
LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
controversy
/KON-truh-ver-see/
The controversy over climate change continues to grow.
demonstration
/dem-uhn-STRAY-shun/
There was a large demonstration against the new law.
dove
/duhv/
The politician is considered a dove for promoting dialogue over war.
lobby
/LOB-ee/
Environmental groups lobby for stricter regulations on pollution.
objection
/uhb-JEK-shun/
She raised an objection to the proposed changes in the law.
platform
/PLAT-form/
The candidate’s platform includes healthcare reform and education improvement.
pledge
/plehj/
The senator made a pledge to support pro-democracy movements.
poll
/pohl/
Recent polls show that most people favor stricter gun control laws.
principle
/PRIN-suh-puhl/
She stood by her principles even when they were challenged.
pro-democracy movement
/proh-duh-MOK-ruh-see MOOV-muhnt/
The pro-democracy movement gained momentum in the last election.
pros and cons
/prohz and konz/
Let’s discuss the pros and cons of the new policy.
race
/reys/
The race for mayor has become highly competitive.
rally
/RAL-ee/
They organized a rally to support environmental protection.
recall
/ree-KAWL/
The citizens initiated a recall of the governor after the scandal.
say
/sey/
The senator had much to say about the new legislation.
supremacy
/soo-PREM-uh-see/
The debate on racial supremacy is still ongoing in many countries.
LET'S LISTEN! 🎧
Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1.What is the main focus of the pro-democracy movement?
2. What do polls indicate about public opinion regarding the movement?
3.How do the opponents view the demonstrations?
LET'S PRACTICE 🎬
Imagine you are a journalist covering a rally for the pro-democracy movement.
TASKS
1. Describe the atmosphere at the rally.
2. Interview a participant about their views on the importance of the movement.
3. Write a short news report based on your observations using at least five vocabulary words from the lesson.
LET'S DISCUSS
- How do you think social media influences public opinion on political issues?
- What are some ways citizens can participate in democracy beyond voting?
- Discuss a time when you had to consider the pros and cons of a decision. What factors did you consider?
- How important is it for citizens to express their objections to government policies?