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Brexit, Again…

What is going on in London?

Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.

  • to reject – to refuse to accept
  • in deadlock – in a situation in which nothing happens because all sides cannot come to an agreement
  • to stick to your guns – to continue to have a particular opinion, plan, etc., even when other people criticize you and say that you are wrong
  • perilously close – dangerously close
  • extension – extra time allowed for doing something
  • to extend – to make something longer or greater

 

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. Fill in the missing words:
Brexit means ….. and we’re going to make a ….. of it.
We will leave the EU on the ….
2. Did things go exactly as planned?
3. What did Theresa May write in her letter to Donald Tusk?

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