C1.2 That´s English UNIT 8 Power

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  • What makes someone powerful today?

    • 💬 SPEAKING 

    1. “Power tends to corrupt.”
    2. “Ordinary people have more power today.”
    3. “Governments should be more transparent.”

    🧠 DISCUSSION 

    1. What is power?
    2. Who has the most power today?
    3. Is money power?
    4. Which of these factors do you think have the most power over people today? And in the past?
    Religious institutions 
    - Social and digital media 
    - TV and radio 
    - financial institutions 
    - politicians


    🔁  MEDIATION 


    Can people in music, film or social media be as powerful as political or economic leaders?  In what way?


    “You are going to explore the TIME100 list of the most influential people in 2025.”

    👉 TIME100 – Most Influential People 2025

    🔍 STEP 1 – INDIVIDUAL WORK (5–7 min)

    Choose ONE person from the list

    Take notes:

    • Who they are
    • What they do
    • Why they are influential
    • Field (politics, tech, culture, etc.)

    🔁 STEP 2 – MEDIATION 

    In pairs/ groups  

    🗣️  Summarise key information and explain influence clearly

    🧠 SUPPORT

    • The person I have chosen is…
    • They are known for…
    • They are influential because…
    • This shows that power today is…
    • In my view…
    👉 “Who has more power today: politicians, tech leaders, or media figures?”
    __________________________________________________
    ⚖️ DEBATE (15 minutes)
    Main Question:
    “Who has more real control over people: those with official power or those with influence?”
    👉 In this debate:
    • “Those with official power” refers to people who have formal authority and the ability to make decisions or laws, such as politicians, governments, managers, or institutions.
    • “Those with influence” refers to people who do not necessarily have formal authority, but can shape opinions and behaviour, such as social media influencers, celebrities, journalists, or public figures.
    👥 Groups
    • Group 1: Those with official power have more control over people
    • Group 2: Those with influence have more control over people
    🗣️ Your Tasks
    1. Give clear arguments supporting your position
    2. Compare both sides (power vs influence)
    3. Respond to the other group’s ideas
    4. Reach a final conclusion as a class
    🧠 Useful C1 Language
    • From a broader perspective…
    • One could argue that…
    • That being said…
    • However, this overlooks the fact that…
    • In contrast…
    • Ultimately…
    ⏱️ Timing
    • 5 min → Preparation
    • 7 min → Debate
    • 3 min → Conclusion


    🎧 LISTENING, QUEEN ELIZABETH II

    We’ve been exploring different forms of power,

     But what about monarchy—what kind of power do royal figures actually have today?

    ✅ ANSWERS

    1. She became queen in 1952.
    2. She reigned for over 70 years.
    3. She was a constitutional monarch with a mainly ceremonial role.
    4. King Charles III succeeded her.
    5. She was the head of state of the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth countries.
    6. She was known for her sense of duty, resilience, and discretion.
    7. The crown, her handbag, and her corgis are commonly associated with her.
    8. Because she had a strong symbolic influence and represented stability and continuity.


    HOMEWORK: WRITING A REPORT. PAGES 86-87,  144.

    CAE WRITING REFERENCE

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