Serbia's Student Movement Wins Election
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Vocabulary
led /lɛd/ verb
was in charge of; was the leader of
Aleksandar Vučić led Serbia for twelve years.
protest movement /ˈprɑːtɛst ˈmuːvmənt/ noun
a group of people who organize together to show disagreement with something
Students started a protest movement against corruption.
corrupt /kəˈrʌpt/ adjective
dishonest and willing to use power wrongly for money or personal gain
People said the government was corrupt and careless.
candidates /ˈkændɪdeɪts/ noun
people who are trying to get a job or political position
They have candidates who are doctors, actors, and teachers.
celebrated /ˈsɛləbreɪtɪd/ verb
marked a happy event by doing something special or enjoyable
Many people celebrated in the streets of Belgrade.
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ noun
the time that will come; the time after now
The people hope for a better future.
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Aleksandar Vučić led Serbia for twelve years. On Sunday, he lost the election. The student movement won. Many people celebrated in the streets of Belgrade. They danced and sang. They were very happy.
Why did people protest?
Two years ago, a train station roof fell down. Sixteen people died. People were angry. They said the government was corrupt and careless. Students started a protest movement. The protest grew and grew. More people joined them.
What happens now?
The Student List will lead the government. They have candidates who are doctors, actors, and teachers. They want to stop corruption. They want to free the country. One student said, "Serbia is free now." The people hope for a better future.
Discussion Questions
- Why did the student movement start in Serbia?
- Who did the student movement choose as their candidates?
- What did people do when they heard the election results?
- What do the students want to change in Serbia?
- Do you think elections are important?
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