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12/05/2010

Here's the acceptance speech of the new British prime minister, David Cameron. Political speeches are not hard to follow (basically because we already know what politicians are going to say ;-)).

So listen to the speech and fill in the gaps in the sentences below.


Cameron admits that the previous government succeeded in making the country _____[1]_____ at home and _____[2]_____ abroad.

The most important problems facing the future are a huge _____[3]_____, deep _____[4]_____ problems, and the need of ____[5]_____ of the political system.

If they want to work for the common good of the country, Cameron and Clegg must _____[6]_____ their differences.

When Cameron specifies the tasks the government has to fulfil to rebuild trust he gives three examples: _____[7]_____ expenses, _____[8]_____, making sure people are _____[9]_____.

British citizens have to be aware that they are not only entitled to certain rights but they also have _____[10]_____ if they want real change.

Cameron publicly commits himself to _____[11]_____ the elderly, the frail, and the poorest.

His Government, he promises, will defend the values of _____[12]_____, _____[13]_____, and responsibility.

He expects that governing with a _____[14]_____ will not be easy.

Cameron’s acceptance speech finishes by emphasizing the importance of _____[15]_____ values.

If you need to check the transcript, you can find it here.

5 comments:

Cristina I. Sánchez Soto said...

KEY:
1. more open; 2. more compassionate; 3. deficit; 4. social; 5. reform; 6. put aside; 7. cleaning up; 8. reforming Parliament; 9. in control; 10. responsibilities; 11. looking after; 12. freedom; 13. fairness; 14. coalition; 15. family / community.

Lara Valencia said...

Hi Cristina!! it's been a long time since I checked your blog. I'm glad to see you still promote interesting topics in your lessons.

I really aprecciate everything I learnt with you last year, I've been living in London for 3 months and sometimes I try to show off with expressions like "into the bargain" :p

Take care!!

Cristina I. Sánchez Soto said...

Hi Lara!
Great to hear you're doing well in London!
Thanks very much for your comments. I'm sure you're making progress (and will continue making progress).
Have a good time in London and pop in from time to time :-)

VALVERDE said...

TODAY I LISTEM DAVID CAMERON´S SPEECH, AND I DONDLOAD THE TEXTE FOR READ AT SOMME TIME.- IT´S VERY INTERESTING.- PEDRO- NB2

Cristina said...

Very good, Pedro! That's the attitude!