Monday, 20 January 2014

Missiles over London


missiles
Jennifer and Neil talk about government plans to place weapons on civilian roof tops during the Olympics.
This week's question: The question for our listeners is: What inspired the creation of the Paralympic Games? Was it:
a) A tradition from Ancient Olympia
b) The Crimean War
c) World War II
Listen out for the answer at the end of the programme.
Original BBC page
controversial
something which causes arguments between its supporters and opponents
missiles
weapons usually sent from the ground into the air, which explode when they reach a target
tower block
tall buildings full of apartments
send a signal
give a message
would-be plotters
people who might be making sinister plans
to impose
to tell someone to do or accept something without giving them a choice
fundamental
basic
consulted
asked to give an opinion
to deter
to discourage someone to do something
activist
someone who takes an active part in a campaign about something

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