Welfare meaning in English
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Definition
the welfare: the physical or mental health and happiness
Luna is very concerned about the welfare of the employees.
In a political context, welfare refers to social security:
to be living on welfare (US) not to be in work and to survive only on social security money
welfare spending money the government spends on the health and happiness of its citizens
the welfare state the model where the government takes care of its citizens' health and happiness
Examples
- "Now which way to the welfare office?"
- "These men and women are generous, kind, and concerned about the welfare of this city and its inhabitants, but more importantly, they run successful businesses which bring recognition, respect and admiration to San Francisco."
Exercise 1
Jonas Jensen lists several advantages of living in Scandinavian countries. What are they?
Choose all the advantages mentioned. There may be more than 1!
Choose all the advantages mentioned. There may be more than 1!
Jonas Jensen lists several advantages of living in Scandinavian countries. What are they?
Choose all the advantages mentioned. There may be more than 1!
Choose all the advantages mentioned. There may be more than 1!
This is not one of the advantages listed by Jonas in this broadcast. Jonas jokes about the length of Scandinavian summers by telling Brent that they last only one day.
This is one of the advantages of living in Scandinavian countries, according to correspondent Jonas Jensen. Jonas mentions both that Scandinavian countries provide quality "health care" (medical treatment) for their inhabitants, and that their "social welfare" system is excellent. "Social Welfare" describes services provided by the government for their citizens. In many socialist countries, social welfare includes health care (affordable medical care for all citizens).
This is one of the advantages of living in Scandinavian countries, according to correspondent Jonas Jensen. "Quality of life" refers to the aspects of daily life which contribute to the happiness of a group of people. For example: low crime rates, health care, human rights and freedoms. Typically, democratic countries with high average incomes and high employment rates tend to have a higher "quality of life".
This is not one of the advantages listed by Jonas in this broadcast. Jonas actually tells us that high income taxes are the "trade-off" or "counter effect" of having a high quality of life and socialized health care.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast. Use the definitions to help you.
This term describes a "compensation", "counter", or "balance", often a compromise or sacrifice. "Living in my beach house is relaxing and peaceful. The is that I am far from the conveniences of the city."
This term describes programs or social services paid for by the government for the benefit of its citizens. The services may include health care or money for poor people. "Sweden is renowned for its programs which provide comprehensive health care for citizens."
This term describes a "compensation", "counter", or "balance", often a compromise or sacrifice. "Living in my beach house is relaxing and peaceful. The is that I am far from the conveniences of the city."
This term describes programs or social services paid for by the government for the benefit of its citizens. The services may include health care or money for poor people. "Sweden is renowned for its programs which provide comprehensive health care for citizens."
Fill in the blanks below with terms used in the broadcast. Use the definitions to help you.
This term describes a "compensation", "counter", or "balance", often a compromise or sacrifice. "Living in my beach house is relaxing and peaceful. The trade-off 1 is that I am far from the conveniences of the city."
This term describes programs or social services paid for by the government for the benefit of its citizens. The services may include health care or money for poor people. "Sweden is renowned for its welfare 2 programs which provide comprehensive health care for citizens."
This term describes a "compensation", "counter", or "balance", often a compromise or sacrifice. "Living in my beach house is relaxing and peaceful. The trade-off 1 is that I am far from the conveniences of the city."
This term describes programs or social services paid for by the government for the benefit of its citizens. The services may include health care or money for poor people. "Sweden is renowned for its welfare 2 programs which provide comprehensive health care for citizens."
1 trade-off: A "tradeoff" or "trade-off" describes a compromise or sacrifice, often made as part of an agreement in order to satisfy two or more parties. In this broadcast, Jonas tells us that the "tradeoff" or "counter point" to an excellent quality of living in Scandinavia is the high income taxes paid by the residents.
2 welfare: "Welfare" literally describes the "well being", health or happiness of a person. In a political and social context, it describes the policies or measures which provide help or protection to citizens, provided by the government. These measures might include health care, the rights to vote, civil liberties, etc. In this broadcast, Jonas tells us that Scandinavia is known for its progressive welfare system.
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