Brexit's Impossible Problem
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DownloadHey, what's going on with Brexit?
Well, there sure has been a lot of political squabbling here at ground level.
Let's...
...float away from all that for a look at the big picture.
Up here it's easier to see the one-two-three
of the impossible Trinity.
But first, quick British Isles primer:
The United Kingdom contains England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
This last part of the United Kingdom shares
the island of Ireland with the country of Ireland.
This Ireland is in the European Union and the United Kingdom is...
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Key Vocabulary (17)
A piece, section, or portion of something that is larger. It can refer to a physical object, a division of time, or a role in a performance.
Relating to the government, public affairs, or the way power is managed within a country. It is used to describe activities, people, or ideas involved in making laws and leading a society.
Relating to or located in the north direction. It is used to describe the location of a place, the direction of wind, or things characteristic of the northern part of a country or the world.
This word describes something that is correct, accurate, or based on facts. It is also used to talk about actions that are morally good or socially acceptable.
"That's the right answer to the question."
As a verb, to border means to be located directly next to or to share a boundary with a specific geographic area or object. It is also used figuratively to describe a state that is very close to a particular quality or condition, often used with the preposition 'on'.
An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It can be located in an ocean, sea, lake, or river and is smaller than a continent.
"The island is important."
Grammar in This Video
"This Ireland is in the European Union"
"The United Kingdom contains England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland."
"Before UK voted to Brexit"
"Up here it's easier to see the one-two-three of the impossible Trinity."
"UK tries to march out of the EU but not everybody makes it."
"there used to be a wall between the Irelands"
"there used to be a wall between the Irelands"
"if UK says this is unacceptable... then the wall could go... here"
"Ireland and the UK agreed there would never be a wall"
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