Lj2 - Week 19 - World's Weirdest Laws

World's Weirdest Laws

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This lesson contains 21 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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World's Weirdest Laws

Listening & reading lesson

Slide 1 - Slide

Watch this video and answer the questions.

Slide 2 - Slide

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Slide 3 - Video

00:19-00:24
antiquated = verouderd

Slide 4 - Slide

01:06
What kind of clothing cannot be worn in parliament?
A
A short skirt
B
A black suit
C
A suit of armour
D
A tuxedo

Slide 5 - Quiz

01:24
When is it allowed to beat a carpet or rug before 8am in the UK?
A
Only if it's a Persian rug
B
Only if it's made of silk
C
Only if it's a car mat
D
Only if it's a doormat

Slide 6 - Quiz

01:35-01:38
to spend a penny = plassen

Slide 7 - Slide

02:22
What does a Scotsman owe you if you find he's wearing underwear underneath his kilt?
A
Two beers
B
Three beers
C
A large whiskey
D
An apology

Slide 8 - Quiz

02:48
Where in America do you face the death penalty if you put salt on the railway tracks?
A
Baltimore
B
Birmingham
C
Boston
D
Bridgewater

Slide 9 - Quiz

03:45
Whose permission do women need to get dentures in Vermont?
A
Their dentist's
B
Their boss'
C
Their dad's
D
Their husband's

Slide 10 - Quiz

04:33
What are you not allowed to wear when sightseeing in Greece?
A
Flat heels
B
Wedge heels
C
High heels
D
Kitten Heels

Slide 11 - Quiz

05:24
What can a man use as a down payment to pay off a debt in India
A
His pets
B
His wife
C
His house
D
A percentage of his wages

Slide 12 - Quiz

Now read the following texts and answer the questions.

Slide 13 - Slide

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Slide 15 - Slide

A cyclist is NEVER guilty when they hit a car.
A
True
B
False

Slide 16 - Quiz

Slide 17 - Slide

How can you get married in The Netherlands?

Slide 18 - Open question

Slide 19 - Slide

Why is it illegal to pee in canals?

Slide 20 - Open question

Well done, you've made it to the end of the lesson.

If there is time left, go to https://lyricstraining.com/ to practice reading, listening and writing.

Pick an English language song you like and choose a difficulty setting (hint: not expert!).

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