Bollards and ‘superblocks’: how Europe’s cities are turning on the car
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To defeat (someone/ something)
To pursue (someone/ something)
To turn on (someone/ something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What was said in the introduction of the article?
2. What was said about Paris?
3. What was said about Barcelona?
4. What was said about Brussels?
5. Why do you think there has been such ‘fierce resistance’ to these policies?
6. Do you think having a car is still a symbol of ‘personal freedom and success’?
7. Do you support anti-car policies?
8. Do you rely on your car?
9. What is your dream car?
10. Are you a good driver?
11. How do you like to get around your city?
12. Do you enjoy cycling in your city?
13. Is noise pollution a problem where you live?
14. Would you prefer to have a regular car or an electric car?
15. Which city would you prefer to live in, Paris, Barcelona or Brussels?