了解自己的國家
Civic literacy is an area of knowledge that is very important to how people relate to the world around them.
公民素養是針對人們如何與周遭世界相處非常重要的一個知識領域。
literate(adj.)有讀寫能力的illiterate(adj.)無讀寫能力的、外行的area(n.)領域=domainbe important to對～重要=be crucial to=be critical torelate to 與～有關、與～相處、體恤、了解Our product needs an image that people can relate to.我們的產品需要一個大家能夠理解的形象
In places like Taiwan, having civic literacy is a great way for everyone to know their duties and rights as members of a democratic country.
在台灣等地，公民素養是讓每個人了解自己作為民主國家成員的義務和權利的絕佳途徑。
possess(v.)擁有、持有a golden opportunity一個良機democratic(adj.)民主的
In order to gain this type of literacy, people must learn all about the governments of their countries, cities, towns and local communities.
為了獲得這種素養，人們必須學習有關治理他們的國家、城市、鄉鎮和當地社區政府的所有知識。
gain(v.)獲得=obtain=achieve
This starts with studying both the history of one’s country as well as the rules from which its political system is created.
首先要學習本國的歷史以及政治制度的創建規則。
rule(n.)常規、行為make it a rule to do sth. 把～當成常規I make it a rule to get up early everyday.我每天習慣早起
Knowledge of these subjects can help people take part in society by doing things like voting and working with those around them to make positive changes.
了解這些知識有助於人們參與社會活動，比如投票和與周圍的人合作，以實現積極的改變。
take part in 參加=participate insociety(n.)社會inclusive society包容的社會positive(adj.)積極的have a positive attitude towards life對生活有積極的人生觀be positive about sth. 對～樂觀=be optimistic about sth.on the positive side從好的方面來看
In addition, having civic literacy can help everyone better understand how their country and their actions as members of the country’s society can affect the rest of the world.
此外，具備公民素養還能幫助每個人更好地了解自己的國家，以及作為國家社會成員的行為會如何影響世界其他地方。
in addition此外=besidesaffect(v.)影響effect(n.)影響
Because civic literacy is so important in people’s lives, educating children about it is the goal of many countries’ education systems.
由於公民素養在人們的生活中如此重要，對兒童進行公民素養教育成為許多國家教育體系的目標。
important(adj.)重要的=be of great importance
Once people gain civic knowledge, they can live as fully active members of the society in which they live.
一旦人們掌握了公民知識，他們就可以作為社會的積極成員生活在其中。
once一 …就…=as soon asgain knowledge獲取知識active(adj.)積極的、活躍的