Tuesday, 6 February 2024

6.3.- Phrasal Verbs with up


Bradford, the most dangerous city in the UK.


Talk about a dangerous city you have been to and what your experience was.




Phrasal Verbs with 'up' on page 51

dig up - eat up - heal up - speak up - speed up -split up - sum up

 

Detroit: A City Struggling with Crime

 

Detroit has a long history of economic struggles and high crime rates. Over the years, journalists have dug up evidence of corruption and gang activity, exposing the dangers that residents face daily. Many people are too scared to speak up, fearing violent consequences. Crime has split up families, forcing some to move away in search of safety. The city government has made efforts to tidy up the streets, but resources are quickly used up, leaving many areas in poor condition.

 

Violence has eaten up the sense of security in Detroit, with shootings and robberies occurring frequently. Hospitals are often full of victims trying to heal up from injuries caused by street crime. Local authorities promise to speed up police response times and improve security, but the progress has been slow. Despite their efforts, many neighborhoods remain unsafe, and businesses continue to close due to constant threats.

 

To sum up, Detroit is a city facing serious challenges. Without strong leadership, better job opportunities, and improved safety measures, it will be difficult to restore its former glory. While some efforts have been made, more action is needed to help the city recover and protect its residents from ongoing dangers.


Collaborative Online Exercise about identifying the meaning of the Phrasal Verbs with 'up'

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/67998535

 
Individual Online Exercise about Phrasal Verbs with 'up'

Exercise 2 on page 51


How do you think Detroit could overcome its crisis?

Video about Detroit in Crisis





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