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    & ESLlibraryeom Historic Events World War | Pre-Reading A. Warm-Up Questions 1. What do you know aboutWorld War IP. 2. Has your country ever been involved in war? If so, what were the reasons for itsinvolvement? 3. Do you think you would makéla good soldier? Why or why not? B. Vocabulary Pre’ Match up as many words and meanings as youcaf. Check this exercise again after seeing the wofds in context ofipage 2. 1. varied a) \ a special agréement 2. dispute b) to kill(@ften for political reasons) 3. imperialism © aseties of connected occurrences 4, assassinate 4) money thatas{owed 5. heir €) the id@@ of expanding a country’s power ___ 6. chain of events ) alow, narrow ditehinithe ground ___ 2. chaos 8) _adeath (often ofa soldier} ___ 8. alliance h) _ to physically move downwafd in order to avoid something 9. erupt i) mixed, diverse 10. trench j) to begin violently, to explode 1. duck k) someone who will inherit something 12. casualty confusion 13, debt m)anargument Copyright 2019, Red River Press nc. For use by ESL Library members only, (NT = HIGH INT / VERSION 1.2) 1 S ESLlibraryéom the first global November 11. ‘war took ‘ome of the factors were ialism, and nationalism. creating chaos in Europe. Firs declared war on Serbia. Then Ri in order to defend Serbia, which caused to also get involved to defend Austri led France to declare war on German to protect Russia, As a result, Germany Belgium in order to have access to France. Fraj ally, Britain, then declared war on Germany: 4, Alliances between countries played a huge p: in the war. The Central Powers were made up of Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary. The Allied Powers were made up of Russia, France, a Britain, The Balkans consisted of Serbia and Bulgaria. There were also several Neutral Powers, including Switzerland, Belgium, and the countries: of Scandinavia. World War I Historic Events Not only did war erupt in Europe, but fighting also took place in the Middle East and Japan. At the same time, still more countries were fighting to take control of the lands left over after the fall of the Ottoman Empire The fighting in Europe was characterized by trench warfare on the Western Front, a geographical area stretching across Belgium, France, and the territory of Alsace. Soldiers hid in low, narrow ditches in the ground. They would rise up out of the trenches to shoot their guns and then duck down into the trenches so they would not be shot. The trenches were often muddy and full of disease. The area between the trenches was called No Man's Land, The war finally ended when Germany signed a peace treaty prepared by France and Britain, Although World War | only lasted four years, there ere a total of 17 million casualties, in addition to million people wounded. Thirty-two countries ticipated in the war. It was known as the "Great Jar” or “The War to End All Wars” until World War II countries were in debt, especially any people believe that Germany's led to World War Il. ssement park! inthelaboratory. | the word “great,” feaning in each context. Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (INT - HIGH INT VERSION 1.2) 2 S ESLlibrarysom World War | Historic Events Comprehension A. Timeline d Serbia. The day the w e jown as Armistice Day. France declaré 0 protect Russia. Germany's financia to the start of World War Il. Britain declared war on Germany joined the war to defend Austria-Hungary declared wat B. Quiz Your Partner Create your own comprehension questions abou using the following question words. Try to include som bold words from page 2 in your questions. Quiz yé 1. Who? 2. What? 5. Wh Where? 6. How? Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (INT - HIGH INT VERSION 1.2) 3 S ESLlibraryéom World War | Historic Events Vocabulary Review A. Complete the Complete 1. Isawa atthe festival with musical styles. 2. Most Britis 3. Ifyou walk across a t ht have to to avoid fiying balls. 4, The rumor set off , which eventually caused the politician to resign. 5. That criminal plans the king! He must be stopped. 6. The soldier was afraid of Choose the word or phrase with the the underlined word or phrase in the folloy 1. When the sale was announced, there was chaos in the shop. 5. Ifyou go camping in the forest, there won't be a bathroom, so you might have to dig a trench. a) danger b) happiness a) tree ©) confusion by hole 9 fire 2. Because goingto college inthe 4, United States is so expensive, many American students illionaire had no heirs, \dopted an orphan. a) fell children are In debt when they graduate b) moved out of the b) money a) owe money ©) celebrated b) make money ©) sell their belongings Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (INT - HIGH INT VERSION 1.2) 4 S ESLlibrarysom Vocabulary Review cont. World War I Historic Events B. Choose the Cor ‘ont. 7. The vol |. The couple made an 9. The lengths of the stories luckily appointment with a therapist varied, but all of them were of the to to settle their dispute. very interesting to read. a) grew a) marriage a) were different b) left b) argument b) made sense ©) exploded finances ©) sounded fun Grammar Re' ‘THE PASSIVE VOICE A. Introduction In an active sentence, the subject is the d passive voice. ACTIVE Germany (doer) PASSIVE belgium (recipient) was Invadea (action) by Germany. (doer) Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (INT - HIGH INT VERSION 1.2) S ESLlibraryéom World War | Historic Events Grammar Review cont. B. Use We use thi the focus to be on the recipient of the acto ice when we don't know who did the acto isn't important. In fact, the doer is often dropped from + The archduke was as ian nationalists. + The archduke was ai Cc. Form Pattern Be+pp. The passive is formed with the Be verb an main verb. The doer of the verb is usually dropped fr To include it, we use the phrase by + person/thir Practice Rewrite the following active sentences into pa 2. The event created chaos in Europe. Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (INT - HIGH INT VERSION 1.2) 6 S ESLlibraryéom World War | Historic Events Grammar Review cont. 3. France| d wi erm. 4. Russia formed an al ral Britain, 5. Soldiers built trenches on 1. Can you think of a time when you did somet that started a chain of events? What happeni 2. Huw lias wat fare changed since World War I? 3. Are there any disadvantages to forming allia Pier | 4, Has an important person from your count Who was it? Why were they killed? Copyright 2019, Red River Press Inc. For use by ESL Library members only. (INT - HIGH INT VERSION 1.2) 7 S ESLlibrarysom World War | Historic Events Answer Key LEVEL: Int = High int Tame: 15-2 hours ‘TAGS: World War |, Europe, war, fighting, soldiers, history, passive Pre-Reading Vocabulary Review ‘A. WARM-UP QUESTIONS A. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES Answers wllvary. 1. varied 3. duck 5. assassinate 2. imperiaim 4, chainofevents 6. casualty VOCABULARY PREVIEW fe eee nese) 8. CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD 2m 4b Be Be BG sb ne oe 4b 6a Comprehension mmar Review AL TIMELINE 3. Russia joined the war to defend Serbia {8° The day the war ended became known as Armistice Day. ‘Achainof events was set off (by the 6 Germany invaded Belgium. a on of the archduke). 5. France declared war on Germany to protect Russia. rope was created (by the event) 9. Germany's financial problems contributed

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