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http://www.luizotaviobarros.com/2012/11/obama-speech-esl-lesson.html
A. Look at the words and phrases in bold. What do you think they mean?
1. In general, do you share most of your presidents political beliefs?
2. Does your country have a strong middle class?
3. Is your country going through tough economic times right now?
4. Which is the more serious issue facing your country right now the nationaldebt or
social inequality?
5. In your voting district, do people face very long lines to cast their ballots?
6. Who were Americas founders?
7. In the US, states that usually vote for democrats are called blue states. What do we call the states
that usually vote for republicans?
B. Choose 3 questions from A and ask your partner. Any unexpected answers?
C. Watch six excerpts from President Obamas 2012 victory speech (video 1 below). What is each
excerpt about? Match number to topic.
___ My family.
___ America for future generations.
___ Its all about you.
___ What makes America unique.
___ Democracy isnt simple.
___ A bright future for everyone.
D. Now watch five very short extracts from the same speech (video 2 below). What does he mean in
each case?
1.
[ ] Were living our best days.
[ ] Our best days are ahead of us.
2.
[ ] Weve been married for 20 years.
[ ] Weve known each other for 20 years.
3.
[ ] In difficult times, we tend to disagree.
[ ] In difficult times, we should think as one.
4.
[ ] We all agree on whats essential.