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Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States on November 4th, 2008. This is a series of 5 exercises to work with some parts of his speech in Chicago.

Exercises are focused on vocabulary and listening skills

Watch the video at the indicated times

A
1. Matching exercise
2. Watch the first 2' 30'' minutes of the video and then complete the next exercise
3. Fill the gaps exercise (0:00 - 2:23)

B
1. Matching exercise (7:35 - 8:55)
2. Try to fill the gaps before you watch the video again(7:35 - 8:55)

C
1. Do this matching exercise
2. Watch the corresponding part of the video (16:06- 17:00)

Activity: The Oath, by Nelia Pérez
Treasure Hunt: Before Obama, by Carmen C. de Castro

Link to the video with substitles (don't watch it until you watch and complete the exercises above)