11. Comprehension Questions. 1. True or False : Several protests have occurred across America.
2. How was bin
Laden’s location found?
3. What did the author mean by writing that the methods of
questioning suspects by the CIA were “questionable”?
4. Where is bin Laden’s body
presently? Why is it there?
5. According to Hillary Clinton, what is another sign of the end
of Al Qaeda?
6. True or False : There have already been counterattacks made by Al Qaeda.
12. Match the words with their meaning as used in the news lesson. 1) Trigger
2) Compound
3) Intelligence
4) Courier
5) Prevent
6 )Shrine
7) Authoritarian
8) Ally
9) jihad
10) On the lookout
11) Counterattack
12) At large
a) free, not captured
b) messenger
c) stop
d) watchful, attentive
e) an area surrounded by wall
f) secret information
g) strict and unfair government
h) retaliation
i) holy place of worship
j) start, set off
k) Muslim holy war
l) supporter, friend
D E B A T E 1
Student A.
You don’t believe that bin Laden was killed. Why as the body
buried at sea? Why can’t we see photos of the body? Suggest to
your partner that the story is just a lie.
Extra . Many people believe the 9/11 terrorist attacks were done by the
U.S. government, and not Al Qaeda. Bring this into the conversation if you want.
Student B.
You are happy that bin Laden has been killed. You are
hopeful that the war against terrorism will end soon. Tell to your
partner that you are glad the world will soon be peaceful.
D E B A T E 2
Student A.
You don’t support the use of torture on prisoners, even if it
helps get important information. You believe such methods were
used in prisons such as Guatanamo Bay. Tell your partner the U.S.
government needs to respect basic human rights, even when
dealing with terrorist suspects.
Student B.
You support the use of torture, even horrible torture, to get
information from terrorist suspects. Think of reasons to support your
argument. Your partner will begin the conversation.