INSNO, not such a small world: February 2011

1.- Other cultures

Look carefully at the picture below and answer orally the following questions. To do so, you can use the vocabulary in the box:

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

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

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

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journalist reporter broadcast tabloids yellow press gossip mass media censorship interview media ownership press on the net media bias new technologies

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

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political system politician election democracy monarchy dictatorship federalism sovereignty ideology political party / campaign government corruption

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

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the natural environment renewable / non-renewable energy wind farm wind power solar energy depletion of resources fossil fuels water power geothermal energy

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

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

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

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autonomous community Statute of autonomy anthem defeat

political controversy federalism sovereignty nationalism

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

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long-stablished traditions religious pagan consumerism marketing globalization foreign / from abroad preserve one’s traditions

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.- 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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?
7.- The title of the picture. What connection is there, in your opinion, between it and the photograph?

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

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

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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