Trump Headlines GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republicans had a big convention in Dallas. People called it 'Trump-a-Palooza.' This means Donald Trump was the main star. Many people came to see him speak.
The convention happened before the midterm elections in November. Midterm elections choose new members of Congress. They happen between big presidential elections.
Some people asked a question. Trump filled the arena in Dallas with fans. But can he also get people to vote in November? This is not always the same thing.
The convention also gave Republicans a chance to raise money. This is called fundraising. Political parties need money to run campaigns. Trump's popularity can help them get more money.
The event showed how important Trump still is for the Republican Party. His supporters are excited. But leaders want to know if this excitement will bring more votes in November.
Vocabulary15 words
- convention
- a big meeting for a group, like a political party
- midterm
- elections that happen in the middle of a president's term
- fundraising
- collecting money for a goal, like a campaign
- arena
- a big building where events happen
- turnout
- the number of people who vote
- campaign
- work to win an election
- Republican
- a member of one of the two big political parties in the US
- Congress
- the group that makes laws in the US
- supporter
- a person who likes and helps someone
- popularity
- when many people like someone
- party
- a group of people with the same political ideas
- election
- when people vote to choose a leader
- vote
- to choose someone in an election
- leader
- a person who guides a group
- excitement
- a strong, happy feeling about something
Quiz
Answer key
1. Dallas 2. Trump-a-Palooza 3. Midterm elections
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Republicans had a big _____ in Dallas. People called it 'Trump-a-Palooza.' This means Donald Trump was the main star. Many people came to see him speak.
The convention happened before the _____ elections in November. Midterm elections choose new members of _____. They happen between big presidential elections.
Some people asked a question. Trump filled the _____ in Dallas with fans. But can he also get people to _____ in November? This is not always the same thing.
The convention also gave Republicans a chance to raise money. This is called _____. Political parties need money to run _____. Trump's popularity can help them get more money.
The event showed how important Trump still is for the Republican Party. His _____ are excited. But leaders want to know if this excitement will bring more votes in November.
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