Hermoso kiss sparks sexism debate beyond football

BBC

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 deal with (something/ someone)

To deny (something)

To achieve (something)

To matter

To dare

Doubt

To take advantage (of something/ someone)

To threaten

Witness

Inappropriate

Debate

Deliberately

To stand up

To overreact

Row

To spill/ spill over

Harassment

Outrageous

To crush (something/ someone)

To lean

To spark (something)

To come forward

To play out

To strike a chord (with someone)

Tumultuous

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.


1.       Who is Luis Rubiales, and what has he been accused of?

2.       Who is Teresa Parker, and what did she say?

3.       Who is Laura Bates, and what did she say?

4.       How have people in Spain responded to the incident?

5.       Do you think Rubiales should resign?

6.       Do you think he should face criminal charges?

7.       Can you understand why his mother has gone on hunger strike?

8.       Why do you think this has become such a big scandal?

9.       Do you think the same could happen in your country?

10.     Do you think it’s important to get more girls and women playing football?

11.     Is your country obsessed with football?

12.     Do you remember another example of the media turning against someone?

13.     What was your nation’s proudest sporting moment?

14.     Would you prefer to send your child to a single-sex school?

15.     What sports have you played over the course of your life, and what sports would you like to play in the future?

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