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Soft War Gapfill

Gordon Scruton
Gordon Scruton

Many governments worldwide are locked in a fight with their citizens over control of the internet and access to information. Social media has proven to be a powerful tool for revolution, so it is not surprising that governments like Iran aim to restrict their population's access to the internet and filter online content. With governments launching restricted national internet portals and most citizens only having limited connectivity, the war for uncensored internet access is well underway on a global scale.

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Many governments worldwide are locked in a fight with their citizens.
Many governments worldwide are locked in a fight with their citizens. worldwide (adj) means global and usually describes a situation or large organization that is basically everywhere in the world. e.g. Microsoft, the Internet, etc.
Many governments worldwide are locked in a fight with their citizens. worldwide (adj) means global and usually describes a situation or large organization that is basically everywhere in the world. locked in a fight (adj phrase) means fighting that will not stop.
...on a scale of 0 to 100.
...on a scale of 0 to 100. on a scale of _ to _ - (adj phrase) often a phrase used to rate or rank something. e.g. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 is perfect *, I would give you a 7. On a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 is the best *, I would give you a 1! On a scale of terrible to excellent, I would say you were very good. * If you use numbers you need to explain which number is good.
Most private households only have 56k connections.
Most private households only have 56k connections. household (noun) referring to the building and the family living in that house. e.g. The average household in Britain earns 贈25,800 per annum.
In June 2009, Iranians took to the streets in protest of presidential election results.
In June 2009, Iranians took to the streets in protest of presidential election results. take to the streets - (verb phrase) means to protest something, usually with a large group of people, by walking in the streets or standing outside an important building. e.g. Protestors took to the streets after the government said it would not change the law.
Protestors relied heavily on the Internet...
Protestors relied heavily on the Internet... heavily (adv) often used to mean a lot. Often used with words like rely, depend, invest, influence or criticize. e.g. Europe relies heavily on oil from the Middle East. America has invested heavily in the War on Terror. Public opinion often heavily influences politicians opinions. The Prime Minister was heavily criticized for not doing more to help.
With social media proving to be such a powerful revolutionary tool, its no wonder that the Iranian government...
With social media proving to be such a powerful revolutionary tool, its no wonder that the Iranian government... its no wonder that - (phrase) meaning that something is not surprising, Its not surprising that e.g. Its no wonder that he failed the test, he didnt study at all. Its no wonder that shes tired, she has been working very hard recently.
... only about 1000 individuals have direct access to the Internet, the rest of the population has access to filtered content.
... only about 1000 individuals have direct access to the Internet, the rest of the population has access to filtered content. the rest of _ (noun phrase) talking about all other people not talked about previously. e.g. 20% of the population are very rich, the rest of them are very, very poor. Bill was happy with his goal, but the rest of the team were disappointed with their performance.
Burma recently launched a intranet-like web portal that aims to wean the public off popular websites...
Burma recently launched a intranet-like web portal that aims to wean the public off popular websites... aim (verb) meaning want or hope, used before another verb. e.g. I aim to finish my work by 7pm. We aim to increase production by 30% by next year. The Iranian government aims to disconnect the country from the Internet by 2013.
With all this considered, its hard to dispute that the war for Internet access is well underway.
With all this considered, its hard to dispute that the war for Internet access is well underway. With all this considered phrase used to start a summary or conclusion. Basically it means When you think about all the arguments made before now.
With all this considered, its hard to dispute that the war for Internet access is well-underway. With all this considered phrase used to start a summary or conclusion. Basically it means When you think about all the arguments made before now. well-underway (adj phrase) used to describe a a process where something has changed a lot but has not finished. e.g. The lecture started 20 minutes ago. It is well underway but it will not finished until 1pm.
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Soft War Gapfill

  • 1. Many governments worldwide are locked in a fight with their citizens.
  • 2. Many governments worldwide are locked in a fight with their citizens. worldwide (adj) means global and usually describes a situation or large organization that is basically everywhere in the world. e.g. Microsoft, the Internet, etc.
  • 3. Many governments worldwide are locked in a fight with their citizens. worldwide (adj) means global and usually describes a situation or large organization that is basically everywhere in the world. locked in a fight (adj phrase) means fighting that will not stop.
  • 4. ...on a scale of 0 to 100.
  • 5. ...on a scale of 0 to 100. on a scale of _ to _ - (adj phrase) often a phrase used to rate or rank something. e.g. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 is perfect *, I would give you a 7. On a scale of 1 to 4, where 1 is the best *, I would give you a 1! On a scale of terrible to excellent, I would say you were very good. * If you use numbers you need to explain which number is good.
  • 6. Most private households only have 56k connections.
  • 7. Most private households only have 56k connections. household (noun) referring to the building and the family living in that house. e.g. The average household in Britain earns 贈25,800 per annum.
  • 8. In June 2009, Iranians took to the streets in protest of presidential election results.
  • 9. In June 2009, Iranians took to the streets in protest of presidential election results. take to the streets - (verb phrase) means to protest something, usually with a large group of people, by walking in the streets or standing outside an important building. e.g. Protestors took to the streets after the government said it would not change the law.
  • 10. Protestors relied heavily on the Internet...
  • 11. Protestors relied heavily on the Internet... heavily (adv) often used to mean a lot. Often used with words like rely, depend, invest, influence or criticize. e.g. Europe relies heavily on oil from the Middle East. America has invested heavily in the War on Terror. Public opinion often heavily influences politicians opinions. The Prime Minister was heavily criticized for not doing more to help.
  • 12. With social media proving to be such a powerful revolutionary tool, its no wonder that the Iranian government...
  • 13. With social media proving to be such a powerful revolutionary tool, its no wonder that the Iranian government... its no wonder that - (phrase) meaning that something is not surprising, Its not surprising that e.g. Its no wonder that he failed the test, he didnt study at all. Its no wonder that shes tired, she has been working very hard recently.
  • 14. ... only about 1000 individuals have direct access to the Internet, the rest of the population has access to filtered content.
  • 15. ... only about 1000 individuals have direct access to the Internet, the rest of the population has access to filtered content. the rest of _ (noun phrase) talking about all other people not talked about previously. e.g. 20% of the population are very rich, the rest of them are very, very poor. Bill was happy with his goal, but the rest of the team were disappointed with their performance.
  • 16. Burma recently launched a intranet-like web portal that aims to wean the public off popular websites...
  • 17. Burma recently launched a intranet-like web portal that aims to wean the public off popular websites... aim (verb) meaning want or hope, used before another verb. e.g. I aim to finish my work by 7pm. We aim to increase production by 30% by next year. The Iranian government aims to disconnect the country from the Internet by 2013.
  • 18. With all this considered, its hard to dispute that the war for Internet access is well underway.
  • 19. With all this considered, its hard to dispute that the war for Internet access is well underway. With all this considered phrase used to start a summary or conclusion. Basically it means When you think about all the arguments made before now.
  • 20. With all this considered, its hard to dispute that the war for Internet access is well-underway. With all this considered phrase used to start a summary or conclusion. Basically it means When you think about all the arguments made before now. well-underway (adj phrase) used to describe a a process where something has changed a lot but has not finished. e.g. The lecture started 20 minutes ago. It is well underway but it will not finished until 1pm.
  • 21. Text from The Soft War from Column Five on Vimeo