Offshore Tax Haven Considers Taxation

I think most people have heard of the tax loophole created by offshore tax havens. As this article suggests, it has been a source of intrigue and an important subplot in many crime novels like John Grisham's "The Firm."  However, an interesting phenomena has occurred as a result of the global economic crisis. Some tax havens are actually considering direct taxation to meet mounting financial debt.

You can find the article here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/04/business/global/04cayman.html
You can find the discussion activity here:
Offshore Haven Considers Taxation

Enjoy the lesson!

Maurice
Voice One
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Weird Hotel Signs

I adapted this activity from a very funny book called "Broken English Spoken Perfectly" by Stewart Clark. (Edda UK, 2005) The book is a collection of very humorous, often embarassing, English mistakes found in public spaces.  Students will have a good laugh trying to understand and correct these.

You will need to explain some words such as cock (In this case, it should be faucet (AE) or tap (BE). Cock (aka stopcock or stopper) is a precise word used by scientists or chemists for the valve to control liquid flow in lab equipment.)

Weird Hotel Signs


Enjoy the lesson!

Cheers,

Maurice
www.voiceone.fi