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The document discusses definitions and examples of active citizenship. It notes that while there is no universal definition, active citizenship generally refers to involvement in public life at the local, national, and international levels. The document then provides an example of a group of Moroccan students who set up a citizenship club and launched a successful blood donation campaign to address local hospital shortages and help save lives.

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UNIT 7 Reading Comprehension

The document discusses definitions and examples of active citizenship. It notes that while there is no universal definition, active citizenship generally refers to involvement in public life at the local, national, and international levels. The document then provides an example of a group of Moroccan students who set up a citizenship club and launched a successful blood donation campaign to address local hospital shortages and help save lives.

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NADOR ALJADIDA HIGH SCHOOL 2 nd year Bac.

TEACHER :Mr.AABKARI

UNIT 7 Reading comprehension


Active citizenship
[1] There is no universally accepted definition of active citizenship. But there is a general agreement that it refers to the
involvement of the individual in public life and affairs. This can take place at local, national and international levels. The term
is used especially at local level to refer to citizens who become actively involved in the life of their communities tackling
problems or bringing about change. At national level, it can move from voting to being involved in campaigning pressure
groups to being a member of a political party. At international level, global active citizens may be involved in movements to
promote sustainable development, reduce poverty or eradicate racism.
[2] Active citizens are not necessarily people who follow the rules and laws of society . They may challenge them although
they should generally respect democratic processes and should not become involved in violent acts . There is a general set of
values that can be associated with active citizens. These include justice, democracy, openness, tolerance, courage and
willingness to listen to and work with others.
[3] Active citizenship is also expressed through citizens’ initiatives and participation in civic activities. The following example
is from a Moroccan public school. Two years ago a group of second year Baccalaureate students set up a Club for Citizenship
in their school. The aim was to promote the values necessary for a person to act as a good citizen. The club launched a
project for blood donating. “There is a shortage of blood in hospitals,” Nabil, the coordinator of the club pointed out. “Blood
transfusion is needed due to road traffic accidents, premature babies and medical emergencies,” he added. When Nabil
spread the news, the response to his Facebook page was fantastic. The Provincial Blood Centre got involved and the partners
agreed on the following slogan: “A Drop of Blood Saves a Life.”
[4] The date to donate was fixed to coincide with the World Blood Donor Day in June. Believe it or not, ninety two donors
responded. Speaking after making her donation, Rahma commented: “The best things in life are free. Blood donating is an
altruistic act to make other people happy..., and my classmates have shown warm hearts, great spirit and amazing
generosity.”
Adapted from: http://www.faceitproject.org/activecitizenship.html
A- Are these sentences true or false? Justify

1. It is easy to define active citizenship.


. . . . . . . . . . . . ………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………...……….………………………………………………………………...………
2. Active citizens do not always respect the laws and rules.
. . . . . . . . . . . . ………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………...……….………………………………………………………………..……….
3. Rahma was one of the blood donors.
. . . . . . . . . . . . ………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………..……….…
B- Answer these questions
1-What should an individual do to be an active global citizen?……………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………...……….……………………………………………………..……………..….
2- Why did the students set up a club for citizenship? …………………………………………………………………………………….............................................................
………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………...……….……………………………………………………………….….…….
3- How did Nabil inform the public about the blood initiative? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………...……….…………………………………………………………………………
4- When was blood donated? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………...……….………………………………………………………………………….
C. Put the following events in the correct order according to the text.
a. The provincial blood center participated in the campaign.
b. A group of students established a Club for Citizenship.
c. Donors responded positively to the campaign.
d. The students launched a campaign for blood donating.
1: ………… 2: …………… 3: ……………… 4: ………………….
D- What do the underline words in the text refer to?

1. The term (Parg.1): …………………….…. 2. these (Parg.2): ………………….…….… 3. his (Parg.3): …………………….…

E- Find in the text words meaning the same as:

1. participation (parg.1) : ………………………………………….…… ……… 2. decrease (parg.1): ………………………………………………

3. readiness (parg.2): …………………………………………………………………. 4.started (parg.3) : …………………….………………………….…

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