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Teacher guide & answers

In this lesson: Find the location and distinguish two meeting dates.

Climate Talks Begin in Antalya

How to use these two pages

Give learners the student worksheet. It contains the story and questions, without the answers. Keep this guide for yourself. Use it to lead the activity and explain the answers afterwards.

Student worksheet

A simple 15–20-minute lesson

Before reading · 2 minutes
Show the title. Ask: “What do you think this story is about?”
Read and answer · 8–10 minutes
Give out the student worksheet. Learners read for the main idea, then reread to answer the 2 questions. They can compare answers with a partner.
Discuss and write · 5–8 minutes
Check the answers below together. Ask learners to point to the clue in the story, then finish with the open question.

Adjust the support: Let learners use word help or Level 1 if needed. For a challenge, compare the wording in another level. This activity is not a proficiency test.

Answers to the 2 questions

The question numbers match the student worksheet. Each answer includes a reason and the clue learners can find in the story.

Where did COP31 begin?
Correct answer: B — Antalya
Why: The first sentence names Antalya.
Clue in the story: The COP31 climate talks began in Antalya, Türkiye, on November 9. UN climate chief Simon Stiell called for faster action.
When is the separate leaders meeting planned?
Correct answer: B — November 11 and 12
Why: The final sentence gives the dates for the separate meeting.
Clue in the story: The conference runs until November 20. A separate meeting of world leaders is planned for November 11 and 12.

The open question: accept different answers

Ask learners: Describe what began and what is still planned.

One possible answer: The climate talks began in Antalya on November 9. The world leaders meeting is planned for November 11 and 12.

This is an example, not the only correct answer. Look for a relevant idea, a reason and the learner’s own words. Learners can answer aloud or write one or two sentences.

Grammar to discuss

A plan in the passive

is planned for

Is planned for gives a scheduled date. It does not say the meeting has already happened.