“dog meat festival proceeds despite protesters”

“Dog Meat Festival Proceeds Despite

Protesters”

In groups, try to imagine what this news article is about.

Predict/Guess ‘What happened?’ ‘Where did it happen?’ ‘Who was

involved?’ ‘Why were they involved?’

5 minutes

What is happening? Describe the picture to your partner.

II. Read the next section of the article and find the information necessary to answer the following questions. 1) What the Chinese government’s position on the festival? 2) Why do people eat dog meat?3) How do Chinese celebrities feel about the festival?Get together in groups and answer the questions.

Look at the following words•clash

•butchered •noose •aloft

Do you know their meanings? DO NOT USE THE DICTIONARY!!!! Share with your partner(s). 2

minutes.

Read the last section of the text and try to

guess/infer the meaning from the context. Discuss with your

partner(s)

Clash

butchered

noose

aloft

Read the whole text and look for examples of Present Simple. There are 11 examples. Who can find them all first??