Vocabulary Focus: Prefix anti

 

  1. Which anti- word from today’s lesson do you find most useful in everyday English? Why?

  2. Do you personally support any antismoking or antiwar campaigns? Why or why not?

  3. Have you ever seen antigovernment protests in the news? What were they about?

  4. Why do you think antibacterial and antiviral products have become more popular in recent years?

  5. Should governments spend more money on antismoking campaigns or on treating smoking-related illnesses? Explain your choice.

  6. Do you think antiracist education should be compulsory in schools and universities? Why / why not?

  7. Can antiwar movements actually influence political decisions, or are they mostly symbolic?

  8. Is it possible for antigovernment protests to be both peaceful and effective?

  9. When does antisocial behaviour become a serious social problem rather than a personal choice?

  10. Can some antigovernment movements create more problems than they solve? Give examples.

  11. Are we becoming too dependent on antibacterial and antiviral products? What might be the risks?

  12. In your opinion, which is more effective: anti- campaigns (prevention) or solutions that focus on treatment and punishment?

  13. If you had to design an anti- campaign, what would it focus on and why?

  14. Which social problem in your country needs an anti- movement the most right now?

  15. Do you agree that people who disagree with the government are often labelled as antisocial unfairly?