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Where are they now?
Speak Up in Class
Patty Hearst
A- Before you start!
Answer the question with a partner.
1. Many people consider the Orson Welles film Citizen Kane (Quarto Potere) to be the best film of all time. What do you know about the story and characters? Have you seen it?
2. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of belonging to a very rich and famous family?
3. Can you name any past or present terrorist organizations?
4. What kinds of crimes do terrorists often commit?
B- Listen and answer.
Read these statements. Then listen (without reading) and write T (true) or F (false).
1. The film Citizen Kane was based on the life of William Randolph Hearst.
2. W.R. Hearst was a rich Banker.
3. He was Patty Hearst’s great-grandfather.
4. Patty was kidnapped by terrorists while she was walking along the street.
5. She became a member of the terrorist group.
6. After her arrest, she spent many years in prison.
7. Life is difficult for her now and she lives in poverty.
8. She doesn’t like talking about her past.
C- Read and answer.
Read the article and answer the questions.
1. What did the SLA want Patty’s family to do?
2. Why weren’t the terrorists happy with the result?
3. What did Patty do after she was kidnapped?
4. What was her defence?
5. Did the jury believe Patty’s tory?
6. What is Patty interested in now?
D- Learn it! Use it!
Find words in the text for these definitions.
1- A person who has been kidnapped. H__ __ __ __ __ __
2- The time when you are a child. C __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
3- A group a criminals working together. G __ __ __
4- Another word of “film.” M __ __ __ __
5- Stole money using force. R __ __ __ __ __
6- A formal court process to decide whether a person is innocent or guilty. T __ __ __ __.
