2025 has alreay seen several elections around the world.
Assignment 1
Try to answer the questions without using the Internet.
a Name at least 2 countries where elections have been held so far in this year (2025).
b List 5 or more words related to elections.
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Assignment 2
a Read the text. Find (and mark) the following words in the text:
(to) align – bias – caution – cost of living – government spending – (to) impede – key issues – leanings – non-partisan – (to) overlap – (to) prioritize – upset – wary
b Match the above words and expressions with their correct definitions.
1 to agree
2 the amount of money that people need to pay for for basic things, such as food, clothing, and housing
3 angry or unhappy
4 to be (partly) the same
5 great care, watchfulness
6 to hinder or block
7 leanings
8 money spent by the public sector
9 most important subjects
10 not supporting one political party or group over another
11 a strong feeling in favour of or against one person or thing
12 to treat (something) as the most important thing
13 watchful, alert
Assignment 3
a What is the “federal election” named in the text?
1 Elections for city councils in Canada.
2 Elections in all 51 states of the United States of America.
3 Elections in all provinces and territories of Canada.
4 Elections only in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
b Sarah or Connor? Connect each of the following properties to the correct person.
1 14
2 17
3 Conservatives
4 Liberals
5 Nova Scotia
6 Ontario
7 lower taxes
8 social justice
c On which issues do Sarah and Connor agree? Choose all correct answers.
1 Fight partisanship.
2 Find housing solutions.
3 Less money for foreign aid.
4 Lower cost of living.
5 More focus on military defence.
6 Tackle tariffs.
d Sarah said that people shouldn’t just throw caution to the wind. What does the underlined expression mean?
1 To forget the promises that were made.
2 To invest all available money in wind energy.
3 To stop being careful and start taking risks.
4 To unite the Liberals and Conservatives.
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