Thursday 7 April 2011

Words in the news

Have a look at this news story.

Here are some expressions from the story - click on them to see a definition:

cause internet services to crash


she has been charged

pending the end of the investigation


wholesale internet providers

services were restored again

Now look at these four phrases from the story. Which one does not belong in this group and why? (You can post your answer in the comments below):

1. she has been charged
2. she has been released
3. she had been searching
4. services were restored

You can also discuss the story with each other using the comments:

- Is the woman to blame for the loss of internet?
- Is three years in prison a fair sentence for this crime?
- Is it right to take into account her old age?

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