PARAGRAPH ONE:
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someone gets |
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by 36 zeros |
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it is difficult to think |
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wealth created in history |
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a two followed |
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of a comparison |
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astronomers might need |
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the whole world |
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all the money in |
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a big salary |
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more than all the |
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this figure |
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PARAGRAPH TWO:
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the transportation |
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violations |
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civil-rights |
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photos of him without asking |
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emotional |
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much for coffee |
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a "rabies-infected" dog bit |
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distress |
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a "Chinese couple" took |
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system |
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he pays too |
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his finger |
When someone (1) ___________________, we say they earn "telephone numbers". A man in New York is (2) ___________________ much it is difficult to (3) ___________________. Anton Purisima is suing for two undecillion - a two (4) ___________________ zeros. Only astrophysicists and astronomers might (5) ___________________. Two undecillion dollars is more than all the money in the whole world, and more (6) ___________________ created in history.
So what did New York City (7) ___________________? Mr Purisima is suing the city, hospitals, LaGuardia Airport, (8) ___________________, a bakery and a dog owner for many things. These (9) ___________________ violations, personal injury, discrimination, (10) ___________________, and emotional distress. All because a "rabies-infected" dog bit his finger on a bus; then, a "Chinese couple" (11) ___________________ without asking; and (12) ___________________ coffee at LaGuardia Airport.
Write five GOOD questions about lawsuits in the table. Do this in pairs. Each student must write the questions on his / her own paper.
When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers.
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- Now return to your original partner and share and talk about what you found out. Change partners often.
- Make mini-presentations to other groups on your findings.
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Student B: Do not show these to your speaking partner(s).
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