Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 8 - 8A

the unfair treatment of people based on their gender, where one gender, usually women, has fewer rights, opportunities, or resources than the other

the fact that the cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar as a result of improvement in communications and development of multinational corporations

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

the fact or condition of not having a home

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one’s own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

the state of being without a job

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

to have a certain opinion regarding an issue

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

a musical performance or event organized to raise money or awareness for a particular cause or charity

the day on which citizens of a country go to the polls to cast their vote in an election

a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

a political event in which voters choose their representatives in a government at the national or state level

an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

to start operating or functioning

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

a formal, organized, and usually ceremonial procession of people, often military personnel, moving in a uniform and rhythmic way

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

a large gathering of the public, especially those supporting a particular political idea or party

to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing

a sign or poster that is usually used for public display, often for advertising or promoting a message or cause

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

a short memorable phrase that is used in advertising to draw people's attention toward something

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

a written request, signed by a group of people, that asks an organization or government to take a specific action

regarding or affecting the entire world

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

an illness in a human, animal, or plant that affects health

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

a situation in government where no one political party or group has more than half of the total number of seats in the parliament

the greater number of votes by which a candidate or party wins an election

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

a system of voting where the number of seats won by a political party or group of candidates is proportional to the number of votes they receive from the electorate

an official choice made by an individual or a group of people in a meeting or election

any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public

to put things into a particular order or structure

a type of explosive device that derives its destructive power from nuclear reactions