Social and global issues - CCEADiscrimination - Higher

1. What is the Spanish for each of the following words which are heard in the video?

a) To help people

b) Fight discrimination

c) Fight racism

d) Homelessness

e) Lack of resources

f) Extreme poverty

g) The rich and poor

h) Wealth equality

i) Raise funds

j) Charities

k) To ensure peace

l) The same rights

m) Economic help

2. The following sentences are mentioned by Carlos and Elena in the video.

Watch the video again and complete the missing words.

Use the vocabulary in the table to help you.

a) CARLOS: Estoy escribiendo una canción para una __________. Espero recaudar __________ para luchar contra la discriminación y __________ en el mundo.

b) CARLOS: Sí, creo que es mi __________ usar mi talento para poder conseguir __________ en el __________ y luchar contra __________.

c) ELENA: Es un tema complicado, pero me gusta ver que te preocupas por la __________. Es nuestra responsabilidad hacer mucho más para ayudar a __________ en situación de __________. Los __________ y las __________ hacen un trabajo muy importante.

3. Answer the following questions in English.

a) Why is Carlos writing a song?

b) According to Elena, who is doing a very important job to help people in extreme poverty?

c) According to Carlos, what is the government’s responsibility?

d) What can lead to a rise in crime?

e) According to Carlos, what is necessary to improve in order to fight homelessness?