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Vocabulary Exercises Unit 9

Exercise 1: Advanced Matching


Match the words to their definitions and provide an example sentence.
1. Controversial gây tranh cãi
2. Literacy: biết chữ
3. Democracy: chế độ dân chủ
4. Censorship: sự kiểm duyệt
5. Corruption: Sự tham nhũng

a. A system of government by the whole population, typically through


elected representatives.
Example: "Modern democracy allows every citizen to have a voice in government
through voting."

b. The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are
considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
Example: "The government imposed censorship on all media to prevent dissent."

c. The ability to read and write.


Example: "Promoting literacy among adults is crucial for economic development."

d. Giving or receiving something of value as a means of influencing the actions of an


official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty.
Example: "The politician was accused of corruption after accepting money
for favorable decisions."

e. Likely to cause disagreement or argument.


Example: "The controversia law sparked nationwide protests and debates."

Exercise 2: Complex Fill in the Blanks


Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word from the list and explain the context
of its usage.

1. The controvertive nature of the proposed policy led to heated debates in parliament.
2. Many countries strive to improve literacy rates to empower their citizens.
3. To maintain control, the regime imposed strict censorship on the press.
4. Exposing corruption_within the corporation took years of investigative journalism.
5. Compulsory _military service can be a divisive issue, with some advocating for its
necessity and others calling for its abolition.

Exercise 3: Synonyms and Antonyms with Context


Identify the synonym or antonym for each word from the vocabulary list and use them in a
complex sentence.

1. Radical
- Synonym: _revolutionary___
- Antonym: conservative_
- Sentence: "His radical views on climate change often clashed with the more conservative
positions held by his colleagues."

2. Liberal
- Synonym: progressive_
- Antonym: conservative_
- Sentence: "The liberal__ policies introduced by the
government aimed to increase social welfare, contrasting sharply with the previous
conservative agenda."

3. Moderate
- Synonym: _centrist
- Antonym: extreme_
- Sentence: "The candidate's moderate_ stance on economic reform appealed to voters
who were wary of extreme measures."

4. Conservative
- Synonym: _traditional
- Antonym: radical_
- Sentence: "In rural areas, the population tends to hold more conservativeviews, while urban
residents are often more_radical_ ."

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice with Extended Justification


Choose the correct answer and provide a detailed explanation for your choice.

1. Which of the following best defines "democracy"?


a. A system where a single person rules with absolute power.
b. A system of government by the whole population, typically through
elected representatives.
c. A form of government where the ruler is a hereditary sovereign.
d. A political system based on religious laws.

2. "To expose" means:


a. To cover up
b. To reveal
c. To protect
d. To decorate

3. Which of the following is an example of censorship?


a. Allowing free speech on all platforms.
b. Blocking a news article that criticizes the government.
c. Promoting open discussions in public forums.
d. Encouraging diverse viewpoints in media.

4. Which term describes an extreme change in political or social systems?


a. Moderate
b. Conservative
c. Radical
d. Liberal

5. What is a common consequence of corruption in government?


a. Increased public trust
b. Efficient public services
c. Economic instability
d. Stronger law enforcement

Exercise 5: Translation
Translate the following sentences into English using the vocabulary words provided.

1. Chính phủ đã áp dụng chính sách kiểm duyệt nghiêm ngặt để kiểm soát thông
tin. (Censorship)
2. - Translation: The government applied a strict censorship policy to control information.
Sự tham nhũng trong chính phủ đang làm suy yếu niềm tin của người dân. (Corruption)
- Translation:The corruption in government is weakening resident’s
belief
3. Anh ấy được biết đến là người có tư tưởng cấp tiến.
(Radical)
- Translation:He is known to have radical ideas

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