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An international conference in Kazakhstan to combat terrorism. The issues of international terrorism, preventing terrorist attacks, explores the causes and consequences of specific examples, generalizations, proposals and problems are made. The conference is held with the participation of interpreters;

FOCUS ON SPEAKING

Part 1

Discussion in small groups or whole class

 

What causes a person to pick up a gun and go on a shooting spree or crash a plane into a building or use their own body for the purpose of suicide bombing?

Part 2

Discussion

Five Criteria for a Just War. Do these criteria make sense? Do you agree with all the elements, or are there any elements that seem to be unreasonable or immoral?

· It must be aimed at stopping human rights abuses.

· It must be authorized by a legitimate governing body.

· There must be a reasonable certainty of success.

· The violence must be used as a last resort.

· The damages must be kept to a minimum and innocent civilians cannot be targeted.

Part 3

Panel discussion tasks:

1. Why do people use terror?

2. What should be done to prevent terror?

3. Why is terror used more in some countries than others?

4. Do you know of any forms of terror other than bombs?

5. Do you think terror is justified?

6. How has airline travel been affected by terrorism?

7. What do you think of airport security?

8. What do you think security personnel think when they see you in a body scanner?

9. Are terror tactics ever effective? When?

10. What is terrorism about? Race? Religion? Nationality?

11. Can you name any terrorist groups?

12. How do terrorist groups operate?

13. What methods/tactics do terrorists use?

14. Why do people commit terrorist acts?

15. Which countries have been accused of harboring terrorists?

16. Who's winning the war on terrorism?

17. How much do you believe extremists are open to dialogue with Governing bodies?

18. In your opinion will terrorism spread or decline in the future?

19. What do you know about suicide bombers?

20. Do you think that abusing a group of people can make them into terrorists?

Part 4

It is often thought that terrorists act in support of their cause or ideology. What else may motivate a terrorist?


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