fili the gaps in the definitions helów.
labour U 1 son and hcir 1| 2 First I ,ady 1| 3 clutched 11 3 knife him in the back H 6 ran away to join 1| 8 take ... on trust 1j 9 posterity H 10 put a brave face on it H 13 gamely 1j 13 backseat driver 1| 15 consolation 1| 17
1 Normally, a son and hcir is a małe child who will..................
2 Labour is normally associated with..................
3 The First Lady normally refers to the wife of..................
4 A..................normally clutches the hand of a..................
5 When you knife somconc in the back you..................
6 In traditional stories, young people run away from home to join........
7 If you take something on trust you believe it without sceing any.........
8 Posterity is..................
9 We pul a bravc face on it when..................
10 Gamely means the same as..................
11 A backseat driver normally refers to someone who..................
• 12 A consolation is..................
E Work in groups. Discuss these ąuestions:
• How havc other political leaders ended their careers?
• How is the President or Prime Minister of your country chosen?
• How important is it for a country to have a charismatic leader?
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