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Britain and the EU: „Big Rise in Those Who Want Britain
to Leave EU“ – Großbritanniens möglichen Austritt aus der
Europäischen Union nachvollziehen (S II)
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Martina Angele, Friedrichshafen
M 1 Pre-reading activity: The Brexit
© Bob Moran
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Tasks
1. Describe and interpret the cartoon. Also refer to what you already know about Britain’s
role in the European Union.
2. Try to explain the meaning of the term “Brexit”.
3. In pairs, brainstorm possible pros and cons of a Brexit for Great Britain.
4. Together with your partner, discuss the advantages and disadvantages you see in the
European Union.
5. Do you feel European? Explain.
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Britain’s potential exit from the EU: Opinions
The European Union Referendum Act 2015 has been passed to allow a referendum on
the UK’s membership of the EU. The vote will be held on 23rd June 2016. Read the text
below and find out what Britons think about a potential exit from the European Union.
Task
Read the following online article carefully. While reading, underline important information.
ITV News Poll: Big Rise in Those Who Want Britain to Leave EU
by Chris Ship, 15 February 2016
Forty-nine per cent of Britons would vote to remain
in the EU if a referendum was held tomorrow, an
ITV News poll conducted by ComRes suggests.
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[…] However, the lead for the “remain” campaign
has dropped from 18 points to eight since the last
ComRes poll in January, with more people now
saying they would back “Brexit”.
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The poll comes at the start of a crucial week for the
Prime Minister, culminating in an EU summit in
Brussels where leaders will try to agree a deal over
Britain’s renegotiated membership of the EU.
What will British people vote for in
June 2016?
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The previous survey was done before David Cameron’s renegotiation deal with Donald Tusk
was announced. At the time, 54% backed remaining in the EU and 36% supported leaving,
compared to 49% and 41% now.
The latest poll suggests 42% of those asked may still change their mind before the referendum.
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It also suggests that the number of EU migrants entering Britain is the most important issue for
voters, followed by control over Britain’s laws.
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The results were gathered from interviews with 1,105 British adults between February 11 and
14, with those surveyed asked three questions:
• If a referendum were held tomorrow on the UK’s membership of the European Union,
how would you vote on the following question? “Should the UK remain a member of the
European Union, or leave the European Union?”
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Compared to the last ComRes poll in January, the proportion of people saying they would vote
to remain in the EU has dropped from 54% to 49%, while the percentage backing leaving the
union has increased from 36% to 41%. The poll also suggests 70% of people who voted Labour
at the last general election would vote to remain, while Conservative voters are more divided,
with 45% supporting remaining and 48% leaving.
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• Have you definitely decided which way you will vote at the referendum or may you still
change your mind?
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There appears to be a continuing “softness” towards the issue, with 42% of people who expressed
a voting preference saying they may still change their mind. A roughly similar proportion of
current “remain” and “leave” voters said they may change their mind (42% and 41%). Just over
half (52%) of Conservative voters said they may change their mind about how they will vote
in the referendum.
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Big Rise in Those Who Want Britain to Leave EU:
Understanding the text
Did you understand what the British opinions about the Brexit are and what people are
specifically worried about? Check your understanding of the text!
Task 1
Tick þ the correct answers. Give evidence from the text by providing the
line(s) and the first and last words of the quotation.
a) If a referendum about a Brexit were held tomorrow, …
q the clear majority of Britons would vote to stay in the EU.
q most Britons would vote to leave the European Union.
q almost as many Britons would vote for a Brexit as they would vote against it.
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Quotation:
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b) The results of the poll …
q differ from the survey conducted before because it shows that the lead of the “stay”
campaign has dropped.
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q were gathered from interviews with 2,000 Britons between 18 and 25.
q show that most voters are already very certain about what they are going to vote for.
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c) The interviewees were …
q asked before Cameron’s renegotiation deal with Donald Tusk was announced.
q asked three questions regarding whether they would vote for or against a Brexit,
whether they were certain about their decision and which issues are most important
to them.
q Conservative voters.
Quotation:
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David Cameron about Europe: Viewing/listening
comprehension
UK Prime Minister David Cameron gave a speech about Britain and Europe in London on
23rd January 2013. Find out what his personal view on Britain and the EU is.
Tasks
© Colourbox.com
Watch the YouTube video www.youtube.com/watch?v=63GoyEw7Lng
(Min 2:18) and answer the questions.
First listening/viewing
What does Cameron talk about in the extract from his “Britain and
Europe” speech? Sum up.
Second listening/viewing
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Are the statements true or false? Tick þ the right box and correct the wrong statement(s)
in your exercise book.
Statement
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a) The aim of the new treaty is to guarantee the future of the Euro and
European values like diversity, competitiveness and democracy.
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b) British Prime Minister Cameron is for the treaty.
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c) The treaty should just be valid in Britain.
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Third listening/viewing
Tick þ the correct answer.
a) Britain staying in the EU …
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politics.
 has never been questioned in British
politics.
b) Cameron would like Britain to stay in the
EU ...
 if there were a new leadership in the EU.
 if there were changes in the EU.
 if there were new challenges in the EU.
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 has to be discussed in British politics.
c) He wants British people to vote …
 in a referendum.
 to leave the EU.
 to stay in the EU.
PM Cameron
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Brexit – yes or no? Speaking cards
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David Cameron has promised a referendum on whether Britain should remain in the
European Union or not. Take part in a TV discussion on the controversial topic “Brexit –
yes or no?”
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Partner A
You are a British politician and have
a critical view on Britain leaving the
European Union. You have been invited
to take part in a TV discussion about a
Brexit.
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Brexit – yes or no?
Partner B
You are a British politician and have
a positive view on Britain leaving the
European Union. You have been invited
to take part in a TV discussion about a
Brexit.
– Talk about the advantages of EU
membership from a British point of
view.
– Talk about the disadvantages of EU
membership from a British point of
view.
– Comment on the arguments your
partner presents. Convince your partner that a Brexit would not be good
for Britain.
– Comment on the arguments your
partner presents. Convince your partner that a Brexit would be best for
Britain.
– Refer to the examples from the texts
you have read. Also try to find more
examples.
– Refer to the examples from the texts
you have read. Also try to find more
examples.
You start the conversation.
Your partner starts the conversation.
Useful words:
to negotiate favourable trading terms: günstige Geschäftskonditionen
aushandeln – to benefit from investments: von Investitionen profitieren – labour
market: der Arbeitsmarkt – to profit/suffer from EU regulations: von den
EU-Vorschriften profitieren/unter den EU-Vorschriften leiden – to experience a jobs
boom: einen Aufschwung auf dem Arbeitsmarkt erfahren – to have bargaining
power: eine starke Verhandlungsposition innehaben – single export market: der
Exportbinnenmarkt – to diminish the standing of sth.: das Ansehen verringern
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Kompetenzen
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Trainieren der Lesekompetenz durch das Lesen und Verstehen authentischer Onlineartikel
Erweitern und Festigen des Wortschatzes zum Thema „Britain and Europe“
Schulen der Sprechkompetenz durch eine cartoon description und eine partner
discussion
Trainieren der Schreibkompetenz durch das Schreiben eines argumentative essay
Niveau
Klasse 10–12 (G8) bzw. 11–13 (G9)
Dauer
1–3 Unterrichtsstunden (je nach Auswahl der Materialien)
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Einbettung
Der Onlineartikel und die dazugehörigen Aufgaben sind vom Lehrwerk unabhängig
einsetzbar. Besonders bietet sich die Kurzeinheit als Ergänzung oder Erweiterung des
Themas „Great Britain and Europe“ an.
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Großbritanniens Unterhaus hat sich für eine Volksabstimmung über den Verbleib des
Landes in der Europäischen Union ausgesprochen. Die Mehrheit der Abgeordneten
stimmte für den Entschluss von Premierminister David Cameron. Cameron selbst würde
Großbritannien gerne in der EU halten, allerdings möchte er die Rolle des Landes in der
Staatengemeinschaft neu definieren. Mehrere Mitgliedsländer sperren sich jedoch gegen
die dafür nötigen EU-Vertragsänderungen. Unter den Europaskeptikern in Großbritannien wächst daher die Befürchtung, Cameron könne sich mit kosmetischen Änderungen
zufrieden geben. Aktuelle Umfragen zeigen, dass es immer mehr dieser Europaskeptiker
in Großbritannien gibt. Diese Tendenz könnte sich mit der aktuellen Flüchtlingsherausforderung in Europa noch verschärfen. Der Onlineartikel „Big Rise in Those Who
Want Britain to Leave EU” (2016) informiert über aktuelle Umfrageergebnisse und
Meinungsbilder zu einem möglichen EU-Austritt Großbritanniens, die den Schülerinnen und Schülern1 einen Einblick in die Diskussion in Großbritannien bieten.
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Im weiteren Verlauf wird aus Gründen der besseren Lesbarkeit nur „Schüler“ verwendet.
Zum Einsatz der Materialien
Die Bearbeitung des Onlineartikels „Big Rise in Those Who Want Britain to Leave EU”
(M 2) gliedert sich in pre-reading, while-reading und post-reading activities.
M 1 führt thematisch zum Artikel hin. Die Materialien M 2–M 4 bauen aufeinander auf.
In M 3 wird das Textverständnis gesichert und in M 4 der thematische Wortschatz
gefestigt. Die Materialien sollten daher zusammen eingesetzt werden. Die Arbeitsblätter
M 5–M 8 knüpfen inhaltlich an den Artikel an und können je nach Vorwissen der Lerngruppe auch einzeln eingesetzt werden.
Als pre-reading activity und Einstieg dient eine Reflexion über das Thema „Großbritannien und die EU“. Die Schüler beschreiben und interpretieren im Plenum eine Karikatur (M 1, task 1), die sie für die Außenseiterrolle Großbritanniens innerhalb der EU
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