Unlocking
Word Meanings
Read
the following words/expressions found in today’s article.
1. time off (idiom) [tahym] [of] – a period of time when you are not required to work
Example: I requested for a time off to attend my uncle’s wedding.
2. impact (n.) [im-pakt] – effect or
consequence of an action
Example: Tourism has a good impact to the economy.
3. solidarity (n.) [sol-i-dar-i-tee] – being one
because of a common goal or interest
Example: The athletes played
the game with solidarity.
4. overpaid (adj.) [oh-ver-peyd] – to be paid
more for less work
Example: Some politicians who
do nothing are overpaid.
Article
Read
the text below.
Teachers across the US are taking their work to shopping malls
to protest against budget cuts and criticisms about their profession.
A few weeks ago, teachers from Oklahoma made lesson plans and
corrected student papers at a mall food court to show people what they do
during their time off. While many
professionals work over time, teachers do the same without pay.
In Michigan, teachers are protesting against the government’s
decision to cut the budget for education pointed out its negative impact on
student’s learning.
Meanwhile, teachers from Wisconsin have also brought their work
to food courts to show solidarity against
state governments who disapprove of teacher’s salary and benefits.
Many Americans today feel that teachers are overpaid; one reason is because
they don’t have work during summer. Even in the news, teachers face harsh
criticism that they do not deserve their salary with the amount of work they
do.
Viewpoint
Discussion
Enjoy
a discussion with your tutor.
Discussion
A
·
In
your country, do you think teachers are overpaid?
·
Why
do you think teachers in some countries receive a low salary?
Discussion B
·
What do you think are the benefits of making education
the top priority?
·
How can the government make education its top
priority?
