Splendid Expressions
DAY 2: Power and Politics
Step 1: Notice
Question 1 |
There has been a ........ of protests following the election results and many leading figures are demanding a recount.
rush | |
wave | |
flood |
Question 1 Explanation:
Well done! A 'wave of protests' are wide-ranging protests.
Question 2 |
One thing that has always helped the party is the fact that the Prime Minister has the ........ touch with ordinary people.
light | |
simple | |
common |
Question 2 Explanation:
Well done! If someone in power 'has the common touch' they are able to communicate with ordinary people well.
Question 3 |
OK, now here's your chance to ........ your vote. All those in favour raise your hand.
cast | |
throw | |
pick |
Question 3 Explanation:
Well done! To 'cast your vote' means to vote.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 2: Remember
Question 1 |
The wave of ........ over the cut in public spending show no signs of dying down.
protests | |
riots | |
demonstrations |
Question 1 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'a wave of protests'.
Question 2 |
He certainly has the common ........ , which is probably a result of his honesty and interest in others.
hand | |
feel | |
touch |
Question 2 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to have the common touch'.
Question 3 |
You can also cast your ........ online, something that more and more people are choosing to do.
vote | |
choice | |
option |
Question 3 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to cast your vote'.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 3: Personalise
- Has there been a wave of protests about anything in your country recently?
- Is there a politician or leading business person in your country who has the common touch?
- What would a political party need to offer you to convince you to cast your vote for them?
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