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    The document discusses different forms of modern slavery that still exist around the world. It describes how cotton picking was using child slaves until recently in one of the largest cotton producing countries. It also explains how poor working conditions in some clothing factories amount to slave labor, with children and workers being paid very little. Additionally, it mentions how cocoa used in chocolate is often harvested by child slaves trafficked from their families. The document emphasizes that consumers need to be more aware of where the products they buy come from and how they are produced.

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    Worksheet 4 - Is Slavery A Thing of The Past?

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    The document discusses different forms of modern slavery that still exist around the world. It describes how cotton picking was using child slaves until recently in one of the largest cotton producing countries. It also explains how poor working conditions in some clothing factories amount to slave labor, with children and workers being paid very little. Additionally, it mentions how cocoa used in chocolate is often harvested by child slaves trafficked from their families. The document emphasizes that consumers need to be more aware of where the products they buy come from and how they are produced.

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    Worksheet 4 Is slavery a thing of the past?

    1. Read the article and match each paragraph (1-3) with a picture on worksheet 1 (A-F).

    Text 1
    Slavery did not end when the slave trade was officially abolished in 1807. It
    continues to exist around the world in many different ways. For example, many
    people think that cotton is no longer grown using slaves. However, one of the
    worlds largest cotton producing countries was, until very recently, still forcing
    children to work picking cotton. And, while this seems to have stopped now, adults
    in this country are still having to work unpaid or pay a large fine.
    Text 2
    It is not just the way that cotton is produced which can involve slavery. Many
    factories which produce clothing have such bad conditions that they are almost
    slave labour. Some workers are paid as little as 50 cents an hour, and factories
    often employ children. According to the International Labour Organisation, 170
    million children are doing work which is unacceptable for their age. The cost of
    buying clothes is getting cheaper and cheaper, but who is paying the price?
    Text 3
    Food is another product which may involve slavery, especially chocolate. Cocoa for
    making chocolate is often grown by child slaves, some of whom have been stolen
    from their families. Other products which are often produced using slave labour
    include palm oil, diamonds and shrimps. Consumers need to start asking more
    questions about where the products they buy come from, and exactly how they are
    produced.

    2. Talk about the text with your partner. Did anything surprise or shock you?
    3. Now work with a partner who read the text on worksheet 3. Tell each other about what you
    read.

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