132. Pros and Cons of Mandatory National Service! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English
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Some countries require their citizens to join the military or perform some other kind of service. Should countries have mandatory national service? What are the pros and cons? Let’s discuss it on today’s episode of Thinking in English!!
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Vocabulary List
Mandatory (adj) - something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law
In 1991, it became mandatory to wear seat belts in British cars
Armed forces (n) - a country’s military forces, usually an army, navy, and air force
The government is considering using the armed forces to help vaccinate citizens
Conscription (n) - the act or process of forcing people by law to join the armed services
The United States abolished conscription in 1973
To obligate (v) - to require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty
Employers are legally obligated to inform employees about benefits
To undergo (v) - to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involved a change
She underwent surgery on her injury yesterday
Cohesion (n) - the situation when the members of a group or society are united
The lack of cohesion in the team caused them to lose the game
To mature (v) - to become more developed mentally and emotionally and behave in a responsible way
He matured a lot while he was in college
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