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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The president of the United States is one of the most powerful people in the world. Along with this power, comes a considerable amount of responsibility. Being the leader of the most influential country in the world comes with many perks for the rest of their lives such as a massive pension, comprehensive health insurance, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is one condition most former and current US presidents do not particularly like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and learn more about the reason US presidents can’t drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.mentalfloss.com\/posts\/why-us-presidents-cant-drive-cars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is the meaning of the phrase “unnerve<\/strong>“? “In 2012, Barack Obama said he unnerved <\/strong>agents when he climbed into a Chevy Volt and coasted around the White House.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms of ‘unnerve’.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define the verb “rankle<\/strong>“. “That he distanced himself from Secret Service protection rankled <\/strong>the press, which\u2014like the country\u2014was still reeling from Kennedy\u2019s death.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms of ‘rankle’.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “to hold an office<\/strong>” mean? “The policy is enforced by the Secret Service, the government security arm tasked with the safety of those holding the highest public offices<\/strong> in the country.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms of ‘to hold an office’.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are your thoughts on the rule preventing US presidents from driving? What is the exception?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What might be the perks and downsides of being the president of a country?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How would you feel if you had to give up driving?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Would you enjoy having a personal driver? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What would you say is the worst part of your job?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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