France’s pension reform approved – answers

correct the sentences

1. The pension reform bill is welcomed by people in France. it is very controversial among the French people
2. Wild cats have been seen in the streets of Paris. there has been labour unrest, stoppages, wild-cat strikes and riots
3. The best part of the new pension bill is the increase in retirement age from 60 to 62. this is the most unpopular measure
4. The political process has been quite straightforward. it has been tortuous
5. The bill still needs to clear further stages. this is the final hurdle to it becoming law
6. The vote was very close. not so close 336 to 233
7. The president will promulgate the law this month. this will happen next month
8. There was a major fuel crisis as a result of the strikes. it was a minor fuel crisis
9. National demonstrations were sporadic. they were regular
10. The people of France want a better pension scheme. it is one of the most generous in Europe and they like it (they don’t want to change but it is unaffordable)