02/09 Listening activity 5H

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Welcome to week 1!

Lesson goals

- Students will be able to comprehend the main ideas and key details presented in the video.

- Students will practice strategies for identifying main ideas and summarizing information from the video.

- Students will learn about the social and political situation in Mexico, including the problems that police and ordinary people face when dealing with drug cartels.

We start with some warm-up questions first!

What do you know about Mexico?

Why do you think drug cartels are a problem in some countries?

How do you think drug cartels affect the lives of ordinary people in Mexico?

04:52

Where is Culiacan located and what cartel is based there?

04:55

Why do many people in Culiacan have little trust in the police force?

05:00

What is the main cause of violence in Mexico according to the video?

11:58

What is revealed about the age of the individuals involved in the cartel activities?

1. They are all adults over the age of 18
2. They include a mix of adults and teenagers
3. They are primarily middle-aged individuals
4. They are a mix of all age groups

11:58

How does the narrator react to the presence of the 13-year-old boy?

1. The narrator is impressed by his involvement
2. The narrator is concerned about his young age
3. The narrator is indifferent to his participation
4. The narrator is unaware of the boy's involvement

11:59

What does the narrator learn about the relationship between the cartel members and the police?

1. The police frequently raid and arrest the cartel members
2. The cartel members bribe the police to avoid interference
3. The police and cartel members work together closely
4. The police have no presence in the cartel's area of control

16:56

The body of the police officer was found by a local crime reporter.

1. False
2. True

16:57

Mexico is considered the most dangerous place for journalists.

1. True
2. False

16:59

The police officer was found alive after being reported missing.

1. True
2. False

23:55

What is the main focus of Mexico's new National Guard, according to the video?

1. A specialized anti-drug unit
2. A militarized police force
3. A counter-terrorism unit
4. A civil defense organization

23:56

What is the video's portrayal of the young man's future who wants to be a veterinarian?

1. He is likely to become a successful veterinarian.
2. He is likely to end up joining a drug cartel and engaging in violence
3. His future is uncertain and will depend on the effectiveness of the government's policies.
4. The video does not provide enough information to determine his likely future.

23:58

What is the primary criticism the video makes of the Mexican government's approach to the drug cartel problem?

1. The government is not doing enough to address the root causes of the drug trade.
2. The government is too focused on military and law enforcement solutions rather than social and economic reforms.
3. The government is not being transparent about its policies and strategies.
4. The government is not working closely enough with the United States to address the drug cartel problem.

29:55

Why is justice not possible at the moment in Mexico according to the video transcript?

Reflect on your own performance. What went well? What could be improved?

What are your thoughts about a listening class like this? Did you think the video was interesting?

Homework

Please study the SSL list preferably the second chunk, so we can do some activities with it for next class.