ACTIVITY
62:
Choose the right connector in each sentence.You can use them only once. Then
check the correct answers.
British sovereigns were expected
reign and to rule. But
the party political system became established, their
real power vanished
.
they were still in theory the ultimate power in the
state,
they were expected to give their assent to
proposals the Government had
,
the people imagined that their democratic rights were
being threatened.
, the influence of the Royal Family in Britain is as
great as ever in some ways, at least
public interest is concerned.
abandon themselves to a useless life of leisure, they
wisely realised that a public image of service to the nation, as
well as the continuing attraction of pageantry and bright
uniforms, has an appeal to most people, and
the monarchy is still in existence.
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ACTIVITY 63:
Without looking at the original text on
the previous page, fill each of the blank spaces with one
suitable word. (Some blank spaces
accept more than one alternative). Then
check the correct answers.
KING EDWARD VII
King Edward VII was educated
isolation by
tutors without
competition or
companionship from other boys. It was an unnatural
upbringing and it was astonishing that it produced
sturdy and
popular a king. For in
of scandals,
leading articles in "The Times" and a good
of
republicanism, he was
popular than
any politician.
he had a quick
temper, he radiated a kind of genial friendliness
that changed the mood of crowds. He was Prince of
Wales
a generation
and recognized
the leader of
society, a raffish society known
the Marlborough
House set, while the Queen lived in mourning for her
Consort,
had died in
1861. The Queen and he were linked by a bond of love,
though she thought that Edward's behaviour
hastened her
husband's death. When Queen Victoria died
last in 1901,
the new king was already 60. However, he brought a
boyish energy and zest to the job. He was the most
kingly of kings, so he
do and say
things no ambassador would have dared to. He helped
make peace with Russia and tried without success to
sober up the Kaiser,
nephew. But he
was an influence
government
rather
a ruler. He
spoke well
public. His
horses ran well,
greatly
increased his subjects' love for him. He was
fact cautionary
by nature, and ready to support his ministers when
it seemed necessary.
