Listen to Carla giving a talk about Malala. Put these events in chronological order: A Nobel Peace Prize D National Youth Peace Prize B speech in front of the UN E anonymous blog for the BBC C school bus gun attack F first public speech Listen again. 1 When was Malala born? 3 What’s the name of the valley she lived in? 2 What was the title of her first public speech? 4 What is the mission of her fund? Use these words to complete the sentences describing achievements. b tv68q8 16 c Language focus Achievements of important people 17 a changed dedicated faced made shown won use determined 1 Malala has fighting for female education her life’s work. 2 She has international acclaim and awards. 3 She has herself to fighting for girls’ right to education. 4 She wants to her knowledge and popularity to benefit others. 5 She has already some big challenges. 6 She has people’s minds and actions. 7 Malala has people that things can change. 8 She graduated from high school in England, but was to complete her education at university. Work alone. Think of somebody you’d describe as particularly dedicated, for example: ■■ someone you know or have met ■■ someone important in Austria ■■ someone you’re interested in or admire ■■ someone well known around the world Write four to five sentences describing their experiences and achievements. Use expressions from 17a. In groups, tell each other about your people and ask questions to find out more. 1 Decide what each person’s greatest accomplishment probably was. 2 Decide who seems to have had the biggest impact on people’s lives today. 3 Compare your choices in class and decide on the three most influential people. Media task. Do online research either on one of the other important people mentioned in 16 or choose your own. Write a brief summary of your findings. Work in groups of three. Listen to each other’s summaries. Then decide which of the people would make the best subject for a documentary, and why. Tell the class who you chose, and explain why. b Speaking 18 Writing & Speaking 19 a b Greta Thunberg taking part in the ‘Global Day of Climate Action’, Stockh olm 2021 c 52 Language skills Extras Explore 4 The world we live in Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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