Pre-reading questions:
- Do you like a monarchical government? Why or why not?
- What do you think is the best government system in the world? Why?
Vocabulary:
- step down /STEP-doun/
- rumor /ROO-mer/
- maintain /meyn-TEYN/
- leader /lee-der//
- unique /yoo-NEEK/
[phrasal verb] to give up a job or position
He steps down from his position to prove that he is innocent.
[verb] to tell or spread by rumor (an unofficial, interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented)
The young couple was rumored to tie the knot next year.
[verb] to continue to have
She tries to maintain her body figure because she wants to join Miss Universe next year.
[noun] a person in control of a group, country, or situation
The leader of the group instructed the members to finish the project.
[adjective] being the only existing one of its type or, unusual
The bride is walking to the aisle wearing her unique purple wedding dress.
King Muhammad V became the first ruler who stepped down from his throne before his term ends. He was rumored to have married a Russian model from Moscow during his vacation, but the king remained silent on this issue. According to a statement from the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, his resignation took an urgent effect. Despite the decision made, the former king still hopes that Malaysians will maintain their unity.
The king’s resignation comes after two years of being a ruler. During his vacation, Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah was chosen as the acting leader of the country. Malaysia has a unique monarchy system where the king’s term will last for five years only.
The king’s resignation comes after two years of being a ruler. During his vacation, Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah was chosen as the acting leader of the country. Malaysia has a unique monarchy system where the king’s term will last for five years only.
Comprehension Questions:
- Who stepped down from his throne?
- From what country is the model whom King Muhammad V allegedly married?
- What kind of government system does Malaysia have?
- Who was chosen as the leader when King Muhammad V was on a vacation?
- How long did King Muhammad V become a ruler?
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think King Muhammad V’s resignation is reasonable? Why or why not?
- Is it important to have a king or queen in a country? Why or why not?
- Do you think monarchy is a good system of government? Why or why not?
- Do you know any country/s that is/are ruled by a monarch? Explain your answer.
- What kind of government system do you think is the most common? Why?