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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia is having problems recruiting people to join the military. Due to this, they will be allowing citizens from the UK, Canada, and New Zealand to enlist in the Australian army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about Australia opening up its forces to foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2406\/240606-army-recruits.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cto sign up<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cAustralia is having problems getting people to sign up<\/strong> for its army.<\/em>\u201d Use this phrase in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201ca pool of people<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cRecruiting from a wider pool of people<\/strong> will help ensure [the ADF] reflects the full diversity of Australia, and is able to draw on the talents of [all] of Australian society.<\/em>\u201d Use this idiom in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cto draw on something<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cRecruiting from a wider pool of people will help ensure [the ADF] reflects the full diversity of Australia, and is able to draw on the talents of [all] of Australian society<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use this expression in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. According to the article, what is Australia\u2019s reason for changing its military recruitment policy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What is your opinion about a country allowing foreigners to join their military?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What could be the good and bad things about letting citizens from other countries become part of another country\u2019s army?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. \u201cOpposition Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham disagreed with the policy. He said it showed government failure.<\/em>\u201d Do you agree with Mr. Birmingham or not? Explain.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How can a country\/the government motivate people to join the military?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. If this were to be done in your country, do you think it will be a good idea? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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