Literature 1
Literature 1
Literature 1
[1] Getting young people involved in politics is essential for them to understand the system
of government and become active citizens in the future. The aim of being involved in politics is
more than just getting a job with the government. It's about being in a position to influence those
who make the decisions that affect our lives.
[2] By starting at an early age, young people will have more contacts and opportunities which
will help them make a difference later in life. Voting, for example, is an integral part of a country’s
democratic process. Learning it early will boost good citizenship and create interest in the political
and social system
in general. In elections, it does not really matter who the winner or the loser is.
[3] As teenagers, the next step for them is to join an election campaign for a local politician.
This will allow them to see from the inside how political parties are built and how they reach voters
in remote areas. They can meet people they read about in the newspaper and see on TV. The
young person may even get an opportunity to meet those higher up in government who come out
to support the local candidate.
[4] Another way to get young people involved in politics and social work is to encourage them
to join an
organisation promoting a noble cause. One example is Sidaction by ALCS which aims at raising
people’s
awareness about the dangers of AIDS. Another example is the national campaign for road safety
to reduce accidents and save people’s lives. These are excellent ways to become exposed to how
the government is
affected by ordinary people. It will let the young person see that a few hard-working people can
make a change and raise public awareness. While this voluntary work is not profitable financially,
it can help gain experience and offer chances to have influence on decision makers.
[5] Young people should not forget to learn to vote because it is the most important way to be
involved in politics. It is the one time when they are guaranteed to be heard although their vote is
just one among thousands. It will be considered as important as the vote of the most influential
person they know.
C. FILL IN THE CHART WITH THE RIGHT INFORMATION FROM THE TEXT : (1 pt)
Campaign Objective
Sidaction ………………………………………………………………….
The national campain for road safety …………………………………………………………………..
D. PICK OUT FROM THE TEXT SENTENCES OR PHRASES WHICH SHOW THAT:
(3 pts)
1. Youth needn’t care much about the results of voting. (paragraph 2)
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2. Young people involved in politics have a chance to be with important personalities. (paragraph 3)
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3. All people’s votes are of equal importance. (paragraph 5)
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E. WHAT DO THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN THE TEXT REFER TO? (1.5 pts )
1. it (paragraph 2) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. they (paragraph 3) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. them (paragraph 4) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F. FIND WORDS IN THE TEXT WHICH MEAN ALMOST THE SAME AS: (1.5 pts )
1. improve (paragraph 2) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. distant (paragraph 3) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. consciousness (paragraph 4) : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .