2d14 English

The nation at stake and the stakes for a group (assessed homework)

Assessed homework: the nation at stake & the stakes for a group

Something serious or strange has happened in the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II has to tell her subjects about such serious or strange event.

1/ Write Queen Elizabeth II's speech to her subjects (min.150 words).

è    Use the following words: fields; parliaments; destroy; hoax [canular]

è    Use the following cultural items: Prince Charles; monarchy; the Highlands

è    Use the following structures: superlatives; MAY + HAVE + Vpp; passive voice

2/ Write a short notice on (i) Prince Charles, (ii) the English monarchy and (iii) the Highlands

è    You can find the information you need on websites (e.g. http://en.wikipedia.org) or in encyclopedias

è    Tell what your sources are.

3/ Write a convincing speech on behalf of [de la part de] a lobby that wants to take advantage of the situation.

è    Tell your opinion on the situation

è    Present your arguments.

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