5. How can the G8 nations help Africa’s poorest countries?
They can cancel the debt of the poorest countries.
Listen to part 2. Then read the articles and answer these questions.
and politics, including controversial issues,
such as global warming, Third World debt,
Middle East peace, economic policy and
conversation, and terrorism. Economic
6. What important news were London people reacting to at lunchtime on July 6, 2005?
7. How were they reacting to this news?
8. Why did this news have historical importance?
Africa’s poorest countries?
1. What does “G8” stand for?
The world’s wealthiest nations. 2. Which nations are in the “G8”?
France, the United States, Britain, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada and Russia. 3. Why is this year’s meeting unusual? Because the topic of Africa will be discussed in detail this year.