### Lesson 3. Do You Like Flashmobs?

Getting ready for the task:

• What is a flashmob?
• What is your opinion about flash mobs?

Key words:

creativity - a process of having the ability to produce smth new
a purpose - an aim/a goal
a satire - a way of criticizing a person
a flashmob - a sudden mass gathering
the media - press
social - public
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GW. Look and discuss. What is happening in each photo? What do you think they might have in common?

A flashmob is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a place, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, often for the purposes of entertainment, satire and artistic expression. The first Flashmobs were created in Manhattan in 2003.

Begin like this:

• I think flashmobbing is a perfect example of creativity and performance. Some people argue that flashmobs are a waste of time. We must accept that people have the right to decide for themselves how to use their time.
• I can’t see any danger in coming together for a few minutes in public places to have fun. It is enjoyable. Imagine you are in the city centre and you see a group of children. They are ... .