Suggested Answers to Newsweek Worksheet 29th_March & 5 April (TC)[1]

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29 March & 5 April 2010

Discussion & Research Environment

Articles: Growing Green Jobs (p.36)The Green Fighter (p. 38)

Although the promise of green jobs is the fashionable answer to the woes of the global recession, Farooharargues that this may not pan out in reality. Based on studies conducted by McKinsey, governments can make abigger difference if they focus on greening every part of the economy using cutting-edge green products andservices.

Explain what the author means in the last two sentences of the article (p. 37). To what extent do you agree with her

view?

Discuss the role private enterprises should play in environmental conservation.

How can green thinking (p. 37) enhance the competitiveness of your country? What good practices are currently

in place, if any?

In The Green Fighter, Stone outlines the plans by Americas EPA to phase in new restrictions on carbondioxide and in so doing send a symbolic message to the world that they are now taking climate changeseriously. However, this plan is fraught with difficulties, primarily due to the White Houses lack of genuineinterest in showing active support.

According to the author, what stance is President Obama adopting on the issue?In both articles, what stumbling blocks prevent true progress in the area of environmental conservation? Which

solutions proposed by the authors do you find most effective and why?

Explore the issues raised in the articles:

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Comprehension Exercise Short Questions

Article: Bibis Bluster (p.22)

Answer in your own words as far as possible.

From Paragraphs 2 to 4:

1. Explain the contradiction in Netanyahus behaviour when it comes to protecting his countrys vitalinterests. Use your own words. [3]

Lifted Paraphrased & Inferred

We will act according to the vital interests of Israel,Netanyahu said last week.In fact, the prime minister has described the Iranianthreat as an existential one for Israel, and a grave onefor the worldMy job is first and foremost to ensurethe future of the state of Israel.If tackling the rise of Iran were his paramount

concern, would he have allowed a collapse inrelations with the United States

Although Netanyahu claims that he is trying to defendwhat is most important and critical to Israel, his actionsare not in accordance with this [1]. This is because onone hand he states that Iran is a potential danger toIsraels survival [1/2] while on the other he bringsabout a breakdown in Israels friendship with the U.S[1/2]. In so doing, he is losing the support of the

country most capable of curtailing Irans ambitions[1/2] and thus bringing even greater danger to Israel[1/2].

From Paragraph 4:

2. Why, according to the author, is Netanyahu not like Winston Churchill? Use your own words. [2]

Lifted Paraphrased

Bibi likes to think of himself as Winston Churchill,warning the world of a gathering storm. But he shouldbear in mind that Churchills single obsession during

the late 1930s was to strengthen his alliance with theUnited States, whatever the costs, concessions and

compromises he had to make.

Though he may feel that he possesses the vision [1/2]of Churchill by alerting the international communityabout potential dangers [1/2], the author feels that

Netanyahu is behaving in complete opposition toChurchill [1/2] because unlike the former, he hasrefused to make the necessary political sacrifices inorder to reinforce Israels friendship [1/2].

From Paragraph 6:

3. Why is Israel in an unusual position? Use your own words. [3]


Irans rise has also placed Israel in the unusual positionof being on the same strategic side as the major Arab

states, as well as the United States.

Israel has long been regarded as having a strongfriendship with the U.S [1/2] and thus is seen as its ally

with interests counter to the Arab nations [1/2].However, it now also finds itself sharing similarinterests with the Arab nations because of Iransnuclear ambitions and their common need to protectthemselves against it [1]. This leads to Israels awkwardsituation of being both friend and foe at the same time[1].

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4. Explain what the author means by the phrase lowering the temperature. [2]


The single biggest challenge for these countries is thatIran has appropriated the Palestinian cause, which

makes it difficult for, say, the Egyptian government totake a public stand that is hostile to Tehran. Loweringthe temperature on this issue would benefit the Arabstates, strengthen their will to stand up against Iran, andcontribute directly to Israeli security.

He means that Israel needs to reduce the tension [1/2]in its relationship with the Palestinians by making some

concessions towards them, even if these are slight orsuperficial [1/2]. This will then enable the rest of theArab states to work more closely with Israel [1/2] ratherthan having to pander to Iran because it has shownsupport for the Palestinian cause [1/2].

From Paragraph 7:

5. What does the linking phrase And on first glance tell you about the authors attitude towards Israelsactions? [2]

Lifted Inferred

But Israel right now appears to be largely unconcernedabout the dangers that gather, or at least unwilling tomake any real concessions to deal with them. And onfirst glance, its easy to be sanguine.

He feels that Israels sense of detachment about thethreats in the region is dangerous and misguided [1]because they have not fully considered the implicationsand complexity of the situation [1].

6. Explain why the author describes the Palestinians as harbouring a fantasy. [2]

Lifted Inferred

I was one of the first American commentators to writein support of Ariel Sharons decision to build the wallbecause it would put to an end the Palestinian fantasythat they could achieve anything meaningful

through terrorism.

The author wants to show that nothing positive orvaluable [1/2], such as the statehood that thePalestinians desire to achieve, can ever be createdthrough the use of violence and intimidation [1/2]. Suchideas are in fact, purely fanciful imagination [1/2].Thus, with the construction of a physical barrier byIsrael, opportunities for such acts of terror are reducedand the Palestinians have to relinquish this unrealisticbelief [1/2].


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Discussion & AQ Exercise Policing & Security

Article: The Gang That Couldnt Shoot Straight (p.26)

This article paints a dismal picture of Americas efforts to build an effective Afghan police force since 2002.Despite spending more than $6 billion, the ANP is staffed by badly trained and incompetent officers, many of

whom are more interested in exhorting money from the locals than in upholding law and order. Other than the lackof clear goals, the programme is also plagued by problems of corruption and the lack of suitable recruits. WithAmericas impending drawdown in 2011, the pressure to overcome these limitations is mounting.

Do further research on the issue:

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AQ Exercise

According to General Caldwell, You have to have a police force that the people accept, believe in, and trust (p.

28). How important is the police force to the people in your country? To what extent has this article challenged orconfirmed your understanding of its role?

Discussion & Essay Practice Luxury & Lifestyle

Articles: Classic To Core (p.42)Seasonless Dressing (p. 48)Too Far To Turn Back (p. 50)Back From The Brink, Better Than Ever (p. 58)

Despite the economic downturn, luxury brands such as Herms and Bentley have managed not only to retain their

market share but also to grow their brands. Products of timeless quality and a commitment to artisanship and themastery of traditional skills (p. 46) are contributing factors to such success.

How do products like Louis Vuitton give people a sense of being reassured (p. 46)?

Too Far To Turn Back illustrates how megaresorts are increasingly offering a lifestyle experience in order towoo their wealthy clientele while Seasonless Dressing offers a different perspective by explaining how theprevalence of new media and globalization has contributed to the democratization and accessibility offashion.

According to the author, what are the implications of fashion for all (p. 49)?

Essay Practice

To what extent has globalisation given individuals more choice and power in todays world?

OR

Consumerist societies create more problems than value for todays world. Do you agree?

OR

Should young people be encouraged to cultivate a taste for the finer things in life?
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Vocabulary Exercise

Article: Let The Bidding War Begin (p.60)Fill in the crossword puzzle with words from the article, using the definitions as clues.

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8. EPONYMOUSdescribing a place derived from a person's name (para. 5)9. VISCERALof feelings rather than reason (para. 10)10. MAXIMgeneral truth or rule of conduct briefly expressed (para. 5)11. ROULETTEa game of chance (para. 3)12. PAPARAZZIphotographers who pursue celebrities to photograph them (para. 4)14. GALVANIZErouse forcefully, by shock or excitement (para. 5)15. EXCORIATINGcensuring severely (para. 5)Down

1. TANTALIZINGhaving something that arouses interest or desire (para. 3)2. SCHMOOZINGconversing idly; chattering (para. 10)3. ADVERSARIALto be in opposition; attacking (para. 3)4. RAUNCHYcoarse; sexually boisterous (para. 5)5. GAVELhammer used for calling attention by an auctioneer (para. 6)6. CONNOISSEURexpert judge in matters of taste (para. 9)7. GLADIATORIALdescribing a combat-like state (para. 3)13. HALOglory associated with an idealized person (para.9)

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Suggested Answers to Newsweek Worksheet 29th_March & 5 April (TC)[1]