Work in pairs. Design your own way of assessing contributions to society

Design your own way of assessing contributions to society. Suggestions for contributions:

y Helps others

y Obeys the law

y Is a good friend

y Votes in every election

y Makes people happy

y Supports charities

y Joins a political party

y Works hard

y Follows political issues in newspapers

y Supports people in the community y Protests when something is wrong y Takes part in politics

y Writes to a Member of Parliament if they feel strongly about some- thing

y Takes part in activities to protect the environment

3. Reading

Do ex. 6(a), p. 258.

4. Writing

Do ex. 6 (b), p. 259.

PERSONAL VALUES: GOOD CITIZENSHIP

Good citizenship sounds like a value from elementary school, but it’s

more. Then, good citizens didn’t pass notes in class. They played fair at

recess. They waited their turn, and didn’t pick on the younger kids. Some

schools even gave awards for good citizenship, which really meant more than following the rules. It meant helping to make the school a better com- munity.

For adults, good citizenship is still about contributing to the commu- nity, and it’s about giving back to the nation as well. It’s one of the ways that ordinary people can play a part in something larger than themselves.

Good citizens grumble about jury duty, but they show up for it. They don’t park where they will block fire trucks or access for the disabled. They pay their taxes, though they grumble about that too.

Yet, just like in elementary school, good citizenship is more than fol- lowing the rules. Good citizenship is about actively promoting the welfare of the community, about helping society thrive.

Good citizens vote, even when it’s inconvenient. They recognize their responsibility to add their voice when the nation makes choices. They may make contributions to a political group, even though it’s not tax-deducti- ble, and they may even volunteer to get out the vote.

Good citizens don’t just refrain from littering, they pick up refuse they see on a hike. They stay on trails, especially in heavily traveled areas, and if they can, they help on trail workdays. Perhaps they join a public interest group that protects public lands.

They don’t just keep their yard in good a condition, they lend tools, or even help their neighborhoods with yard projects. They make sure their landscaping isn’t a problem to their neighbors, and they may even share seeds or cuttings that seem well adapted to the area.

Good citizens volunteer in their children’ schools, as much as they can find the time for, knowing that the public schools today couldn’t make it without unpaid help. They support the teachers to their children, and they support schools when they vote, even if they don’t have children in public schools.

Good citizens don’t just feed and clothe their children, they give them good values. According to their personal beliefs, they teach them right from wrong, and also teach them compassion.

Good citizenship is a broad term that extends from selfless patriotism on the grand scale to friendly, low-key neighborliness on the local front. It acknowledges our debt to the community that enfolds us, and accepts our duty to try to contribute in return.

6. speaking and writing

Ukrainian citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.

Discuss it with your partner and fill in the chart.

7. speaking

Do ex. 7 (a), p. 260.

8. summary

Do ex. 7 (b), p. 260.

9. Homework

Do ex. 8, p. 261.

Lesson 90

wrItIng artICleS

Цілі: формувати навички письма; вдосконалювати навички усного мовлен- ня, читання; розвивати культуру спілкування й мовленнєву реакцію учнів; ви- ховувати зацікавленість у розширенні своїх знань.

Procedure

1. Warm-up

Do ex. 1, p. 263.

2. Reading and speaking

Do ex. 2, p. 263.

3. Reading

Do ex. 3, p. 264.

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4. Reading and writing

Read the brief information about the UNO and write an article about

the role of this organization in changing the world using the tips below.

HOW HAS THE UNITED NATIONS CHANGED THE WORLD?

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 af-

ter the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining inter- national peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations

and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. Due to its unique international character, and the powers vested in its

founding Charter, the Organization can take action on a wide range of is-

sues, and provide a forum for its 193 Member States to express their views, through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and So- cial Council and other bodies and committees.

The work of the United Nations reaches every corner of the globe. Al- though best known for peacekeeping, peace building, conflict prevention

and humanitarian assistance, there are many other ways the United Na-

tions and its System (specialized agencies, funds and programmes) affect

our lives and make the world a better place. The Organization works on

a broad range of fundamental issues, from sustainable development, en- vironment and refugees protection, disaster relief, counter terrorism, dis-

armament and non-proliferation, to promoting democracy, human rights,

gender equality and the advancement of women, governance, economic and

social development and international health, clearing landmines, expand-

ing food production, and more, in order to achieve its goals and coordinate efforts for a safer world for this and future generations.

Tips for writing: