Unit 1: Education around the world
What is the greatest collection of human knowledge ?
Wikipedia
What's the most famous road of the U.S.A ?
Road 66
Complete:" BIG B..... IS ....... ...."
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU
Name one talk show.
The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Tonight Show
The Late Show with David Letterman
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Daily Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The View
The Late Late Show
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Name one movie from the genre.
Pride and Prejudice
Emma
Howards End
Downton Abbey
Little Women
What's the difference between a TED and a TEDx ? And what are both ?
You cannot apply to speak at TED. Speakers are nominated and chosen because they already have massive impact or world-changing research
TEDx are local and you can apply
Why have drive-throughs become more popular in recent years?
Because the pandemic encouraged people to stay in their cars, and many now prefer the convenience and limited social interaction of drive-throughs.
Name one device used to spy one people.
The telescreen (1984, George Orwell)
The government machine in Person of Interest
The rating system in Nosedive (Black Mirror)
Who is this woman ?
Oprah Winfrey
What are the typical features of a heritage film or TV series?
What is MOOC ?
Massive Open Online Course
What is #VanLife, and how can the experience differ from its portrayal on social media?
#VanLife is a lifestyle or travel trend in which people live or travel in a van, often sharing their experiences online. While social media portrays it as adventurous, beautiful, and freeing, the reality can be uncomfortable, stressful, expensive, and physically demanding.
How does the rating system affect people's behavior in "Nosedive"?
It encourages people to act artificially, seek approval from others, and constantly manage their public image in order to maintain a high social rating.
Name one president who was invited to a talk show.
B.Obama
B.Clinton
D.Trump
J.Biden
What is the main goals of the Heritage genre ?
Show the beauty of England
Why can India be considered a "knowledge society"?
Because knowledge was highly valued, even deified through Sarasvati, and because India had millions of manuscripts and numerous educational institutions.
What solutions are offered to increase the number of pedestrians ?
A carless community
More urban green spaces
How does digital surveillance affect the protection of children ?
What are the main reasons celebrities appear on talk shows?
To promote a project
To entertain
To increase their popularity
To raise awareness about a cause, issue or charity
Name one cinematic way of showing the difference between the upper and the lower class.
Upper class= upstairs
Lower class= downstairs
What role does an outback governess play in the education of children living in remote areas?
An outback governess helps educate and supervise children living in remote areas where schools are too far away. She supports their distance learning and helps them with their schoolwork.
What does Tailgating mean ?
It's the act of driving too closely behind the vehicle in front
Comment: "People who say "I have nothing to hide" misunderstand the purpose of surveillance.
It was never about privacy. It's about power.” Edward Snowden (2018)
Was it convincing ?
How can a talk show influence the public's perception of a celebrity or public figure?
In what ways are heritage films romanticized ?
focusing on feelings
idealizing relationships, marriage, landscapes, houses, nature