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EPISODE 251
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To Brexit or Not..?
ENW 251 Introduction
Pollution
This week’s English News Weekly podcast reports on what of the
biggest moments in post-war European history. This week has
seen the culmination of a long running debate over the future of
the European Union. This week the United Kingdom voted on
whether they will continue to be a part of the 27 country union.
Why is this such a momentous decision? What will happen next?
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TECHNOLOGY
Contents Pages
Part 1
|
Warm Ups
Odd-One-Out
Brainstorm
E.U. Member Countries
Quiz | This Week
Part 2
Page 1
Page 1
Page 1 / 2
Page 2
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Before Listening / Reading
Jumbled Words
True or False
Vocabulary |Antonyms
Part 3
Page 3
Page 3
Page 3
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Listening / Reading
The News Story |411 Words
What Do You Think..?
Part 4
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Page 4
Page 4
After Listening / Reading
Q&A
A&Q
Page 5
Page 5
Part 5
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Extra Stuff
Extra English I
7 to Chinwag
Writing Activity
Page 6
Page 6
Page 7
And Finally...
Did You Know?
TV Links
Page 7
Page 8
The Answers
Pages 8-10
| A1
| A1
This symbol = Listening activity in the podcast.
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| PART 1 | Warm Ups |
Warm Up | 1
Odd 1 Out
 Look at the four words below, which word is different from the other three?
 Write your reason in the box underneath. Check your answer later.
a) U.K.
b) Cyprus
c) Malta
d) Sweden
My Reason…
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Warm Up | 2
Brainstorm
 How many different words can you connect to the word in the box?
 Can you think of at least 10 words? Why do you think this?
| Europe |
Warm Up | 3
European Union Member Countries
The original European Union was first et up at the Treaty of Rome in 1957.
There were six original members.
Which of these countries were the original six members?
Country
1
2
3
4
5
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Denmark
France
Country
6
7
8
9
10
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Luxembourg
West Germany
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European Union GDP | Which Country Order..?
Read the list of some of the countries that are members of the European Union.
Rank the country in order of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
EU COUNTRY
A
AUSTRIA
B
BELGIUM
C
FRANCE
D
GERMANY
E
ITALY
Warm Up | 4
EU COUNTRY
NETHERLANDS
F
POLAND G
SPAIN
H
SWEDEN I
1
UNITED KINGDOM
J
| A1
Quiz
Read the questions about this week’s news story.
Remember if you don’t know – use the Internet to help or GUESS!
1: How many countries were in the original European Communities?
a: 5 b: 6 c: 7
2: What year was the original European Communities set up?
a: 1947 b: 1957 c: 1967
3: How many countries, as of June 2016, make-up the European Union?
a: 24 b: 26 c: 28
4: Which country was the most recent member to join the European Union?
a: Czech Republic b: Denmark c: Croatia
5:What year did the United Kingdom first join the European Union?
a: 1973 b: 1983 c: 1993
6: What month in 2016 was the British European Union referendum held?
a: June b: July c: August
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E1: Who is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
a: Tony Blair b: Nigel Farage c: David Cameron
E2: How many countries within the European Union use the Euro as its currency?
a: 16 b: 19 c: 22
E3: Which flag is the current flag of the European Union?
a:
b:
c:
END OF PART 1
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| PART 2 | Before Listening |
Pre-Listening / Reading | 1
Jumbled Sentences
The sentence below is from a paragraph in the news story.
Un-jumble the words and put them into the correct order.
before
organisation
the
MP
Cox,
and
an
Sudan
Oxfam
had
who
worked
becoming
Mrs.
Afghanistan
in
Aid
international
for
2
The U.K. Says Goodbye to Europe
Mrs. Cox, who ____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Pre-Listening / Reading | 2
| A2
True or False
Read the headline of News Story ~ The U.K. Says ‘Yes’ or ‘No’
Look at the 5 statements. Guess if you think 1 – 5 are True or False!
1 The United Kingdom has voted to remain in the European Union.
2 Nigel Farage is a prominent ‘REMAIN’ British politician.
[T] [F]
3 Oxford is an international aid organisation.
4 The E.U. referendum vote was held on 23rd June.
[T] [F]
5 Prime Minister David Cameron was happy over the result.
[T] [F]
[T] [F]
[T] [F]
Pre-Listening / Reading |
Synonyms
A Synonym is a word with a similar meaning.
Match the 10 words on the left with their synonyms on the right.
All the synonyms in black are from the News Stories.
1
2
3
Fierce
Remain
Divisive
6
7
8
4
5
Tragic
Xenophobic
9
Extreme
Refugee
Prominent
Eerily
10
Denounce
A
B
C
Noticeable
Uncannily
Upsetting
F
G
H
Racist
Angry
Evacuee
D
E
Intense
Linger
I
J
Castigate
Alienating
END OF PART 2
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| PART 3 | Listening |
Listening / Reading |
The UK Says ‘Goodbye Europe’
| Listening
Gap Fill | Help
Listen / Read the news story below and check your understanding.
What is the correct missing word for each space in the news story?
251
The UK Says ‘Goodbye Europe’
It After more than a year of fierce and heated 1: _______ the United Kingdom has
finally answered the question of whether it wishes to remain a part of the
European Union. The vote’s results were announced shortly after 3am on Friday
24th June and it was a huge shock – the UK has voted to leave the EU by 52% - 48%.
As the results were 2: ______ the British currency – the Pound Sterling dropped by
12% to its lowest value for nearly 10 years. The day before the EU vote the Pound
was worth 160 Yen, but after the vote was announced it 3: ______ to 136 Yen
2 Amongst celebrations on the LEAVE side, the debate within the UK over its
relationship with Europe has been bitter, divisive and tragic. There have been
accusations of bigotry, racism and 4: ______. Campaigners on both the ‘LEAVE’
and ‘REMAIN’ side of the debate have been accused of lying. But the most tragic
aspect of the UK’s referendum on the E.U. was the 5: ______ of Jo Cox a pro-E.U
British MP by a right-wing extreme nationalist.
3 Mrs. Cox, who before becoming an MP had worked for the international aid
organisation Oxfam in Sudan and Afghanistan. She was 6: ______ on June 16th one
week before the referendum vote on Thursday June 23rd. Her assassin was
described as having mental 7: ______ problems as well as being a member of
extreme right-wing racist groups.
4 The murder of Jo Cox caused a temporary suspension of the EU campaign.
Supporters of the pro-EU ‘REMAIN’ side accused the anti-EU ‘LEAVE’ of
8: _______ up racial and xenophobic hatred. One poster in particular unveiled on
the morning of Mrs Cox’s murder by prominent ‘LEAVE’ campaigner Nigel Farage
was highlighted as an example of the LEAVE campaign’s racist undertones. The
poster depicted a long line of non-white 9: _______ and was eerily similar to poster
used in Nazi Germany to demonise Jewish and non-German groups. Mr Farage
denounced the accusation and said it was “an accurate un-doctored photograph”.
6 As the sun came up on the morning of June 24 th the United Kingdom and the
European Union will never be the same again. There are concerns in 10: _______,
France, China, Japan and the United States as to what happens next. Even though
the UK has decided to leave the EU the process will take up to two years to
complete. It also seems likely that David Cameron, who supported REMAIN, will
soon be out of a job as there are calls for his 11: _______ following the LEAVE vote.
[411 Words]
END OF PART 3
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| PART 4 | After Listening |
Post-Listening / Reading | 1
| A3
Q&A
How much can you remember from News Story?
Read / Listen to the questions below and choose the correct answer.
If you can’t remember any answers, guess!
Q1
What date was the E.U. referendum held in the United Kingdom?
Q2
Who is one of the leaders of the LEAVE campaign in the UK?
Q3
What international aid organisation is in the news report?
Q4
What was the final result in the referendum?
Q5
What were the two sides in the referendum campaign called?
Q6
By what year will the UK leave the European Union by?
E1
Who led the REMAIN campaign?
E2
How many countries are mentioned in the news story?
Post-Reading | 2
A&Q
How much can you remember from the news story?
Read the answers below and write the correct question.
There is more than one possible correct question for each one!
A1
David Cameron ______________________________________________?
A2
E.U.
______________________________________________?
A3
Referendum.
______________________________________________?
A4
Nazi Germany
______________________________________________?
A5
REMAIN.
______________________________________________?
END OF PART 4
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| PART 5 | Extra Stuff |
21st Century ‘New’ Words
English Extra I
English is a language that is constantly changing and evolving. New words
are constantly being introduced and meanings changed.
Examples:
Brexit/Grexit/Swexit
= Term for the departure of UK, Greece & Sweden from EU.
Tweet
= A short message of 150 characters or less using SMS.
Can you match the ‘21st Century word’’ with the correct meaning?
21st Century Words
Meanings & Examples
1
Tweet
A
Facebook or Twitter updates about kids.
2
Martyrmony
B
Emotion caused by eating something odd
3
Twiticule
C
Something that is modern.
4
Spamily
D
A term for a country leaving the E.U.
5
Wordition
E
To mock someone in 140 characters.
6
Bitrayal
F
A term for a friendly hug between men.
7
Bagnst
G
Staying married out of duty.
8
State-of-the-art
9
Monophobia
I
Electronic / Less dangerous cigerette.
10
Bro-hug
J
A short message of 150 characters or less.
11
E-Cig
K
To be worried about money
12
Hot mess
L
Fear of feeling like an individual.
13
Brexit / Grexit / Swexit
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H A person who is unsuccessful/disordered
M Someone who can’t stop talking.
This Week’s ENW Podcast
ENW Podcast Topic | The U.K. says ‘Goodbye to Europe
Ask / Answer the questions below on this week’s ENW Podcast Topic!
1
2
3
4
5
6
EX
What did you think of this week’s podcast topic when you first read it?
What is your opinion on the European Union? Why?
Do you think a single regional currency is a good idea? Why?
Would you be more or less likely to travel to the UK now?
What is the most important political symbol in your country? Why?
Which E.U. country would you most like to live in for 6 months? Why?
FREE QUESTION!
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Writing
This Week
What do you think about the UK’s decision to leave the European Union?
How do you think the UK, EU and the rest of the world will be affected by the vote?
Give as many reasons as you can.
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END OF PART 5
And Finally | X & Z
| A4
Did You Know…?
The End
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Visual | TV Links
BBC News| (UK)
1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymy6nBuX7E4
[02:21]
Modern Slavery
UK Government| (UK)
2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOe2-j3QzKI
[00:31]
Modern Slavery
CNN | (UK)
[04:25]
3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZerZIooMUOs
Global Slavery Index 2016
Podcast | Key
| A1
These activities are audio and can be listened to on the podcast.
Answers | Part 1
Warm Up 1-4
Warm Up 1 | Odd-1-Out
D – Sweden
A / B / C – are all countries that drive on the left side of the road in Europe.
Warm Up 3A | Original EU Member Countries
Belgium / France / Italy / Netherlands / Luxembourg / West Germany
Warm Up 3B | Top 10 EU Countries by Size of GDP
1–D
6–F
2–J
7–I
3–C
8–G
4–E
9–B
5–H
10 – A
3–C
E3 – C
4–C
5–A
A1 Warm Up 4 | Quiz
1–B
E1 – B
2–B
E2 – C
Answers | Part 1
6–A
Warm Up 1-4
Jumbled Sentences
Mrs Cox, who before becoming an MP had worked for the international aid
organisation Oxfam in Sudan and Afghanistan.
A2 True or False
1–F
2 –F
Synonyms
1–G
2–E
6–D
7–H
3 –F
4–T
5–F
3–J
8–A
4–C
9–B
5–F
10 – I
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Answers | Part 3
Listening
251
The UK Says ‘Goodbye Europe’
I
After more than a year of fierce and heated argument the United Kingdom has finally answered
the question of whether it wishes to remain a part of the European Union. The vote’s results were
announced shortly after 3am on Friday 24th June and it was a huge shock – the UK has voted to
leave the EU by 52% - 48%. As the results were announced the British currency – the Pound
Sterling dropped by 12% to its lowest value for nearly 10 years. The day before the EU vote the
Pound was worth 160 Yen, but after the vote was announced it dropped to 136 Yen
2 Amongst celebrations on the LEAVE side, the debate within the UK over its relationship with
Europe has been bitter, divisive and tragic. There have been accusations of bigotry, racism and
xenophobia. Campaigners on both the ‘LEAVE’ and ‘REMAIN’ side of the debate have been
accused of lying. But the most tragic aspect of the UK’s referendum on the E.U. was the
assassination of Jo Cox a pro-E.U British MP by a right-wing extreme nationalist.
3 Mrs. Cox, who before becoming an MP had worked for the international aid organisation Oxfam in
Sudan and Afghanistan. She was murdered on June 16th one week before the referendum vote on
Thursday June 23rd. Her assassin was described as having mental health problems as well as being
a member of extreme right-wing racist groups.
4 The murder of Jo Cox caused a temporary suspension of the EU campaign. Supporters of the proEU ‘REMAIN’ side accused the anti-EU ‘LEAVE’ of whipping up racial and xenophobic hatred.
One poster in particular unveiled on the morning of Mrs Cox’s murder by prominent ‘LEAVE’
campaigner Nigel Farage was highlighted as an example of the LEAVE campaign’s racist
undertones. The poster depicted a long line of non-white refugees and was eerily similar to poster
used in Nazi Germany to demonise Jewish and non-German groups. Mr Farage denounced the
accusation and said it was “an accurate un-doctored photograph”.
6
As the sun came up on the morning of June 24th the United Kingdom and the European Union will
never be the same again. There are concerns in Germany, France, China, Japan and the United
States as to what happens next. Even though the UK has decided to leave the EU the process will
take up to two years to complete. It also seems likely that David Cameron, who supported
REMAIN, will soon be out of a job as there are calls for his resignation following the LEAVE vote.
[411 Words]
Answers | Part 4
Post-Listening / Reading
A3 Q & A
1 – June 23rd
2 – Nigel Farage
3 – Oxfam
4 – 52% - 48%
5 – Remain & Leave
6 – 2018
E1 – David Cameron
E2 – 7
A & Q | Example Questions
A1 –
A2 –
A3 –
A4 –
A5 –
Who is Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
What is the abbreviation for the European Union?
What kind of vote was held in the UK over the E.U.?
What regime has a LEAVE poster been compared to?
What is the name of orgainsation that wants to stay in the UK?
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English Extra
1–J
2–G
3–E
4–A
5–M
6–B
7–K
8–C
9–L
10 – F
11 – I
12 – H
13 - D
And Finally
X&Z
A4 – X: membership / Z: czone
Extra Bit
This Week’s ENW Images
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Episode 251
MAIN PHOTO:
https://www.socialeurope.eu/2016/03/why-there-will-be-no-brexit/
LINKS:
https://next.ft.com/content/bd0e993c-18ef-11e6-bb7d-ee563a5a1cc1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_European_Union_membership_referendum,_2016
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/05/20/british-celebrities-band-together-in-support-of-pro-eu-campaign.html
http://www.strongerin.co.uk
http://www.voteleavetakecontrol.org/campaign
https://twitter.com/zcbeaton/status/743397112923230212/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/16/nigel-farage-defends-ukip-breaking-point-posterqueue-of-migrants
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Cox
http://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/662258/Brexit-Michael-Caine-Ian-Botham-Duncan-BannatyneKatie-Hopkins
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20150305-new-words-for-the-21st-century
http://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2014/08/14/oxfords-online-dictionary-adds-21st-centuryfriendly-words
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