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TASK 25. What are the most remarkable political legacies of the previous century? What ideas did humanity wake up to towards the end of the 20ht century?

 

1. Colonial rule must be outlawed and the principle of national self-determination must be universally accepted.

2. Promotion of democracy is the only way to progress.

3. States must grant a big range of human rights to their citizens.

4. Women must be equal to men in all spheres in a modern society.

5. Justice and law are the cornerstone of order.

6. A welfare state is a way to protect people against the scourge of poverty.

7. People all over the world have common human values.

8. Politics and economics are intertwined. Many political and economic problems are better addressed by countries joint efforts.

9. Peace is very fragile in an arms-ridden world.

10. Ideas and ideals are engines of history.

11. People and their non-governmental organizations have a great potential in swaying governments.

12. We are one human family living on a polluted planet which needs a much better care.

Naturally, it is an open-ended list that may be extended at discretion. Add at least two or three more possible conclusions.

Pick out one point to give a five-minute talk on.

 

 

TASK 26. Translate the text into English. Answer the following questions.

1. In what way does the scholar portray the 20th century?

2. What proofs does he rest his idea on?

3. Does the provide sufficient evidence to corroborate his conclusion?

4. Would you care to support or challenge his view of the 20th century?

5. What answer can you give to the question put at the end of the text?

 

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TASK 27. Get ready to take part in the discussion.

 

Brainstorming the Topic

What Future Is in Store for Us?

A

1. What new fears have emerged in the 21st century?

2. Will this century witness scientific discoveries that might substantially strengthen the position of atheism, or, conversely, religion?

3. Will human cruelty increase or decrease worldwide? Why?

4. Could there be a revival of Marxism or new attempts to build that heaven on earth, Communism?

5. From which countries and rulers do you expect global threats in the new era? Could the 21st century produce more Hittlers and Stalins?

6. If the 21st century were to eliminate all wars, revolutions and conflicts, would not there be an excess of humanism that might produce unbearable boredom, which could cause further rebellions? Could boredom become a major global problem?

7. Will the democratic norms and values exhaust their potential in the 21st century for regulating social relations on the basis of humanism?

8. Now that nothing seems too complex to master and comprehend, what will still remain an enigma in the 21st century?

9. What changes will occur in the family structure and in male-female relationships? Do you agree with the prognosis that adultery will become more acceptable, jealousy will decrease, and men and women will get married at an earlier age, perhaps 13-15?

10. Can you name, in order of importance, the main sources of human happiness in this new century: a good family; creative achievement, prosperity, religion, participation in politics, entertainment and travel, privacy?

The Moscow Times Questionnaire

 

 

B

 

1. What sciences will make great strides in the 21st century?

2. Will cloning become commonplace?

 

 

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