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DUNE by Frank Herbert
THE BLUE TREE
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CEFR B1
Intermediate
warm up
- Do you like reading science fiction books?
- What makes such books different from regular fiction ones?
- Do you know any famous authors of science fiction books?
PART 1
key language
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COMPREHENSION
- When was DUNE published and by whom?
- How many books does this story include?
- When is the story set?
- Why aren’t there any computers or robots in this universe?
- What special powers do humans possess?
- What is the most essential resource?
PART 2
key language
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COMPREHENSION
- Who is the key figure in the DUNE story?
- What happens when Paul arrives on Arrakis?
- What did Frank Herbert spent five years on?
- Who is Jessica and why is she important?
- Who are mentats?
- Who are Fremen?
- How did Frank Herbert incorporate a sense of scale in the book?
- Can this book’s message be relevant in today’s world?
- Would you like to read it or watch the film (if you haven’t already
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