PUBLIC FIGURES

Do you admire any public figure? Choose a person you consider a role model and write a comment about him/her - 120 words approx (include sub topics as well).

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PUBLIC FIGURES

POPE FRANCIS

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Read the article and do the following activities:

A) In which paragraph (synopsis, early life and education, entering priesthood, becoming pope, first international visit as a pope, pope as spiritual and world leader) are these ideas stated? (There are 6 paragraphs and 5 ideas, 1 paragraph won't be chosen).

1. He gave a speech asking for peace.
2. He didn't agree with the authorities of his country.
3. He showed himself open-minded in connection with a hot social issue.
4. He had health problems.
5. Another important public figure expressed how pleased he felt about him being the new pope.

B) Choose the correct answer

1. He thought that same-sex marriage
a) should be legal
b) was part of God's plan 
c) was not what God had established

2. In his speech in the special vigil he talked against
a) greed
b) pride
c) wrath

3. What does the word this refer to in the following sentence?
'It is from this proposition that the moral consequences then flow'
a) the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall
b) the church should preach the true gospel
c) women are an essential part of the church

4. What did he mean in his 'apostolic exhortation' in December 2013?
a. the church should go out more and help the needy
b.the church should think in its own security much more
c. the church should stick to its long-held customs

5. The reason he was chosen Person of the Year by Time magazine was that
a) the other contenders weren't as well-known as him
b) two other popes had been chosen before
c) he was able to change people's thoughts very quickly

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PUBLIC FIGURES

LIONEL MESSI

Biography of Lionel Messi










Watch the video and do the following activities:

1. Match the speakers to what they said.

1. Allen Hopkings   
2. Cobi Jones     
3. Monica Gonzalez    
4. Curt Menefee  

• He has so many phases
• When he's playing soccer you can tell he's playing for something bigger than himself
• I think he's 'the flee' because they can't catch him 
• He can hold 3 players and get out of it dribbling through
• He is considered to be the best player in the world without question
• He is considered to be the best player ever
• Barcelona is considered to be the best team of our generation

2. Answer the questions

1. When was his official début?
2. How tall is he?
3. Why did his parents accept the offer from F.C.Barcelona?
4. How many years did he sign for? How much money was his contract for?
5. Why does he lift up his hands when he scores a goal?

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WORLD CUP!

How much do you know??? (If you don't know the answers find them out!)

1.- Who is the youngest Argentine Selection player?

2.- Who is the oldest?

3.- What teams did  Sabella coach before?

4.- Where does Messi play normally?

5.- Where will the Argentine Selection play the first match?

6.-  What two teams will play the final match?

7- What team will be the World Champion?

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