Выразите согласие/несогласие, используя следующие речевые модели.
Model: a) I quite/completely/fully/entirely agree, that’s right.
b) I disagree, I can’t agree, I don’t think so, it’s wrong/false, on the contrary.
1. The United Kingdom is both a constitutional monarchy and a democracy.
2. The British Constitution is written. It is set out in an official handbook which anyone can buy and study.
3. Though the Monarch is Head of State but in practice the Queen reigns, she doesn’t rule.
4. The Queen, the Lords and the Commons form the Parliament. It means that they all act together.
5. The House of Lords is a very powerful body.
6. The House of Commons is directly elected by the people of Britain and general elections must take place at least every five years.
7. The UK exists under a “one-party system” because parliamentary politics is dominated by the Conservative Party only.
2. I quite agree, that’s right. The British Constitution is written. It is set out in an official handbook which anyone can buy and study. The UK has a codified constitution, meaning that its laws and rules are clearly written down and can be easily accessed and understood by citizens.
3. I disagree, I can’t agree. Though the Monarch is Head of State, in practice the Queen reigns, she doesn’t rule. While the monarch has some ceremonial and symbolic duties, the real power and decision-making authority lies with the elected government and Parliament.
4. I completely agree, that’s right. The Queen, the Lords, and the Commons form the Parliament. It means that they all act together. The UK follows a parliamentary system, where the three main components of the government – the monarchy, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons – work together to make laws and govern the country.
5. I disagree, I don’t think so. The House of Lords is not a very powerful body. It primarily serves as a revising chamber, reviewing and commenting on legislation proposed by the House of Commons. The House of Commons, as the elected body, holds more power and influence in making laws and decisions.
6. I completely agree, that’s right. The House of Commons is directly elected by the people of Britain, and general elections must take place at least every five years. This ensures that the representatives in the House of Commons are accountable to the electorate and allows for democratic representation.
7. I disagree, it’s wrong/false. The UK does not exist under a "one-party system." While the Conservative Party has had a dominant influence in parliamentary politics at times, the UK follows a multi-party system where several political parties participate in elections and have the opportunity to govern and make decisions.