The 'sea gypsies' who live their entire lives on the ocean | 60 Minutes Australia

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the video in order of how useful they are.  The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

To hunt

Tiny

Shy

Naughty

To rely on (something/ someone)

Can’t afford

To be keen (to do something/ on something/ someone)

To bother (someone)

Forbidden

To spot (something/ someone)

Extraordinary

To set off

To be in safe hands

Crammed

To wander

Vast

Prey

Remarkable

To roam

Treacherous

Hardship

Flimsy

To be teeming with (something)

Shattered

Abundant

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

 

1.       How do the ‘sea gypsies’ catch their food?

2.       What threats do they face?

3.       What are conditions like on the boat for the family and the presenter?

4.       What is the tragedy that strikes at the end of the video?

5.       What surprised you most about the video?

6.       What was the most uplifting part of the video for you?

7.       Is this a good way to raise a kid?

8.       Do you think they have happy lives?

9.       Would you like to live with them for a short period?

10.      Would you have tried the fish head that the presenter was offered?

11.      Have you ever heard of a worse toilet than the one on the boat?

12.      Do you like fishing?

13.      Have you ever seen a storm like the one in the video?

14.      Would you like to do a cruise holiday?

15.      Are you jealous of the diet that the sea gypsies have?

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