1. “To put smbd on the spot” in this context means…

• in a position of having to make the right answer or decision

2. “To be out of touch” in this context means …

• to have different ideas, not to understand

3. Wallis is an important figure, because …

• he is a member of the Press Complaints Commission a spokesman for the tabloids

4. “In every other respect” in this context means …

• in all the details and particular points

5. “Conventional” in this context means…

• following accepted custom and standards