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

The world is home to more than 8 billion people. In the past, the United Nations estimated that by the year 2100, the population is going to be 10.8 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrary to that, a recent report released by the The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says the world has a problem because the birth rates are shrinking. The world\u2019s population is falling due to different reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about the UN\u2019s report on the world\u2019s birth rate crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2506\/250612-global-birth-rates-crisis.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cfalling birth rate<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cFalling birth rates<\/strong> and increased longevity are creating many problems.<\/em>\u201d Use this expression in a sentence.\u00a0 Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto struggle with something<\/strong>\u201d mean? “Many countries are [struggling] with<\/strong> ageing and shrinking populations, labour shortages, and rising healthcare and pension costs.”<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cfamily-friendly policy<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe UN said one solution to the crisis is to create “family-friendly policies<\/strong>, such as affordable childcare and paid leave for all carers.\u201d<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Share your opinion on this news.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the reasons for the falling birth rates across the world and what are its consequences?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you have the same problem in your country? Do you have family-friendly policies? Talk about it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What is your opinion on giving all carers a pay?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Many couples want children, but they cannot afford them. Share your insights on this.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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