Cover of the textbook Outcomes Advanced - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 16 - Compensation culture for the textbook Outcomes Advanced - Student's Book with authors Carol Nuttall and Amanda French from National Geographic Learning

Question

Work in pairs. Compare your answers and explain your ideas.

Answer

1

  • photo 4 – it is a possible example of overcautiousness and worry about compensation claims while not dealing with more important issues (though students may have other ideas which they will need to justify)

2 Answers will vary depending on students’ attitudes

3 Answers will vary depending on students’ countries and attitudes

4

  • negligent = irresponsible
  • damages = compensation / payment
  • dismissed on the grounds = rejected for the reason ...