Vocabulary in context NATIONAL TREASURES 9
Countries and nations
Complete the words related to countries
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and nations and governments in the text.
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The current voting age in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 18. However, senior (a) p in parties like Labour and the Liberal Democrats had a (b) c to lower the voting age to 16 in the general election in 2017. They argued that the (c) l states that 16- and 17-year-olds can pay tax, join the army and become a parent, which are responsibilities as big as voting. In fact, the Scottish (d) g allowed 16- and 17-year-olds to vote for the first time in the 2014 independence referendum, and they can now vote in elections for the Scottish parliament. Interestingly, the percentage of 16- to 17-year- old voters in 2014 was higher (75%) than older age groups, such as 18–24-year-olds (54%). Research has also shown that a lower voting age in Scotland has boosted an interest in (e) p among young people, according to Dr Eichhorn at the University of Edinburgh. They are now more likely to join a political (f ) p , sign a petition or vote for policies that affect their future. And if you think 16 is too young to (g) v , Professor David Runciman, a professor of politics at Cambridge University, says we should give the vote to six-year- olds! He thinks there is a democratic crisis in the UK, because the ageing UK (h) p outnumbers young people. He thinks the system needs more life and energy. He says that if more young people voted in (i) g elections, they would have a real chance to shape the future and choose who would govern us. What do you think? Six, sixteen, or should we keep it at eighteen? Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote?
Find ten words related to government and the monarchy in the word search.
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2 Match the words in the box to the clues. anthem • c apital • currency • emblem • fl ag 1 The American one is red, white and blue and has 50 stars and 13 stripes. 2 You have to exchange some for złoty if you go to Poland. 3 A symbol used to represent a country, like the red rose for England. 4 The main city in a country, where the government is based. 5 A song used to represent your country. Governments 1 & 2 3 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. democracy • g eneral • m onarchy • party • p olitician is a system of government in which people vote to choose the leaders of their country. 2 My brother wants to become a so that he can make life fairer for people. 3 In many countries, the does not influence the politics of the state. 4 The leader of a political should always be open to suggestions. 5 When is the next election in your country? 1
Vocabulary extension
6 Choose the correct alternative. 1 A royal family reigns over/heads the country in a monarchy. 2 The Prime Minister dictates/runs the country in a constitutional monarchy. 3 In a political campaign, the different parties explain their policies/predictions . 4 The band plays solemn music as a soldier slowly raises/lifts the flag. 5 The American flag is always flying/folding on top of the White House. 6 In 1953, the crowning/coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Abbey.
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