📚 Year 7 CCEA Politics: Summer Preparation & Bridging Course | CCEA 七年级政治：暑期预习与衔接课程
Welcome to your summer bridging guide for Year 7 CCEA Politics! This course will introduce you to the exciting world of politics, citizenship and how society works. You will explore how decisions are made, why rules matter, and how you can make your voice heard. The goal is to help you feel confident and prepared before the new school year begins.
欢迎来到七年级CCEA政治暑期衔接指南！这门课程将带你进入政治、公民身份与社会运作的精彩世界。你将了解决策是如何做出的、规则为何重要，以及如何让自己的声音被听见。本指南旨在帮助你在新学期开始前建立信心、做好准备。
1. Welcome to Year 7 Politics | 欢迎来到七年级政治课
Politics is not just about politicians in suits. In Year 7, you will learn that politics is everywhere – in your school, your local area and across Northern Ireland. You will discover how people work together to make communities safe and fair.
政治不仅仅是西装革履的政客们的事。在七年级，你将了解到政治无处不在——在你的学校、你的社区以及整个北爱尔兰。你将发现人们如何共同努力，让社区变得安全又公平。
This subject helps you understand your own role in society and how you can contribute to positive change. Even at a young age, you have the power to influence the world around you by learning how decisions are made and how to get involved.
这门课能帮助你理解自己在社会中的角色，以及如何为积极的变化做出贡献。即使年纪还小，你也能通过了解决策如何形成、如何参与其中，来影响身边的世界。
2. What Is Politics? | 什么是政治？
Politics is the way people make decisions in groups. It can be about who gets what, when and how. Even in your classroom, choosing a class monitor or agreeing on playground rules is a form of politics.
政治是人们以群体方式共同做决策的方式。它可以涉及谁得到什么、何时得到以及怎样得到。即使在教室里，选出一位班长或者商定操场规则，都是一种政治活动。
At its heart, politics is about power, cooperation and managing conflict. Understanding it helps you see how governments, schools and families negotiate solutions. In Northern Ireland, politics has a special context because of power-sharing and the Good Friday Agreement, which you will learn more about later in your CCEA course.
政治的核心是权力、合作与冲突管理。理解政治能让你看清政府、学校和家庭是如何协商解决问题的。在北爱尔兰，由于权力共享和《贝尔法斯特协议》（耶稣受难日协议），政治有着特殊的背景，这些你在CCEA课程中会学到更多。
3. Living in a Community | 生活在社区中
We all belong to communities: our family, school, neighbourhood and the wider society. A community works well when everyone feels included, respected and safe. In Year 7 you will explore what makes a successful community, thinking about shared values like fairness, kindness and cooperation.
我们都归属于不同的社区：家庭、学校、邻里以及更广泛的社会。当每个人都感到被包容、尊重和安全时，社区才能良好运转。在七年级，你将探索什么造就一个成功的社区，并思考公平、友善与合作等共同价值观。
Northern Ireland has a diverse mix of communities, and learning to live together peacefully is a very important theme in CCEA Politics. By understanding different identities and traditions, we can build stronger relationships and reduce conflict.
北爱尔兰拥有多元混合的社区，学会和平共处是CCEA政治课中一个非常重要的主题。通过理解不同的身份和传统，我们可以建立更牢固的关系，减少冲突。
4. Rules and Laws | 规则与法律
Without rules, life would be chaotic. Rules tell us what is expected of us and keep us safe. In school you have a code of conduct; in society we have laws. These guidelines help everyone know how to behave and what the boundaries are.
没有规则，生活就会陷入混乱。规则告诉我们什么是被期望的，并保护我们的安全。在学校里有行为准则，在社会中我们有法律。这些准则帮助每个人知道该如何行为，以及界限在哪里。
Laws are made by governments and must be followed by everyone. They help protect people’s rights and maintain order. As part of your summer prep, think about the rules you follow at home and school – how do they help your community run smoothly?
法律由政府制定，每个人都必须遵守。它们有助于保护人们的权利并维持秩序。作为暑期预习的一部分，想一想你在家和学校遵守的规则——它们是如何让社区顺利运行的？
5. Rights and Responsibilities | 权利与责任
Every person has rights – things we are entitled to, such as the right to education, safety and to be heard. But with rights come responsibilities, meaning we must also respect the rights of others. In a democracy, balancing rights and responsibilities is essential.
每个人都有权利——我们应得的东西，比如受教育的权利、安全的权利以及被倾听的权利。但是权利伴随着责任，这意味着我们也必须尊重他人的权利。在民主社会中，平衡权利与责任至关重要。
For example, you have the right to free speech, but you have the responsibility not to spread hate or misinformation. Look around your own life: how do you exercise your rights and meet your responsibilities at home and in school?
例如，你有言论自由的权利，但也有不传播仇恨或错误信息的责任。看看你自己的日常生活：你在家里和学校是如何行使权利并尽到责任的？
6. Introduction to Democracy | 民主入门
Democracy means ‘rule by the people’. In a democracy, citizens have a say in how they are governed, usually by voting in elections. A strong democracy requires informed citizens who understand issues and use their vote wisely.
民主意为“人民统治”。在民主制度下，公民通常通过选举投票来对他们被治理的方式发表意见。一个强大的民主需要知情公民，他们了解各种议题，并明智地使用自己的选票。
In Northern Ireland, we vote for local councils, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the UK Parliament. This means young people who learn about politics now can grow up to be active voters and future leaders who shape the place where they live.
在北爱尔兰，我们投票选举地方议会、北爱尔兰议会和英国议会。这意味着，现在学习政治的年轻人将来可以成长为积极的选民和未来的领导者，塑造他们所生活的地方。
7. Local Government and How It Affects You | 地方政府及其对你的影响
Local councils provide services that affect your daily life, such as waste collection, street lighting, parks and leisure centres. In Year 7, you will learn how councils work and how you can influence them.
地方议会提供影响着你日常生活的各种服务，如垃圾收集、街道照明、公园和休闲中心。在七年级，你将学习议会是如何运作的，以及你如何才能对它们产生影响。
Northern Ireland has 11 councils, and even young people can get involved by sharing their views with councillors or participating in youth councils. This summer, why not explore your own council’s website to see what decisions are being made in your area?
北爱尔兰有11个地方议会，即使是年轻人也可以通过向议员提出意见或者参加青年议会来参与其中。这个暑假，不妨浏览一下你所在议会的网站，看看你所在的地区正在做出哪些决定？
8. Diversity and Identity in Northern Ireland | 北爱尔兰的多样性与身份认同
Northern Ireland is home to people from many backgrounds, cultures and traditions. Understanding and respecting diversity is a vital part of being a good citizen. You will explore what identity means – how language, religion, ethnicity and nationality shape who we are.
北爱尔兰是许多不同背景、文化和传统的人们的家园。理解并尊重多样性是成为一位好公民的重要组成部分。你将探索“身份认同”的含义——语言、宗教、种族和国籍如何塑造了我们是谁。
The CCEA course encourages you to celebrate differences and learn how diverse communities can work together. Think about your own identity and the different groups you belong to. This summer, perhaps talk to family members about your heritage and personal story.
CCEA课程鼓励你赞美差异，并学习多元社区如何协同工作。想一想你自己的身份以及你所属的不同群体。这个夏天，不妨和家人聊聊你们的传承以及你自己的故事。
9. Active Citizenship | 积极的公民
Active citizenship means getting involved in your community to make it better. It can be as simple as helping at a local litter pick, raising funds for a cause you care about, or writing a letter to your MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly).
积极的公民意味着投身社区，让它变得更好。它可以简单到在当地参与捡拾垃圾、为你关心的某项事业筹款，或是写一封信给北爱尔兰议会议员。
Your voice matters, even at a young age. CCEA Politics will show you case studies of young people who have made a real difference by starting campaigns or standing up for what they believe in. This summer, look for small ways to be an active citizen – volunteer, join a youth group, or start a positive campaign in your school.
你的声音很重要，即使年纪还小。CCEA政治课会向你展示一些年轻人的案例研究，他们通过发起运动或捍卫自己的信念，真正带来了改变。这个夏天，寻找一些成为积极公民的小方式——做志愿者、加入青年团体，或者在学校里发起一项积极的活动。
10. Media and Politics | 媒体与政治
The media – television, social media, newspapers and radio – play a huge role in politics. They inform us about important issues, but we must learn to spot bias, check facts and recognise fake news.
媒体——电视、社交媒体、报纸和广播——在政治中发挥着巨大的作用。它们让我们了解重要事件，但我们必须学会识别偏见、核实事实并辨别虚假新闻。
In Year 7 you will develop media literacy skills to think critically about the messages you receive and how they influence opinions. This summer, when you see a news story, ask yourself: ‘Who wrote this? Why was it written? Is it reliable?’ Staying curious and questioning will make you a smarter citizen.
在七年级，你将培养媒介素养技能，批判性地思考你所接收到的各种信息以及它们如何影响观点。这个夏天，每当你看到一则新闻，问问自己：“这是谁写的？为什么要写这个？它可靠吗？”保持好奇和质疑，会让你成为更聪明的公民。
11. Preparing for Year 7: Summer Activities | 为七年级做准备：暑期活动
There are many fun ways to get a head start. You could watch a short video about the Northern Ireland Assembly, read a child-friendly current affairs article, or start a journal recording your thoughts on local issues.
有很多有趣的方法可以先行一步。你可以看一段关于北爱尔兰议会的短片，读一篇适合孩子的时事文章，或者开始写日记，记录你对本地议题的想法。
Practice discussing ideas with your family – debating politely helps build your confidence and reasoning skills. Keep a ‘politics diary’ this summer: note down examples of rules, rights, decisions and community activities you notice each day. This will make the concepts real and memorable when you start Year 7.
练习与家人讨论观点——礼貌地辩论有助于建立自信和推理能力。今年夏天写一本“政治日记”：每天记下你注意到的规则、权利、决策或社区活动实例。这会让这些概念在你升入七年级时变得真实而难忘。
12. Key Vocabulary to Learn | 需要学习的关键词汇
Learning some key terms will give you confidence when you enter the classroom in September. Below is a table of words you will encounter in Year 7 CCEA Politics, along with their meanings.
学习一些关键术语能让你在九月走进课堂时更有信心。下面是一张表格，列出了你在七年级CCEA政治课中将会遇到的词汇及其含义。
| English Term | 中文释义 |
|---|---|
| Democracy | 民主 |
| Citizenship | 公民身份 |
| Rights | 权利 |
| Responsibilities | 责任 |
| Community | 社区 |
| Legislation | 立法 |
| Election | 选举 |
| Local Council | 地方议会 |
| MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) | 北爱尔兰议会议员 |
| Diversity | 多样性 |
| Media | 媒体 |
Review these words a few times over the summer, and try to use them in sentences when you talk about your community or the news.
在暑假中把这些词汇复习几遍，并试着在谈论社区或新闻时用它们造句。
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