Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.
- a Hollywood production - a typical Hollywood film
- residents - people who live in a particular place
- storey - a floor level of a building
- quayside - the edge of a quay (kade), near the water
- oblivious to the potential danger - not aware of the possible danger
- dockside - the area along a shore next to a dock (dok)
- tugboat- a small, powerful boat that is used for pulling and pushing ships into harbors or up rivers
- turning point - the time when a situation starts changing in an important way
- What exactly happened with the cruise ship?
Tell in your own words. Or write a short report about the incident. - How many passengers were there aboard the cruise ship?
- Did all the people on land immediately realize what was happening?
- Were any buildings in Venice damaged during the incident?
- Name two or more reasons why people in Venice are protesting against cruise ships.
Extra speaking assignment
Is a ban on cruise ships in cities like Venice a good idea?
1. Split the class in two.
2. One side thinks of arguments for a ban, the other against a ban.
3. Have a class discussion.
