23.05.2025 Cancel culture

Question 1

A h__ b__ issue is a topic that causes strong emotional reactions among people
( = a controversial topic that elicits strong opinions).

Answer 1

A hot button issue is a topic that causes strong emotional reactions among people.

Question 2

To _______ something means to pursue or seek it actively ( = to pursue or seek after something).

Answer 2

To go after something means to pursue or seek it actively.

Question 3

To _______ means to cause or stimulate an action or process ( = to cause or stimulate an action or process).

Answer 3

To drive means to cause or stimulate an action or process.

Question 4

Someone who is _______ by anything and everything is easily upset or hurt by comments or actions ( = easily upset or hurt by comments or actions).

Answer 4

Someone who is offended by anything and everything is easily upset or hurt by comments or actions.

Question 5

A person’s _______ is their means of earning a living ( = the means by which one earns a living).

Answer 5

A person’s livelihood is their means of earning a living.

Question 6

Doing something _______ means doing it without facing consequences ( = to act without facing consequences).

Answer 6

Doing something with impunity means doing it without facing consequences.

Question 7

A _______ mentality refers to the way a group can influence individual behavior, often leading to irrational actions ( = the influence of a group on individual behavior).

Answer 7

A mob mentality refers to the way a group can influence individual behavior, often leading to irrational actions.

Question 8

When opinions are _______ it means they are sharply divided or differing ( = sharply divided opinions).

Answer 8

When opinions are polarized it means they are sharply divided or differing.

Question 9

To _______ someone means to treat them with excessive kindness or indulgence ( = to treat someone with excessive kindness or indulgence).

Answer 9

To coddle someone means to treat them with excessive kindness or indulgence.

Question 10

The _______ police refer to individuals or groups that enforce political correctness ( = those who enforce political correctness).

Answer 10

The woke police refer to individuals or groups that enforce political correctness.

Question 11

To _______ means to manage or mitigate the fallout from a situation ( = to manage or mitigate negative consequences).

Answer 11

To do damage control means to manage or mitigate the fallout from a situation.

Question 12

The _______ refers to the collective judgment of society on an issue or individual ( = the collective judgment of society).

Answer 12

The court of public opinion refers to the collective judgment of society on an issue or individual.

Question 13

Having _______ means having influence or power in a particular context.
( = influence or power in a given context).

Answer 13

Having clout means having influence or power in a particular context.

Question 14

To _______ means to hold someone responsible for their actions ( = to hold someone responsible for their actions).

Answer 14

To hold accountable means to hold someone responsible for their actions.

Question 15

An _______ comment is one that is inappropriate or offensive ( = an inappropriate or offensive comment).

Answer 15

An off-color comment is one that is inappropriate or offensive.

Question 16

To _______ the line means to conform to rules or standards ( = to conform to rules or standards).

Answer 16

To toe the line means to conform to rules or standards.

Question 17

Immigration is a __ __ issue in many countries.
(= subject that causes strong feelings and controversy)

Answer 17

Immigration is a hot-button issue in many countries.

Question 19

Reid sought to sidestep ____-_____ _______s that could cause trouble for the bill. ( = subject that causes strong feelings and controversy)

Answer 19

Reid sought to sidestep hot-button issues that could cause trouble for the bill.

Question 20

Abortion remains a ____-_____ _______ during every election. ( = subject that causes strong feelings and controversy)

Answer 20

Abortion remains a hot-button issue during every election.

Question 21

But it’s one thing to __ __ a celebrity who has said a terrible thing. And it’s another thing to __ __ a private citizen who happened to get caught on film in a really bad moment.
(= criticize, attack, or try to punish someone)

Answer 21

But it’s one thing to go after a celebrity who has said a terrible thing. And it’s another thing to go after a private citizen who happened to get caught on film in a really bad moment.

Question 22

The media __ __ her for lying.
(= criticized, attacked, or tried to punish someone)

Answer 22

The media went after her for lying.

Question 23

Protesters __ __ the company for polluting the river.
(= criticized, attacked, or tried to punish someone)

Answer 23

Protesters went after the company for polluting the river.

Question 24

Those who have been ______ing cancel culture want to create a society that is equitable, that is tolerant, that is inclusive.
(= lead or strongly influence the development of something)

Answer 24

Those who have been driving cancel culture want to create a society that is equitable, that is tolerant, that is inclusive.

The term refers to the act of influencing or guiding a particular movement or trend.

Question 25

She’s been __ the conversation on climate change. (= **leading or strongly influencing the development of something**)

Answer 25

She’s been **driving** the conversation on climate change. ## Footnote This indicates her significant role in shaping discussions around climate issues.

Question 26

Social media __a lot of these new trends. (= **leads or strongly influences the development of something**)

Answer 26

Social media **drives** a lot of these new trends. ## Footnote This highlights the powerful impact of social media in setting and promoting trends.

Question 27

People are offended __ __ and __ these days. (= **used to describe someone who is overly sensitive or easily upset by even minor things**)

Answer 27

People are **offended by anything and everything** these days.

Question 28

You can't say anything anymore -- everyone gets **offended __ __ and __**. (= **used to describe someone who is overly sensitive or easily upset by even minor things**)

Answer 28

You can't say anything anymore—everyone gets **offended by anything and everything**.

Question 29

He gets offended __ __ and __ you say. (= **used to describe someone who is overly sensitive or easily upset by even minor things**)

Answer 29

He gets **offended by anything and everything** you say.

Question 30

People are losing their careers and their __. (= **way someone earns money to live, средства к существованию**)

Answer 30

People are losing their careers and their **livelihood**.

Question 31

His business was his only ___. (= **way someone earns money to live, средства к существованию**)

Answer 31

His business was his only **livelihood**.

Question 32

Farmers depend on the land for their __. (= **way someone earns money to live, средства к существованию**)

Answer 32

Farmers depend on the land for their **livelihood**.

Question 33

People who previously didn't have a platform or a voice to call out others, particularly those in power who have, you know, perhaps **acted** __ __, have been called out. (= **without facing consequences or punishment, безнаказанно**)

Answer 33

People who previously didn't have a platform or a voice to call out others, particularly those in power who have, you know, perhaps **acted with impunity**, have been called out.

Question 34

He stole __ __ because no one stopped him. (= **without facing consequences or punishment, безнаказанно**)

Answer 34

He stole **with impunity** because no one stopped him.

Question 35

You can’t break the law __ __forever. (= **without facing consequences or punishment, безнаказанно**)

Answer 35

You can’t break the law **with impunity** forever.

Question 36

We are so __, and I think it's important to dissect when and where those social fissures are occurring. (= **divided into two completely opposite groups or opinions**)

Answer 36

We are so **polarized**, and I think it's important to dissect when and where those social fissures are occurring.

Question 37

Politics is becoming increasingly __. (= **divided into two completely opposite groups or opinions**)

Answer 37

Politics is becoming increasingly **polarized**.

Question 38

The issue has deeply __ the community. (= **divided into two completely opposite groups or opinions**)

Answer 38

The issue has deeply **polarized** the community.

Question 39

So we're asking the question, do clashes over language and ideas actually foster real meaningful change, or are they simply bandaging real issues and problems with words that ______ us and make us feel good, and dividing us in the process? (= **treat someone too kindly or gently, often to their disadvantage, баловать**)

Answer 39

So we're asking the question, do clashes over language and ideas actually foster real meaningful change, or are they simply bandaging real issues and problems with words that **coddle** us and make us feel good, and dividing us in the process?

Question 40

Don’t __ your kids -- they need to learn responsibility. (= **treat someone too kindly or gently, often to their disadvantage, баловать**)

Answer 40

Don’t **coddle** your kids—they need to learn responsibility.

Question 41

The media ______ him after the scandal. (= **treat someone too kindly or gently, often to their disadvantage, баловать**)

Answer 41

The media **coddled** him after the scandal.

Question 42

It's important to __ yourself with self-care and compassion during tough times. (= **treat someone too kindly or gently, often to their disadvantage, баловать**)

Answer 42

It's important to **coddle yourself with** self-care and compassion during tough times.

Question 43

Mr. Musharraf, who stepped down under threat of impeachment, had lost his __. (= **influence or power, especially in politics or social media**)

Answer 43

Mr. Musharraf, who stepped down under threat of impeachment, had lost **clout**. /klaʊt/

Question 44

Social media influencers use their __ to promote brands. (= **influence or power, especially in politics or social media**)

Answer 44

Social media influencers use their **clout** to promote brands. /klaʊt/

Question 45

She has political __ in the region. (= **influence or power, especially in politics or social media**)

Answer 45

She has political **clout** in the region. /klaʊt/

Question 46

Maybe she said something __ __, but not enough that should make her resign. (= **inappropriate, rude, or offensive, often in a sexual or racial way**)

Answer 46

Maybe she said something **off-colour**, but not enough that should make her resign.

Question 47

She made an __-______ joke and had to apologize. (= **inappropriate, rude, or offensive, often in a sexual or racial way**)

Answer 47

She made an **off-colour** joke and had to apologize.

Question 48

That __-__ remark was unacceptable. (= **inappropriate, rude, or offensive, often in a sexual or racial way**)

Answer 48

That **off-colour** remark was unacceptable.

Question 49

You have to __ __ __ if you want to keep your job. (= **follow the rules or accept authority without question, ходить по струнке**)

Answer 49

You have to **toe the line** if you want to keep your job.

Question 50

She refuses to __ __ __ of any political party. (= **follow the rules or accept authority without question, подчиняться, ходить по струнке**)

Answer 50

She refuses to **toe the line** of any political party.