News Exercise #311

1 Apart from the street demonstrations, what other forms of protests are occurring?
2 What recent government decision has caused the demonstrations?
3 What side effects of the demonstrations are there?
4 How long is the protest expected to continue?

Answers:
1 Apart from the street demonstrations, what other forms of protests are occurring?
Train lines and schools are shut down and flights are cancelled due to strikes.
2 What recent government decision has caused the demonstrations?
There are planned changes to France’s pension plan. Currently France has one of the most generous retirement plans in the world but the government plans to overhaul it in an effort to pay off a large debt.
3 What side effects of the demonstrations are there?
Tourists have been urged to stay away from attractions like the Eiffel Tower and hotels are having cancellations.
4 How long is the protest expected to continue?
The protestors say it will continue indefinitely.