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Final Project: Act out an interview with a classmate. One of you is a Washington “Handmaid’s Tale” protestor and the other is a journalist.

1. How do red robes and white bonnets contribute to the impact of the protest? Read more HERE.

2. Listen to the audio recording of the first chapter. Read along as you listen HERE. 

3. Watch the trailer and list any dystopian elements you can spot (consider the voiceover, images and dialog). 

4. Margaret Atwood’s chilling vision of a dystopian regime has captured readers’ imaginations since its publication in 1985. What explains its success? Try the QUIZ.

FINAL PROJECT

You are living in the United States, where you got a job at a Silicon Valley company.

Make a 5-minute presentation (pair work).

1. Click on the chart to learn more about some of these US giants. Learn how to differentiate ORGANIZATIONS.

2. How did so many US giants manage to control global markets? Click on the pic and watch a video. 

3. Listen for the facts about Apple Park. Check your comprehension HERE. Learn more on the HISTORY of Apple

4. Watch the video and take notes. Use this PAGE to check your comprehension. Then prepare a short oral presentation on Steve Jobs’ life story. 

1. Learn how to prepare for a job interview. Practise taking an interview HERE.

2. Listen for words related to Human Resources. How many can you pick out? Learn more HERE.

3. Why didn’t Alistair get the job? What is the moral of the story?

1. How come American brands are so dominant? Read more HERE.

2. How do you get to be the most valuable non-tech brand?

3. McDonald’s Menu Items Around The World