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Trump on Harry and Meghan Leaving

Donald Trump expressed his approval of Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to leave the US.
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Donald Trump is happy because Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left the United States. Donald Trump does not really like Prince Harry and Meghan. The couple lived in California for about six years. Now, they are moving back to the United Kingdom.

Donald Trump believes Prince Harry and Meghan were not very respectful to the Royal Family. Many fans of the Royal Family are talking about their move. Prince Harry and Meghan hope to find a peaceful life in their old home. People are curious about how it will go for them in the UK.

Their move might change things between Harry and his brother, Prince William. People in California are sharing their thoughts about Harry and Meghan leaving. Some are sad because they will miss them. Others think returning is a good idea for the couple.

Original news source: Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US – BBC News (BBC)

🎧 Listen:

📖 Vocabulary:

1. respectful
2. fans
3. peacefully
4. affect
5. relationship
6. opinions
7. curious
8. United States
9. beliefs
10. decision
11. moving
12. interested

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

1. Talk about a place you would like to visit.
2. Share something special about your family.
3. Describe your favorite book or movie character.
4. Discuss a time you moved or traveled to a new place.
5. What are some things you like to do on the weekends?

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. How long did Prince Harry and Meghan live in California?

2. How does Donald Trump feel about the couple leaving the United States?

3. Where are Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to?

4. What do Prince Harry and Meghan hope to find in the UK?

5. How might the move affect Prince Harry's family relationships?

6. How do people in California feel about the couple's move?

7. Why are people interested in Prince Harry and Meghan's move?

🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Trump is happy because Prince Harry and Meghan have left the States. Donald Trump does not really like Prince Harry and Meghan. The couple lived in California for about six years. Now, they are to the United Kingdom. Donald Trump Prince Harry and Meghan were not very respectful to the Royal Family. Many fans of the Royal Family are talking about their move. Prince Harry and Meghan hope to a peaceful life in their old . are curious about how it will go for them in the UK. Their move might change things between Harry and his brother, Prince William. People in California are their thoughts about Harry and Meghan leaving. Some are sad because they will miss them. Others think is a idea for the couple.

💬 Discussion Questions:

1. How do you feel about Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK?
2. Do you think it was a good decision for them to leave California? Why?
3. What do you think life in the UK will be like for them?
4. How important is it to be respectful to different cultures and traditions?
5. What are some challenges people face when moving to a new country?
6. How do you think the move will affect Harry’s relationship with his family?
7. How do celebrities influence us or the world around us?
8. What could be some reasons people move from one place to another?
9. Do you follow news about the Royal Family? Why or why not?
10. What is something you are curious about?
11. How important is it to have a peaceful life?
12. Do you think public opinions are important for celebrities?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Words

1. respectful
2. fans
3. peacefully
4. affect
5. relationship
6. opinions
7. curious
8. United States
9. beliefs
10. decision
11. moving
12. interested

Meanings

(A) change or influence something
(B) showing care for others
(C) strong ideas or convictions
(D) a choice made after thinking
(E) connection between people
(F) thoughts about something
(G) wanting to know more about something
(H) wanting to know more
(I) relocating from one place to another
(J) without conflict
(K) a country in North America
(L) people who like someone or something

🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Where did Prince Harry and Meghan live before moving back to the UK?
(a) New York
(b) Texas
(c) California
(d) Florida
2. How does Donald Trump feel about Prince Harry and Meghan's move?
(a) Happy
(b) Sad
(c) Confused
(d) Angry
3. What do Prince Harry and Meghan hope to find in the UK?
(a) More fans
(b) A new job
(c) A bigger house
(d) A peaceful life
4. Who is Prince Harry's brother?
(a) Prince Charles
(b) Prince Andrew
(c) Prince Philip
(d) Prince William
5. What are California people doing about the couple's move?
(a) Sharing opinions
(b) Throwing a party
(c) Ignoring it
(d) Writing letters
6. How long did the couple live in California?
(a) Ten years
(b) Two years
(c) Six years
(d) Five years
7. What might the move affect?
(a) Their car choice
(b) Harry's relationship with William
(c) The weather in the UK
(d) Donald Trump's feelings
8. What is Trump’s opinion about how Prince Harry and Meghan treated the Royal Family?
(a) Very friendly
(b) Not respectful
(c) Unknown
(d) Supportive

🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Prince Harry and Meghan are moving away from the UK.
2. Some people will miss Prince Harry and Meghan.
3. Prince Harry and Meghan lived in California for two years.
4. Many fans like to talk about the Royal Family.
5. Harry's relationship with Prince William might change.
6. People are interested in how their return to the UK will be.
7. Donald Trump is unhappy they stayed in the United States.
8. People in California have similar thoughts about the move.

Writing Questions:

1. Write about a place where you would like to live and why.
2. Describe a time you said goodbye to someone important.
3. What do you think makes a home feel comfortable?
4. How do you show respect to your family and friends?
5. Imagine moving to another country; what three things would you take with you?

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