hey hey!

 

I need some help with my english homework, please... :/

I have a few problems with the text I'm supposed to read and I have to answer a million questions about it afterwards. but I won't be able to answer them cause I don't get everything of that damn text... :rolleyes:

 

so... first of all... could anyone help me with this sentence:

 

[maybe you need to know that the text is dealing with the question if strikes in important public services should be allowed or not...]

 

"The privatisation of gas, water and electricity compounds the problem, pushing the scope of potential legislation beyond the public sector."

 

seriously, I have no idea what is meant by that... does "compound" mean that the problem grows bigger or is it solved? and what is potential legislation...?!

 

:huh: help please...

compounds the problem = makes part of the problem?? :huh:

Like, THAT is actually the problem...

 

Not very sure. Just tried to help

the private ownership of these companies (rather than being owned by local governments) - makes it much more difficult to handle regulating them

to get any changes, private lawsuits have to be filed - which is very expensive and takes forever

is this helping at all?

compound = piling problems on top of more problems until it is even a larger problem :D

ah okay, I think I get the this with the private ownership now. thank you!!

 

ehm... another question: what are "MPs"?

compound = piling problems on top of more problems until it is even a larger problem :D

 

lol right then, thank you! ^^ so the problem grows.

 

 

and thanks steppenwolf!

in what context is the MP used? it can either mean "Member of Parliament" or "Military Police" depending on how it is used

and thanks steppenwolf!

 

Heh, np. Wish I could help you more but since I'm not actually interested in economic and policies... :confused:

 

Btw, Christiana is doing it very well. :)

thank you - nice to know that those required "general curriculum" hours weren't a complete waste of my time :lol: .

in what context is the MP used? it can either mean "Member of Parliament" or "Military Police" depending on how it is used

 

"MPs are often absolutely crucial to the lives of their constituents. there are deaths in the family, which are deeply distressing, which people need help with." :confused:

 

 

@steppenwolf: same here... at least I'm not too much interested in that kind of stuff. it's quite hard to understand it in english anyway and that is why I'm even less interested. :rolleyes:

it seems like it is in the "member of parliament" context - they represent a region and try to make sure their wishes are known by the larger government. as for the deaths in the family thing, i am not sure how that fits in. i need more info about the context ;)

hm, the only thing that is said before is: "however, I believe the police and armed forces should not have the right to strike, and nor should MPs."

 

 

so... military is already mentioned...

is this relating to government in england specifically?

ehm, yes. and it's a view of a person saying whether strikes should be banned or not.

then the MP is most likely referring to member of parliament

but i live in the US, so i can't be absolutely sure :/

I'd also say it's referring to member of parliament, it just fits better.

 

thank you so much for help, Christiana!! :kiss: I've already started answering question 1-6 now. so there are 5 other ones left for tomorrow. :rolleyes:

your welcome sarah - felt like i owed you something for all the time you took translating that magazine article. :D

hehe, I knew you were going to say that. xD but you don't owe me anything at all! ;) I still owe you part 5 of the translation, though..... :blush:

ehm... another stupid question:

 

is it "they made them put on their helmets" or "they made them put their helmets on"? :confused: :dozey:

anyone?? it can't be that difficult, I really need to know what's correct... :lol: