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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal\u00a0voting age\u00a0refers to the minimum age that an individual is allowed to cast their vote in a democratic process. Most nations in the world have 18 as their\u00a0voting age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, UK is considering to lower it to 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about UK\u2019s plans to lower voting age and be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2507\/250721-voting-age.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201ca step forward<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cBy [extending] the vote to younger people, we are taking <\/em>a <\/em><\/strong>generational<\/em> step forward<\/em><\/strong> in restoring public trust and boosting engagement in UK democracy.\u201d<\/em> Use this idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto have a say on something\u201d<\/strong> mean? \u201cIt’s only right they can <\/em>have a say on the issues<\/em><\/strong> that affect them<\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Explain \u201cparent\u2019s consent<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cSome point to the fact that 16-year-olds cannot drink alcohol, buy a lottery ticket, or get married without their <\/em>parent’s consent<\/em><\/strong>, yet they will be able to vote.<\/em>\u201d Use this term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Share your opinion on this, \u201c16-year-olds in Britain work and pay taxes, so they should be allowed to vote.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think voting age should be lowered in your country, too? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Share your opinion about this statement, \u201cBy [extending] the vote to younger people, we are taking a generational step forward in restoring public trust and boosting engagement in UK democracy.<\/em>“<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What are the good and bad things about letting people as young as 16 years old vote?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. If 16 year olds will be allowed to vote, then, should they be allowed to drink alcohol, buy a lottery ticket, or get married without their parent’s consent too? Explain your views on this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. What do you think is the best voting age and why?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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