Elon Musk is a very rich man. He was not invited to a big meeting in the UK. This happened because of things he said online. He talked about riots and was not nice to the UK leader. Some people in the UK did not like what he said.

The UK wants to be careful about who they invite. They worry about how people see them. Even though Musk has lots of money, they did not want him at the meeting. Musk might build a big factory in Europe. But he is not sure about doing it in the UK.

Original news source: Musk hits back after being shunned from UK summit (BBC)

🎧 Listen:

Slow

Normal

Fast

📖 Vocabulary:

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Write down key words from the article on separate pieces of paper (e.g., Elon Musk, UK, riots, factory, money). Have students take turns picking a word and acting it out without speaking while the others guess which word it is.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Select key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., rich, meeting, riots, factory). Have students draw the word on the board while the others guess what it is. This will help reinforce vocabulary and spelling.

– Headline Creation
Instructions: Ask students to create a catchy headline summarizing the main idea of the article (e.g., “Elon Musk Uninvited to UK Meeting Over Controversial Comments”). This activity encourages students to practice summarizing and using key words.

– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups and ask them to discuss whether they agree or disagree with the UK’s decision not to invite Elon Musk. Have each group share their opinions and reasons with the class. This activity promotes speaking and critical thinking skills.

– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Have students think about and write down one question they would like to ask Elon Musk about the situation. Then, pair them up to discuss their questions. Finally, have pairs share their questions with the class. This activity encourages critical thinking, speaking, and listening skills.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Who is Elon Musk?
2. Why was Elon Musk not invited to a big meeting in the UK?
3. What did Elon Musk talk about online that made some people in the UK upset?
4. Why does the UK want to be careful about who they invite to meetings?
5. What might Elon Musk build in Europe?
6. Why is Elon Musk not sure about building a big factory in the UK?
7. How do you think the UK leader felt about what Elon Musk said online?
Go to answers ⇩

🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Elon Musk is a very rich man. He was not invited to a big meeting in the UK. This happened because of (1)______ he (2)______ online. He (3)______ about riots and was not nice to the UK leader. Some (4)______ in the UK did not like what he said.

The UK wants to be careful about who they invite. They (5)______ about how people see them. Even though Musk has (6)______ of money, they did not (7)______ him at the meeting. Musk might build a big factory in Europe. But he is not sure about (8)______ it in the UK.
Go to answers ⇩

💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a rich man?
2. How would you feel if you were not invited to a party?
3. Do you like talking about important things online?
4. Do you think it’s important to be nice to others?
5. What is a meeting?
6. How would you feel if someone said something mean to you?
7. Do you think it’s good to be careful about who you invite?
8. What is a factory?
9. How would you feel if you had lots of money?
10. Do you think it’s important to think about how others see you?
11. Why do you think some people in the UK did not like what Elon Musk said?
12. Why or why not do you think Elon Musk should build a big factory in Europe?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. invited
2. meeting
3. online
4. riots
5. leader
6. careful
7. factory
8. Europe
9. money
10. build

Meanings:
(A) To make something by putting parts together
(B) Using the internet
(C) When people are very angry and make a lot of noise
(D) A big place with many countries, like France and Germany
(E) Coins and paper you use to buy things
(F) Asked to come to a party or event
(G) A place where things are made
(H) A person who is in charge and tells others what to do
(I) When people come together to talk
(J) Watching out so nothing bad happens
Go to answers ⇩

🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Why was Elon Musk not invited to a big meeting in the UK?
(a) Because of things he said online
(b) Because he was too busy
(c) Because he was sick
(d) Because he forgot

2. What did Elon Musk talk about online that upset some people in the UK?
(a) Rainbows
(b) Puppies
(c) Ice cream
(d) Riots

3. Why does the UK want to be careful about who they invite to meetings?
(a) They like surprises
(b) They worry about how people see them
(c) They want more friends
(d) They don’t care about others’ opinions

4. What might Elon Musk build in Europe?
(a) A theme park
(b) A big factory
(c) A zoo
(d) A restaurant

5. Where is Elon Musk thinking about building a big factory?
(a) In Asia
(b) In Africa
(c) In Europe
(d) In North America

6. What did Elon Musk say that made some people in the UK not like him?
(a) He was not nice to the UK leader
(b) He gave them gifts
(c) He sang a song for them
(d) He told jokes

7. Why did some people in the UK not want Elon Musk at the meeting?
(a) They were too busy
(b) They wanted to invite him later
(c) They were on vacation
(d) They did not like what he said online

8. What is Elon Musk known for having a lot of?
(a) Toys
(b) Books
(c) Money
(d) Shoes

Go to answers ⇩

🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. He was not excluded from a big meeting in the UK.
2. He talked about riots and was not nice to the UK leader.
3. Some people in the UK did not like what he said.
4. This happened because of things he said online.
5. Elon Musk’s wealth is exaggerated.
6. Musk is considering building a big factory in Europe, but he is not certain about doing it in the UK.
7. They worry about how people see them.
8. The UK is not concerned about who they invite.
Go to answers ⇩

📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. Why was Elon Musk not invited to a big meeting in the UK?
2. How did Elon Musk upset some people in the UK?
3. What did Elon Musk talk about online that made the UK leaders unhappy?
4. Why does the UK want to be careful about who they invite to meetings?
5. Where might Elon Musk build a big factory in Europe?

✅ Answers

🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Who is Elon Musk?
Elon Musk is a very rich man.

2. Why was Elon Musk not invited to a big meeting in the UK?
He was not invited because of things he said online that upset some people in the UK.

3. What did Elon Musk talk about online that made some people in the UK upset?
He talked about riots and was not nice to the UK leader.

4. Why does the UK want to be careful about who they invite to meetings?
The UK wants to make sure they are seen in a good way by others.

5. What might Elon Musk build in Europe?
Elon Musk might build a big factory in Europe.

6. Why is Elon Musk not sure about building a big factory in the UK?
He is not sure because he was not invited to a big meeting in the UK and some people there did not like what he said online.

7. How do you think the UK leader felt about what Elon Musk said online?
The UK leader might have felt upset or not happy about what Elon Musk said online.
Go back to questions ⇧

🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) things
(2) said
(3) talked
(4) people
(5) worry
(6) lots
(7) want
(8) doing
Go back to questions ⇧

📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. invited
Answer: (F) Asked to come to a party or event

2. meeting
Answer: (I) When people come together to talk

3. online
Answer: (B) Using the internet

4. riots
Answer: (C) When people are very angry and make a lot of noise

5. leader
Answer: (H) A person who is in charge and tells others what to do

6. careful
Answer: (J) Watching out so nothing bad happens

7. factory
Answer: (G) A place where things are made

8. Europe
Answer: (D) A big place with many countries, like France and Germany

9. money
Answer: (E) Coins and paper you use to buy things

10. build
Answer: (A) To make something by putting parts together
Go back to questions ⇧

🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. Why was Elon Musk not invited to a big meeting in the UK?
Answer: (a) Because of things he said online

2. What did Elon Musk talk about online that upset some people in the UK?
Answer: (d) Riots

3. Why does the UK want to be careful about who they invite to meetings?
Answer: (b) They worry about how people see them

4. What might Elon Musk build in Europe?
Answer: (b) A big factory

5. Where is Elon Musk thinking about building a big factory?
Answer: (c) In Europe

6. What did Elon Musk say that made some people in the UK not like him?
Answer: (a) He was not nice to the UK leader

7. Why did some people in the UK not want Elon Musk at the meeting?
Answer: (d) They did not like what he said online

8. What is Elon Musk known for having a lot of?
Answer: (c) Money
Go back to questions ⇧

🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. He was not excluded from a big meeting in the UK. (Answer: False)
2. He talked about riots and was not nice to the UK leader. (Answer: True)
3. Some people in the UK did not like what he said. (Answer: True)
4. This happened because of things he said online. (Answer: True)
5. Elon Musk’s wealth is exaggerated. (Answer: False)
6. Musk is considering building a big factory in Europe, but he is not certain about doing it in the UK. (Answer: False)
7. They worry about how people see them. (Answer: True)
8. The UK is not concerned about who they invite. (Answer: False)
Go back to questions ⇧