4v Pre IB - Introduction to Global Challenges

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4v pre IB

Introduction to Global Challenges

What is one problem in the world that you wish more people would take seriously?

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Global Challenges

Over the coming lessons, we will explore global challenges that affect people, communities and the planet. We will use real-world issues to practise the English skills needed for Cambridge B1–B2 examinations.

Throughout this theme, you will practise reading, listening, speaking and writing. You will learn to discuss complex issues, understand different perspectives, support arguments with reasons and examples, and use a wider range of vocabulary.

These are useful skills for Cambridge B1 Preliminary and B2 First, especially in speaking discussions, writing tasks and reading or listening exercises.

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Global challenges

1. The environment and climate change
   Pollution, extreme weather, biodiversity and sustainable living.

2. Equality and education
   Access to education, discrimination, poverty and equal opportunities.

3. Society and human rights
   Protests, freedom of speech, inequality and the relationship between citizens and governments.

4. The economy and everyday life
   The cost of living, housing, employment and access to essential services.

5. Technology and the future
   Artificial intelligence, misinformation, online safety and the influence of social media.

Explore the five topic areas above. Discuss what makes a challenge global and how different problems can be connected.

At the end of this lesson

• You can explain what a global challenge is and give relevant examples.

• You can identify the causes and consequences of a current social issue.

• You can express and justify your opinions.

• You can reflect on which global challenges interest you most and explain why.

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Discuss in pairs

Discuss these questions with a partner.

1. What is the difference between a personal problem and a global challenge?

2. Does a problem have to affect every country to be considered global?

3. Can one global challenge cause another? Give an example.

4. Which global challenges affect young people most directly?

Useful vocabulary:

• Challenge: A difficult problem that requires action

• Inequality: An unfair difference in opportunities or treatment

• Consequence: The result of an action or situation

• Awareness: Knowledge or understanding of an issue

• Government policy: An official plan or course of action

• Sustainable: Able to continue without causing long-term harm

• To tackle an issue: To take action to deal with a problem

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Protests in France

Read the article. Write down the answers to the questions in your notebook.

1. What were some of the main reasons people protested in France?

2. Which groups of people took part in the demonstrations?

3. What is the difference between a peaceful protest and a violent disturbance?

4. Identify two global challenges connected to the protests.

5. Why might problems with education affect society beyond the classroom?

Do you think a peaceful protest

is an effective way to create change? Why or why not?

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What responsibilities do

governments have when people cannot afford basic necessities?

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How should governments respond

when peaceful demonstrations turn violent?

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How does this tie-in with The Hate U Give?

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Write down one of the questions you have written

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At the end of this lesson

• You can explain what a global challenge is and give relevant examples.

• You can identify the causes and consequences of a current social issue.

• You can express and justify your opinions.

• You can reflect on which global challenges interest you most and explain why.