- What is the adjective that comes from 'craze'?
- What is the opposite of 'take off' in this context?
- What is the verb that comes from 'hopper'? Which animal do you know that is based on this word and that is the name of Swiss football team?
- What do you think a 'herd mentality' mean? Tell me a job derived from this word. Do you think teens have a herd mentality, especially with regard to the Big Bottle phenomenon.
Listening exercise to do: 'Why do crazes take off?' (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Some related articles to read:
Hatchimal: the must-have Christmas toy you simply can't get (The Guardian)
Mind control toys: What will be under the tree next Christmas (CNN)
How a church song inspired a viral dance craze (BBC)
12 Pubs of Christmas becomes festive craze (The Guardian)
And remember that you must be responsible when giving or receiving gifts at Christmas
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Some of his most songs: Faith, Last Christmas...
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