COMMUNITY

Read the following explanation text and answer the questions

What is a community? In the dictionary you will find different meanings. One meaning is that a
community is a group of people who live in the same area. Another meaning is a group of people who
have the same interests or who are the same in some way.

All communities have things in common. Communities try to give people a good quality of life.
They do this by having a justice system. The justice system makes laws that protect people. This keeps
them safe and secure. Schools support the children of the community by educating them. Access to
sports clubs and entertainment such as theatre and drama also keep community members happy. As a
result of these things, people develop a sense of pride in their community.

In the United Arab Emirates many people are a part of the community. People celebrate
national holidays with traditional dancing and food. They think about the meaning of their flag and
show great respect for the leaders of the country. This patriotic community celebrates how the
country has grown. It also shares excitement in how the nation will develop.

We are part of the community we live in. If we attend school, we are part of the school
community. We may become part of the arts community if we belong to a theatre, music or art group.

1. Circle the correct answer.

A- A community is a group of people who
1-1have t he same name. 2 -2live in different areas.
3 -live in the same area. 4 -do not know each other.

B- A justice system is an important part of the community because it:

1-gives people jobs. 2 -makes laws to protect people.
3-educates children. 4-celebrates with traditional dancing.

C. Communities keep people happy by having:

1-signs posted. 2-all houses painted nicely.
3 -clubs and entertainment available. 4 -language lessons available for children.

D. The LME people:

1-don't celebrate occasions. 2 -respect their leaders.
3-have no communities. 4-don't have things in common.

E. A patriotic community:
1-celebrates the country's growth. 2 -disrespects the justice system.
3 -doesn't attend school regularly. 4 -disrespects traditions.

F. People celebrate national holidays by:

1 -eating food from other countries. 2 -going to the mall.
3 -walking on the Corniche. 4-doing traditional dancing
2. THINK AND SEARCH
1 - How do schools help the community?

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2 - How do communities give people a good quality of life?

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3 -How do communities give people a good quality of life?

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4. All people belong to communities. Which community do you belong to? Why

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