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1 BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 23/06/2015 Page 1 / 7 REPORT SUMMARIES WIND ARMS (2:42-6:30) In this report, BTN visits a school located near a wind farm to find out more about wind turbines and why some people don t like them. TOY GUN DEBATE (6:30-10:33) After a young boy was photographed holding a toy gun near the site of last year s Sydney siege, in which 3 people died from gunfire, there has been some debate about whether children should still be playing with toy guns. RAMADAN (11:02-14:50) In this report we meet 14 year old Ali and his family and find out more about the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. LEARNING PRESSURE (15:12-18:40) This report looks at the pressure placed on children in South Korea to study long hours and achieve top school marks, and where maths teachers can be treated like celebrities. NEW OLYMPIC SPORTS (20:37-24:18) A number of new sports are being considered for inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games. In this report we meet Jamie, a champion ten pin bowler, who hopes her favourite sport will get the nod from Olympic officials.

2 BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 23/06/2015 Page 2 / 7 WIND ARMS (2:42-6:30) In this report, BTN visits a school located near a wind farm to find out more about wind turbines and why some people don t like them. What is a wind turbine? How do they work? Why are more and more wind farms being built around the world? Why might some people be opposed to wind farms? Do you think there should be more wind farms? Before watching the report Complete the following sentence from the report as a 20 story building. The following figures are in the report what do you think they refer to? 1700 (Australia) 1.3 million (Australia) 20% by 2020 (Australia) The school receives some money from the nearby wind farm. T / Australia s Prime Minister Tony Abbot likes wind farms and thinks they look good. T /

3 BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 23/06/2015 Page 3 / 7 TOY GUN DEBATE (6:30-10:33) After a young boy was photographed holding a toy gun near the site of last year s Sydney siege, in which 3 people died from gunfire, there has been some debate about whether children should still be playing with toy guns. Why might some people think it is bad for kids to be playing with toy guns? How might a child playing with a fake gun create a dangerous situation? Why might other people think kids should still be able to play with toy guns? Do you think kids should be playing with toy guns? 1. In the past, toy guns were used to encourage kids to do what when they were older? Enlist in What might a toy gun manufacturer do to make it more obvious that the guns aren't real? Some people think playing games with toy guns can help teach kids about the difference between What was the opinion of the kids at the end of the report when asked whether children should be able to play with toy guns? a. Most thought toy guns should be banned b. All thought they should be allowed but some suggested they should only be played with at home c. Some thought they should be banned while others said they were fine

4 BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 23/06/2015 Page 4 / 7 RAMADAN (11:02-14:50) In this report we meet 14 year old Ali and his family and find out more about the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. What do you know about Ramadan? When is it? What happens during Ramadan? Why is it an important month for Muslims around the world? What is fasting? What happens at the end of Ramadan? What else do you know about Islam? Before watching the report True or false When fasting during Ramadan, Muslims can drink water. T / Each year, Ramadan begins on the same date. T / Not all Muslims have to fast during Ramadan. T / The following figure is in the report what do you think it refers to? 1.6 billion Complete the sentences During Ramadan, Muslims are not supposed to eat or drink anything between... During the month of Ramadan, Muslims spend more time thinking about The name of the Islamic holy book is... The Islamic calendar is based on the cycles of... Some examples of people who don t have to fast during Ramadan are Eid is While watching the report Check your responses above and answer the following questions During Ramadan, Ali doesn t play any sport like football. T / Ali says fasting is... a. easy. b. a little difficult.

5 BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 23/06/2015 Page 5 / 7 LEARNING PRESSURE (15:12-18:40) This report looks at the pressure placed on children in South Korea to study long hours and achieve top school marks, and where maths teachers can be treated like celebrities. What do you know about South Korea? South Korea has changed over the last few decades in what way? Why is there so much pressure on South Korean children to study long hours and achieve top marks at school? Is this kind of pressure a good thing? What is a cram school? How much homework should children be doing a day? Before watching the report The following figures are in the report what do you think they refer to? Up to 15 hours 11 o'clock at night 1. A few decades ago, South Korea was a very poor country. T / 2. Compared to other countries, maths and literacy results in South Korea are... a. average. b. above average. c. excellent. 3. A boy, who is interviewed at the end of the report, says he couldn t cope with the pressure from school and not being able to live up to his family's expectations what did he do as result?...

BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 23/06/2015 Page 6 / 7 NEW OLYMPIC SPORTS (20:37-24:18) A number of new sports are being considered for inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games.

6 BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 23/06/2015 Page 6 / 7 NEW OLYMPIC SPORTS (20:37-24:18) A number of new sports are being considered for inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games. In this report we meet Jamie, a champion ten pin bowler, who hopes her favourite sport will get the nod from Olympic officials. Where will the 2020 Olympic Games be held? Where and when were the first Olympic Games originally held? Which sports were most recently included as Olympic events for the first time? Tugger-war is an Olympic Games event true or false? What difference would it make to a sport like bowling if it becomes an Olympic event? 1. The 2020 Olympic Games will be held in which city? Besides bowling, what are some other sports being considered for inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games? Once a sport is included as a new Olympic event, it can t be removed. T / 4. When were the first Olympic Games held? Back then, events were normally selected because they demonstrated skills useful in hunting or on When did the modern Olympics begin? Which 2 sports were most recently included as Olympic events?......

7 BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 23/06/2015 Page 7 / 7 Answers WIND ARMS (2:42-6:30) LEARNING PRESSURE (15:12-18:40) Wind turbines can be as tall as a 20 story building 1700 in Australia Number of wind turbines in Australia 1.3 million Number of homes which can be powered by the energy produced by the wind turbines 20% by 2020 How much of Australia's energy will come from renewable sources (like solar and wind power) Up to 15 hours How long many children in South Korea have to study for each day 11 o'clock at night Time children in South Korea often have to study until 1. T 2. excellent 3. ran away from home NEW OLYMPIC SPORTS (20:37-24:18) T TOY GUN DEBATE (6:30-10:33) 1. the army 2. right and wrong 3. the guns are colourful or have a bright orange cap on the end 4. All thought they should be allowed but some suggested they should only be played with at home 1. Tokyo 2. ballroom dancing, ultimate risbee, korfball, roller derby, snooker, surfing, chess, tug of war In 776 BC / almost 3,000 years 5. the battlefield 6. more than a century ago 7. Golf and Rugby sevens RAMADAN (11:02-14:50) T 1.6 billion Number of Muslims around the world between sunrise and sunset their religion the Quran the moon those who are pregnant, the elderly or people who are ill, young kids the party to celebrate the end of fasting a little difficult

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BTN WHOLE EPISODE ACTIVITIES Published by Grabaword.com on 15/09/2015 Page 1 / 6 REFUGEE INTAKE (2:43-6:58) The Australian Government has agreed to lift its refugee intake to help deal with the Syrian