news bulletin – answers

Waiting for Zimbabwe breakthrough

correct the sentences

1. Mugabe is speaking to the opposition. to his own side
2. He is ready for a compromise. he doesn’t ‘hold out’ hope for a compromise
3. Mugabe has imposed sanctions. they are not his sanctions
4. A deal has been reached in the past few days. these were rumours only
5. Morgan Tsvangirai has been in a marathon. marathon talks i.e. very long
6. The talks are at an end. they are a ‘work in progress’ – not completed
7. Mutambara is not popular. he gives comfort – a positive influence
8. The economy has slowed recently. it has collapsed
9. Zimbabwe now has effective government. it needs effective government
10. Employment is improving. unemployment is widespread