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UNIT 2
POLITICS AND THE PRESS
READING
1 You will read an article giving some political news. Before reading
complete the questions below.
· I’m interested in the political situation of foreign countries because……..
· I’m not interested in the political situation of foreign countries
because……..
· The last political news items I’ve heard are……….
2 Match the words in the box with their definitions 1-10.
scam wrongdoing associate fraud kickback
mayor misuse bill inquiry wrangle
1 It is when someone brings an action against somebody.
2 It is a controversy.
3 It is a case of cheating.
4 It is when somebody abuses something.
5 It is an investigation.
6 It is money or things which are given to an official as a payment for some
illegal activities.
7 It is an ally of somebody.
8 It is a dishonest action.
9 It is when someone breaks the law.
10 It is a head of the city.
3 Read a magazine article. Five paragraphs have been removed from the
article. Choose from the paragraphs (A-F) the one which fits each gap (1-5).
There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use.
AT LAST, THE WOULD-BE PM STEPS SMILING INTO THE LIGHT
1____________________________
In an attempt to draw a line under damaging perceptions over sleaze and
spin in the Blair era, the chancellor will seek consensus for the historic move to
enshrine certain values and rights.
2____________________________
Mr. Brown hinted at the proposal at the launch of his leadership campaign
yesterday, which is expected to see him become prime minister by the end of
June. On a day when he stepped out of the shadow of Tony Blair, he insisted
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