(Level: Intermediate / B1 / **)
David Haines was killed by the Islamic State militant who had also murdered American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff.
British Prime Minister David Cameron said David was "murdered in the most callous and brutal way imaginable by an organisation which is the embodiment of evil." (See further: the PM's statement)
David Haines Photo credit: bbc.co.uk |
But who was David Haines?
You are going to watch a BBC report to find out.
Before watching:
The following words could be useful:
to alleviate: to make something easier to bear; to mitigate atténuer
the threat: the menace menace
While watching:
Make notes in French:
David Haines, 44 ans
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Origines?
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Famille?
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Métier?
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Missions au Moyen-Orient?
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Missions dans les Balkans?
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You can also watch the report on the BBC site by clicking HERE
When you are finished, you can check your answers:
David Haines, 44 ans
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Origines?
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Perth en Ecosse
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Famille?
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Une fille de 14 ans en Ecosse
Une épouse croate et une fille de 4
ans en Croatie ; son pays de résidence…
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Métier?
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Travailleur humanitaire
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Missions au Moyen-Orient?
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Veiller à l’approvisionnement en
eau potable, nourriture et tentes au profit des victimes du conflit armé en
Syrie ; contribuer à apaiser les souffrances d’autrui
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Missions dans les Balkans?
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Aider les gens à retrouver leur
maison qu’ils avait quittée durant la guerre dans les années 90.
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You can now watch the Prime Minister's statement. Click HERE
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