Vocabulary

• add on: To attach or include something extra.
• such as: For example; like
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• recap: Brief description of something that had been said
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• respond: To answer something or someone
• quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• curriculum: Group of related courses in a school or college
• important: Having power or authority
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• programme: A plan or schedule of events
• adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• gradual: Moving slowly by small amounts, over time
• volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• impressed: To make an emotional or cognitive impact upon
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• land: Region or country
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• trust: To expect confidently
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• propose: To make an offer of marriage
• erosion: Process of wearing away by water, wind, or ice
• worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
• worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
• citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
• disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself