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Internat ional Relations Year 1

WHEN YOU READ 1
Match the headings below with the paragraph number. The first one is done for you.

a) ___5___ Investment in hydropower and mining

b) _______ The Lao economy

c) _______ Lao parliamentary system

d) _______ Establishment of Lao PDR

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e) _______ Laos in the 21 century
f) _______ The Lao government

WHEN YOU READ 2

Read the text and find answers to the questions below.

1. What is the official name of Laos?

2. What kind of parliament does Laos have?

3. How often are elections held?

4. What percentage of seats in the National Assembly are held by women?

5. How is the President appointed?

6. What policy changes did Laos make in 1986?

7. What makes hydropower an ideal industry for Laos?

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8. What challenges does Laos face in the 21 century?

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