Definitions:
1. A term for the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union. _______
2. Dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries______
3. A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision, plebiscite.___
4. An alliance of candidates of differing political or ideological persuasions, in order to gain electoral advantage.__________
5. The consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.__________
Sentences:
1. Religious or racial prejudice and …… are not likely to go away.
2. They are on a ….. against reform.
3. The report warned that …… would reduce the EU’s potential GDP by up to 0,36%
4. Racism and …… are steadily growing in Europe.
5. They can do nothing until an abortion ………… is held.
6. European leaders made all the right noises in the …. of Tuesday’s events.
7. The ……… had strengthened unions during their time in office.
8. British people, according to polls, don’t trust statistics suggesting a ….. might lose 3 million jobs.
9. Food prices soared in the …. of the drought.
Answers(Definitions):
1. brexit /ˈbrɛksɪt/ (or Brixit): mistura de British (or Britain) e Exit, seguindo o padrão do termo usado pela Grécia, Grexit.
2. xenophobia /zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/
3. referendum /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/
4. unity ticket
5. aftermath
Answers (Sentences):
1. xenophobia
2. unity ticket
3. brexit
4. xenophobia
5. referendum
6. aftermath
7. unity ticket
8. brexit
9. aftermath
fonte:
OxfordDictionaries.com
Escrito por Rosangela Souza. Publicado em 06/07 na coluna semanal da Exame.com. Editado por Rosangela Souza para o blog da Companhia de Idiomas.
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