Some events are like games where people try to show their best ideas. People want to win so they can get a new job. Yumi Liberman and her friends joined a big event with a company called L'Oreal. They showed a business idea and won in the UK. Later, they went to Paris for more fun and challenge.
Though Yumi's team didn't win the big prize in Paris, Yumi still found a job. Her great work made many people happy at L'Oreal. These events have lots of people watching. Some think it's exciting, while others think it's not very fair if they don't get jobs. Many want to win, but not everyone can.
Original news source: The firms turning recruitment into X Factor-style competitions – BBC News (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Play a game of 'Simon Says' to practice listening skills.
2. Have students name animals that start with the letter 'E'.
3. Ask students to share their favorite color and why they like it.
4. Review the days of the week by singing a simple song.
5. Practice counting from 1 to 20 together as a class.
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
They show their best ideas to win something.
She is a young woman who joined a competition.
L'Oreal.
They went to Paris for the global finals.
No, they did not win.
Yes, she did.
Some think they're fun, but others think they're not fair.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Some events are like games where people try to their best ideas. People want to win so they can get a new job. Yumi and her friends joined a big event with a company called L'Oreal. They a idea and won in the UK. Later, they went to Paris for more fun and challenge. Though 's team didn't win the big prize in Paris, Yumi still found a job. Her great made many people happy at L'Oreal. These events have lots of people . Some think it's exciting, while others think it's not very fair if they don't get jobs. Many want to win, but not can.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. What is your favorite game to play?
2. If you won a prize, what would you hope it is?
3. Do you like to share your ideas with friends?
4. What do you want to be when you grow up?
5. How do you feel when you win a game?
6. Have you ever been in a contest before?
7. Do you think being fair is important? Why?
8. What is your favorite thing to do with friends?
9. Why is it fun to try new things?
10. Would you like to visit Paris someday?
11. What is one thing you are really good at?
12. Why do you think working in a team is fun?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
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