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.
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Missiles over London
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Vocabulary
- 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
