Reflections from VCU English Language Learners

Instructor: Audrey Short
English Language Program
Virginia Commonwealth University
Sun Jul 12

NEWS HW

What is your answer to your first question re: racial tension in Korea?

hyunju:

Racial Tensions High After Riots In Western China

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106355730

Questions

1. Do you think that there is discrimination or segregation in your country or the world?

2. what do you think about this statement, ‘We’ve Picked Up Weapons To Defend Ourselves’?

New Vocabulary

riot - a situation in which a large crowd of people are behaving in a violent and uncontrolled way, especially when they are protesting about something:

roam - to walk or travel, usually for a long time, with no clear purpose or direction

poise - a calm, confident way of behaving, combined with an ability to control your feelings or reactions in difficult situations

authority - an official organization or a government department that has the power to make decisions, and has particular responsibilities