UndervisningsmateriellEngelsk 2Vg3

Arbeidsark: Contemporary Issues in English-Speaking Societies

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

📝 Contemporary Issues in English-Speaking Societies

Name: __________________ Date: __________________ Class: __________

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Complete the sentences with the correct words from the list below.

Words: *misinformation*, *cyberbullying*, *net-zero*, *systemic racism*, *housing affordability*, *polarization*

The UK has committed to achieving ____________ emissions by 2050 as part of climate action.

Young people in English-speaking countries struggle with ____________ and rising rental prices.

____________ on social media has created unsafe digital spaces for teenagers.

The spread of fake news and ____________ has divided political communities in the USA and UK.

The Black Lives Matter movement addresses ____________ in institutions and law enforcement.

Political ____________ between parties has increased significantly in recent years.

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Draw lines to connect each issue with its correct description.

| Issue | Definition |

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| A. Climate Change | 1. Growing wealth gap between rich and poor |

| B. Economic Inequality | 2. AI and automation changing job opportunities |

| C. Healthcare Systems | 3. Rising anxiety linked to social media use |

| D. Mental Health Crisis | 4. UK NHS facing staffing shortages |

| E. Future of Work | 5. Environmental catastrophes threatening ecosystems |

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Answer in 1-2 complete sentences.

3a) What role has Greta Thunberg played in climate activism?

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3b) Name two ways social media affects young people's mental health.

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