B2 · Upper-IntermediateVocabulary

Society & Global Issues

Politics, economics, psychology and global issues.

Politics and economics

Words you often hear in the news.

government / election / policy
unemployment / inflation / tax
The cost of living has risen sharply.

Society and ethics

Abstract nouns for more serious topics.

inequality / poverty / human rights
mental health / well-being
It raises an ethical question.
Tip: policy = a plan or rule (tax policy); politics = the activity of government.

Sample quiz questions

  1. When many people have no job, ___ is high.
  2. When prices keep rising, we call it ___.
  3. The government introduced a new ___ on renewable energy.
  4. “Inequality” means everyone has the same chances.

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