On the one hand, we are probably too many for this planet and this can also affect climate change.
A listening exercise for you to do: Climate change: Are there too many people? (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
In spite of wars, pandemics and so on, Planet Earth is becoming too small for all of us. On top of that, we increasingly demand more space for ourselves: we want bigger houses, our rooms have to be large enough (but just for one single person), every member of the family needs an individual means of transport....
On the other hand, we are more individualistic. Working for others is a foolish thing to do and everybody thinks nobody in their right mind can do such things. That's what a good teacher should always do.
In the old days, siblings used to share bedrooms. There would be one single TV set in the house, we would have a single landline phone and one single computer for the whole family. The family used to have their meals at the same time all together. This is not possible any more.
Some activities for you to do:
News Review: Prince Harry's Book (BBC Learning English)
- A listening exercise for you to do: The hidden life of buffets (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
English in a Minute: Common uses of PERIOD (BBC Learning English)
Learn to speak English naturally: How to make a point (BBC Learning English)
Are there too many people? All bets are off (The Guardian)
How many people can Earth handle? (BBC News)
Is modern life making us lonely? (BBC News)
Our selfish society: all for one and one for all is so old-fashioned now (The Guardian)
Talking about sport (tennis & football): McEnroe talking about Nadal, Nadal's resurrection, Iribar in the match of the century, 10 legendary goals by Pelé and the recently passed away Italian football player Gianluca Vialli.
Andy Murray vs Roberto Bautista Agut .. Full Match Highlights .. R3 .. AO 2023
And our students at school at work...
Project on A Christmas Carol by Carlos Fernández (4º ESO A)
