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

Young people across Nepal are taking to the streets to protest the government\u2019s recent social media ban, which restricts access to popular platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The move has sparked widespread anger among Gen Z, who argue that social media is not only a source of entertainment, but also a vital tool for education, communication, and self-expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to find out more about the protests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cn4ljv39em7o<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does “fervour of change<\/strong>” mean? “This was part of a fervour for change<\/strong> that has swept across Asia in recent months.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “spiral into something<\/strong>“. “Governments in the region say there is a risk of the protests spiralling into unacceptable violence<\/strong>.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this phrase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is a “nepo kid<\/strong>“? “To many demonstrators, “nepo kids<\/strong>” symbolise deeper corruption.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Why do you think Gen Z in Nepal is especially upset about the social media ban?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How should governments balance concerns (e.g. misinformation, security) with freedom online?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How might the ban affect marginalized groups or those who rely heavily on social media for work or education?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think the protests will be effective in changing the government\u2019s decision? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. In what ways do social media platforms serve more than just entertainment for young people?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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