VOA慢速英语:Will Citizenship Test Make Better Citizens?

naturalization – n. (U.S.) the way that a person not born in the United States voluntarily becomes a U.S. citizen

civic – adj. relating to citizenship or being a citizen

engage with or engage in - phrasal verb. to give someone or something serious attention

engage - v. to get and keep someone's attention or interest

democracy – n. the system of government in which citizens vote to choose leaders or to make other important decisions

apathy - n. the feeling of not having much emotion or interest

ignorance - n. a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education

Now it's your turn to use the words in this story. How do students learn about the government of your country? Do you think high school students should take a test to prove this knowledge? Write to us in the comments section with your opinion.