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c Think about graffiti or street art where you live or in a city you know. Answer the questions. Make notes.
1 What are some examples of graffiti or street art?
2 What effect do you think it has on the city?
1 ‘Cities in Chile, Egypt, Russia and elsewhere have seen the effect of street art on the prosperity of
formerly neighbourhoods.’
2 ‘ by violence, crime and unemployment, even taxis refused to come here.’
3 ‘… the social and geographical of its residents was a major cause of the area’s problems.’
4 ‘Since then, the event has taken place every year, and the neighbourhood now more than 120 murals.’
5 ‘The street art has contributed to the of Quinta do Mocho by attracting tourists.’
6 ‘Sometimes controversial and often , it can provide a community with a story …’
A B C
D E F
b Work in small groups. Take turns to talk about your mural choices and reasons. As a group, decide on three murals
for the buildings. Tell the class your final choices.