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SpeakOut C1-C2

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  • The CEO's statement that the company values employee well-being is ..., as they have a history of mistreatment and overworking their staff.
    a sweeping statement
    patently not true
  • The common belief that money buys happiness is ...; one can find true happiness without material wealth.
    a complete fallacy
    spot on
  • The speaker managed to ... with the audience, as her thoughts on self-reflection were truly inspiring.
    trot out a trite phrase
    strike a chord
  • While there may be ... to his claims, the overall message is misguided and harmful.
    a complete fallacy
    an element of truth
  • His claim that all politicians are corrupt is just .... and does not take into account the many honest politicians in our country.
    a sweeping statement
    a complete fallacy
  • Although the presenter's argument seemed convincing, it was ultimately ... to address such a complex issue.
    way too oversimplistic
    an element of truth
  • The politician's speech was a disappointment, as he continually ... instead of providing concrete solutions.
    had novel ideas
    trotted out trite phrases
  • After studying the data, the researcher's hypothesis proved to be ..., reaffirming their years of hard work.
    spot on
    vacuous
  • The details of the witness' testimony may seem exaggerated, but certain parts ... based on other witness accounts
    strike a chord
    ring true
  • The article's ... arguments lacked evidence and were easily debunked by researchers.
    vacuous
    spot on