about this group is not entirely accurate because of the sense of privacy this group upholds. In the USA, several Amish people are straying from their traditional norms and practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and know more as to why some Amish are forced to change their way of living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.english-online.at\/news-articles\/people\/amish-forced-to-change-lifestyle.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Define the adjective “scarce<\/strong>“. “However, as their traditional farmland is getting scarcer<\/strong> more and more of them are forced to change the way they live and adopt to a new lifestyle.<\/em>” Give 2 synonyms and use ‘scarce’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the meaning of “far cry<\/strong>” in this context? “Some have even started internet-based shops, a far cry <\/strong>from the typical Amish traditions.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of the word “breach<\/strong>“? “Normally this means more income for the family, but it also represents a breach <\/strong>of culture and traditions.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What do you know about the Amish? What misconceptions have you heard about them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are your thoughts on their way of life?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What do you think this change in their lifestyle imply?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Is there a group in your country that is similar to the Amish? If yes, how are they similar?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What factors contribute to the change of lifestyle of the Amish in the USA?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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