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2. Person of the year survey

In pairs / groups, interview other students. Write down their answers. Make mini-presentations to other groups on your findings.

Survey

STUDENT 1

_____________

STUDENT 2

__________

STUDENT 3

_______

Q.1.

  • Do you like the idea of a person of the year award?

  • Do you think the Time award is too biased towards Americans?

  • What do you think of Vladimir Putin as the winner?

  • What do you think of an award that either a hero or villain can get?

  • How do you think Vladimir Putin has shaped the world?

  • Do you think one of the runners up were more deserving than Vladimir Putin?

 

 

 

Q.2.

  • What do you think of the past winners of the award?

  • Do you think there are or have been perfect leaders in any country?

  • Is it right for a leader to bring the country’s media under control?

  • Why do you think Vladimir Putin is so popular in his country?

  • Do you agree with the Kremlin that the award will help people understand that Russia is a democratic country?

  • What questions would you like to ask Vladimir Putin?

 

 

 

12. Calls to Punish Bad Language in Football

1.SWEARING:  Complete this table with your partners. Share what you wrote with the other couple.

Swearing…

How bad?

Should it be stopped? How?

at parents

 

 

with friends

 

 

in sports

 

 

in politics

 

 

in front of kids

 

 

under your breath

 

 

2. ROLE MODELS: Who should definitely not use bad language? Rank these and share your rankings with your partner. Put the best role model at the top. Share your rankings.

  • grandmother

  • teacher

  • monarch

  • son/daughter

  • political leader

  • church leader

  • captain of national sports team

  • spouse

3. TWO-MINUTE DEBATES:

Students A strongly believe there is a place for foul language; Students B strongly believe not. Present your arguments to the group.

4. Four-letter language survey

In pairs / groups, interview other students. Write down their answers. Make mini-presentations to other groups on your findings.

Survey

STUDENT 1

_____________

STUDENT 2

__________

STUDENT 3

_______

Q.1.

  • What springs to mind when you hear the term 'bad language'?

  • What do you think of people who use bad language?

  • Have you ever been shocked because of bad language?

  • Do you think bad language in English is worse, not as bad or the same as in your language?

  • Do you think there are people who never use bad language?

  • Do you think it's OK for sports players to use bad language? 

 

 

 

Q.2.

  • Is thinking bad language as bad as using it?

  • What should soccer players say instead of a 4-letter word when they are really frustrated with themselves?

  • Do you think players would swear less if they knew they could be sent off for using foul language?

  • Do footballers have a bigger responsibility to not swear because they are paid so well?

  • Which is worse – a tennis player using bad language or a soccer player? Why?

  • Who should never use bad language? 

 

 

 

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