Young People in the UK and Politics

May 11, 2026, 10:52
UKPolitics

Introduction

Many young people in the UK are worried. They do not know which political party to like.

Main Body

A report looks at children aged 13 to 17. Many of them do not want to vote in the next election. They are not sure about their choice. Most young people feel scared. They worry about money, houses, and school. They also worry about problems in the world. Schools do not talk about politics enough. Young people feel that leaders do not understand their lives. Parents should help them talk about local problems. Adults must help young people. They should explain how to vote. This helps young people feel important.

Conclusion

Young people in Britain are anxious and far from politics. They need help to join in.

Learning

💡 The 'Feelings' Connection

In the text, we see how to connect a person to a feeling using the word feel.

The Pattern: Person →\rightarrow feel →\rightarrow Emotion

Examples from the text:

  • Young people →\rightarrow feel →\rightarrow scared.
  • Young people →\rightarrow feel →\rightarrow important.

🛠️ Building Your Own Sentences

To move to A2, stop using only "I am happy." Try using feel to describe a state of mind:

  1. I feel worried about the test.
  2. She feels happy at school.
  3. They feel sad today.

Quick Tip: Use this when you want to describe an emotion inside your heart or mind! 🌟

Vocabulary Learning

report (n.)
a written or spoken account of something that has happened
Example:The teacher gave us a report on the science experiment.
election (n.)
a formal decision-making process where people choose leaders or policies
Example:The next election will decide who will be the new mayor.
scared (adj.)
feeling fear or worried
Example:She felt scared when she heard the thunder.
money (n.)
currency used to buy goods and services
Example:He saved his money for a new bike.
houses (n.)
buildings where people live
Example:There are many houses on this street.
school (n.)
a place where children learn
Example:I go to school every day.
adults (n.)
grown-up people
Example:Adults should help children understand the news.
important (adj.)
having great value or significance
Example:It is important to study for exams.
anxious (adj.)
feeling uneasy or worried
Example:She felt anxious before the test.
join (v.)
to become a member of
Example:He decided to join the soccer club.