FTS – INGLÉS 1 REVISION FOR PARCIAL 2

1] Read the text below

ELECTIONS
Campaigns and elections are ripe with opportunity
to discuss government, the electoral process, civics
and history as well as the myriad of specific issues
that are important to the public during any
5 particular year, whether it’s a local or presidential
election.
1. CANDIDATES’ POSITIONS
First, study each of the candidates’ positions and
viewpoints on social justice issues (…). Do this by
10 looking at candidates’ websites, analyzing their
speeches, studying their voting record, learning about
their positions on local, national and international issues
and reflecting upon their high profile supporters, for
instance.

15 2. DEMOGRAPHICS
Learn about and reflect upon the diversity of our country in order to gain insight into how people may or
may not vote depending on who they are and what issues are important to them. Analyze voting patterns
and demographic trends based on race, religion, socioeconomic status, LGBT, gender, etc. Do not forget to
look at the demographics of each state and consider the ways in which certain voters support certain
20 candidates.

3. MEDIA COVERAGE
Analyze the media coverage of the current election. At the same time, consider the extent to which certain
candidates are covered more than others and how specific candidates are portrayed in the media, noticing
any stereotypes and biases based on aspects of the candidates’ identity.

25 4. DEBATES
Watch the debates and reflect on the extent to which candidates discuss specific civil rights and social justice
issues. Also, pay attention to how the candidates discuss bias, diversity and inclusiveness in their debate
responses.

5. PARTY PLATFORMS
30 Learn more about the different political parties and each of their platforms relating to civil rights and social
justice issues.(…). Study the different parties’ websites and list of issues in order to understand their
platforms, identify what issues are important to them and gain clarity on their positions.

7. POLITICAL RHETORIC
Listen to and observe what the candidates and their surrogates are saying on the campaign trail. (…). Pay
35 attention to whether candidates explicitly talk about bias and injustice and what are their solutions for
addressing it. Also consider any biased rhetoric in their speeches and interviews.

8. ADVERTISEMENTS
To conclude, analyze campaign advertisements (TV, print, online, etc.) that the candidates promote (…).
Look at how the candidate portrays him or herself, what issues are addressed and the diversity of people
40 portrayed (or not) in the ad.
Retrieved and adapted from: https://www.adl.org/resources/tools-and-strategies/9-ways-teach-about-election-social-justice-approach

1 PICK THE RIGHT ANSWER

1] What is the main topic of the text?
a) The history of elections in the United States.
b) Opportunities for discussing government and social justice issues during campaigns and elections.
c) The role of media in shaping public opinion during elections.

2] What is one way to gain insight into how people may or may not vote?
a) Evaluate voting patterns and trends based on population analyses.
b) Listen to the candidates' speeches.
c) Study the candidates' high profile supporters.

3] What should you pay attention to when watching the debates?

a) The candidates' fashion choices.
b) The candidates’ reactions to oponents’attacks.
c) How the candidates discuss their viewpoints and the relevance given to civil rights and social justice.

4] What is one way to learn more about the different political parties and their platforms?
a) Watch the debates.
b) Study the candidates' websites.
c) Listen to the candidates' surrogates.

2 READ THE TEXT AGAIN AND FIND WORDS/EXPRESSIONS THAT ARE NEAR SYNONYMS FOR:
a) matters, problems: _______________________
b) competitor, applicant: _______________________
c) inequality, unfairness: _______________________
d) partiality, prejudice: _______________________

3 TRANSLATE THE FOLLOWING PHRASES

a) “…the myriad of specific issues that are important to the public …” (line 3)
b) “… voting patterns and demographic trends …” (lines 17, 18)
c) “… the media coverage of the current election…” (line 22)
d) “…any stereotypes and biases based on aspects of the candidates’ identity…” (line 24)

4 MATCH THE VERB PHRASES TO THEIR FUNCTION

a) “may or may not vote” (lines 16,17)
___ IMPERATIVE ___ MODAL EXPRESSING POSSIBILITY
b) “are portrayed” (line 23)
c) “pay attention” (line 27) ___ PASSIVE VOICE ___ ACTION IN THE PRESENT
d) “are saying”(line 34)

5 FIND EXAMPLES OF CONNECTORS EXPRESSING:

a) an addition: __________________________ (line …. ) , ______________________________ (line …. )
b) a sequence of events: ___________________________________ (line …. )
c) a conclusion: ___________________________________ (line …. )
d) an example: ___________________________________ (line …. )
e) a purpose: ___________________________________ (line …. )

6 ADDITIONAL VOCABULARY : COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH SOME OF THE WORDS PROVIDED
candidate - campaign – debate - democracy - election - government - majority –
polling station - opinion poll - politician - vote - voter
1. The _________ promised to lower taxes if elected. 5. The _________ results were announced last night.
2. The _________ trail can be exhausting for 6. The _________ is responsible for providing public
politicians. services.
3. The _________ between the four candidates was 7. The _________ gave a speech at the rally.
heated. 8. It's important to exercise your right to _________.
4. _________ allows citizens to have a say in their
government.