In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
For Britain, what repercussions do you see following Liz Truss’s resignation?
Q3
Generally, do you think it’s reasonable or unwise for a leader to step down so soon into their term, specifically for economic reasons, as in this case?
Q4
Do you think that Truss’s resignation will affect your country’s relationship with the UK in any way?
Q5
Does Truss’s resignation demonstrate how fragile markets can be, or do you think that this is more of an anomaly?
Q6
How critical do you think Britain’s prosperity is to the world economy? Do you think that their continued instability will keep the world from rebounding?
Q7
Do you think that the strength of the US dollar contributed to Lizz Truss’s downfall?
Q8
How could Britain return to political and economic stability?
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
pendulum
used to refer to a situation that swings variably from one extreme to another
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Her responsibilities swing on a pendulum from week to week; sometimes, she sleeps at her office, while at other times, she only works one hour a day.
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The pendulum of trendy fashion fluctuates between a lot and a little fabric.
streak (of)
a continuous period of successes or failures
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His dismissal follows a streak of poor management decisions.
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Despite their long winning streak, the team was unable to qualify for the playoffs.
indomitable
impossible to subdue or defeat
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As the son of the company’s founder, his position is indomitable; he will never be dismissed even though he’s a poor employee.
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2
Her indomitable spirit kept company morale high during a period of intense crisis.
inflict
cause (someone or something) to be harmed by something; impose something unwelcome on
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The manager has tried to inflict his traditional workplace beliefs on his younger employees, to no avail.
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The government inflicted serious fines on the company after it was revealed that it engaged in union-busting activities.
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