Situation in Iraq

American architect´s opinion

1.Match the words in the first column with their definitions.
1) sadly a) a group of people responsible for the country
2) government b) a metal thing or person used as a barrier
3) freedom c) unfortunately, in a sad way
4) to set up d) to begin
5) to disagree e) the right to do or say what you want to
6) terrible f) to have a different opinion
7) tragedy g) very unpleasant
8) shield h) a very sad situation or event

2. Fill the gaps with the words: shield, tragedy, terrible, disagree, set up, freedom, government, destroy:

I know that the Czech (a)......... is supporting the US in the fight to free Iraq from its ruler. I am glad to hear that you enjoy the same (b)........ and you can disagree with the government. There have been some major protest to (c) ....... with the President. War is always a (d) ........ We hear in the news that Hussein uses inhabitants as (e) ......... This is unfair to his people to be forced into such a position. We hear that he wants to kill deserters.

Sadly, this is not the only country where such (f) ........ things occur. However, in the other countries, they are not also trying to (g) ........ western civilization with terror attacks. I hope it ends soon and that the Iraqi people can live free and normal lives again.

France is not very popular with the US right now. But watch, they will be the first to want to (h)....... business after the war.