This document discusses politics and political views. It begins by asking what qualities a good politician should have, such as being honest, passionate, and compassionate. It then asks the reader about their views on politics in their country, providing options like interesting, important, depressing, and corrupt. The document goes on to ask the reader their opinions on several political statements and issues. It reveals that the author has been a member of a political party since age 14 and sometimes demonstrates with their family about important issues. Finally, it provides several more statements for the reader to give their opinion on, related to topics like immigration, taxes, and legalizing marijuana.

1. Unit 8.8 Politics
Nina Dearle
By PresenterMedia.com

2. What qualities do you think a politician should
have?
I think that politicians should be honest,
passionate and compassionate. They should
also possess energy and courage …

3. Which of the following descriptions reflect your
opinion of politics in your country?
 interesting
 important
 depressing
 useful to society
 a waste of time
 corrupt

4. What’s your opinion?
1 It’s bad if the same party governs for
many years.
2 Politicians want an easy life.
3 The economic crisis in Spain happened
only because of the banks.
4 It would be nice to increase pensions
but it’s not realistic.

5. Are you interested in politics? Are you a
member of a political party? Have you ever been
on a demonstration?
I have been a member of a political party since
I was 14. My parents are both members of the
same party and we sometimes go on
demonstrations together about issues we
consider important. I think everyone should
take an interest in politics because...

6. What do you think?
1 You don’t choose where you are born, so it’s silly
to feel proud of your country.
2 The rich don’t pay enough tax.
3 In general, companies do not contribute much to
society.
4 We should subsidise theatres and cinemas.
5 An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is a
terrible principle.
6 We should not impose limits on immigration.
7 Marijuana for personal use should not be illegal.
8 No country is more civilised than another. There
are only different cultures.

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