Colombia 2

 Colombia is a beautiful country in South America. It has Caribbean beaches, rainforests, mountains, and exciting cities like Bogotá and Medellín. Colombia is famous for coffee, music, and friendly people.

However, Colombia has also experienced violence, crime, and inequality. One documentary that explores these problems is The Two Escobars.

The documentary tells the stories of two famous Colombians: Pablo Escobar and Andrés Escobar. They were not related.

Pablo Escobar became one of the richest criminals in the world through drug trafficking. He used his money to influence businesses, politics, and football clubs.

At the same time, Andrés Escobar was a respected football player. Many people saw him as a symbol of honesty, hope, and national pride.

In the early 1990s, Colombia suffered from violence involving drug cartels, armed groups, and the government. After Pablo Escobar died in 1993, Colombia played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

During the tournament, Andrés Escobar accidentally scored an own goal. Colombia was eliminated from the competition. A few days later, Andrés was murdered in Medellín.

The documentary shows how crime, politics, and sport became connected in Colombia. It also discusses problems such as corruption, poverty, and inequality.

Today, Colombia still faces challenges, but it has made progress. Tourism is growing, violence has decreased in some areas, and Colombian culture is famous around the world.

Many people believe that better education, stronger institutions, more jobs, and international cooperation can help Colombia continue to improve.

1. Vocabulary Match

Match the words with the definitions.

WordDefinition
1. cartela. demanding money through threats
2. corruptionb. abuse of power for personal gain
3. extortionc. group that controls illegal drug trade
4. resilientd. able to recover after difficulties
5. inequalitye. lack of fairness between groups
6. traffickingf. illegal trade in drugs
7. retaliationg. action taken in revenge
8. institutionh. established organization

2. Synonym Match

Match the words with similar meanings.

WordSynonym
1. beautifula. famous
2. famousb. connected
3. resilientc. strong
4. connectedd. attractive
5. difficulte. hard

3. Discussion: How Can Colombia Reduce Crime?

Choose one idea and explain why it is important.

A. Stronger Law Enforcement

  • More police
  • Tougher punishments
  • Fighting criminal groups
  • Reducing corruption

B. Social Programs

  • Better schools
  • More jobs
  • Youth activities
  • Help for poor families

C. Both Approaches

  • Strong police and social programs together

Questions

  1. Which option is best?
  2. Why?
  3. What could be the disadvantages?

4. Mini Presentation

Choose one topic and speak for 1–2 minutes.

  • The Two Escobars
  • Colombian Coffee
  • Colombian Music
  • The Amazon Rainforest
  • The 1994 World Cup
  • Medellín Today
  • Tourism in Colombia

Useful phrases

  • In my opinion...
  • One important fact is...
  • This had a positive/negative impact because...
  • I think this is important because...

5. Convince Your Partner

Scenario: More Tourism

You think tourism can help Colombia.

Your partner says:

  • Some places are unsafe.
  • Tourism jobs are temporary.
  • Tourism can damage nature.

Convince your partner that tourism can bring benefits.

Useful language:

  • I understand your point, but...
  • Another advantage is...
  • In the long term...
  • For example...

6. What Would You Do?

Scenario 1

A teenager is offered money by a criminal group.

Discuss:

  • Why might they accept?
  • What should they do?
  • How can society help?

Scenario 2

A tourist is robbed while visiting Colombia.

Discuss:

  • How should the police respond?
  • Could this affect tourism?
  • What safety advice would you give?

Scenario 3

A politician accepts money from criminals.

Discuss:

  • Should someone report it?
  • What risks exist?
  • How can corruption be reduced?

7. Fill in the Blanks

Word Bank

cartel • corruption • resilient • inequality • retaliation • trafficking

  1. Pablo Escobar led the Medellín __________.
  2. Drug __________ remains a challenge.
  3. Many citizens stayed __________ during difficult times.
  4. __________ weakens trust in government.
  5. High levels of __________ can create social problems.
  6. The attack was believed to be an act of __________.

8. Comprehension Questions

  1. What is Colombia famous for?
  2. Who were the two Escobars?
  3. Why was Andrés Escobar admired?
  4. What happened at the 1994 World Cup?
  5. What problems does Colombia still face today?
  6. What solutions are mentioned in the text?
  7. Do you think Colombia has made progress? Why or why not?

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