Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Picture Gallery

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


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

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

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

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

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     

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

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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