Unit 7

A perfect world
Learning objective :

1.Skim and scan text for specific details

2.Discuss local facilities and services

3.Differentiate make, let, and be allowed to

How old do you think this
person is?

In what way do you think he

makes a difference in his
community?

Why do you think he wants to do

this job?
Read the article…
Study focus: Answering multiple-choice questions
1. He didn’t get a lot of votes from his friends
because many of them were too young to vote.

2. Before 2006, you had to be 21 to stand for

election, but in 2006 this was changed to 18.

3. His campaign went on for two months and

emphasised issues to do with young people.

4.He has been the chairman of his sixth-form

committee at school.

5. Because he is young, Tom is very

enthusiastic, energetic and creative, and these
qualities will be useful for the council.
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Warm-up
The UK has a constitutional monarchy. This means that
the monarchy is the head of state and performs certain
official ceremonies such as officially opening Parliament
each year, but he or she has no political power to
influence laws or government policies. The UK has no
formal written constitution, but its constitution is seen
as being the sum of all the laws and rights that have
accumulated over the years, dating back to the
thirteenth century.

In the US, the Republicans are the more conservative of

the two main parties, and the Democrats are more
liberal, supporting policies such as health care and
welfare reforms.
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 Warm-up

What things do you like about your school?

What things would you like to change? Why?

1. She represents her classmates.

2. Two students stood against her.

3. You should plan your policies.

4. It must be simple, but memorable.

5. Any time is a good time to campaign

6. Your election speech is the most

important part of the campaign.
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