G20
Take your notes in your English notebook in the section dedicated to international organizations.
1) Surf the Web and carry out some research into the G20.
- What is the G20?
- What are the G20 members?
- Where and when did the first G20 Summit take place?
- Where and when did the last G20 Summit take place?
- Where and when will the next G20 Summit take place?
2) Watch a clip about the G20. Put the topics discussed in the video in order.
[ ] what the G20 is
[ ] what G20 stands for
[ ] when the G20 was established
[ ] when the G20 summits take place
[ ] what criticisms have been directed against the G2
[ ] what the G20 has achieved so far
[ ] what the aim of the G20 is
3) Answer the following questions.
According to the video,
1. when was the G20 established?
2. what does "G20" stand for?
3. what is the G20?
4. how often do G20 summits take place?
5. who decides on the content of the summit?
6. what are the main topics usually included in the agenda?
7. what is the aim of the G20?
8. what has been achieved so far, thanks to the G20?
9. what criticism has been directed against the G20?
Watch the video again and check.
4) Check your answers here.
5) In your opinion, can the G20 really change the world? Leave your personal comment in the comment box. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.
