Delprøve 2 / Maj-Juni 2008 / Emne C

Maj-Juni 2008 · Emne C

Demokrati i hverdagen

Democracy in everyday life

🎬 Video

🎧 Full dialogue audio

🖼 Real exam picture sheet Genuine picture · simulated questions

Picture 1 (top) — A family sitting around a table discussing/deciding something together, like a household vote. → Represents democratic decision-making within the family.

Picture 2 (middle) — A person presenting a chart/diagram to a seated audience, like a meeting. → Represents democratic processes at work or in associations.

Picture 3 (bottom) — A street demonstration with banners reading slogans about fighting for rights. → Represents protest and activism as part of democracy.

Step 1 · Look at the pictures (~10 sec)

👩‍💼 Examiner says

„Her er der nogle billeder, der viser nogle situationer, som handler om emnet 'Demokrati i hverdagen'. Du har nu ca. 10 sekunder til at kigge på billederne.“

(Here are some pictures showing situations about the topic "democracy in everyday life". You now have about 10 seconds to look at the pictures.)

—— 10 seconds of silent viewing ——

Step 2 · Describe the pictures (~1 min)

👩‍💼 Examiner says

„Vil du godt beskrive kort, hvad der sker i situationerne?“

🎓 Student answers (Danish)

Billederne viser forskellige eksempler på demokrati i hverdagen.

På et billede sidder en familie ved bordet og diskuterer en beslutning sammen, og på et andet billede præsenterer en person et diagram til et møde.

Det sidste billede viser en demonstration på gaden med bannere, hvor folk kæmper for deres rettigheder.

🟣 English translation

The pictures show different examples of democracy in everyday life.

In one picture, a family sits at the table discussing a decision together, and in another picture, a person presents a chart at a meeting.

The last picture shows a demonstration on the street with banners, where people are fighting for their rights.

Step 3 · Q&A (~4-5 min) Simulated questions

👩‍💼 Examiner · Required Q1·A (examiner picks A or B)

„Et af billederne viser en familie, der diskuterer en beslutning sammen. Hvorfor tror du, det er vigtigt at praktisere demokrati også i hjemmet?“

(One of the pictures shows a family discussing a decision together. Why do you think it's important to practise democracy at home too?)

💡 Answer strategy

① Teaches children to express opinions and listen to others ② Builds a sense of fairness and respect within the family ③ Prepares children to participate in society later

🎓 Student answers

Jeg tror, der er flere grunde til det.

For det første lærer det børn at udtrykke deres meninger og lytte til andre.

For det andet skaber det en følelse af fairness og respekt i familien.

Og for det tredje forbereder det børn til at deltage i samfundet senere i livet.

🟣 English translation

I think there are several reasons for this.

First, it teaches children to express their opinions and listen to others.

Second, it creates a sense of fairness and respect within the family.

And third, it prepares children to participate in society later in life.

👩‍💼 Examiner · Follow-up

„Bliver beslutninger truffet demokratisk i din egen familie? Hvorfor?/Hvorfor ikke?“

(Are decisions made democratically in your own family? Why/why not?)

🎓 Student answers

Ja, i min familie taler vi som regel om vigtige beslutninger sammen, fordi vi alle gerne vil have en stemme.

🟣 English translation

Yes, in my family we usually talk about important decisions together, because we all want to have a say.

👩‍💼 Examiner · Alternative Q1-B

„Et andet billede viser en demonstration på gaden. Hvorfor tror du, demonstrationer er en vigtig del af demokratiet?“

(Another picture shows a demonstration on the street. Why do you think demonstrations are an important part of democracy?)

🎓 Student answers

Jeg tror, demonstrationer giver almindelige mennesker en måde at gøre deres stemme hørt, når de er utilfredse med en beslutning.

Det kan også påvirke politikere og skabe forandring, når mange mennesker står sammen.

🟣 English translation

I think demonstrations give ordinary people a way to make their voice heard when they're dissatisfied with a decision.

It can also influence politicians and create change when many people stand together.

👩‍💼 Examiner · Required Q2

„Hvad mener du, almindelige mennesker kan gøre for at deltage mere aktivt i demokratiet, udover at stemme ved valg?“

(What do you think ordinary people can do to participate more actively in democracy, besides voting in elections?)

💡 Answer strategy

① Join associations/unions or local political groups ② Take part in public debates/demonstrations ③ Stay informed and discuss issues with others

🎓 Student answers

Jeg tror, man kan gøre flere ting.

For det første kan man være medlem af foreninger, fagforeninger eller lokale politiske grupper.

For det andet kan man deltage i offentlige debatter eller demonstrationer.

Og for det tredje kan man holde sig informeret og diskutere vigtige sager med andre.

🟣 English translation

I think several things can be done.

First, you can be a member of associations, unions, or local political groups.

Second, you can take part in public debates or demonstrations.

And third, you can stay informed and discuss important issues with others.

📚 Key vocabulary · Demokrati i hverdagen

Danish	Word type	English	Example
demokrati	n. (et)	democracy	Danmark er et demokrati.
beslutning	n. (en)	decision	De traf en beslutning sammen.
demonstration	n. (en)	demonstration	Der var en stor demonstration i går.
fagforening	n. (en)	trade union	Han er medlem af en fagforening.
rettighed	n. (en)	right	De kæmper for deres rettigheder.
utilfreds	adj.	dissatisfied	Mange er utilfredse med beslutningen.
informeret	adj.	informed	Det er vigtigt at være informeret.
deltage	verb	to participate	Hun deltager i debatten.