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1.- Other cultures
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carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
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coexist globalization racism emigration / immigration
underdeveloped respect
tolerance foreigner uprooted |
1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us
about its history. Where can we find the object photographed in it?
2.- Do you think people are interested in people from
other cultures? Why? Why not?
3.- What reasons may people have to leave their country?
4.- Is it possible to talk about backward cultures and
advanced cultures? Why? Why not?
5.- Why do people sometimes reject those who belong to
other cultures?
6.- Is the mixing of cultures positive or negative?
Explain.
7.-The title of the picture. What connection is there,
in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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2.- Integration
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
multiculturalism citizenship labour market cultural
integration
ethnic / religious
discrimination mentally / physically handicapped
human rights be discriminated / left out
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
What are the reasons why sometimes it is difficult to be integrated in a new
society?
3.-
Are there places in the world where it is easier to become integrated than in
others?
4.-
Should immigrants be treated equally or differently from the native people? To
what an extent?
5.-
The rights and responsibilities of immigrants : working, voting, paying taxes, public
health services...
6.-
What can help immigrants to feel integrated in a new society?
7.- The
title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and
the photograph?
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3.- Safety measures
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally
the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
adopt measures reduce
risk hazard accident prevention power failure emergency
evacuation drill emergency exit fire hose fire extinguisher
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
Is it necessary and / or useful to carry out evacuation drills periodically?
3.-
Have you ever taken part in one? What do you think could be improved?
4.-
Is it important to be prepared for emergencies in today’s society?
5.-
What are the highest risks in relation to emergencies in our area?
6.-
Do you think the present safety measures would protect us in case of a real
emergency?
7.- The
title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and
the photograph?
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4.- Spreading the news - Communication
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
journalist reporter broadcast tabloids
yellow press gossip
mass media censorship interview media
ownership press
on the net media bias
new
technologies
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us
about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- In general terms in what ways has communication
changed over time?
3.- In the present world, what information sources can
be trusted?
4.- What is the power of mass media nowadays?
5.- When you want to be informed about a particular
issue, what media do you turn to?
6.- What are the media mostly used by teenagers?
7.- The
title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and
the photograph?
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5.- Politics
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
political system politician election democracy
monarchy dictatorship federalism
sovereignty ideology political party / campaign government corruption
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
What do you think is the best political
system? Why?
3.-
What is the young people’s attitude towards politics generally speaking?
4.-
Why do you think people are disenchanted with politics?
5.-
What do you think of the demonstrations against globalisation and economic
power?
6.-
What should be the role of politicians?
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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6.- Natural resources
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
the natural environment renewable / non-renewable energy
wind farm wind
power solar energy depletion of resources fossil fuels water power geothermal energy
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
Why is it important to exploit natural resources sensibly?
3.-
What are the dangers of misusing natural resources?
4.-
In what sense are alternative energies important to preserve natural resources?
5.-
What is the aim of the “Green Schools”
project?
6.-
In what way is education important to make people aware of the proper use of
natural resources?
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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7.- Recycling
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
greenhouse effect global warming sustainable development incineration
rubbish dump pollution
waste materials recycling bin bottle/paper bank
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
Is recycling modern?
3.-
Why is recycling necessary?
4.-
What are the three Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle)?
5.-
Discuss the statement: everything can be recycled.
6.-
What relationship is there between recycling and saving energy?
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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8.- Narcís Oller
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
literary genre style novel
realism
naturalism romanticism
(jocs florals) poetry
festival homage
distinguished son
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
Who was Narcís Oller?
3.-
Why has he gone down in history?
4.-
What is / are his best-known novels? What is / are they about?
5.-
Has any of his novels been brought to the screen?
6.-
Did he influence other novelists or artists? In what way?
7.-
What can we find in Valls that reminds us of his importance?
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9.- Catalonia
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
autonomous
community Statute of autonomy anthem defeat
political
controversy federalism sovereignty nationalism
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
In general terms, how would you describe
Catalonia to someone who has never read or heard anything about it?
3.-
Name some of the points of view referring to the relationship between Catalonia
and Spain.
4.-
What is “La Diada”? What does it commemorate?
5.-
What are some of the most representative traditions of Catalonia?
6.-
Name some outstanding Catalan people and say what they are famous for.
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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10.- Imported traditions
Look carefully
at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you
can use the vocabulary in the box:
long-stablished traditions religious pagan
consumerism marketing globalization foreign / from abroad preserve one’s traditions
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
What are the most common imported traditions/ celebrations?
3.-
What are the main causes why people begin to celebrate new / foreign festivals?
4.-
Do you think the present day consumer society has something to do with the
subject? Why?
5.-
Do you think that the traditions from your country should be preserved? Why?
Why not?
6.-
Can traditions become old-fashioned, obsolete? Explain.
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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11.- Disabilities
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
respect mentally / physically handicapped (walk on) crutches accessibility wheelchair architectural barriers integration human rights be discriminated / left out inclusive school
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
What are some of the disadvantages that
the mentally or physically handicapped people have to face in today’s society?
3.-
Do you think the world of the handicapped is changing for the better or for the
worse? Explain.
4.-
Is it important to integrate handicapped children in ordinary schools from an
early age? Why? Why not?
5.-
Do you think ordinary students make an emotional profit from sharing their
school life with handicapped students? Why? Why not?
6.-
Think of an aspect that could be improved in our school in relation to the
handicapped.
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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12.- Safety or privacy?
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
surveillance
cameras video monitoring devices
to spy protection
crime
prevention privacy rights privacy intrusion
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
What are the benefits of video surveillance systems in schools?
3.-
What are the disadvantages?
4.-
In what places do you think the use of cameras or other surveillance systems is
most necessary?
5.-
Do you think the use of cameras is an attempt against people’s privacy?
Explain.
6.-
Do surveillance systems actually discourage people from misbehaving, committing crimes,...? Explain.
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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13.- Saint George's day
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
lovers’
day patron saint rose stall bookstall
street vendors
crowd / crowded
publishers writers
blockbuster
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
What is the origin of this festivity?
3.-
Find out where else it is celebrated and the significance it has in those
places.
4.-
Do you usually buy books or roses on that day? Why? Why not?
5.-
In what way is it different from Valentine’s Day?
6.-
Which writers died on that day? Who were they and what did they write?
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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14.- New technologies
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
technology devices computer
laptop PDA
MP3 Ipod Ipad
mobile phone
e-book interactive whiteboard
science medicine education
communication
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
In what way are new technologies important in the students’ world?
3.-
What are the advantages of new technologies?
4.-
What are the negative aspects of new technologies?
5.-
Do new technologies foster interaction at all levels (games, education,...)?
Explain
6.-
What technology devices are most necessary for youngsters at present?
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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15.- Art
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
visual arts painting
graffiti design sculpture
architecture literature music opera drama
dancing film-making
aesthetics beauty ancient modern genre
style
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
What comes to mind when you think of art in general?
3.-
What is the function, the purpose of art?
4.-
Should art be useful? Explain.
5.-
Do you think some types of art are more important than others? Why? Why not?
6
.- Art is also business and sometimes it means a lot of money. Discuss.
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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16.- Idols
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
celebrity teenager singer
fan actor/actress
sportsman sportswoman fiction character imitate influence
role model
look
up to celebrity worship
idolize obsessive
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Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
When did the idea of idol or teen idol appear?
3.-
Why is it common for teenagers to have idols?
4.-
What do young people look for in idols?
5.-
In what ways can idols be a good or a bad influence on teenagers?
6.-
When can worshipping idols become dangerous?
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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17.- Violence
Look
carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do
so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
school bullying cyber bullying aggression domestic violence sexual harassment abuse
homicide terrorism death penalty / capital punishment life sentence
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1.-
Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we
find the object photograph in it?
2.-
Generally speaking, why do people act violently?
3.-
Violence has become so common that we are used to it. Do you agree?
4.-
What should be done to fight everyday violence (at home, at school, at work)?
5.-
Do you think that the laws against violence are severe enough? In what cases
would you make changes?
6.-
What kind of violent actions should be most severely punished? What should the
punishment be?
7.-
The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it
and the photograph?
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| 18.- Regulations and prohibitions |
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Punishment allow forbid penalty law regulate authority fine unlawful act/act against the law
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- Do you think regulations are needed in a society? Why?
3.- What type of regulations are the basic ones needed to organise a group of people?
4.- What could happen if there werthose regulations?
5.- Who should be in charge of creating and implementing those no regulations?
6.- What should happen if somebody acted against those regulations?
7.-The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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| 19.- Transport |
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Commute fare pollution traffic jam rush hour petrol renewable/sustainable energy
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- How do students normally come to school?
3.- What aret he advantages of public transport in relation to:
a) environment
b) health
c) traffic congestion
d) economy
4.- What should be done to promote the use of the public transport system in your area?
5.- What should be done to improve the use of the public transport system in your area?
6.- What do you know about fuel obtained from different types of vegetables?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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| 20.- Heritage |
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Preservation value architecture literature customs and traditions legacy UNESCO World Culture Heritage
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- What does “cultural heritage” mean? Give us a definition in your words.
3.- What elements can be considered part of it?
4.- Why is it important to preserve them?
5.- How can they be preserved?
6.- What type of regulations should protect them?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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21.- Women as sex objects
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Discrimination abuse wages promotion TV commercials/advertisements inequality/equality leadership gender gap sexual harassment
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- What are “gender relations”?
3.- What are the traditional roles of men and women?
4.- Do you think men and women are treated equally in our society in relation to?
a) studies
b) work
c) power
d) morality
5.- What is the image of women in publicity like?
6.- What tyope of measure can be taken by the authorities?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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22.- Renewable energy
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Wind power nuclear power stations electricity petrol environment solar panels renewable/sustainable enery green house effect biodiversity car/carbon dioxide emissions pollution
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- What are “renewable energy sources”?
3.- What are the benefits in relation to:
a) environment?
b) economy?
c) development?
4.- What type of measures could be taken to promote their use?
5.- What can we do to reduce our dependence of petrol?
6.- How do you imagine the situation in the future?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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23.- Living together and tolerance
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Discrimination social differences ethnical groups different creeds immigration newcomers equality law reforms tolerance ghetto separation social exclusion/inclusion
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- How has our sociatey changes in the last 15 years? Ask family and friends and tell us about it?
3.- Where do most immigrants come from? Do they adapt to our society?
4.- What does “living together” imply?
5.- What type of problems are there?
6.- What type of measures should be taken?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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24.- Saving energy
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Sustainable energy expenses energy control thermometer windmill waterfalls renewable sources of energy
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- Our society has a problem. We consume too much energy. Explain how
3.- What are the disadvantage of this situation?
4.- What measures can the government take to reduce this excesive use?
5.- Do you think we waste anergy?
6.- What can you do to save energy?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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25.- The Chemical industry
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Pollution dangerous substances cancer/serious illness employment acids chemical substances elements chart risks emergency plan safety measures dangerous substances
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- Is he chemichal industry important in your area? Why?
3.- What are the advantages it brings to the area?
4.- Are there any disadvantages in relation to:
a) Health?
b) Environment?
5.- Are you aware of the safety measures in case of an accident?
6.- Do you think the regulations are strict enough? Why?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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26.- Ideologies
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Politics tolerance ideology influence political parties extremism dictatorship political regime constitution revolution elections left wing right wing bipartidism
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- What do you know about the political system in our country?
3.- What is the difference with a country like China?
4.- What do left and right mean in politics?
5.- Have you heard about the 15th-May movement? What do you know about them?
6.- Do you believe that all ideologies should be allowed or are there some whcih should be banned? Why?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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| 27.- The importance of history |
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Legacy social memory monarchy republic progress revolution manipulation rulers democracy war historic blunder crisis evolution
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- Do you learn history at school? Doyou find it interesting? Why?
3.- Do you think it is important to learn about past events?
4.- Which is your favourite period in history?
5.- What historical event would you have liked to take part in?
6.- Who is your favourite historic character?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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28.- Learning languages
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Language acquisition the four skills communication social/work opportunities tuition new technologies language laboratory travelling
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- What languages can you speak? What languages do you learn at school?
3.- Why is it important to learn foreign languages?
4.- Which are the most important foreign languages, in your opinion? Why?
5.- What is the most important part of learning a language?
6.- How important are the new technologies in learning a language?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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29 - Education
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Equal opportunities state/private schools single-sex education integration education system subjects teaching methods
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- Can you describe the Catalan school system?
3.- What is the difference between state and private schools?
4.- Do you think girls do better at school than boys? Why?
5.- Which do you think is a better option mixed schooling or single-sex education?
6.- Apart from regular subjects, what other things do you learn at school?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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Picture 30 - Religion
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Aconfesional state freedom of cult creeds tolerance discrimination fanatism believer layman/laypeople priest nun monk the Pope
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- Do you think this symbol represents all the students in this school? Why?
3.- How many different religions are represented in our school?
4.- Do you think all religions are given the same importance? Why? Can this be a cause for confrontation?
5.- Do you think religion is important in our society? Why?
6.- Do you think that religion should be taught at school? Why?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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Picture 31 - Sports
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Fitness good/bad shape strength football grounds equipment goal lines goal keeper basketball coarts training coach PE balanced diet exhausting physical conditions
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- How importat is sport in your life?
3.- What advantages does it offer in relation to your health?
4.- What recommendations would to give to people who want to be in good shape?
5.- What do you think about extreme sports?
6.- Do you think chess can be considered a sport?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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Picture 32 - Fashion Crazy
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Fashion victim trend/trendy eating disorders underweight catwalk starve skinny/bony fashion designers style models bulimia anorexia healthy habits
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- Do you know anything especial about it? Who painted it or why is it hanging on one of the school’s walls?
3.- Why have you chosen this picture in particular?
4.- What can you see in it? Describe the picture in detail.
5.- Create your own hypotheses. Who is the girl in the picture?
6.- What is she doing and why?
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Picture 33 - Publicity
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Promotional campaign influence sales bargains TV commercials/advertisement
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- How does publicity influence us?
3.- Why do you think there is so much publicity on the media?
4.- Do you think publicity tells lies?
5.- How can publicity creators make the products more attractive?
6.- Do you think you buy more because of publicity’s influence?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
Picture 34 - Healthy habits, a balanced diet
Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:
Balanced diet overeating over/underweight dieting pills and drugs self-image first impressions obesity health risk eating disorders
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1.- Introduce the picture to your audience. Tell us about its history. Where can we find the object photograph in it?
2.- Describe what you think is a balanced diet?
3.- Do you think your diet is balanced? Why?
4.- What habits do you consider unhealthy?
5.- What are “eating disorders”?
6.- Why is obesity a health risk?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?
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