Liberal Studies- ‘Referendum’ to Be Considered
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Liberal Studies- ‘Referendum’ to be considered
Discuss these questions with your classmates:
Who is the Chief Executive of Hong Kong?
How many political parties are there in Hong Kong?
What are the major urban problems in Hong Kong?
Vocabulary:
Match the words from the article on the left with their synonyms on the right:
Asked
Worried
Considered
Pursue
Concerned
Conclusion
Decisions
Judgment
Opinion
Advised
Continue
Enquire
Nominate
Choose
Match the words with the meaning:
Word
Referendum
Meaning
The particular degree to which
something is or is believed to be the
case.
Formulate
A general vote by the electorate on a
single political question, which has
been referred to them for a direct
decision.
Extent
Convey (a thought or feeling) in words
or by gestures and conduct.
Platform
The declared policy of a political party
or group.
Express
A person chosen or appointed to act or
speak for another or others, in
particular.
Academic
Create or prepare methodically.
Representative
Relating to education and scholarship.
Choose two or three of the words from the vocabulary and make them into a
sentence:
Article: ‘Referendum to be considered’- stedu.stheadline.com/eng-p
‘Referendum to be considered’
The results of a New Year’s Day ‘referendum’ organized by Occupy Central will be
considered in formulating electoral form. Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen Kwokkeung said.
It is to some extent – a platform for citizens to express their views. Yuen said. He
stressed that any proposal must be in line with the Basic Law and the decision of
the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
“In the five-month consultation, we hope to listen to more opinions. We are
concerned about the opinions, however they are expressed,” Yuen said.
Asked if he will take reference from the results of the so-called referendum. Yuen
said that the government would consider every opinion.
Occupy Central organizers commissioned academics at the University of Hong
Kong and Polytechnic University to set up a website. It will ask the public three
questions on universal suffrage. The government continues its consultation,
launched on December 4, for voting procedures in the 2017 chief executive and
2016 legislative elections.
Pollsters will ask whether the nominating committee to pick chief executive
candidates should be made more representative; whether candidates are to be
“pre-screened” and whether the public should nominate candidates.
Comprehension:
Answer the following questions:
Proposals for the electoral reform must be in line with
the_____________________________________________
How long will the government consultations last?
The government would consider ________________________________
How many questions will be asked on the Occupy Central’s poll website?
In which year will the chief executive election be held?
Who organized the Referendum?
Who is Rimsky Yuen?
Who will set the website?
Discuss these questions with your classmates:
Who is the Chief Executive of Hong Kong?
How many political parties are there in Hong Kong?
What are the major urban problems in Hong Kong?
Vocabulary:
Match the words from the article on the left with their synonyms on the right:
Asked
Worried
Considered
Pursue
Concerned
Conclusion
Decisions
Judgment
Opinion
Advised
Continue
Enquire
Nominate
Choose
Match the words with the meaning:
Word
Referendum
Meaning
The particular degree to which
something is or is believed to be the
case.
Formulate
A general vote by the electorate on a
single political question, which has
been referred to them for a direct
decision.
Extent
Convey (a thought or feeling) in words
or by gestures and conduct.
Platform
The declared policy of a political party
or group.
Express
A person chosen or appointed to act or
speak for another or others, in
particular.
Academic
Create or prepare methodically.
Representative
Relating to education and scholarship.
Choose two or three of the words from the vocabulary and make them into a
sentence:
Article: ‘Referendum to be considered’- stedu.stheadline.com/eng-p
‘Referendum to be considered’
The results of a New Year’s Day ‘referendum’ organized by Occupy Central will be
considered in formulating electoral form. Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen Kwokkeung said.
It is to some extent – a platform for citizens to express their views. Yuen said. He
stressed that any proposal must be in line with the Basic Law and the decision of
the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
“In the five-month consultation, we hope to listen to more opinions. We are
concerned about the opinions, however they are expressed,” Yuen said.
Asked if he will take reference from the results of the so-called referendum. Yuen
said that the government would consider every opinion.
Occupy Central organizers commissioned academics at the University of Hong
Kong and Polytechnic University to set up a website. It will ask the public three
questions on universal suffrage. The government continues its consultation,
launched on December 4, for voting procedures in the 2017 chief executive and
2016 legislative elections.
Pollsters will ask whether the nominating committee to pick chief executive
candidates should be made more representative; whether candidates are to be
“pre-screened” and whether the public should nominate candidates.
Comprehension:
Answer the following questions:
Proposals for the electoral reform must be in line with
the_____________________________________________
How long will the government consultations last?
The government would consider ________________________________
How many questions will be asked on the Occupy Central’s poll website?
In which year will the chief executive election be held?
Who organized the Referendum?
Who is Rimsky Yuen?
Who will set the website?
