Citizenship
Values of Citizenship
Match each value with its correct definition by dragging and dropping.
Definitionsالتعاريف
Vocabulary Center
Practice 1: Word Formation
Write the correct noun form for each word.
| Word | Noun |
|---|---|
| 1. involve | |
| 2. responsible | |
| 3. voluntary | |
| 4. contribute | |
| 5. grow |
Practice 2: Choose the Correct Form
Click on the bracketed word and choose the correct form to complete the sentences.
1. Both men and women can contribute to the economic (grow).
2. Each citizen should be (awareness) of his rights and duties.
3. Citizenship refers to the (involve) of each citizen in the community.
4. You need to re-new your (member) card before it expires.
5. Keeping the environment clean is everybody's (responsible).
Reading Text: Active Citizenship
[1] There is no universally accepted definition of active citizenship. But there is a general agreement that it refers to the involvementمشاركة of the individual in public life. The term is used to refer to citizens who become actively involved in their communities, tackling problems or bringing about change. At international level, global active citizens may be involved in movements to promote sustainable developmentالتنمية المستدامة or reduce poverty.
[2] Active citizens are not necessarily people who follow the rules and laws of society. They may challenge them, but they should respect democratic processes. There is a general set of values associated with active citizens. These include justice, democracy, openness, tolerance, courage and willingnessاستعداد to listen to and work with others.
[3] Active citizenship is also expressed through citizens' initiatives and participation. For example, two years ago Moroccan students set up a Club for Citizenship in their school. The aim was to promote the values necessary to act as a good citizen. The club launchedأطلق a project for blood donating. "There is a shortageنقص of blood in hospitals,” Nabil, the coordinator, pointed out. When Nabil spread the news, the response to his Facebook page was fantastic. The Provincial Blood Centre got involved.
[4] The date to donate was fixed to coincide withتتزامن مع the World Blood Donor Day in June. Ninety-two donors responded. Speaking after her donation, Rahma commented: "The best things in life are free. Blood donating is an altruisticإيثاري act..., and my fellow students have shown warm hearts and amazing generosity."
Guided Comprehension
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. Why did the students set up a club for citizenship?
2. How did Nabil inform the public about the blood initiative?
3. When was blood donated?
C. Put the following events in the correct orderرتب الأحداث التالية بالترتيب الصحيح.
Writing Workshop: My Citizen Initiative
Write a short paragraph about a citizen initiative you would like to start in your school or community.