1949
Explication
The Commonwealth of Nations was formed in 1949, at the beginning of decolonisation and at the end of British colonisation. The British Empire refers instead to the earlier imperial system, not to the Commonwealth’s creation.
To maintain links, good relations and peaceful cooperation among member nations
Explication
The Commonwealth was created to preserve links, good relations and peaceful cooperation among its members. It is therefore different from British colonisation, which was an imperial system of control.
2.7 billion people across six continents
Explication
About one third of the world’s population belongs to the Commonwealth, representing 2.7 billion inhabitants across six continents. The figure concerns population, not the number of member countries.
Fifty-six countries
Explication
The Commonwealth has fifty-six member countries. The expression “one third” refers to its share of the world’s population, not to the number of member states.
It needs to share values such as liberty, equality and cooperation.
Explication
Membership is based on shared values such as liberty, equality and cooperation. A country does not need historical links with the British Empire to join the organisation.
The British monarch
Explication
The British monarch is the head of the Commonwealth, while the Secretary-General is another important figure in the organisation. The Secretary-General therefore does not hold the role of head of the Commonwealth.
Athletes and para-athletes from member countries compete in a sporting event held every four years.
Explication
The Commonwealth Games are held every four years and bring together athletes and para-athletes from member countries. Commonwealth Day is the annual commemorative event, so it is not the sporting competition described here.
Every year on the second Monday of March
Explication
Commonwealth Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of March. The four-year interval belongs to the Commonwealth Games, while CHOGM is organised every two years.
Every two years to discuss important issues and decisions
Explication
CHOGM takes place every two years and allows leaders to discuss important issues and decisions. The four-year interval is associated with the Commonwealth Games, not with this political meeting.
The first African woman to take on this role
Explication
Shirley Botchwey expressed pride in being the first African woman to become Secretary-General. The British monarch is the head of the Commonwealth, not the Secretary-General.
To emphasise that the Commonwealth is united through cooperation
Explication
The repeated word “together” highlights unity and cooperation among Commonwealth members. The expression “friends and fellow citizens” presents the Commonwealth as a family, which is a different idea.
Equity, equal opportunities, liberty, cooperation and peace
Explication
The speech identifies equity, equal opportunities, liberty, cooperation and peace as values the Commonwealth will promote. Environmental protection and equal opportunities are shown in the pictures, but that list does not reproduce the stated set of values.
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When was the Commonwealth of Nations formed?
In 1949.
Why was the Commonwealth of Nations created?
To maintain links, good relations and peaceful cooperation between its member nations.
What fraction of the world’s population belongs to the Commonwealth of Nations?
One third of the world’s population.
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