Splendid Expressions
DAY 3: Power and Politics
Step 1: Notice
Question 1 |
The Prime Minister refuses to discuss the subject of his resignation but off the ........ he's been reported as saying he could go next year.
report | |
file | |
record |
Question 1 Explanation:
Well done! If you say something 'off the record' you say it on the understanding that it will not be reported and made public.
Question 2 |
I'm still not sure who I'll vote for in the election, so you can put me down as a floating .........
voter | |
elector | |
citizen |
Question 2 Explanation:
Well done! A 'floating voter' is someone who has yet to decide which political party they intend to vote for.
Question 3 |
There's concern amongst the ........ roots that the leadership are losing touch with public opinion.
tree | |
plant | |
grass |
Question 3 Explanation:
Well done! The 'grass roots' of a political party are the ordinary people who support it rather than the party leaders.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 2: Remember
Question 1 |
Politicians are always saying things ......... the record to journalists.
off | |
on | |
around |
Question 1 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'off the record'.
Question 2 |
There are still so many ......... voters it's impossible to say who's likely to win.
flying | |
balancing | |
floating |
Question 2 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is a 'floating voter'.
Question 3 |
She's very popular with the grass ........... of the Party but hasn't many friends amongst those in high places.
roots | |
blades | |
turf |
Question 3 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'the grass roots'.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 3: Personalise
- Can you think of a politician who has been reported as saying something off the record?
- In your country, are floating voters seen as significant in an election?
- Have you heard whether the grass roots of a political party in your country are unhappy with their leadership?
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