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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Dystopian
/dɪsˈtoʊ.pi.ən/
Meaning:
Describing a place or world where life is very bad because of unfair rules or too much control.
- 1984 is a dystopian story about a world where the government controls everything.
Totalitarian
/toʊˌtæl.əˈter.i.ən/
Meaning:
Describing a government that has complete control over people’s lives.
- In a totalitarian country, people cannot speak freely or make their own choices.
Surveillance
/sɚˈveɪ.ləns/
Meaning:
The act of watching people closely, usually by the police or government.
- The government uses cameras for surveillance to watch people in public places.
Propaganda
/ˌprɑː.pəˈɡæn.də/
Meaning:
Information that is used to make people believe something, often not completely
- The government used propaganda to make people think the country was perfect.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Listen to the dialogue & Role-play with your tutor.
Situation: Emilia and Lukas discuss the themes and relevance of George Orwell's novel 1984.
Emilia
Hey Lukas, have you read George Orwell’s 1984?
Lukas
Yeah, it’s a powerful dystopian story. That totalitarian government is seriously terrifying.
Emilia
Totally! The way they use constant surveillance to control everyone is chilling.
Lukas
And don’t forget the propaganda; twisting the truth like that is crazy.
Emilia
It really makes you wonder how much of our own lives are watched these days.
Lukas
No kidding. Some parts feel way too close to home.
Emilia
So, do you think 1984 still matters in today’s world?
Lukas
Absolutely. It’s a warning about what happens when freedoms slip away.
QUESTION
1. What type of novel is 1984?
2. How does the government in 1984 control the people?
3. Why do Emilia and Lukas believe the novel is still relevant today?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
1. 1984 is a __________ novel that explores themes of totalitarianism and surveillance.
(A) dystopian
(B) realistic
2. The novel depicts a __________ regime that controls every aspect of life.
(A) democratic
(B) totalitarian
3. The government uses __________ to control and manipulate the thoughts of the people.
(A) propaganda
(B) education
4. The novel depicts constant __________ to create a sense of paranoia among the citizens.
(A) surveillance
(B) freedom
Modals of Obligation & Possibility
Complete the sentences using ( must, have to, should, might, could )
5. Citizens ___ follow the rules, or they will be punished.
6. The government ___ be hiding more information than we know.
7. You ___ report anything suspicious.
8. People ___ resist, but they are afraid.
9. They ___ be watching us right now.
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. Have you read 1984? What did you think of it?
2. What can you say about modern day propaganda ?
3. What do you think are the most important lessons to learn from 1984?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. What kind of books do you like to read?
2. How important is freedom of speech to you?
3. What do you think about technology in our lives today?
4. How can people protect their privacy online?
5. What’s an example of surveillance in daily life?
6. How does propaganda shape public opinion?
7. Can you think of any real-life examples of censorship?
8. What makes a society dystopian?
9. How do you feel about using social media?
10. What are the pros and cons of living in a society that’s always being watched?
11. How can people fight against oppressive governments?
12. What are some signs that a government is becoming too controlling?
13. How important is it to have access to fair information?
14. How can you tell if something is propaganda?
15. How can we protect our rights and freedoms in the future?
