pieces of metal, wood and even cardboard. (310 words 1. Which of the following statements is INcOrrect? A. Both Europe and America have long faced the problem of vagrants erely punished everywhere in Europe C. Accommodation for vagrants varies greatly in the U.S D. Skid row is something unique in the U. S 2. The word"lumberjack"in the second paragraph means A. A beggar B. A drunkard worker 3. According to the passage, what is the difference between European and U.S. governments in solving the problem of vagrants? TEXT 2 In Britain, new laws can originate in either the house of lords or the House of Commons. a law which is being proposed is called a"billuntil it is passed; then it becomes an"act" of parliament To begin with, the bill goes through the first reading. This just means that the title of the bill nnounced and a time is set for it to be discussed. After this, the second reading is really a debate. The bill may be rejected at this stage. If it is an important bill, its rejection may cause the government to resign. On the other hand, it may be passed, or there may be no vote. When this happens, it goes to the committee stage, where a small group of members(perhaps between 30 and 50), meet and discuss it in detail. When the committee has finished its work, it reports the bill with all the changes that have been made, to the House. This is called the report stage. The bill is discussed again. and more changes can be made. then the bill is taken for its third reading and a vote is taken. When it is passed, it goes to the other House, i.e. not the one it originated in. So if a bill started in the House of Commons, it would at this point go to the House of Lords. When the bill has been passed by both Houses, it goes to the Queen for the Royal Assent. a bill may not become law until the Royal Assent has been given, but this does not mean that the queen decid es on what will become law and what will not. It is understood that the Queen will always accept bills which have been passed by both Houses. When the Queens consent has been given, the bill becomes an act, and everyone that it affects must obey the new law. (310 words 4. When will the committee meet and discuss the bill? a. When a time is decided on for a debate B. When it passes the debate stage When it is pas port stage D. When a vote is taken after the third reading 5. a bill may not become law unless C. the cabinet D. the Queen11 pieces of metal, wood and even cardboard. (310 words) 1. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? A. Both Europe and America have long faced the problem of vagrants. B. Vagrants are most severely punished everywhere in Europe. C. Accommodation for vagrants varies greatly in the U.S. D. Skid row is something unique in the U.S. 2. The word “lumberjack” in the second paragraph means ________. A. A beggar B. A drunkard C. A resident D. A worker 3. According to the passage, what is the difference between European and U.S. governments in solving the problem of vagrants? TEXT 2 In Britain, new laws can originate in either the House of Lords or the House of Commons. A law, which is being proposed is called a “bill” until it is passed; then it becomes an “act” of parliament. To begin with, the bill goes through the first reading. This just means that the title of the bill is announced and a time is set for it to be discussed. After this, the second reading is really a debate. The bill may be rejected at this stage. If it is an important bill, its rejection may cause the government to resign. On the other hand, it may be passed, or there may be no vote. When this happens, it goes to the committee stage, where a small group of members (perhaps between 30 and 50), meet and discuss it in detail. When the committee has finished its work, it reports the bill with all the changes that have been made, to the House. This is called the report stage. The bill is discussed again, and more changes can be made. Then the bill is taken for its third reading, and a vote is taken. When it is passed, it goes to the other House, i.e. not the one it originated in. So if a bill started in the House of Commons, it would at this point go to the House of Lords. When the bill has been passed by both Houses, it goes to the Queen for the Royal Assent. A bill may not become law until the Royal Assent has been given, but this does not mean that the Queen decid es on what will become law and what will not. It is understood that the Queen will always accept bills which have been passed by both Houses. When the Queen’s consent has been given, the bill becomes an act, and everyone that it affects must obey the new law. (310 words) 4. When will the committee meet and discuss the bill? A. When a time is decided on for a debate. B. When it passes the debate stage. C. When it is passed at the report stage. D. When a vote is taken after the third reading. 5. A bill may not become law unless ______ gives final consent. A. the government B. the two Houses C. the cabinet D. the Queen