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

Pakistan and India have come close to war after India blamed Pakistan for an attack on Kashmir wherein 26 civilians died. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two countries have launched strikes on one another. Pakistan has targeted military bases in India. India fired missiles at air bases in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More recently, the two nations have agreed to a ceasefire and to stick to the truce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about Pakistan and India ceasefire and be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2505\/250512-india-pakistan-ceasefire-4.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. Define \u201cceasefire<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cPakistan said the country is committed to a faithful implementation of the <\/em>ceasefire<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201c Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201ctruce<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cBoth countries are accusing each other of violating the <\/em>truce<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cto de-escalate a situation<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cDonald Trump urged both parties to find ways <\/em>to de-escalate the situation<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What comes to your mind when you hear \u201cceasefire\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Share your opinion on this ceasefire between India and Pakistan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are other ways to de-escalate the situation between countries that have conflicts?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think Trump\u2019s offer to assist Pakistan and India to start talks would be helpful? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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