14. “I support health care for people. I want people well taken care of. But I also
want health care that we can afford as a country. I have people and friends
closing down their businesses because of Obamacare.”
15. “A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn't exactly
been one of moderation”.
What adjectives can you use to describe these quotes? Which is your
favourite quote and why?
USE OF ENGLISH (30 MINUTES) + Reading Comprehension
1) Fill in the blanks with words from the box below: (20 items)
advisers
quick rejection
though
Implemented
doom
puppets
pretend
rash
topic
greatness
distrust
tycoon
lash out
turmoil
sycophants
entraced
as
outbursts
predicted
however
achievements
Current affairs
By Michael Jacob / The New York Times syndicate
The Trump Phenomenon
Donald Trump is an official phenomenon. The real estate ____________ and TV
celebrity’s success as a presidential candidate shows that he has clearly struck a
chord with many voters. It has also confounded many citizens and experts who
__________ that Trump’s arrogance would __________ him to ______________
by Republican voters. How is it that after ______________ that would not be
tolerated in a schoolroom, Trump’s relationship with his followers just grows
stronger?
SELF-MADE MAN