The State of the Nation
What do we call money that has been borrowed and must be paid back?
Debt
What does UN stand for?
The United Nations.
Choose the correct answer: "There are so much / so many people in debt."
So many.
What do we call a person who actively fights for social or political change?
An activist or campaigner.
Complete the sentence: "Protesters _____ outside the court to support the campaigners."
Gathered
What is the word for a period when the economy becomes smaller?
A recession
How many Sustainable Development Goals were established in 2015?
Seventeen
Correct the mistake: "The government has made so a big difference."
The government has made such a big difference.
What is a written request signed by people who want something to change?
a petition
A city improves public transport so wheelchair users can travel more easily. Which social issue is it addressing?
Accessibility and the rights of people with disabilities.
What does it mean when an economy is booming?
It is growing quickly, and businesses and jobs are increasing.
By which year were the Sustainable Development Goals intended to be achieved?
2030
Complete the sentence: "The more equal a society is, the _____ its people are."
Happier
What does it mean to "sue" a company?
To take legal action against it.
FINE
-300
What do we call a system with too many official rules, procedures and paperwork?
Bureaucracy
Name two basic needs addressed by the Sustainable Development Goals.
Clean water and good health.
FINE
-400
What is a public event where people express support for or opposition to something?
a demonstration
A company damages sea life, and campaigners demand $2 billion in compensation. What does "compensation" mean?
Money paid to make up for damage, loss or harm.
What does the expression "make ends meet" mean?
To earn enough money to pay for basic living expenses.
BONUS
+500
Rewrite the sentence using a double comparative: "If people earn more money, they may have fewer financial problems."
The more money people earn, the fewer financial problems they may have.
BONUS
+500
Complete the collocation: "Campaigners are planning to _____ through the city centre."
March