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B1- Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clune Park in Scotland was built more than 100 years ago for shipyard workers, but when the industry of shipbuilding\u00a0started going down, people abandoned the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The council plans to demolish a part of the estate and build new homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demolishing parts of Clune Park means losing its history. However, the council and some residents just aim for a new neighborhood that can serve the community in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to the audio and read the transcript about the plan to demolish Clune Park in Scotland. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cvandalism<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cIt was built over 100 years ago for shipyard workers, but when shipbuilding\u00a0declined, people left, and the area became known for\u00a0<\/em>vandalism<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and very low property prices.<\/em>\u201d Use this word in a sentence and give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201ceerie<\/strong>\u201d mean? “The estate is often compared to Chernobyl because of its abandoned and\u00a0<\/em>eerie\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>appearance.<\/em>” Use this word in a sentence and give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201clandlord<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe area\u2019s decline has been made worse by a long conflict between the local council and private <\/em>landlords<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Use this word in a sentence and give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Do you think it is for the best to demolish Clune Park? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What is your opinion on this, “Locals are sad about losing a part of their history but also hope for a better future. The council wants to create a new neighborhood that serves the community for years to come.<\/em>\u201c?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What comes to your mind when you hear \u201cdemolition\u201d? Talk about it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Is there a place in your country that is similar to Clune Park? Share about this estate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. If you were a resident of a place similar to Clune Park, would you choose to continue to live there? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B1- Intermediate  Clune Park in Scotland was built more than 100 years ago for shipyard workers, but when the industry of shipbuilding\u00a0started going down, people abandoned the area.\u00a0 The council plans to demolish a part of the estate and build new homes.  Demolishing parts of Clune Park means losing its history. 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