1) What has started recently in Tikrit? The Iraqi army soldiers and their allies have mounted the largest offensive against the Islamic State to date. 2) At o:39 the general’s statement is translated in two sentences. What did he say? The …
1) The reporter said not all of this topic is illegal – what part is illegal? Making false visa claims is illegal. People were told how to lie, so that their motives for coming to the US wouldn’t be questioned. …
This week I am using a BBC interview with Richard Dawkins, an Oxford University professor of evolutionary biology. He regularly speaks out about the problems with religion in secular society, and the interviewer is trying to understand his reasons for …
1) The reporter used two passives to describe how people in Argentina feel about Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. What did he say? She is, perhaps, both loved and loathed in equal measure. 2) Where are most of her supporters, and …
1) According to the reporter’s opening statement, what is the origin of the conflict? It is about identity and sovereignty. 2) What are the rebels fighting for? They are fighting for the creation of a new state in Eastern Ukraine. 3) …
Questions 1) What is Rawabi? It is the first new Palestinian city in the West Bank, and the biggest building project in Palestinian history. 2) What is the reason for this location being difficult? It is on Israeli-occupied land. 3) …
This week I have choesn an American news story from ABC: 1) Concerning the measles outbreak, why is the Superbowl particularly worrying? (Reporter speaking from 0:22) A million people will be going to Phoenix for the Superbowl, and possibly spread …