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The idea of progress questions

THE IDEA OF PROGRESS
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1. Read the definitions and fill in the gaps with suitable words.
PROGRESS
1. Forward movement, as toward a goal . Advance .  Development .growth,  increase =http://www.hometuitionagency.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/progress.jpg
                                    =======>>  quantity
2. Gradual betterment . Steady / Progressive  improvement of society / civilization / humankind.
                                    =======>> quality
2. Brainstorming: Here is a list of questions you must ask yourself about the notion. Complete the blanks.
What type of progress?
technological / scientific / social / cultural / artistic / economic /educational / medical / enviremental / politial / nutritinal (...)

Who are the people concerned?
individuals / companies / governments / politicians/ students/ scientist / associations/ charities/ lable (trave) unions/ religious authorities / teachers(,,,)

Which period of time is concerned?
the past / the present / the future/ uchronia / distopia/ (...)

What is at stake?
medical issues / physical performances / technical advances / innovations / dehumanization / domination / environmental issues / animal rights / place of woman in society / race relations / social inequalities / economic opportunities / globalization /oppening / global warning / speciar / working(...)

What are the advantages and disadvantages (= drawbacks) / the pros  and cons / the upside and  downside?

Is it profitable (= advantageous / posotive)  or is it potentially dangerous  (unsafe / harmful)
for human beings? Why?

Is the impact positive or negative?  For whom?   positive and negative

Can we afford to reject progress  or can’t we do without it (nowadays & in future)?

Can’t we improve on the idea of progress  commonly accepted  in  our  modern world and consumer society? If so, how?


3. Build up your vocabulary
Complete the grid during the school-year with words and phrases suitable for the notion
UPSIDE / THE PROS
TYPES OF PROGRESS
DOWNSIDE / THE CONS
Enable  people to work  more efficiently  / improve our living standard  / ...

Technological progress





Cut people off from the real world /  lose touch with nature  / ...
Increase the knowledge  of  the world  / discover new materials  / ... GMO
Scientific progress




Raise  ethical issues  /  create new inequalities  /  ...
Upgrade education  /  reduce gender and racial discrimination  / ... same sex marriage
Social progress




Lose traditional values  /  disrupt conservative lifestyles  /  ...


Sustainable, environemental, progress






educational progress




raise living standard improuve living conditions give people access to tourism abord have more power in the world economy

economic, material progress


health problems due bair pollution in big cities/ over comruption of unhealthy food, raine inequalities between social classes



culture, artistic progress






political progress



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  1. Philippe ThivillierSeptember 20, 2017 at 12:23 PM

    Hey Anne-Sophie, you were expected to answer the questions at the bottom of page 1...

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