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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD7gjms_VB4
Read the introduction and discuss the questions with your partner:
The world's population will grow to 9 billion over the next 50 years and only
by raising the living standards of the poorest can we make population growth
sustainable. This is the argument of Hans Rosling.
1. What is...
the industrialised world?
an emerging economy?
the developing world?
2. What are the aspirations of the people in each of these places?
businesses.
investment in new technology and job creation, despite criticism from the
opposition.
Watch Roslings talk again. Make notes about what you think is most
interesting. Tell your group about your ideas.
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/hans_rosling_on_global_population_growth.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD7gjms_VB4
Urbanization
What are the meanings of the same words in the sentences below?
1. The country has been flooded by refugees.
2. World population is projected to rise by 50%.
3. The city is a magnet for people seeking work.
4. The report stressed the importance of building sustainable communities.
5. You will have to work hard if you want to realise your dreams.
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/hans_rosling_on_global_population_growth.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD7gjms_VB4
overcrowding.