Molly Malone statue

a fresh (attempt)
a bid
to deter sb from doing something
to comply (with the law)
steward
to grope
to rub
flower bed
a plinth
a fishmonger
keep sthg/somebody at bay
a planter
to decide against something
derogatory
odd (strange)

RTE_Bid-to-deter-people-from-rubbing-Molly-M.mp4

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🗣️ SPEAKING:

In your view, is touching statues for good luck harmless or disrespectful? Why?
Do you feel that social media encourages tourists to behave in certain ways at famous sites?
Are there similar tourist behaviours in your country that locals dislike?

✍🏼 WRITING: You are the statue of Molly Malone, and you've come alive. You write a post on your Instagram to express your views on the situation.

🗣️ SPEAKING-DEBATE:

A. You fail to see any harm in rubbing Molly Malone's statue. Argue the points in favour of doing so.
B. You fail to see the point in rubbing Molly Malone's statue. Argue the points against doing so.

This used to be Molly Malone's statue.

This is also happening in Edinburgh- Greyfriars Bobby statue.

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