Thinking in English 5. What does it mean to be a citizen? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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On today’s episode, we will discuss citizenship. What does it mean to be a citizen, how do you become a citizen, and what is the future of citizenship?
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Vocabulary List
Citizenship (n) - the state of being a member of a particular country and having rights because of it:
He was granted Canadian citizenship.
Universal (adj) - Existing everywhere or involving everyone
Music is often thought of as a universal language
allegiance (n) - Loyalty or support for a ruler, country, group, or belief
Soldiers have to swear allegiance to the King
inclusion (n) - the act of including someone or something in a group
She is being considered for inclusion in the Olympic team
exclusion (n) -the act of not allowing someone or something to take part in an activity or join a group
Her exclusion from the list of Oscar nominees was shocking
To naturalise (v) - to make someone a legal citizen of a country they were not born in
He is a naturalised US citizen mutually
exclusive (adj) - to things that cannot happen together, or incompatible
Flexibility and productivity are not mutually exclusive
contribution (n) - something that you give or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful
All contributions, no matter how small, will be much appreciated
benefits (n) - money given by the government to people who need financial help, for example because they cannot find a job
Unemployment benefit
Comprehension Questions
Q. What is a naturalised citizen?
A. A person who becomes a citizen of a country after they are born
Q. How much does it cost to become a citizen of St Kitts and Nevis in 2020?
A. A $150,000 contribution to the country’s “Sustainable Growth Fund” and a minimum real estate investment of $200,000
Q. If your mother is from Qatar, but your father is not, are you a native Qatari citizen?
A. No, you are not.
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