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What Did People Vote On? |
Mọi người đã bỏ phiếu cho điều gì? |
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Voters cast their ballots for the next president. They choose state leaders, including governors, and city leaders, such as mayors. And voters chose members of the 119th United States Congress, which begins on January 3, 2025. |
Cử tri bỏ phiếu bầu tổng thống tiếp theo. Họ chọn các nhà lãnh đạo tiểu bang, bao gồm thống đốc, và các nhà lãnh đạo thành phố, chẳng hạn như thị trưởng. Và cử tri chọn các thành viên của Quốc hội Hoa Kỳ khóa 119, bắt đầu vào ngày 3 tháng 1 năm 2025. |
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Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The group makes new laws and changes existing ones. |
Quốc hội bao gồm Thượng viện và Hạ viện. Nhóm này lập ra luật mới và thay đổi luật hiện hành. |
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In total, 469 seats in Congress were up for grabs: 34 out of 100 seats in the Senate and all 435 seats in the House. Before the election, the Democratic Party had control of the Senate. |
Tổng cộng, 469 ghế trong Quốc hội được tranh giành: 34 trong số 100 ghế tại Thượng viện và tất cả 435 ghế tại Hạ viện. Trước cuộc bầu cử, Đảng Dân chủ đã kiểm soát Thượng viện. |
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Republicans won enough races to change the balance of power. When one party takes control from the other party, it is called “flipping” the Senate or the House. At press time, the Republican Party had flipped the Senate. The results for the House of Representatives had not yet been finalized. |
Đảng Cộng hòa đã giành chiến thắng đủ các cuộc đua bầu cử để thay đổi cán cân quyền lực. Khi một đảng giành quyền kiểm soát từ đảng kia, thì được gọi là "lật đổ" Thượng viện hoặc Hạ viện. Vào thời điểm báo chí đưa tin, Đảng Cộng hòa đã lật ngược Thượng viện. Kết quả của Hạ viện vẫn chưa được hoàn thiện. |
Vocabulary List
Vote (Verb) /voʊt/: To express an opinion or choice in an election or decision.
Vietnamese: Bầu cử, bỏ phiếu.
Example: Millions of citizens are expected to vote in the upcoming election.
Voter (Noun) /ˈvoʊ.tər/: A person who casts a vote in an election.
Vietnamese: Cử tri.
Example: Every voter is encouraged to participate in the democratic process.
Cast the ballot (Phrase) /kæst ðə ˈbæl.ət/: To formally submit a vote during an election.
Vietnamese: Bỏ phiếu.
Example: She went to the polling station to cast her ballot.
President (Noun) /ˈprez.ɪ.dənt/: The elected leader of a republic, especially the United States.
Vietnamese: Tổng thống.
Example: The President addressed the nation on the eve of the election.
State leader (Noun) /steɪt ˈliː.dər/: A person in charge of a state government.
Vietnamese: Lãnh đạo bang.
Example: The state leader announced new policies for economic development.
Governor (Noun) /ˈɡʌv.ən.ər/: The elected head of a state government in the United States.
Vietnamese: Thống đốc.
Example: The governor signed the bill into law.
Mayor (Noun) /meər/: The elected head of a city or town government.
Vietnamese: Thị trưởng.
Example: The mayor outlined plans for improving public transportation.
Congress (Noun) /ˈkɒŋ.ɡrɛs/: The legislative body of the United States government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Vietnamese: Quốc hội.
Example: Congress passed a law to increase minimum wages.
Be made up of something (Phrase) /bi meɪd ʌp əv ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/: To consist of specific parts or elements.
Vietnamese: Được tạo thành từ/ bao gồm.
Example: Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Senate (Noun) /ˈsɛn.ɪt/: One of the two legislative chambers in the U.S. Congress.
Vietnamese: Thượng viện.
Example: The Senate voted on the proposed law.
The House of Representatives (Noun) /ðə ˈhaʊs əv ˌrɛp.rɪˈzɛn.tə.tɪvz/: The lower legislative chamber in the U.S. Congress.
Vietnamese: Hạ viện.
Example: A bill must pass through the House of Representatives before becoming law.
Law (Noun) /lɔː/: A system of rules established by a government.
Vietnamese: Luật pháp.
Example: It is illegal to break the law.
Existing (Adjective) /ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/: Presently in place or use.
Vietnamese: Hiện tại, hiện hành.
Example: The existing regulations are under review.
Seat (Noun) /siːt/: A position in a legislative body.
Vietnamese: Ghế, vị trí (trong quốc hội).
Example: There are 100 seats in the U.S. Senate.
Be up for grabs (Phrase) /bi ʌp fər ɡræbz/: Available for anyone to take or win.
Vietnamese: Có sẵn để tranh giành.
Example: Several seats in Congress are up for grabs in this election.
Election (Noun) /ɪˈlɛk.ʃən/: The process of voting to choose someone for a position.
Vietnamese: Cuộc bầu cử.
Example: The election results will be announced tomorrow.
The Democratic Party (Noun) /ðə ˌdɛm.əˈkræt.ɪk ˈpɑːr.ti/: One of the two major political parties in the United States.
Vietnamese: Đảng Dân chủ.
Example: The Democratic Party has a strong voter base in urban areas.
Have control of something (Phrase) /hæv kənˈtroʊl əv ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/: To be in charge or have authority over something.
Vietnamese: Kiểm soát.
Example: The Republicans currently have control of the Senate.
Republicans (Noun) /rɪˈpʌb.lɪ.kənz/: Members or supporters of the Republican Party in the U.S.
Vietnamese: Đảng viên Đảng Cộng hòa / Đảng Cộng Hòa.
Example: The Republicans are advocating for tax cuts.
Races (Noun) /reɪsɪz/: Electoral contests for political positions.
Vietnamese: Các cuộc đua (bầu cử).
Example: Several important races will determine the balance of power.
The balance of power (Phrase) /ðə ˈbæl.əns əv ˈpaʊ.ər/: The distribution of authority among different groups.
Vietnamese: Cán cân quyền lực.
Example: The election could shift the balance of power in Congress.
Take control from someone (Phrase) /teɪk kənˈtroʊl frəm ˈsʌm.wʌn/: To gain authority previously held by another.
Vietnamese: Giành quyền kiểm soát từ ai đó.
Example: The Democrats hope to take control from the Republicans in the midterms.
Flipping (Verb) /ˈflɪp.ɪŋ/: Changing the control of a seat or state to another party.
Vietnamese: lật đổ.
Example: Flipping a Senate seat is crucial for their campaign.
At press time (Phrase) /æt prɛs taɪm/: At the time of publication.
Vietnamese: Tại thời điểm báo chí đưa tin.
Example: At press time, the election results were still being counted.
Finalize (Verb) /ˈfaɪ.nə.laɪz/: To complete or conclude something.
Vietnamese: Hoàn tất.
Example: They plan to finalize the agreement by the end of the week.
Reviewing Tasks
Completion
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the word bank.
Word Bank:
vote, cast the ballot, President, governor, mayor, Congress, Senate, law, existing, seat, be up for grabs, election, The Democratic Party, Republicans, races, the balance of power, flipping, press time, finalize
- The ________ signed the new bill into law yesterday.
- Citizens were urged to ________ for their favorite candidates.
- The ________ of the country addressed the nation on election day.
- The ________ is responsible for drafting laws at the national level.
- Several ________ in Congress are ________ this year due to retirements.
- The ________ passed unanimously through the Senate.
- The ________ will determine the next governor.
- The ________ gained more seats in Congress this election cycle.
- At ________, the votes were still being counted in several states.
- She plans to ________ the agreement by the end of the week.
Word Form Task
Write the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each sentence.
- The ________ (elect) results will be announced later today.
- ________ (Republic) representatives are debating a new tax bill.
- The ________ (exist) policies need to be updated to meet modern demands.
- A ________ (govern) position requires strong leadership skills.
- ________ (final) the project will take more time than anticipated.
Synonym Matching
Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.
| Word | Synonym |
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| Vote | Available |
| Voter | Position |
| Law | Time of publication |
| Congress | Complete |
| Be up for grabs | Express an opinion |
| Flipping | Voting process |
| Finalize | Legislative body |
| Seat | Elector |
| Election | Changing control |
| At press time | Regulation |
Gap-Filling
Complete the paragraph below using words from the word bank.
Word Bank:
election, Senate, The Democratic Party, Republicans, the balance of power, flipping
The recent ________ was one of the most closely watched events in years. Both ________ and ________ were focused on key races that could shift ________ in Congress. Analysts predicted that ________ a seat in the ________ would play a critical role in determining future policies.
Multiple-Choice Task
Choose the correct answer for each question.
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What does "voter" mean?
a) A political leader
b) A person who casts a vote
c) A member of Congress
d) A candidate in an election -
What does "Senate" refer to?
a) A local government
b) The President’s office
c) A chamber in Congress
d) A judicial body -
What does "flipping" mean in the context of elections?
a) Winning a new seat
b) Changing party control of a seat
c) Running for office
d) Counting votes -
What does "be up for grabs" mean?
a) To be ready to lose
b) To be available to anyone
c) To be finalized
d) To be under control -
What does "finalize" mean?
a) Begin something
b) Complete or conclude something
c) Cancel a plan
d) Delay a process
Answer Keys
Completion
- Governor
- vote
- President
- Congress
- seats, up for grabs
- law
- election
- Republicans
- press time
- finalize
Word Form Task
- election
- Republican
- existing
- governor
- finalizing
Synonym Matching
| Word | Synonym |
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| Vote | Express an opinion |
| Voter | Elector |
| Law | Regulation |
| Congress | Legislative body |
| Be up for grabs | Available |
| Flipping | Changing control |
| Finalize | Complete |
| Seat | Position |
| Election | Voting process |
| At press time | Time of publication |
Gap-Filling (Paragraph Format)
The recent election was one of the most closely watched events in years. Both The Democratic Party and Republicans were focused on key races that could shift the balance of power in Congress. Analysts predicted that flipping a seat in the Senate would play a critical role in determining future policies.
Multiple-Choice Task
- b) A person who casts a vote
- c) A chamber in Congress
- b) Changing party control of a seat
- b) To be available to anyone
- b) Complete or conclude something
