Richard MacAndrew, Ron Martinez-Taboos and Issues_ Photocopiable Lessons on Controversial Topics (LTP instant lessons)-Heinle ELT (2001)

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It should be banned! Discussion Here is a list of some things which are banned in some countries, but are allowed in others. In pairs or small groups, discuss whether they are banned in your country <strong>and</strong> then compare with others in your class: . smoking inside public buildings o smoking marijuana o parentS smacking children lf some or all of the things above are Why / why not? Reading . topless sunbathing . abortion pills . selling alcohol on election day not banned in your country, do you think they should be? Read these articles <strong>and</strong> answer the questionsbelow each one with a partner: WOMAN ARRESTED ON RIO BEACH A young woman was amested yesterday tbr using only one part of her two-part bikini. Brazilians are famous fbr their love of the beach, <strong>and</strong> wear very small bikinis but topless sunbathing is still not allowed. Police used to have a 'look the other way' policy but local authorities have begun to enforce the controversial law which forbids nudity. The woman "This was unrepentant after her arrest: is Brazil - not Engl<strong>and</strong>. not the US. We believe in fieedom <strong>and</strong> we bclieve in the right to show our bodies. This is absolutely ricliculous." 1. ls this law sensible, in your opinion? 2. What is meant by a 'look the other way' policy? 3. "We believe in the right to show our bodies." Do you agree with her? I'OX HUNT SABOTEURS ARRESTED Two men <strong>and</strong> a woman were anested by police after pulling a man off his hclrse, causing him to break his arm. The incident happened as the three tried to stop a fox-hunt going ahead in the Sussex countryside in thc south of Engl<strong>and</strong>. Several minutes of arguing had preceded the attack when the small group anived with bells <strong>and</strong> whistles to confuse the dogs <strong>and</strong> horses. "Hunting fbxes is murder." screamed one of the group before being led away by police. 1. Do you feel sympathetic towards the offenders in this article? Why? Why not? 2. Do you have any animal sports in your country which you think should be banned? BAR FINED FOR ALLOWING SMOKING Popular bar O'Malley's was fined $1.000 on Friday night fbr disobeying the new San Francisct'r city order which prohibits smoking in any public building. The owner plans to appeal against the fine before a hearing this afiernoon. "l tell you. even if the fine stays. there's no way I'm going to make my loyal customers go outside in the cold to smoke." he said yesterday. His customers have of'fbred a lot of support. "Has the world gone mad'? This is a barl It's a place fbr vices." said one regular. "l can't drink without smokingl" 1. What do you think about this law? 2. What do you think the bar owner should do? 3. What was one customer's justification for smoking in the bar? Do you agree? KU KLUX KLAN RALLY VIOLENCE Four members of the Ku Klux Klan brotherhood were beaten up at a public rally in which KKK members were calling for "a cry fbr white freedom." Tempers began to flare when the Klan members, clressed in traditional white robes, began their march through a predominantly black neighbourhood shouting "White power!" Locals took to the streets <strong>and</strong> showed their opposition. some using violence. Four men were anested by the police. "We are a peaceful organisation with the right to speak our minds," said one Klansman. "It's not our fault these people are animals." 1. Do you sympathise with the offenders? 2. The man from the KKK said they had 'the right to speak our minds'. Do you agree? 3. Should groups like the KKK be banned? It should banned! <strong>Taboos</strong> <strong>and</strong> /ssues
Language Use the correct form of these verbs to complete urSe cdmpatgn the texts below: ban lctbby stgn go on protest dgatnst I belong to an organisation I (1) . . . . . a protest march tomorrow with Greenpeace to (2) . . . . the Japanese Government's policy on whaling. \7e are trying ro ger 5,000 peopleto (3). ...a petirion,whichwe plan to h<strong>and</strong> in to the Japanese Embassy. This is something I feel very strongly about. Discussion boycott carry out that (4) against animals being used ro test cosmetics. We (5) . . . politicians <strong>and</strong> consumer groups <strong>and</strong> (6) . . the general public to (7) . companiesthat (8) .... experimentson animals. Our aim eventually is for the government to (9) . . . all forms of animal exploitation in the cosmetics industry. Have you ever been on a protest march? What for? Have you ever signed a petition? What for? Have you ever boycotted a company or its products? Which ones? Why? Do you think any of these actions make a difference? Which one is the most effective? Newspaper language Certain words are found almost exclusively in newspapers, particularly in headlines. Match the meanings on the right with the underlined words in the headlines below: I. POLICE OIJIZ ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP 2. NUDISTS SEEK MORE SUPPORT 3. MINISTER BACKS CANNABIS PLANS 4. FASCIST PARTY IN POWER BID .5. NEW CALLS TO HALT FUR TRADE 6. POLICE AND DEMONSTRATORS CLASH IN CAPITAL 7. BOXING BAN PLEA 8. GREENPEACE FOIL WHALERS a. attempt b. fight c. interview d. supports e. dem<strong>and</strong> f. stop g. obstruct h. look for Discussion In small groups, decide whether any of the things below should be banned. Try to persuade the others in your group. Then take a vote for each one. bullfighting fox-h unting cockfighting f ish ing whale-hunting shooting gun clubs military service nuclear testing ballroom dancing genetically modified(GM) food human cloning alcohol cigarettes marijuana prostitution pornography boxing soap operas passports Iaboos <strong>and</strong> /ssues It should be banned!
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