Aims and Objectives
In this unit you will learn vocabulary related to the European Union.
You will practise the following skills and functions:
- Reading non-specialised texts on EU matters
- Talking about past habits or customs
The grammar focus of this unit is:
Vocabulary
abolish, to | |
aim at, to | |
enter into, to | |
European parliament | |
feedback | |
form | |
law | |
member state | |
project | |
subsidiary; border territory | |
deadline for handing in | |
application | |
accession | |
accession candidate | |
boss (male) | |
boss (female) | |
draft; bill | |
progress | |
war | |
member accession | |
citizen (male) | |
citizen (female) | |
overview | |
contract; treaty | |
performance; execution | |
threat | |
interests | |
advice; discussion | |
internal border | |
expansion | |
community | |
legislation | |
equality | |
border | |
founding fathers | |
integration | |
value added tax | |
human rights | |
sustainment | |
project length | |
regulation | |
government | |
security | |
citizenship | |
tax | |
terminology | |
representation | |
election | |
attain, to | |
without borders | |
structural funds | |
participate, to |
Vocabulary Practice
Exercise 1: Test Yourself
Fill in the correct translation for each of the terms below.
Listening Comprehension
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions
Chose the correct answer.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions
Chose the correct answer.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Questions
Chose the correct answer.
General Comprehension
Exercise 1: True/False Statements
For each of the statements below, choose True or False.
Exercise 2: Sentence Completion
Speaking Practice. Complete the sentences you hear, using the example as a model.
Grammar Practice
Exercise 1: Transformation
Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.
Exercise 2: Transformation
Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.
Exercise 3: Transformation
Using the example as a model, change the structure and make a new sentence.
Exercise 4: Selections
Chose the correct answer.
Consolidation
Exercise 1: True/False Statements
For each of the statements below, choose True or False.
Exercise 2: Dictation
Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the ‘>’ key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.
Exercise 3: Cloze
Listen to the recording carefully and then fill in the gaps in the text below using the same words.
Exercise 4: Gap Filling
Choose the correct option to fill the gaps in the following sentences.
Checklist
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- Read non-specialised texts on EU matters
- Talk about past habits or customs