H4 - Lesson before grammar test - actualities

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H4 - Term 4 - 1st lesson after May Break

Don't forget: Grammar test next lesson

Lesson objectives:

- I understand recent U.S. economic actions regarding tariffs and TikTok

- I can ask any questions or check my answers regarding the upcoming grammar test (15 minutes)

- I can apply various grammar structures in translation, correction and speaking activities.

Please take out your notebook and a pen 

LEAVE YOUR DEVICE IN YOUR BAG

Hang on, what do they mean?

- What is a tariff? 

- How might it affect consumers and businesses?

- Why would a government be concerned about a foreign-owned social media app?

IN YOUR GROUP, TAKE 5 MINUTES TO RESEARCH THIS. 

BE PREPARED TO SHARE YOUR FINDINGS IN ENGLISH.

 

 U.S. Tariffs and TikTok – What Happened?

In April 2025, former U.S. president Donald Trump announced a new 10% tariff on all imported goods. He called it "Liberation Day."

These tariffs aim to protect U.S. businesses and reduce reliance on foreign countries.

Trump also extended the deadline for the popular Chinese-owned app TikTok to be sold to a U.S. company. If not sold by June 19, the app might be banned in the U.S.

Supporters say this protects national security. Critics say it disrupts global business.

Grammar Error Hunt

Instructions: Find and correct the grammar mistake in each sentence.

1. If Trump will win the election, he increases tariffs.

2. TikTok must to be sold before June.

3. The law was pass by Congress last week.

4. They says that the tariffs are unfair.

5. If I was the CEO, I will worry.

6. The company is forced sell it’s U.S. business.

7. The government want to control data better.

8. If he knew the risks, he won't approve the deal.

9. It was announce yesterday that the app had 90 days.

10. People is very worried about privacy.

11. We was told to change the ownership.

12. The Chinese company did not wanted to sell.

Grammar Error Hunt - KEYS

1. If Trump wins the election, he will increase tariffs.

2. TikTok must be sold before June.

3. The law was passed by Congress last week.

4. They say that the tariffs are unfair.

5. If I were the CEO, I would worry.

6. The company is forced to sell its U.S. business.

7. The government wants to control data better.

8. If he knew the risks, he wouldn’t approve the deal.

9. It was announced yesterday that the app had 90 days.

10. People are very worried about privacy.

11. We were told to change the ownership.

12. The Chinese company did not want to sell.

Translation time!

Trump zei dat hij op alle buitenlandse producten een tarief zou invoeren.

Als TikTok geen Amerikaanse koper vindt, wordt het verboden.

Er werd gezegd dat de nieuwe wet invloed zou hebben op honderden bedrijven.

Als ik een Chinees bedrijf was, zou ik me zorgen maken.

De regering heeft beloofd dat de maatregel tijdelijk zal zijn.

De app werd al eerder onderzocht wegens privacyzorgen.

Translation model answers

Trump said that he would impose a tariff on all foreign products.

If TikTok doesn’t find an American buyer, it will be banned.

It was said that the new law would affect hundreds of companies.

If I were a Chinese company, I would be worried.

The government has promised that the measure will be temporary.

The app was already investigated due to privacy concerns.

Speaking: micro debate

Are you a supporter or critic of Trump's tariffs? What are your arguments? 

In pairs, prepare a 2 minute role-play debate between

- a U.S. government spokesperson

- a tech CEO or journalist

Try to use an example of a conditional, the passive voice and reported speech:

Helpful phrases:

“If the law is passed, we will have to...”

“Our CEO said we would not sell the company.”

“The app was created to connect people, not to spy.”

Mini grammar quiz (wrap-up)
Change to passive: The government passed the law.

Translate: Als ik TikTok was, zou ik me zorgen maken.

Change into reported speech (voorbeeld: hij zei dat hij dat....)
"We will ban the app," she said.

Fill in: if the app ______ banned, many users will complain.

Grammar prep

Take the time to finish your grammar worksheets from before the break, check your answers or ask any questions you may still have.