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THE ARTICLEHillary Clinton "in to win" US PresidencyHillary Clinton has announced she will campaign to become the next president of the United States. If she is successful, she will be the first woman to be president. She has, of course, lived in the White House before, when her husband Bill Clinton served as president from 1993 to 2001. Ms Clinton told the nation of her decision to run for president in a videotaped message posted on her Web site. She told her party and the nation: "I'm in, and I'm in to win.” In the webcast, she said: "I'm not just starting a campaign, though, I am beginning a conversation with you, with America.” She added. "Let's talk. Let's chat. The conversation in Washington has been just a little one-sided lately, don't you think?" She also spoke of the challenges she wanted to tackle – health care, the economy and ending the Iraq War in the “right” way. Clinton has entered an interesting race to be Democratic candidate for the presidency. Barack Obama, the Democratic senator for Illinois, has also declared his intention to run. He would be the first ever black president if he wins. However, it seems, at the moment, that most of the cards may be stacked in Clinton’s favor. She has a lot of experience in politics, including serving for eight years as First Lady and being senator for New York. She also knows a thing or two about winning against the Republicans. She wrote on her webcast: "I have never been afraid to stand up for what I believe in or to face down the Republican machine." She continued: "After…two landslide wins [in New York], I can say I know how Washington Republicans think, how they operate and how to beat them." Her celebrity status and huge network of supporters and financial backers may help her to win. WARM-UPS1. HILLARY CLINTON: Walk round the class. Find out what everyone knows about her? Who is she? Where does she come from? What has she been doing recently? What jobs has she done? What are her ambitions? Find out as much as you can. Change partners often to build up your information. 2. DICTATION: The teacher will read the article slowly and clearly. Students will write down what they hear. The teacher will repeat the passage slowly again. With your partner(s) try to recreate the text. Self correct your work. Compare your work with your partner(s) and try to recreate the full text. Listen again to check, fill in spaces or correct mistakes. Be honest with yourself on the number of errors. Advise the teacher of your total no of errors. Less than 5 is very good. 10 are acceptable. Any more is room for improvement! More than 20 - we need to do some work! 3. READING: Get students to read the passage aloud. Swap readers every paragraph. 4. VOCABULARY: Underline any words or phases you do not understand. In groups, pool unknown words and use dictionaries to find their meanings. 5. CHAT: In pairs / groups, decide which of these topics or words from the article are most interesting (circle) and which are most boring (underline).
Have a chat about the topics you liked. For more conversation, change topics and partners frequently. 6. QUICK DEBATE: Students A believe Hillary Clinton will be a great US president. Students B believe she’ll be no different than other US presidents. Debate this with your partners. Change partners often. 7. THE US PRESIDENCY: Spend one minute writing down all of the different words you associate with the US Presidency. Share your words with your partner(s) and talk about them. Together, put the words into different categories. 8. FIVE MINUTES: Choose six of these words. Write three sentences using two words in each. Try to associate them with the school leaving age. Discuss with your partner. Spend five minutes on this exercise. 9. SENTENCE STARTERS: With your partner(s), finish these sentence starters. Change partner(s) and talk about the sentences you made.
10. OPINIONS: Swap partners. In pairs discuss which of the following Democratic candidates might win the Democrats nomination in the battle for the race to the White House:
BEFORE READING / LISTENING1. TRUE / FALSE: Look at the article’s headline and guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F):
2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article:
3. PHRASE MATCH: Match the following phrases from the article (sometimes more than one combination is possible):
WHILE READING / LISTENINGGAP FILL: Put the words in the column on the right into the gaps. Hillary Clinton “in to win” US presidency
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Hillary Clinton has announced she will ________ to become the next _________ of the United States. If she is successful, she will be the first woman to be president. She has, of course, lived in the White House before, when her _______ Bill Clinton served as president from 1993 to 2001. Ms Clinton told the nation of her decision to run for president in a videotaped message posted on her Web site. She told her party and the ______: "I'm in, and I'm in to win.” In the webcast, she said: "I'm not just starting a ________, though, I am beginning a conversation with you, with America.” She added. "Let's talk. Let's chat. The conversation in Washington has been just a little one-sided lately, don't you think?" She also spoke of the __________ she wanted to ______ – health care, the _______ and ending the Iraq War in the “right” way. |
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Clinton has entered an interesting ____ to be Democratic candidate for the presidency. Barack Obama, the Democratic _______ for Illinois, has also declared his intention to run. He would be the first ever black president if he wins. However, it seems, at the moment, that most of the cards may be stacked in Clinton’s favor. She has a lot of __________ in politics, including serving for eight years as __________ and being senator for New York. She also knows a thing or two about winning against the Republicans. She wrote on her _______: "I have never been afraid to stand up for what I believe in or to face down the Republican _______." She continued: "After…two _________ wins [in New York], I can say I know how Washington Republicans think, how they operate and how to beat them." Her celebrity status and huge network of _________ and financial backers may help her to win. |
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Listen and fill in the spaces.
Hillary Clinton has __________________ campaign to become the next president of the United States. If _________________, she will be the first woman to be president. She has, __________, lived in the White House before, when her husband Bill Clinton served as president from 1993 to 2001. Ms Clinton told the nation of her decision to run for president in a videotaped message posted on her Web site. She told her party and the nation: "I'm in, and _____________.” In the webcast, she said: "I'm not just starting a campaign, though, I am beginning a _____________________, with America.” She added. "Let's talk. Let's chat. The conversation in Washington has been ______________ one-sided lately, don't you think?" She also spoke of the challenges she wanted to tackle – health care, the economy and ending the Iraq War _______“_____” way.
Clinton has entered an ________________ to be Democratic candidate for the presidency. Barack Obama, the Democratic senator for Illinois, has also declared his _______________. He would be the first ever black president if he wins. However, it seems, at the moment, that most of the cards may be stacked in Clinton’s favor. She has ___________________ in politics, including serving for eight years as First Lady and being senator for New York. She also knows ______________ about winning against the Republicans. She wrote on her webcast: "I have _________________ to stand up for what I believe in or to face down the Republican machine." She continued: "After…two ______________ [in New York], I can say I know how Washington Republicans think, how they operate and how to beat them." Her celebrity status and huge network of supporters and financial backers _______________ win.
1. WORD SEARCH: Look in your dictionaries / computer to find collocates, other meanings, information, synonyms … for the words ‘president’ and ‘candidate’.
2. ARTICLE QUESTIONS: Look back at the article and write down some questions you would like to ask the class about the text.
3. GAP FILL: In pairs / groups, compare your answers to this exercise. Check your answers. Talk about the words from the activity. Were they new, interesting, worth learning…?
4. STUDENT “U.S. PRESIDENCY” SURVEY: In pairs / groups, write down questions about the U.S Presidency.
5. TEST EACH OTHER: Look at the words below. With your partner, try to recall exactly how these were used in the text:
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STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)
STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)
AFTER DISCUSSION: Join another partner / group and tell them what you talked about.
ROLE PLAY: 1: PRESS:
‘Exclusive’ CNN TV interview with Hillary Clinton
STUDENT A. Imagine you are Larry King, the CNN chat show host. You have an ‘exclusive’ interview with Hillary Clinton. Prepare five questions you want to ask her about her ambitions to be the next US President.
STUDENT B. You are Hillary Clinton. Think of five things (write them down) you want to mention to the world about your decision to stand as a Democratic candidate for the Presidency. Use these in the interview with student A.
ROLE PLAY: Student A asks Student B his/her questions. Listen to their response. React to comments made.
The teacher will select some students to role play their situations in front of the class.
ROLE PLAY: 2: TV DEBATE:
A discussion on who will be the Democratic candidate in the next US Presidential elections.
With your partner(s), decide on what you will say in the role play.
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Role A – Hillary Clinton You are Hillary Clinton. You have ambition. You want to be the next US President. You have financial backing. As a senator you have experience in addition to being First Lady for eight years. The other candidates are NOT as good as you. |
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Role B – Barack Obama You are Barack Obama. You want to be the first black US President. You are young. You too have ambition. You believe it is time for a change in politics. Hillary will be the same as her husband Bill. You understand America. |
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Role C – A fed-up Republican supporter You are considering voting Democrat at the next election You have been a lifelong Republican. You hate George Bush. You think he has damaged America with his policies. You are not sure Hillary and Barack have the answers. |
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Role D – An American Democrat supporter You want a new President and fast. You think the war in Iraq is crazy. You used to be a Bill Clinton supporter. At this moment you are undecided who to vote for. Ask everyone about health care, the economy and the Iraq War. |
CORRECT WORD: Choose the correct words from a – d below and write them in the article.
Hillary Clinton has announced she will (1) ____ to become the next president of the United States. If she is (2) ____, she will be the first woman to be president. She has, of course, lived in the (3) ____ House before, when her husband Bill Clinton (4) ____ as president from 1993 to 2001. Ms Clinton told the (5) ____ of her decision to run for president in a videotaped message posted on her Web site. She told her party and the nation: "I'm in, and I'm in to win.” In the webcast, she said: "I'm not just starting a campaign, though, I am beginning a (6) ____ with you, with America.” She added. "Let's talk. Let's chat. The conversation in Washington has been just a little one-sided lately, don't you think?" She also spoke of the challenges she wanted to (7) ____ – health care, the economy and ending the Iraq War in the “right” way.
Clinton has entered an interesting (8) ____ to be Democratic candidate for the presidency. Barack Obama, the Democratic senator for Illinois, has also declared his intention to run. He would be the first ever black president if he wins. However, it seems, at the moment, that most of the cards may be (9) ____ in Clinton’s favor. She has a (10) ____ of experience in politics, including serving for eight years as First Lady and being senator for New York. She also knows a thing or two about (11) ____ against the Republicans. She wrote on her webcast: "I have never been afraid to stand up for what I believe in or to face down the Republican machine." She continued: "After…two landslide wins [in New York], I can say I know how Washington Republicans think, how they operate and how to (12) ____ them." Her celebrity status and huge network of supporters and financial backers may help her to win.
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1. |
(a) |
campaigns |
(b) |
campaign |
(c) |
camp |
(d) |
champagne |
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2. |
(a) |
successful |
(b) |
succeed |
(c) |
success |
(d) |
successfully |
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3. |
(a) |
Red |
(b) |
White |
(c) |
Green |
(d) |
Yellow |
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4. |
(a) |
serving |
(b) |
serves |
(c) |
service |
(d) |
served |
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5. |
(a) |
nation |
(b) |
national |
(c) |
nationality |
(d) |
nationalize |
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6. |
(a) |
converse |
(b) |
conversation |
(c) |
chatting |
(d) |
chats |
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7. |
(a) |
dive |
(b) |
head |
(c) |
score |
(d) |
tackle |
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8. |
(a) |
run |
(b) |
race |
(c) |
racing |
(d) |
relay |
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9. |
(a) |
unstuck |
(b) |
stick |
(c) |
stacked |
(d) |
stocked |
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10. |
(a) |
few |
(b) |
little |
(c) |
lot |
(d) |
lots |
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11. |
(a) |
winning |
(b) |
winner |
(c) |
win |
(d) |
won |
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12. |
(a) |
hit |
(b) |
beat |
(c) |
win |
(d) |
beaten |
1. VOCABULARY EXTENSION: Choose several of the words from the text. Use a dictionary or Google’s search field (or another search engine) to build up more associations / collocations of each word.
2. HILLARY CLINTON: Search the Internet and find more information about her. Talk about what you discover with your partner(s) in the next lesson.
3. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: Write an article for the New York Times newspaper about Hillary Clinton. Commment on her announcement that she will stand as a Democratic candidate in the race for the US Presidency. Interview some people (imagine) to find out their views. Include other candidates. (Minimum 100 words) Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Which article was best and why?
4. LETTER: Write a letter to Hillary Clinton. Tell her your thoughts on her chances of winning. Ask her three questions. Read your letter to your classmates in the next lesson. Your partner(s) will answer your questions. Which letter did you like best and why?
TRUE / FALSE:
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a. T |
b. F |
c. T |
d. F |
e. T |
f. F |
g. F |
h. T |
SYNONYM MATCH:
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a. |
campaign |
run for office |
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b. |
served |
worked |
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c. |
nation |
country |
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d. |
one-sided |
unfair |
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e. |
tackle |
take care of |
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f. |
candidate |
contender |
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g. |
intention |
plan |
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h. |
stacked |
piled |
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i. |
wins |
victories |
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j. |
operate |
work |
PHRASE MATCH:
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a. |
she will be the first |
woman to be president |
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b. |
Ms Clinton told the nation of her |
decision to run for president |
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c. |
a videotaped message |
posted on her Web site |
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d. |
a little one- |
sided |
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e. |
she wanted to tackle |
health care |
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f. |
Clinton has entered |
an interesting race |
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g. |
most of the cards may |
be stacked in Clinton’s favor |
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h. |
She also knows a thing |
or two about winning |
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i. |
afraid to stand |
up for what I believe in |
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j. |
huge network of supporters |
and financial backers |
GAP FILL:
Hillary Clinton has announced she will campaign to become the next president of the United States. If she is successful, she will be the first woman to be president. She has, of course, lived in the White House before, when her husband Bill Clinton served as president from 1993 to 2001. Ms Clinton told the nation of her decision to run for president in a videotaped message posted on her Web site. She told her party and the nation: "I'm in, and I'm in to win.” In the webcast, she said: "I'm not just starting a campaign, though, I am beginning a conversation with you, with America.” She added. "Let's talk. Let's chat. The conversation in Washington has been just a little one-sided lately, don't you think?" She also spoke of the challenges she wanted to tackle – health care, the economy and ending the Iraq War in the “right” way.
Clinton has entered an interesting race to be Democratic candidate for the presidency. Barack Obama, the Democratic senator for Illinois, has also declared his intention to run. He would be the first ever black president if he wins. However, it seems, at the moment, that most of the cards may be stacked in Clinton’s favor. She has a lot of experience in politics, including serving for eight years as First Lady and being senator for New York. She also knows a thing or two about winning against the Republicans. She wrote on her webcast: "I have never been afraid to stand up for what I believe in or to face down the Republican machine." She continued: "After…two landslide wins [in New York], I can say I know how Washington Republicans think, how they operate and how to beat them." Her celebrity status and huge network of supporters and financial backers may help her to win.
LANGUAGE WORK
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1 - b |
2 - a |
3 - b |
4 - d |
5 - a |
6 - b |
7 - d |
8 - a |
9 - c |
10 - c |
11 - a |
12 – b |
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