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Lesson 4: Senate Passes Historic Treaty

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

reign

/REYN/

- The period during which a sovereign rules.

The queen's reign has lasted for over six decades.

republican

/ree-PUHB-lih-kun/

- A person advocating for a republic system of government.

The senator is a well-known Republican with strong opinions on tax reform.

resolution

/rez-uh-LOO-shun/

- A formal statement of a decision or expression of opinion put before or adopted by an assembly.

The United Nations passed a resolution condemning the actions.

restraint

/ri-STRAYNT/

- Holding back or controlling an action.

The government showed restraint in response to the protests.

revenue

/REV-uh-noo/

- Income generated from normal business operations.

The country's revenue increased significantly due to the new tax policies.

ruling party

/ROO-ling PAR-tee/

- The political party in power.

The ruling party introduced a new bill to improve healthcare.

secretary

/SEK-ruh-ter-ee/

- An official in charge of a government department.

The Secretary of State is visiting several countries this week.

senate

/SEN-it/

- The smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, or a similar body in other countries.

The Senate debated the proposed changes for hours before voting.

senator

/SEN-uh-ter/

- A member of a senate.

The senator from New York is advocating for new environmental laws.

session

/SES-shun/

- A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature.

The parliamentary session was extended to discuss the new budget.

talks

/TAWKS/

- Formal discussions between two or more groups.

Peace talks between the countries resumed after a brief halt.

throne

/THROHN/

- The ceremonial chair for a sovereign.

The king abdicated the throne in favor of his son.

transition

/trans-ISH-un/

- The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

The country is in a transition from military rule to democracy.

treasury

/TREH-zhoo-ree/

- The funds or revenue of a government.

The Treasury announced new measures to boost the economy.

treaty

/TREE-tee/

- A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.

The treaty was signed to ensure peace between the two nations.

ward

/WAHRD/

- A district represented by a councilor or official.

The councilor is responsible for the development of his ward.

LET'S LISTEN! 🎧

Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.



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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1.What was passed by the Senate in the article?

2. Who played a key role in negotiating the treaty?

3.What is the current focus of the talks mentioned in the article?

LET'S PRACTICE 🎬

SITUATION

You are a Senator who must explain the importance of the recently passed treaty to a group of international diplomats.


TASKS

1.Explain the key points of the treaty using the vocabulary learned.


2. Discuss the potential impact of the treaty on international relations.


3. Answer questions from the diplomats about the Senate's role and the ongoing transition in government.

LET'S DISCUSS

  1. How do treaties between countries influence global politics?
  2. What are some challenges governments face during a political transition?
  3. How important is revenue management for a country's development?
  4. How do recess periods in Parliament influence legislative processes?