Internet is a wondrous tool and I use it, (ain't I a fool?)for you dear pupils, who wish to speak the Queen's English. Well, maybe not but at least, if asked whether you speak English or not, don't say: "I do not!"
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Yes, Prime Minister : 55 seconds of Oral Comprehension
Watch from 13mn.50sec. to 14'35''
Use the settings'playback speed as well as the script below after a minimum of three careful listening of those 55''.
- Prime Minister (PM) : Anything else ?
- XXX : Prime Minister, there are some other vital points to bear in mind. A lot of people, eminent people, influential people have argued that such legislation would be a blow against freedom of choice.
- PM : Oh Rubbish. I’m not banning smoking itself.
Does every tax rise represent a blow against freedom ?
- XXX : It depends on how big the tax rises
- PM : It’s fascinating. Does 20 pence represent a blow against freedom ?
- XXX : Oh Prime Minister
- PM : 25 pence ? 30 pence ? 31 pence ? Is something a blow against freedom simply because it can seriously damage your wealth ?
- XXX : Prime Minister I must warn you of the difficulties. I foresee all sorts of unforeseen problems
- PM : Such as ?
- XXX : If I could foresee them, they wouldn’t be unforeseen
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