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Worksheet – Facts and Arguments Search and Discussions about

Brexit

· The European Union

· Common policy

· The EU Decision-making Bodies

2. Watch a short video about the history of Brexit and answer following 5 questions:

a) What was Mrs Thatcher’s vote in the referendum?

To Remain/ to leave the EU

b) Why did she change her opinion? Give at least one of her reasons.

c) Tony Blair and John Major were:

Eurooptimists/ Eurosceptics

d) What did native Britons think migrants bring the UK?

c) What did David Cameron say he’ll give to British people?

d) How many percent of British voted to leave?

What do you think will happen in the UK after leaving the EU? What impacts will their decision bring? Circle those you would expect. Give reasons.

· Non-EU citizens staying and working in the UK will have to leave.

· The UK will impose taxes on some goods.

· There will be long queues on the borders.

· The UK economy will be stronger/ weaker.

Imagine you are a member of a party that wants leave/stay in the EU. Together with your neighbour google 5 arguments supporting your opinions and claims. Show your arguments the classmates and invite their opponent reactions.