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Controversy means disagreement between two sides about something important that many people have strong feelings about.

For example:

It is important to hear both sides of the controversy before you decide which side to support.

There is controversy over the new plan - many people think this plan will work, but others disagree.

Which answers are closest in meaning to controversy? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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The examples below illustrate the meaning of controversy.


	Should women soldiers be trained to serve in fighting units in the army?
	How much money should the government give to poor people?
	Should women be allowed to choose who they want to marry?
	Should people be allowed to buy/sell organs (such as kidneys) for transplant?

Choose three issues which often raise controversy.

Response:

	Should women soldiers be trained to serve in fighting units in the army?
	Should people be allowed to buy/sell organs (such as kidneys) for transplant?
	How much money should the government give to poor people?
	Should women be allowed to choose who they want to marry?
	Feedback: In most developed countries, women can choose who they want to marry - there is no controversy on this issue.

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	not everyone supports the same view.
	it is not agreed on by everyone.
	the idea is accepted by all.
	there are different opinions on the topic.

Which sentences below best complete this sentence: Choose the 3 correct answers.

If a topic leads to controversy, then...

Response:

	not everyone supports the same view.
	there are different opinions on the topic.
	it is not agreed on by everyone.
	the idea is accepted by all.