DEFINE THE WORD!
Unprecedented
Never having happened or existed before.
CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION: The company has experienced some difficult years, but it has managed to __________________________ and remain profitable.
A) WEATHER THE STORM
B) KNEE-JERK REACTION
A) WEATHER THE STORM
CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION: __________ the company has decided to close two of its offices, although no official announcement has been made.
A) It seems that
B) It must that
C) It tends that
D) It appears to that
Answer: A) It seems that
The politician strongly denied the __________ that he had accepted money from a private company.
ALLEGATION
Mandate
The authority given to a government or leader to act in a particular way, usually through an election.
FILL THE GAP: Giving employees unlimited freedom without any supervision could be __________________________ that eventually creates serious problems.
Answer: a slippery slope
CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION:
__________ the government is considering introducing new environmental regulations.
A) There is speculation that
B) There is speculating that
C) It tends that
D) It appears to that
Answer: A) There is speculation that
The government has introduced new measures to tackle the spread of online __________.
DISINFORMATION
Watershed
A turning point or a moment that marks a significant change.
FILL THE GAP: Nobody wants to __________________________ by questioning the manager's decision.
Answer: rock the boat
CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION:
__________ the government is considering introducing new environmental regulations.
A) There is speculation that
B) There is speculating that
C) It tends that
D) It appears to that
Answer: A) There is speculation that
The company faced a huge public __________ after announcing that it would increase its prices by 30%.
BACKLASH
Scrutiny
Close, careful examination, especially of a person or organisation in the public eye.
FILL THE GAP: The minister is __________________________ following allegations that he misled the public.
Answer: under fire
CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION:
The actor has __________ been offered a role in the upcoming film, although this has not been officially confirmed.
A) allegedly
B) arguably
C) to some extent
D) according
Answer: A) allegedly
The election results were questioned by some opposition parties, who doubted the __________ of the process.
LEGITIMACY
Turmoil
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
The government has avoided discussing immigration because it is considered __________________________.
Answer: a political hot potato
CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION:
__________, the company's profits have increased significantly since the new manager took over.
A) Reportedly
B) Speculation
C) To some extent that
D) According that
Answer: A) Reportedly
The decision could have serious economic __________ for local businesses.
REPERCUSSIONS