dateline: 03 May 2017
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Turkey Blocks Wikipedia
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- cite: to give a reason or source
- smear campaign: the use of false information to discredit a person, organization, or group
- obscene: dirty; offensive
- ban: to prevent the use of something
- let go: to tell someone they are no longer needed on the job; to fire
- public servant: a person who works for the government; also called a civil servant
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Turkey Blocks Wikipedia
Comprehension Questions
- What is this report mainly about?
- What reason did the government of Turkey give for this censorship?
- Why does the report mention dating?
Discussion Questions: Should a government have the right to censor the public from a website like Wikipedia? Why or why not?
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5 comments
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Junior says:
Dear Tara,
Thank you so much for your help. .. i’m study English alone.. i’m from Brazil. ..my English still so poor , but I really wish to improve in here..your texts helps me so much… thank you
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Alberto says:
I think that it is essencial to allow governments to ban the means fo communication. Information must be free and everybody has the right to know.
If a government does it, we should be worried about it. -
Tara Benwell says:
I’m glad you like this level, Bijan. Keep up the great studying!
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Bijan says:
Dear Tara,
It is nearly two weeks that you present the easy news reports. They are very understandable. The texts and the words are easy and short.
If you continue the news reports in this level, I will be very happy.
Thanks in advance and best wishes,
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Bijan says:
Dear Tara,
Thank you for your nice voice.
Best wishes,
Bijan