China: The men who are single and the women who don't want kids
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 dare (do something/ to do something)
To favour (someone/ something)
To convince (someone to do something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
What do you know about Lili?
What has been happening to China’s birthrate in recent years?
What did Dr Mu say?
According to the article, is it too late to reverse the situation?
‘No longer is it [success] defined by traditional markers in life such as getting married and having children – instead, it’s about personal growth.’ Is this statement from Dr Mu true about your native country?
‘I measure my success by how much money I’m making.’ Is this true for you?
‘Women are happier now than they’ve ever been before!’ Do you agree?
‘China is a place that I have always wanted to visit.’ Is this true for you?
‘The way children are being raised nowadays is very different to the way I was brought up.’ Is this true for you?
‘Boys and girls should be taught different things at school.’ Do you agree?
‘When you have a child, your social life ends forever.’ Do you agree?
‘Men and women have to choose between having a career or having children, they can’t have both.’ Do you agree?
‘In the country where I live, there is nothing the government could do that would make parenting any easier.’ Do you agree?
‘In my country, men and women have very different roles in the household.’ Is this true for you?
‘Raising kids is actually much easier than it looks.’ Do you agree?